Our readers voted for their favorite things about Litchfield County in a wide variety of categories for our annual Reader’s Choice Contest in this Best of Litchfield County issue. The results feature people and businesses in various industries—including food, health and wellness, apparel and accessories, home and design, education, spa and beauty, and many more! We are excited to share with you the top three choices in each category—not to mention, some of the local businesses that make Litchfield County the amazing place it is.
Owner and Chef Antonio Caldareri serves modern fresh Italian cuisine in a cozy, unpretentious storefront on Bank Street in New Milford.
Lucia Ristorante
51 Bank St., New Milford
860-355-5100
Instagram: @luciaristorantect
Chef Dan Magill focuses on inventive entrees with local ingredients in a chic setting.
Chef Christian Hunter reliably provides high quality cuisine with a farm-to-table philosophy.
This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone.
White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496
Brunch items include a delicious french toast casserole, avocado toast, quiche, and more.
Cozy brunch spot serving breakfast and lunch and fresh home-baked goods.
This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone.
White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496
Offers a cheeseburger platter, a black bean burger, and a beyond burger.
Build your own burger or choose from their french onion burger, cowboy burger, or animal burger.
This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone.
White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496
Casual food and wine bar with large outdoor terrace in the historic village of New Preston.
One of Litchfield’s most popular restaurants offers an array of pub food and Italian staples.
Innovative impeccably prepared farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm.
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd, Bantam
860-567-0043
Chef Christian Hunter reliably provides high quality cuisine with a farm-to-table philosophy.
Creative seasonal fare served in a refreshingly elegant dining room, cozy tap room, or summer terrace.
Modern American cuisine and traditional favorites for today’s discerning tastes.
Meticulously prepared outstanding Italian cuisine by chef David DiStasi, distinctive wine, and European hospitality.
This New Preston favorite offers dining patios with a lovely view of a natural waterfall and an extensive English pub menu with something for everyone. Their sumptuous menu includes filet mignon benedict, creme brulee french toast, and other mouthwatering dishes. From their house signature burger and black diamond burger to their salmon burger and veggie burger, there is a burger here for everyone.
White Horse Country Pub
258 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston
860-868-1496
Outside dining on a flagstone terrace shaded by a grand horse chestnut tree.
This popular New Preston wine and food bar has a large outdoor patio, wood burning fireplace, and delicious salads and pizzas.
Handcrafted, authentic Italian pies that bring the tastes and traditions of Naples to Torrington. Pizzeria uses fresh produce and herbs from local farmers and a top secret homemade dough.
Pizzeria Marzano
1315 East Main St, Torrington
860-618-0875
This casual mainstay offers a variety of traditional items and quick service.
A variety of specialty brick oven pizzas from shrimp pesto to classic tomato pie.
Still living up to their mantra “from scratch, by hand, all natural after 25 years,” and produces some of the best artisan breads, fruit crostatas, and a variety of desserts.
Bantam Bread
853 Bantam Rd, Bantam
860-567-2737
This Woodbury staple provides fresh french pastries, breads, cheeses, and tea.
Offers the finest array of breads, cakes, scones, and cookies.
Since 1847, this Lake Waramaug staple has offered fine dining including original Austrian cuisine as well as unique American fare. Guest rooms and the dining areas afford expansive views of the lake.
Hopkins Inn
22 Hopkins Rd, Warren
860-868-7295
This luxury country retreat on 58 acres offers fine dining and impeccable accommodations.
The perfect balance between historic and modern with a delicious menu.
Housatonic River Brewing’s large renovated space offers hand-crafted ales, hard seltzers, wine, as well as live entertainment.
Housatonic River Brewing
30 Kent Rd, New Milford
860-946-0266
Connecticut’s first farm brewery offers a tour of the farm plus a tasting room.
Offers 16 taps of house-brewed ales and lagers, a full bar, and live entertainment.
Fresh, delicious, beautifully presented breakfast, lunch, cakes, and catering—all freshly made in-house in this award winning cafe.
The Po Café
5 Kirby Rd, Washington
860-868-1879
All day breakfast and lunch menus and homemade pastries—made from scratch and served in a cute environment.
