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 2024 issue. The results feature the people and businesses that received the most votes in each category. You’ll find the top three winners in various industries—including restaurants, health and wellness, apparel and accessories, home goods and design, education, spa and wellness, 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 Kevin Deluca uses his Mediterranean, Korean, American, and Indian training to craft a menu with mixed flavors and unique combinations.
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 shakshuka, short rib hash, chicken sandwich, and more.
A brunch spot known for their delicious breakfast sandwiches such as The Full Monte.
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
Presents two delicious burgers, the house-made black pearl salmon burger and the Shepaug Valley burger.
Offers a cheeseburger platter, a black bean burger, and a beyond 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.
Longstanding locals favorite with full bar and a large patio.
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 Bolivar Hilario reliably provides high quality cuisine with a farm-to-table philosophy in this popular restaurant.
Creative seasonal fare served in a refreshingly elegant dining room, cozy tap room, and summer terrace.
Festive space that offers freshly made traditional Mexican fare as well as a popular happy hour at their full bar.
Vegas Mexican Kitchen & Bar
24 Railroad St., New Milford
860-799-0873
Traditional Italian Osteria, prioritizing simple but elegant food, in an old world ambiance.
Newly renovated interior clubhouse serving Modern American cuisine blended with French & Korean influences, along with classic golf fare.
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 overlooking Lake Waramaug.
This popular New Preston wine and food bar has a large outdoor patio, wood burning fireplace, and serves 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 New Haven style pizza place offers a variety of pies, from Margarita to lemon burrata clam.
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
A luxury country retreat on 58 acres offering fine dining and impeccable accommodations.
Modern cuisine served in one of the oldest inns in New England.
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.
Features a lively taproom in the historic Seth Thomas Clock Factory building.
Litchfield County’s Toast & Co serves up delicious fresh brewed coffee, including their house roast, a customized two bean blend called Rain Forest Alliance Bold—smooth, delicious, and a customer favorite. Enjoy a comfy spot outside or indoors while sipping on their coffee or espresso.
18 Commons Drive, Litchfield
860-567-0301
toastandco.com
Delicious, breakfast, lunch, cakes and catering—all freshly made in-house in this award winning cafe.
Made from scratch breakfast and lunch menu all day, homemade pastries, served in a cute environment.
Meraki offers a delicious variety of salads, including vegan, dairy free, nut free, gluten free and sugar free. They have fresh baked goods every day with muffins, scones, coffee cakes, and breads. For breakfast they offer local egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hash bowls, and more. Their lunch menu is available all day.
Meraki
239 West St., Litchfield
860-361-9777
Prepares seasonally suitable and always a creative menu.
Popular caterer offering an assortment of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, and much more.
The restaurant is in the oldest public building in Litchfield featuring “American tavern food” with craft beers and cocktails made with local spirits.
7 North Street, Litchfield
860-361-9930
markethospitalitygroup.com/litchfield
Located in the heart of Litchfield, @ the Corner serves craft beer, cocktails, and artisanal food.
Ever-changing menu of inventive sophisticated cocktails made 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.
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 in New Preston, offering an impressive selection of wines, spirits, craft beers and cheese.
County Wine & Spirits
178 New Milford Turnpike (Rt.202)
New Preston
860.868.2181
Friendly and relaxing environment where customers can find an unsurpassed selection of wines and spirits in their new space.
Providing wine, liquor and beer to the Litchfield community since 1982.
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
Award-winning firm provides a full range of services including architectural design, interior design, and landscape architecture.
Award-winning firm that offers a sensitivity to context and rigorous attention to detail.
Multimedia artist who explores the influence of science and technology on modern culture. He makes paintings, screenprints, artist books, and sculptures.
www.stevenwmiller.com
www.amarthouse.com
www.byrdeandtheb.com
Born and raised in Connecticut, finds inspiration through light and color in the landscape and sky.
Multimedia artist based in Woodbury known for his beautiful work and commissions.
Carries a wide range of used and pre-owned vehicles from Ford to other topmakers.
Litchfield Ford
439 Bantam Road Route., US-202, Litchfield
860-356-3215
Services include a vast selection of new and used vehicles, and outstanding car care.
Offers new and used vehicles, service center, and a parts department.
Local community bank dedicated to excellent service for customers and communities with 25 locations in Connecticut.
With a long standing history, they offer a variety of personal and business financial products and services.
Offers great banking products, services, and rates to the local community.
