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Discover local stories, hidden gems, and must-know events.

Vibrant Farm

Vibrant Farm is a four-season (year-round) produce farm in Bantam, CT. We are Certified Naturally grown and specialize in greens, salad vegetables, berries, and herbs. Find us at the Litchfield Farmers Market year-round on Saturdays, or online any day of the week to order ahead for on-farm pickup.

Vibrant Farm
261 Old Mount Tom Road
Bantam, CT 06750
860-266-1918

Instagram: @Vibrant.farm 

Merritt Clarke

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

Eyes on Litchfield

 Eyes on Litchfield is a boutique eye care practice in Bantam, CT offering comprehensive vision and medical exams. Your visit is never rushed, we take the time to address all your vision needs. Explore our curated collection of exclusive, stylish frames expertly paired with state-of-the-art lens technology for clear, comfortable vision.

710 Bantam Rd 
Bantam, CT, 06750, US
(860) 880-2020”
https://litchfieldoptometrist.com/

amArtHouse

Owned and curated  by Arthur Matuszewski, the gallery was recently opened in 2021. It was founded out of an appreciation for Contemporary and Modern Art artists who’ve yet to be discovered.

amArtHouse
1062 Bantam Road, Bantam
212-696-1807
Open by Appointment

Materia Ristorante

Located in historic Litchfield Chef David offers fresh and seasonal Italian cuisine with a European flair, specially chosen wines, served in a charming dining room.

Materia Ristorante
637 Bantam Rd., Bantam
860-567-3326

Connecticut Watersports

Specializes in watersports charters on Bantam Lake where clients can get on the water and learn to waterski, wakeboard, wake surf, bodyboard, and tube. They also offer a weekly kids camp that holds similar activities in a more structured environment for kids ages 8 to 14. In addition this year they offered a fall foliage tour on pontoon boats to showcase the beauty of Bantam Lake.

Connecticut Watersports
Bantam Lake
860-295-4640

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