Enjoy delicious deli sandwiches, homemade salads, and pastries.
Located in the heart of Litchfield, @ the Corner serves craft beer, cocktails, and artisanal food. They strive to bring new and interesting beer & cocktails while still serving classics.
3 West Street, Litchfield
860-567-8882
athecorner.com
Hand-crafted cocktails with custom prepared flavor combinations.
Ever-changing menu of cocktails with the freshest ingredients.
Newly expanded, fine craft spirits are distilled one batch at a time. Tours and tastings are conducted seven days a week alongside a convenient retail outlet.
Litchfield Distillery
569 Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-361-6503
Spirits are created with local grains and the distillery’s own spring water.
An authentic, regionally focused maker of small-batch, award-winning craft spirits.
Hopkins Vineyard offers wine tastings, a wine bar, tours, and a breathtaking view overlooking Lake Waramaug. It consistently produces award-winning whites, reds, and sparkling wines.
Hopkins Vineyard
25 Hopkins Rd, Warren
860-860-7954
Watertown staple with varieties of award-winning wine, beer, and views.
On 160 acres, this popular winery offers flights and other items to enjoy indoors or out.
Located on Bank Street, this new New Milford favorite provides vintage and handpicked goods with an ever changing inventory featuring accessories, clothing, houseware, and more.
The Hunt
20 Bank St, New Milford
860-799-0775
Instagram: @thehuntct
Vintage furniture, antiques, and restoration products at affordable prices.
Antiques, fine art, home furnishings, objets d’art, and other finds.
Award-winning general practice of architecture, design, and planning that focuses on combining clients needs, aesthetics, context, and environment with designs that visualize properties historically and pragmatically.
Peter Talbot Architects
50 Bell Hill Rd, Washington
860-868-9408
Provides services in architectural design, interior design, and lighting design.
Offers architecture and interior design services to private clients.
Connecticut based artist finds freedom and connection in painting. Kathleen’s travels help inspire a collection of landscapes, sunsets, and sunrises to paint.
Multimedia artist who explores the influence of science and technology on modern culture.
Creates art that expresses her consciousness in a joyful splash of color and pattern.
Local community bank dedicated to excellent service for customers and communities with 25 locations in Connecticut.
Offers a variety of personal and business financial products and services.
Fast and easy banking to help you build your nest egg.
In the center of New Milford, services include cuts, head shaves, razor shaves, and hot towel services.
Len’s Barber Shop
26 Railroad St, New Milford
860-350-3731
Specializes in a variety of services from haircuts, shaves, clean up, and color.
A talented team provides cuts, color, wet shaves, beard maintenance, skincare, and more.
Soulbury is an eclectic gift shop located in Woodbury featuring one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, small businesses, fair-trade, vintage, plants, and more. A warm and bohemian styled house in Woodbury offering homemade clothing, plant holders, plants, crystals, jewelry, and much more.
Soulbury
813 Main St S, Woodbury
203-405-1995
Micro farm that nurtures and respects the animals, people, and plants in their care.
Offers comprehensive and high-quality dermatologic services.
A staple in Washington Depot for over 70 years, with a helpful staff offering quality service and the latest in books, gift items, games, and a splendid children’s section.
The Hickory Stick
2 Green Hill Rd, suite 1201, Washington Depot
860-868-0525
Now ensconced in its original, newly renovated space in Kent with even more books and gift items.
A curated resale boutique selling plenty of pre-loved books.
Dr. Boker provides high-quality dermatologic services ranging from medical to cosmetic dermatology. Services that include botox, sun care, facials, and more.
New Preston Dermatology
18 E Shore Rd, New Preston
860-339-6606
Instagram: @newprestondermatology
Offers treatments such as injections, laser, skincare, and more.
Dr. LaFrance provides anti-aging treatments leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Pilar DeMann believes that eyes are the windows to the soul and eyebrows are the frame. Her services include eyebrow shaping, microblading, eyebrow tinting, and microblade refreshes.
Pilar BLLaC
8 Titus Rd, Washington Depot
860-619-0488
Specializing in brow shaping, tinting, henna, lamination, face and body waxing.
Offers eyebrow tints, brow design and shaping, and henna.