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
Provides cuts, color, wet shaves, beard maintenance, and more in a chic atmosphere in historic Litchfield.
Pierce’s services include haircuts, beard trim, hot towel shave, and more.
A full-service luxury salon, shop, and art gallery led by Emmy-award winning stylist, Scott Bond in the heart of Litchfield.
Byrde + the b
43 West Street, Litchfield
860-619-0422
Delivers exceptional yoga guidance and instruction for all ages and levels.
Clients are offered facials, eyebrow waxing and tinting, and more services in Woodbury.
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
This independent indie bookstore has been a Kent literary landmark since the 1970’s.
Unique bookstore and tea shop offering an inviting space for all with a mission to support local teens.
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.
Barbara’s services include full body sugaring, dermaplaning, intimate hair removal, and brow and lash enhancement.
New Preston Dermatology
18 E Shore Rd, New Preston
860-339-6606
Instagram: @newprestondermatology
Services include eyebrow shaping, microblading, eyebrow tinting, and microblade refreshes.
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
New build construction, property management, renovations, and general contracting.
Service oriented company specializing in custom homes and more.
Aspire’s empowerment coaching fosters self-awareness and instills effective leadership skills so individuals can unlock their full potential and achieve personal growth.
Amy Jacques M. Ed., ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, CLDS, CTDS.
Aspire
19 Main Street, Suite 3., New Milford
860-222-0797
A certified coach who assists individuals in promoting their overall well being.
Mental fitness coach and career development coach who works with women leaders.
Lake Waramaug State Park has 76 sites in wooded and open settings along the lake. Camping season begins Memorial Day Weekend and ends Labor Day.
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Rd, New Preston
860-868-2592
Bring your own tent, trailer, motor home, or rent one of their RVs or cabins.
Over 250 acres in East Canaan offers campsites with a full range of hook up options.
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
High-end menswear brands curated to present all you need for country or city life.
Offering a men’s section that includes European sportswear and a broad selection of American-made clothing.
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.
Workshop Inc sells sophisticated and diversified women’s apparel and accessories.
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.
Dr. Mullen specializes in general dentistry and is located in New Milford.
Mullen Family Dentistry
16 Sunny Valley Rd., New Milford
860-354-1400
Dr. Sideris prides himself on making sure that his patients have a great dental experience.
Caceci Family Dentistry’s priority is to deliver quality care to patients in a comfortable setting.
Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut are a general dermatology and dermatologic surgery practice providing care to patients of all ages.
Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut
120 Park Lane Rd., New Milford
860-350-4152
Dr. Andreas Boker is a board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
Dr Henry Jonathan Spencer specializes in Dermatology and has over 45 years of experience.
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.
Full service electrical shop providing assistance to residential and commercial clients.
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
Eileen Smith Events is a complete event planning & design company serving the tristate area.
Decor company that specializes in customizable event decorations.
Provides custom eyelash extensions that enhance the natural beauty of your eyes while maintaining the health of your natural eyelashes.
Lashed by Allie
25 Bank St., New Milford
203-770-3958
instagram – @lashedbyalliex
The Spa at Litchfield Hills offers voluminous, thick, natural looking lash extensions.
Services include lash lifts, tints, extensions, and more.
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
Customized facials are designed by aesthetician Barbara Tilley, with the guidance of dermatologist Dr. Andreas Boker.
Skin + Tonic uses a holistic approach combined with medical technology to heal and nurture your skin.
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
Selling fresh produce, flowering plants and vegetable transplants, pantry products, and more.
Fresh grown vegetables, fruits, eggs and poultry, 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.
Cailyn primarily focuses on helping retired individuals and families manage the complexities that come with wealth.
Edward Jones
174 West St STE 102., Litchfield
860-567-4015
Dean Aita is one of CCRWM’s Financial Consultants, and is the lead of the firm’s Insurance Team.
Offers portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, families, corporations, profit sharing and pension plans
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.
Offers personal training, kids fitness, mixed martial arts, state of the art equipment, and more.
Located in New Milford, this shop offers fresh flowers, plants, and gift ideas for all ages and occasions.
19 Church Street, New Milford
860-355-1111
ruthchaseflowers.com
This shop has provided expertly crafted, fresh, and affordable premium floral arrangements and gift baskets.
This shop offers non traditional arrangements that are created with each customer.
Located in a historic downtown building, Five Points Gallery (FPG) is a non-profit contemporary art gallery showcasing professional regional, national and international visual artists. The gallery presents exhibitions in three beautifully renovated exhibition spaces, and has earned the reputation as one of Connecticut’s outstanding contemporary art venues.
