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The LuLu Face Company

November 17, 2019

With 30 years in the beauty industry, Linda Temkin has designed hair, worked in fashion and in skincare, gives lash extensions, and creates and blends cosmetics.

The launch of her Custom Cosmetics Line in 2007 came from a vision to offer cosmetics that are good for your skin made from natural ingredients like minerals and botanicals. The “custom” is that she  can create anything from  foundation, blush, shadow, concealer, or finishing powder  that’s perfect for you.

7 North Street #4, Litchfield
(In old Litchfield Jail)
860-205-2539
lulufaceco.com

Naturopathic Spa

November 17, 2019

Khadija Hayari is a board certified naturopathic doctor author and founder of Naturopathic Spa. She graduated from the prestigious Trinity College of Natural Health, and is a leading practitioner in the field of naturopathic healing. Dr. Hayari specializes in the field of Naturopathic Medicine with multiple trainings in Weight Management and Medical Fitness, Skin Care, Anti-Aging, and Integrative Hormones for Primary Care. She also received intense training in nutrition Biochemistry, Nutritional Herbology, and clinical Iridology. In addition to her one-on-one consulting, Dr. Khadija runs workshops to empower women to take ownership of their health, claim back their wellness and overcome poor health habits for them and their families.

Naturopathic Spa
387 Torrington Rd., Litchfield
860-960-7832

Hilljack Sugar Shack

February 16, 2014

Hilljack Sugar Shack is open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. There are extended hours for sugaring season. Visitors are encouraged to stop by anytime. Free tours of facilities. School groups welcome. For tours larger than 7, please call ahead to schedule.

Hilljack Sugar Shack
74 Wilson Rd.
860-482-6052

Litchfield Community Center

June 3, 2013

This community center is a great gathering place for creative, intellectual and recreational pursuits. Yoga, zumba fitness, movies, painting classes, Tai Chi, bridge, Bingo, dance, writing classes, and so much more. Check out their website for events and classes.

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Rd., Litchfield
860-567-8302

Litchfield Garden Club

December 5, 2012

Inspired by the founding of the Garden Club of America, nine Litchfield women founded the Litchfield Garden Club in September of 1913. The club offers a variety of educational and informative programs to the public, such as open public meetings on floral design and horticulture, and highlighting the club’s long tradition of contributions to the community in civic beautification, projects and conservation education.

Litchfield Garden Club
P.O. Box 848, Litchfield
litchfieldgclub@gmail.com

Topsmead State Forest

December 5, 2012

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

Mount Tom Tower

December 5, 2012

Located on Mount Tom is a 34-foot stone tower. A hike up to the top of the Mount Tom Tower yields a 360-degree view of the surrounding area and distant landmarks. The original structure was made of wood and in 1921 was rebuilt using stone.

Mount Tom
Route 202, Litchfield
860-424-4070

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