A general contracting company in Washington known for impeccably finished houses with a knowledgeable, personable building team that can handle anything your home needs.
West Mountain Builders
30 West Mountain Rd, Washington
860-868-7528
Instagram: @westmountainbuilders
Design and construction company offering services for residential and commercial construction.
Your source for construction, property management, and general contracting.
Point Folly Family Campground has 47 sites. Windmill Hill Family Campground has 18 sites.
Bring your own tent, trailer, motor home, or rent one of their RVs or cabins.
A country store known for their high end outdoor casual clothing and footwear. The store offers brands such as Carhartt, Woolrich, Pendleton and small goodies.
1101 Bantam Rd, Bantam
860-567-9221
Modern fitting sweats, jeans, luxe cashmere, and outerwear.
High-end menswear brands curated to present all you need for country or city life.
A Warren shop featuring trendy women’s and men’s fashion apparel from cozy loungewear to luxe cashmere items, including accessories such as belts, bags, and distinctive gifts.
WKND
4 Cornwall Rd, Warren
860-619-8134
Their women’s collections are edited for sustainability, spirited luxury, and style.
A Woodbury women’s shop that carries a wide range of styles, sizes, and price points.
An all inclusive community that educates all students whether they be recreational or pre-professional in all aspects of the performing arts.
FineLine Theatre
77 Railroad St, New Milford
860-210-1444
Instagram: @finelineta
SASD offers classes in acrobatics, jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, and more.
Offers all types of dance under the direction of Rebecca Darling.
At Caceci Family Dentistry their priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting while giving meticulous attention to the needs of patients.
Caceci Family Dentistry
30 Bridge St, Ste. 303, New Milford
860-354-9600
Committed to educating, motivating, and providing patients with a lifetime of optimal dental care.
Expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns, and bridges.
Dr. Andreas Boker is a board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and procedural dermatology.
New Preston Dermatology
18 E Shore Rd, New Preston
860-339-6606
Provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care for patients of all ages.
Treats a wide range of dermatologic concerns, including medical, cosmetic, and surgical.
Based in Washington; Wright Electrical Company specializes in residential and commercial installations, lighting systems, communications, generators, and any other electrical needs.
Wright Electrical Company
14 Kinney Hill Rd, Washington Depot
860-868-7923
Provides total electrical solutions to both residential and commercial customers.
Provides residential electricians to the Litchfield area.
A New Milford native who manages and executes all events at 19 Main. She works with clients from morning to night planning their special event.
19 Main
24 Bank St, New Milford
860-717-4077
Specializes in exceptional floral design and styling for weddings and events.
A talented team in New Milford creating dazzling events for every occasion.
Full-service day spa and salon with world-class treatments including luxe manicures and pedicures, skin care, massages, energy cleansing treatments, hair care, and spa and bridal packages. The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers voluminous, thick, natural looking lash extensions, waxing, facials, hair, spa, and nails. The place to be pampered, offering standard manicures/pedicures, the Glow, the Softie, the Spa, and the Luxe. Celebrity favorite treatments include their popular Fire & Ice Facial.
The Spa at Litchfield Hills
407A Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-567-8575
Providing the care your eyelashes need with the anti-aging Yumi Lash Lift.
Offers extensions, lifts & tints, makeup, eyebrows, and waxing.
Full-service day spa and salon with world-class treatments including luxe manicures and pedicures, skin care, massages, energy cleansing treatments, hair care, and spa and bridal packages. The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers voluminous, thick, natural looking lash extensions, waxing, facials, hair, spa, and nails. The place to be pampered, offering standard manicures/pedicures, the Glow, the Softie, the Spa, and the Luxe. Celebrity favorite treatments include their popular Fire & Ice Facial.
The Spa at Litchfield Hills
407A Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-567-8575
Facials, eyebrow waxing and tinting, body waxing, eyelash lifts and tints.
Offers an array of facial services all including manual lymphatic drainage.
Third-generation family farm with a popular retail stand offering a large variety of vegetables and dairy products with a continuously growing product line.
Kimberly Farm
415 Chestnut Land Rd, New Milford
860-354-1839
Fresh grown vegetables, fruits, eggs and poultry, and more.