Five Points Gallery
33 Main St, Torrington
860-618-7222
[email protected]
Provides a friendly space to display and sell remarkable works of fine art and unique handmade artisan creations.
Art gallery, studio, and shop featuring local and international artists.
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
For over 40 years the Dietrichs have offered the finest seasonal garden and greenhouse products.
Offers unusual plants and botanically themed items seasonally at the garden center in New Milford.
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
Offers hair and skincare services including innovative hair and body treatments using the healthiest products available.
Prescribes the service best fit for you from classic to trendy and everything in between.
Ace Hardware have been in business for almost 40 year and is family owned. They pride themselves in being more than your typical hardware store—they have an extensive bbq section, a gift shop full of products made by other small and local businesses, and power equipment and rental departments.
Ace Hardware of Litchfield
348 Bantam Rd., Litchfield
860-567-8588
There are 14 departments stocked with everything you need including lumber, lawn and garden tools, paint, and tools.
True Value affiliate for over 40 years, departments include paint, electrical, plumbing, houseware, lawn and garden, and automotive.
Spreading around 1,000 acres, Steep Rock is the association’s largest preserve. Take in the flora and fauna along the flat trail that runs alongside the river’s edge, or venture through the old hemlock forests to the summits peak.
There is 3 main points of interest to checkout while exploring, Railroad Tunnel, Holiday House, and Steep Rock Summit.
Steep Rock Association
2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot
860-868-9131
Instagram: @steeprockassociation
White Memorial offers over 40 miles of trails that cover various habitats and are open to non- motorized recreation.
700 acres of mixed forest and meadows crisscrossed by nearly 17 miles of trails.
Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth evident throughout the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase.
Topsmead State Forest
25 & 45 Chase Rd., Litchfield
Dedicated to collect, preserve, and share the objects and stories which illuminate the history of Washington, Connecticut.
Builds a sense of community and foundation for the future by preserving the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate, the John Brown birthplace.
5000 square foot on site workshop where all custom furniture is created and designed. Offers upholstered furniture, barnwood furniture, and kitchen and bath furniture.
Rustic Country Barn
101 Park Lane (Route 202)., New Milford
860-354-4145
The Hidden Acorn carries all hardwood furniture, collectibles, housewares, and home decor.
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
Provides website, internet, emails, hardware, software and service plans assistance.
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
Offers behavioral health services, mammography, nutrition services, cancer care, and more.
Offers medical, surgical, psychiatric and 24-hour emergency care services.
Provides the highest quality of insurance products and services to protect their clients
Nicholas Tobin Insurance
111 Danbury Rd., New Milford
860-354-4466
An independent insurance firm that specializes in business and personal insurance, as well as global solutions and private client services.
Jeff’s drive and commitment of ensuring impeccable insurance experience for his clients and agents is a passion.
An interior design firm that coordinates with architects and contractors to bring together the perfect home.
Interiors by KLM
860-248-0618
Karen Davis creates spaces that will be loved, lived in, and enjoyed.
Designs spaces that bring people a sense of ease, wellbeing, and curiosity.
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 the repair, sales and custom design of fine jewelry.
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.
Provides a relaxing and welcoming environment to learn in and a audio recording studio.
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
Carries a great selection of gift items like olive oils, kitchenware, linens, and dishes.
A family-run small business that features a wide variety of Amish-made furniture and country farmhouse home decor.
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
Full service design, construction, and maintenance company serving residential and commercial clients.
Located in Kent, known for property care, landscaping, patio design, and pool construction.
Meg Lyon focuses on Civil Rights, Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury helping advocate for the rights of the marginalized, injured, and downtrodden.
Hoekenga Machado & Lyon, LLC
193 Main St., Danbury
203-792-3300
Represents businesses and individuals in real estate purchases, refinances, sales, general business, and more.
Kelly Law Offices provide services with real estate, estate planning, and dispute resolution.
New Milford Public Library offers an array of services, from college help to kids programs. The library has plenty of resources, entertainment and information for everyone.
New Milford Public Library
24 Main St., New Milford
860-355-1191
Dedicated to the promotion of literacy, education, and preservation of the town’s history.
Provides services, materials, programs, and facilities that creates lifelong learning and a welcoming environment.
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
Offers an array of nail care services such as gel nails and nail art.
Services include acrylic nails, manicure and pedicure.
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.