Fresh eggs, dairy, produce, frozen local products, and more.
Open on Saturdays May-November and offers a large selection of local and organic produce.
1 Main St, New Milford
The Washington Farmers Market features fresh fruit, vegetables, and meats from local farms.
Supports Connecticut artisans through selling sustainable locally grown produce and products.
The annual Bridgewater Fair offers a large variety of local vendors with goods, farm animals, live entertainment, and food tents throughout the fairgrounds.
Spirited livestock competitions, a variety of food concessions, rides, live music, and entertainment.
Strives to provide agricultural education and improve agriculture and rural living.
Dias is a senior financial advisor and first vice president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Southbury. Jorge is dedicated to assisting clients with all their financial needs.
Jorge Dias
108 Main St N, Southbury
203-573-5796
Specializes in retirement saving strategies, retirement income strategies, and estate and legacy strategies.
Specializes in helping clients understand their financial health and the purpose of their financial wealth.
State of the art fitness equipment, multiple group classes, steam and sauna, lap pool, therapy pool, hot tub, racquetball courts, pickleball, and more.
New Milford Fitness & Aquatics Club
130 Grove St, New Milford
860-799-6880
Full service gym offering fitness classes, personal training, small group training, and more.
Yoga studio, spin studio, group activity room, and three separate weight training areas.
Owned by local flower enthusiast, Lily Toussaint, this shop has provided expertly crafted, fresh, and affordable premium floral arrangements and gift baskets since 2017.
Bantam Blooms
931 Bantam Rd, Bantam
860-307-8302
Offers the finest quality seasonal floral products from around the world.
Wide selection of floral designs, bountiful bouquets, and other floral arrangements.
Washington Art Association was founded in 1952 as a vehicle for exhibitions. They showcase the work of emerging and established local artists.
Washington Art Association
4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot
860-868-2878
Mounts new exhibits every six weeks showcasing professional regional, national, and international visual artists.
Art gallery, studio, and shop featuring local and international artists.
Since 1950 they have been providing a wide range of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, vines, amaryllis, and gardening tools and supplies.
White Flower Farm
167 Litchfield Rd, Morris
860-567-8789
Selection of high-quality plants and garden related merchandise.
High quality selection of annuals, perennials, gardening supplies, and more.
Located on Bank Street, this salon and spa offers hair and skincare services including innovative hair and body treatments using the healthiest products available.
Joe’s Salon
25 Bank St, New Milford
860-354-4806
A full-service luxury salon, shop, and art gallery led by Emmy-award winning stylist, Scott Bond.
Prescribes the service best fit for you from classic to trendy and everything in between.
There are 14 departments stocked with everything you need including lumber, lawn and garden tools, paint, art supplies, cleaners, and tools.
Washington Supply
2 Calhoun St, Washington Depot
860-868-7395
Paint matching, glass cutting, tool sharpening, propane refills, and so much more.
Everything from house paint for a weekend project to building supplies for a remodeling project.
A 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to protecting its forests and countryside, and offers countless trails and paths for visitors to explore. White Memorial offers over 40 miles of trails that cover various habitats and are open to non- motorized recreation, as well as a glimpse into the natural diversity found throughout the wildlife sanctuary.
White Memorial
80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield
860-567-0857
This 998-acre preserve offers hiking trails that follow the river banks and lead to breathtaking views.
700 acres of mixed forest and meadows crisscrossed by nearly 17 miles of trails.
Located within a National Register Historic District along East and West Street.
The first law school in the country takes visitors through role-playing, hands-on areas, and interpretive exhibits.
Features works of art by Eric Sloane and houses a reconstruction of his studio and an extensive collection of early American tools.
The Hidden Acorn carries all hardwood furniture, collectibles, housewares, and home decor. Each piece is researched, cleaned, and either mildly or fully restored.
Hidden Acorn
385 Washington Rd, Woodbury
203-586-1223
Instagram: @thehiddenacorn
Providing quality vintage and antique furniture, glassware, and linens—among other things.
A New Preston staple, with new furniture, home accents, clothing, apothecary, and gifts.
Offers clients up-to-date high quality, reliable audio and video systems for both indoor and outdoor living.
Litchfield Stereo Design
351 Kent Cornwall Rd, Kent
860-491-5659
In Roxbury, supplying high quality, fully integrated audio and visual systems for the home.
A non profit hospital that offers many medical services including the cancer, neuroscience, heart and vascular, and digestive health institutes; as well as offering primary care.
New Milford Hospital
21 Elm St, New Milford
860-210-5000
Services include maternity care, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation services, and more.
Offers behavioral health services, mammography, nutrition services, cancer care, and more.
An independent insurance firm that specializes in business and personal insurance, as well as global solutions and private client services.
Ericson Insurance Advisors
10 Titus Rd, Washington Depot
860-868-7361
Provides the highest quality of insurance products and services to protect their clients.
Offers services in personal and commercial lines, health and life insurance, and real estate.
Reimagine your home with a personalized approach to interior design. We offer creative problem-solving solutions for you with curated furnishings & finishes, Kitchen & Bath design, lighting solutions, reliable and skilled tradesmen, project management and more. We create luxury dream home interiors for our clients!
New Preston
917-834-5926
davisrainesdesign.com
Designs spaces that bring people a sense of ease, wellbeing, and curiosity.
A full service design studio, supplying concept and design phases and installation.
A New Milford mainstay that carries rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, charms, pins, watches, and estate and antique jewelry.
Robertson Jewelers
2 Bank St, New Milford
860-354-5365
A family-owned and operated jewelry store with a large selection of fine-quality merchandise.
Jewelry store in Watertown that specializes in custom jewelry design.
This New Milford art resource provides a nurturing environment for artistic creativity and development through educational fine art programs and events.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main St, New Milford
860-354-4318
This Washington organization offers children diverse creative programming.
Offers a learning experience for the young artist at any level.
This New Milford staple carries a full line of flavored olive oils, both dark and white balsamic vinegars, and other gourmet food items.
Nutmeg Olive Oil
25 Main St, New Milford
860-354-7300
Offers a range of repurposed decor, vintage furniture, and food items.
Luxury gourmet foods from Connecticut and around the world.
A place that takes great pride in their work and is dedicated to helping customers. Specializing in landscaping, hardscaping, and property maintenance.
Scotts Landscaping and Nursery
322 Kent Rd, New Milford
860-350-8295
Located in Kent, known for property care, landscaping, patio design, and pool construction.
Provides services including landscape design and installation, winter services, and garden detailing.
Represents businesses and individuals in real estate purchases, refinances, sales, general business, intellectual property, probate matters, and estate planning.
Trevenen & Coploff
18 Titus Rd, Washington Depot
860-868-7366
Kelly Law Offices provide services with real estate, estate planning, and dispute resolution.
Asman’s practice focuses on trust formation and administration, estate planning, elder law, and more.
Dedicated to the promotion of literacy, education, and preservation of the town’s history, along with offering free public library services to Washington and surrounding towns.
Gunn Library
5 Wykeham Road, Washington
860-868-7586
Instagram: @gunnmemoriallibrary
Provides services, materials, programs, and facilities that creates lifelong learning and a welcoming environment.
Serving the community since 1850 providing books, magazines, and events.
Full-service day spa and salon with world-class treatments including luxe manicures and pedicures, skin care, massages, energy cleansing treatments, hair care, and spa and bridal packages. The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers voluminous, thick, natural looking lash extensions, waxing, facials, hair, spa, and nails. The place to be pampered, offering standard manicures/pedicures, the Glow, the Softie, the Spa, and the Luxe. Celebrity favorite treatments include their popular Fire & Ice Facial.
The Spa at Litchfield Hills
407A Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-567-8575
A clean space with friendly welcoming staff located in New Milford.
Offers an array of nail care services such as gel nails and nail art.
A 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to protecting its forests and countryside, and offers countless trails and paths for visitors to explore. White Memorial offers over 40 miles of trails that cover various habitats and are open to non- motorized recreation, as well as a glimpse into the natural diversity found throughout the wildlife sanctuary.
White Memorial
80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield
860-567-0857
IAIS preserves and educates through the knowledge of Native American cultures.