Provides children with an environment that fosters imagination and creativity through interactive exhibits.
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.
Award-winning violinist Gary Capozziello enjoys a varied musical life as both a highly versatile performer and educator.
Wires and Wood offers an assortment of Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass songs with a Newgrass Sound.
The Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (AWS) was founded in 1965 as an independent, non-profit, non-destroy animal rescue organization. AWS offers refuge to homeless and abandoned dogs and cats, and places them in loving, responsible homes. Each year hundreds of animals are rescued by AWS from our local communities, throughout our state and from high-kill facilities outside of Connecticut.
There are many areas available for volunteers and many ways to assist the shelter. The volunteer page of their website has a partial list of opportunities.
Animal Welare Society
8 Dodd Rd., New Milford
860-354-1350
Instagram: @animalwelfaresociety.inc
Steep Rock Association protects property with high conservation or passive recreational value.
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.
Eyes on Litchfield
17 C Commons Dr, Litchfield
860-880-2020
A father-in-law and son-in-law duo offering a wide range of services such as eye exams, sports vision, and Lasik.
3. Dr. Robert Kane
Specializing in optometry and providing service in New Preston Marble Dale.
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
Dr. McKenna has been in practice since 1981 and works on various committees of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Modern dental clinic, specializes in advanced diagnostics and treatment of dental and oral disorders.
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
Provides elite-level care to knee, shoulder, hand, sports and general orthopedic patients of all ages.
Dedicated to providing both operative and nonoperative solutions for the full range of musculoskeletal problems.
A family business built on trust and unsurpassed attention to detail.
Ives Brothers Painting
12 White Birch Ln, Bethlehem
203-266-5008
Primarily operates in the Painting and Paper Hanging business.
Family run business out of West Cornwall specializing in painting.
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
Litchfield County Pediatrics child-focused practice works hard to meet the needs of children from infancy through adolescence.
Board certified in pediatrics and enjoys all aspects of pediatrics, especially cardiology and infectious diseases.
Certified in Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and enjoys working one on one or in small groups to help clients meet their personal goals.
Michelle Freeman
33 Greenview Rd., New Milford
Specializes in body transformation in men and women, bodybuilding, weight loss management, and more.
Kyle specializes in Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Behavior Change, Senior Fitness, and more.
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.
Each kennel consists of a private indoor and outdoor suite with an oversized outdoor space.
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
The spa uses top quality dry shampoos and conditioners that clean and nourish theskin and coat.
Professional pet grooming salon geared towards making every pet’s grooming experience as stress free as possible.
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
Natural pet food, treats, and supplements available at this mainstay pet store.
Curated quality nutrition, products, and information for cats and dogs in a beautiful space.
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.
Nicole Marie specializes in couples, maternity, family, and boudoir photography.
Nicole Marie specializes in couples, maternity, family, and boudoir photography.
Fun-loving and skilled photographers provide the finest in photography services.
Specializes in headshots, weddings, theatre , and couples 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
Internal Medicine specialist located in Torrington with over 27 years of experience.
Dr. Andreas Boker is a board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist and specializes in cosmetic and procedural dermatology.
Fully licensed and insured and providing a full range of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services.
Marbledale Plumbing & Heating
860-354-8242
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.
Specializes in water heaters, pumps, water treatment equipment, service, and supplies.
Litchfield County Pools crafts exquisite custom gunite swimming pools and spas using premium materials and experienced professionals. Clients work directly with owner Devon Dobson and are involved through-out the design-build process. When the project is complete, LCP provides quality seasonal maintenance. Follow along @litchfieldcountypools.
lcpools.com
116 Housatonic Avenue, New Milford
860-355-8547
Instagram: @litchfieldcountypools
Over 50 years of experience in pool and spa construction, renovations, complete service and equipment upgrades.
Specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects, including renovation and has a complete service division.
Highland Property Management provides management services for Homes and Estates throughout Litchfield, Fairfield, and Westchester Counties. Services include house cleaning, handyman, HVAC, and more.
21 N. Main St., Kent
203-546-7563
Highlandpropmgmt.com
Basic Home Watch Service is based on weekly or bi-weekly visits, in which they visually check for obvious issues.
William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty is the premier real estate brokerage firm spanning Connecticut.
William Pitt
6 Green Hill Rd, Washington
860-868-6600
The agency has built a reputation as a leader of luxury property sales and rentals throughout Litchfield County.
Stacey and Pels Matthews offer a full service team for buyers at every price point.