Experience, discover, and share diverse stories that made Litchfield a distinctive place.
A composer and pianist who has performed at a range of venues, including the Mayflower Inn for 28 years. David works in both New York City and Connecticut as a bandleader and solo pianist.
Singer and songwriter who makes music for pure enjoyment and making others smile.
A Grammy nominated musician primarily known for her undeniable force in the modern jazz scene.
Promotes safety, healing, and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.
Susan B. Anthony Project
179 Water St, Torrington
860-489-3798
Gives those in need the tools, resources, and confidence to gain back their independence.
Educates and inspires young people through jazz music and the performing arts.
Dr. Tommasina practices full scope optometry and is TPA and DPA certified. She relocated to Litchfield in 2013 from Michigan where she had six other optometric practices.
710 Bantam Rd Unit C
Bantam, CT, 06750, US
(860) 880-2020”
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A father-in-law and son-in-law duo offering a wide range of services such as eye exams, sports vision, and Lasik.
Provides services such as contact lens fitting, cataract treatment, routine eye exams, and more.
Dr. O’Keiff strongly believes in her role as an orthodontic resource and as a resource for oral health in general for New Milford and the surrounding region.
O’Keiff Orthodontics
30 Bridge Street Suite 202, New Milford
860-354-6006
Modern dental clinic, specializes in advanced diagnostics and treatment of dental and oral disorders.
Specializes in orthodontics and has practices in New Milford, Newtown, and Shelton.
Dr. Mullen is a specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and orthopedic trauma. He works with patients of all ages and in all stages of fitness.
Dr. Mullen
860-355-8000
Talented team of doctors and surgeons who are highly skilled in orthopedic surgery and the field of orthopedics.
Treats patients who suffer from a range of orthopedic illnesses and injuries.
Mark Spelman is a full service residential and commercial painter based in Bantam.
Spelman Brushworks
38 High Bridge Rd, Bantam
860-949-9808
A family business built on trust and unsurpassed attention to detail.
Offers a variety of services and maintains the highest standards of workmanship for all jobs.
Dr. Hack is board certified in pediatrics. He enjoys helping children of all ages and has a particular interest in ADHD, learning disorders, obesity, nutrition, and children’s mental health.
Candlewood Valley Pediatrics
120 Park Lane Rd., Suite A-101, New Milford
860-355-8190
Dr. Beck specializes in obesity prevention, asthma, breastfeeding, and allergies.
Dr. Benzoni is dual board certified in Pediatrics and Internal medicine and has over 30 years of experience.
In New Preston, an exemplary staff delivers the highest quality service to clients and their pets, using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Affordable boarding and daycare services are veterinarian-supervised and care is provided by attentive, highly-trained team members. Dogs, cats, and special needs pets are welcomed.
Aspetuck Animal Hospital
278 New Milford Tpke, New Preston
860-868-2973
A comfortable environment with many amenities similar to those at home.
BRBK provides overnights, a full daycare program, and a private dog park to members.
A Muddy Paw Pet Salon offers gentle dog grooming services from haircuts, bathing, and deshedding to specialty services like reiki for dogs.
Muddy Paw
259 Danbury Rd, New Milford
860-350-3249
Standard bath packages, standard grooming packages, and full blown spa treatments.
Services range from bathing to show ring trimming to luxurious pampering packages.
Pet boutique and bakery dedicated to providing a distinctive shopping experience for your four-legged friends. Offering an array of one-of-a-kind and all-natural pet products.
Barkery Boo’tique
92 Park Lane Rd, New Milford
860-210-1312
Curated quality nutrition, products, and information for cats and dogs in a beautiful space.
Natural pet food, treats, and supplements available at this mainstay pet store.
Lindsey Turner specializes in branding for businesses and professionals, family and in-home newborns, and fine art school portraits.
Lindsey Victoria Photography
860-985-7913
Terry and Melissa focus on newborn, children, and family photography.
Specializes in family, maternity, and newborn photography.
Fun-loving and skilled photographers provide the finest in photography services. They are dedicated to capturing and documenting the important moments in your life.
Nutmeg Photography
174 West St, Litchfield
860-480-1746
A specialist in photographing family, maternity, newborns, birth, kids, weddings, seniors, and engagements.
Nicole Marie specializes in couples, maternity, family, and boudoir photography.
Focused on designing a future for primary care that supports patient health goals and preventing illness. Altorelli believes in providing solutions through multidisciplinary integration.
Altorelli Health
125 New Milford Tpke, New Preston
860-868 – 7318
Provides the best care to patients and their companions and communicates in a way everyone understands.
Revered for his diagnostic aptitude, emphasis on listening, and spending time with patients.
Litchfield Hills Plumbing is a fully licensed and insured family business that has been serving the greater New Milford area and the Litchfield Hills for over 11 years.
Litchfield Hills Plumbing
860-355-4449
Specializes in water heaters, pumps, water treatment equipment, service, and supplies.
Provides a full range of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services.
Dobson Pools has crafted custom gunite pools since 1968, creating exquisite designs for distinctive properties. We prioritize client relationships, ensuring pool time is relaxing, recreational, and restorative.
P.O. Box 2550, New Preston
860-354-9227
Dobsonpools.com, @dobsonpools.
Pool design, construction, renovation, and weekly maintenance.
Gunite pools, vinyl liner pools, remodels, and pool maintenance.
YardScapes is a full service design, construction, and maintenance company proudly serving residential and commercial clients since 1990.
YardScapes
18 Aspetuck Ridge Rd, New Milford
860-350-2737
Instagram: @yardscapeslandscape
Everything needed to elevate your garden or landscape design.
Complete property maintenance specializing in walkways and patios.
Litchfield County’s largest real estate team with William Raveis real Estate Inc. Serving all of Litchfield County and surrounding areas.
William Raveis Lifestyles Realty
4 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot
860-868-0511
Established in 1987, Elyse and team represent sellers and buyers from all over the region.
A premier real estate brokerage firm spanning all of Connecticut.
This 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center ensures campers have fun and experience hands-on opportunities from hiking in the meadows to observing animals. The outdoor classroom includes 250 acres of woodlands, farmland, meadows, and ponds.
Pratt Nature Center
163 Paper Mill Rd, New Milford
860-355-3137
Unique Montessori programs that focus on toddlers through eighth grade.
Parent-cooperative preschool offers a flexible program with an enriching learning environment.
Washington Montessori School offers students an engaging and substantive academic environment that encourages independent thinking, favors discipline and focus, and nurtures innate curiosity.
Washington Montessori School
240 Litchfield Tpke, New Preston
860-868-0551
Private school that seeks to value and celebrate unique gifts.
Dynamic STREAM school rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence.
A Washington co-ed private boarding and day prep school offering individualized care for students and multiple early opportunities for leadership and discovery.
Frederick Gunn School
99 Green Hill Rd, Washington
860-868-7334
Provides an education of academic distinction to 599 boarding students in grades nine through12.
An independent boarding/day school with comprehensive programs for college preparation.
This facility provides residents with quality care in the most appropriate setting based on a person’s needs while respecting their individuality, independence, and dignity.
Brandywine Living
19 Constitution Way, Litchfield
860-467-1897
Holistic approach offering four levels of living based on the resident’s needs.
This senior living community in Torrington offers a warm and welcoming environment.
Provides access to high-quality and affordable mental healthcare and related social services to all patients in need, living or working in Litchfield County.
Greenwoods
25 South St, Litchfield
860-567-4437
Feeds the food insecure while also reducing food waste.
Connects homemaker, companion, and personal care service providers with individuals in need.
Soulbury is an eclectic gift shop located in Woodbury featuring one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, small businesses, fair-trade, vintage, plants, and more. A warm and bohemian styled house in Woodbury offering homemade clothing, plant holders, plants, crystals, jewelry, and much more.
Soulbury
813 Main St S, Woodbury
203-405-1995
Beautiful everyday necessities and originals for the home and body.
Perfect gifts, bespoke stationery, and customized printed invitations.
A unique children’s shop with a plethora of toys, books, clothing, and a host of imaginative items.
The Silly Sprout
503 Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-361-9500
Located in New Milford with a variety of toys, games, and puzzles.
A toy shop with something fun for everyone, regardless of age.