Focuses on keeping the heritage of the buildings while infusing a modern element and a priority on functionality.
Tittmann Design and Consulting
12 Titus Road, Washington Depot
860-619-0005
Aim to share our collective creativity and design knowledge with our clients.
Uniquely equipped to execute a full new constructed home or dramatic renovation and deliver a dream home.
Fully licensed, mixed-age outdoor preschool located at Pratt Nature Center in New Milford. The outdoor classroom includes 250 acres of woodlands, farmland, meadows, and ponds.
Peter Pratt Nature School
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.
This private school for grades K-8, located in the rolling hills of Washington, is a co-ed boarding and day school with a philosophy that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance.
Rumsey Hall School
201 Romford Rd, Washington Depot
860-868-0535
Offers students an engaging and substantive academic environment that encourages independent thinking.
Nurturing the child’s love of learning, preserving the child’s sense of wonder, encouraging independence and fostering respect for our world’s social and cultural diversity.
An independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9–12 and postgraduates. Yet, it’s more than a school, more than a place. It’s a promise grounded in our belief in your extraordinary potential.
Canterbury School
101 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford
860-210-3800
An independent boarding/day school with comprehensive programs for college preparation.
Private boarding and day prep school offering multiple early opportunities for leadership and discovery.
A unique, 55+ active adult community. Residents enjoy a wide variety of clubs, activities, tennis courts, a golf course, and beautiful private swimming pools.
Heritage Village
465 Heritage Rd, Suite 1., Southbury
203-264-9644
This facility provides residents with quality care in the most appropriate setting based on a person’s needs.
This senior living community in Torrington offers a warm and welcoming environment.
Provides year-round hunger relief to children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations in the Greater New Milford, CT community without bias.
Camella’s Cupboard
2 Pickett District Rd., New Milford
860-717-2509
Provides access to high-quality and affordable mental healthcare and related social services to all patients in need.
Connects homemaker, companion, and personal care service providers with individuals in need.
5000 square foot on site workshop where all custom furniture is created and designed. Offers upholstered furniture, barnwood furniture, and kitchen and bath furniture.
Rustic Country Barn
101 Park Lane (Route 202)., New Milford
860-354-4145
A full-service luxury salon, shop and art gallery located in Litchfield CT.
A fun, relaxing place to shop with customer service being our top priority.
On the green in New Milford with a huge variety of toys, games, and puzzles that will create wonderful memories.
Nordica
7 Main St., Suite D, New Milford
860-355-2034
An independent book shop which has been located in Washington Depot, CT for over 70 years.
A toy shop with something fun for everyone, regardless of age.
Providing valuable internships for high school students, empowering them with essential skills for their future endeavors.
Honeybee Books
27 Main St., New Milford
860- 318-6464
A stylish shop for women featuring clothing, jewelry and other accessories.
Northern Farm & Flowers is Goshen’s premier year-round provisions market, nursery, and you-pick flower farm.
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.
Bringing the most innovative hair and body treatments to clients.
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.
3. Sharon Audubon Center Summer Camp
The camps inspire school children, community members, and their families to appreciate and protect the world.
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.
Rooted in Learning allows children to construct their own learning through collaboration and exploration.
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
Brewing company has live music, everything from Rock to Blues, to Country.
A popular outdoor live performance venue as well as an award-winning events venue on this working farm with stunning pastoral views.
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.
Dedicated to offering audiences outstanding entertainment at affordable prices and always considers the needs of the community.
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
Committed to exceptional care for your pets’ best experience.
Services include large and small animal medicine and surgery.
Work with individuals, families, business owners, executives and institutions—in rising or turbulent markets—and are well-positioned to help you address your wealth planning challenges and opportunities.
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Southbury Office
108 Main St N, Southbury
203-573-5755
Offers portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, families, corporations, profit sharing and pension plans.
The Coleman Financial Advisory Group assists their clients by helping them live a financially comfortable life.
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.
Flanders’ provides opportunities to appreciate nature’s wonders and preserve land, inspiring lifelong learning about our natural 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
Washington Wellness specializes in holistic wellness of all kinds. Their services support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The OM Center is a community built around wellness. Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Ayurveda, and so much more!
For 22 years Kinsolving has been teaching yoga around the world. She offers private sessions, family classes, combo classes, and all levels of yoga.
Anne Hungerford is dedicated to helping students practice yoga safely and better understand the mind, body, spirit connection.
Julie Haesche offers private and public yoga instruction, meditation, energy healing,and more.