BD Provisions is a foodie paradise offering a curated collection of bulk food at affordable prices with eco-friendly packaging.
BD Provisions
43 Main St, New Milford
860-799-0100
Vintage and handpicked goods with an ever changing inventory.
Boutique with clothing, jewelry, and honey that gives back both locally and abroad.
Full-service day spa and salon with world-class treatments including luxe manicures and pedicures, skin care, massages, energy cleansing treatments, hair care, and spa and bridal packages. The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers voluminous, thick, natural looking lash extensions, waxing, facials, hair, spa, and nails. The place to be pampered, offering standard manicures/pedicures, the Glow, the Softie, the Spa, and the Luxe. Celebrity favorite treatments include their popular Fire & Ice Facial.
The Spa at Litchfield Hills
407A Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-567-8575
Renowned and award-winning impeccable spa with holistic and restorative health treatments.
A full-service salon, offering a variety of innovative spa treatments.
This 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center ensures campers have fun and experience hands-on opportunities from hiking in the meadows to observing animals. The outdoor classroom includes 250 acres of woodlands, farmland, meadows, and ponds.
Pratt Nature Center
163 Paper Mill Rd, New Milford
860-355-3137
Offering diverse outdoor group experiences for girls and young women.
Non-competitive, all inclusive program where students are taught in skill-based combos.
An independent learning center located in New Milford offering individualized academic programs catering to each child’s needs, and inspiring academic and personal growth.
Reis Learning Center
28 Railroad Street, New Milford
860-354-0854
Offers individualized and research-based curriculums that help students achieve their goals.
Academics, college counseling, and educational services to prepare students.
The award-winning White Barn hosts weddings, twilight concerts, and the annual Savor Litchfield food event. A prime example of Connecticut’s historic roots and bright agricultural future with stunning pastoral views.
South Farms
21 Higbie Rd, Morris
860-567-9847
Hosts more than 200 music and entertainment shows annually.
Live entertainment on a full stage, house-brewed ales and lagers, and a full bar.
The iconic theater presents dance performances by The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, movie showings, Metropolitan Opera performance simulcasts, stage company performances, and special events.
Warner Theatre
68 Main St, Torrington
860-489-7180
Presents high-quality performances while also serving as a teaching theater.
Four days of nature, creativity, and performances at Spring Hill Arts Gathering.
In New Preston, an exemplary staff delivers the highest quality service to clients and their pets, using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Affordable boarding and daycare services are veterinarian-supervised and care is provided by attentive, highly-trained team members. Dogs, cats, and special needs pets are welcomed.
Aspetuck Animal Hospital
278 New Milford Tpke, New Preston
860-868-2973
Services include large and small animal medicine and surgery.
Committed to exceptional care for your pets’ best experience.
The award-winning White Barn hosts weddings, twilight concerts, and the annual Savor Litchfield food event. A prime example of Connecticut’s historic roots and bright agricultural future with stunning pastoral views.
South Farms
21 Higbie Rd, Morris
860-567-9847
Destination for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and fundraisers.
Beautiful country retreat with 58 acres of lavishly landscaped gardens and woodland.
A 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to protecting its forests and countryside, and offers countless trails and paths for visitors to explore. White Memorial offers over 40 miles of trails that cover various habitats and are open to non- motorized recreation, as well as a glimpse into the natural diversity found throughout the wildlife sanctuary.
White Memorial
80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield
860-567-0857
Three nature sanctuaries along with additional private parcels of land.
Nonprofit organization that conserves rare and endangered waterfowl around the world.
Located in downtown New Milford, Evolve focuses on building authentic relationships by offering yoga classes and community events.
EVOLVE
65 Bank St, New Milford
860-799-6105
Instagram: @theevolvemindset
Offers a variety of class formats blending ancient practices with modern adaptations.
Woman-owned studio offering yoga classes for any level.
Julie Haesche offers private and public yoga instruction, meditation, energy healing, holistic health counseling, and yoga therapy at her studio, Washington Wellness, and various local destinations.
Julie Haesche
203-980 1204
Offerings include Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Gentle Flow, Breathwork, and meditation.
Private sessions, family classes, combo classes, and all levels of yoga.
