I researched for an easy, short but scenic trail due to an injury preventing me from strenuous athletics. So on a perfect June day with no humidity and 70 degrees, I found Brook Trail. Kettletown Park is a CT State park free to CT residents in Southbury. The brook had so much character throughout withContinue reading “CT: Southbury: Kettletown Park (Hiking)”
Category Archives: Fairfield County
CT: New Canaan: Grace Farms
We were treated to the Eastern approach of the respect given to drinking tea and had a wonderful meditative stroll around the property uncovering baby birds, bunnies and butterflies. The architecture, while famous, is a catalyst to understanding the mission of Grace Farms. Enter the pavilion as a transition to start your journey letting goContinue reading “CT: New Canaan: Grace Farms”
CT: Fairfield: Isabelle et Vincent Bakery
If you are looking to save those extra calories for one particular treat, this is the bakery you should be saving up for! My mother was Parisian and she worked at a French restaurant when I was a kid. My point being I know authentic French bakery when I taste it! To boot, there’s anContinue reading “CT: Fairfield: Isabelle et Vincent Bakery”
CT: Westport- Compo Beach
Now that it’s beyond May 1st, parking for Compo Beach necessitate a residents sticker. Fortunately you can still walk or bike in. It was a perfect evening for the effort. I enjoyed watching the sun cast it’s shadows and reflections within the perfect trees lining the shore. The pictures tell the story of the eveningContinue reading “CT: Westport- Compo Beach”
CT: Darien: Pear Tree Point (Sunset)
Only a few more weeks until I can no longer access many of my favorite coastline beaches. But tonight my favorite veggie crunch salad was on sale so I grabbed a bunch and head to see the sunset. As I opened my car door, the wind pushed it back towards me. I realized my viewContinue reading “CT: Darien: Pear Tree Point (Sunset)”
CT: Trumbull Twin Brooks Parks (Daffodils)
As I continued my quest to find bunches of daffodils I was reminded of Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull. Now I grant you, if you don’t live here it’s a bit of a challenge to know of these daffodils as you can only park with a resident sticker. But you can walk or bike inContinue reading “CT: Trumbull Twin Brooks Parks (Daffodils)”
CT: Bridgeport- Colorblends House and Spring Garden
I was drawn by the Spring garden but the museum was just as colorful. Definitely one of the spots where you can’t help but smile and those around you equally enjoying the flowers. Hard to capture was the surprise contrasting colors which appeared within each bloom. Peaking within each room the vibrant outside colors comeContinue reading “CT: Bridgeport- Colorblends House and Spring Garden”
CT: Fairfield County: Ridgefield- Deborah Ann’s Sweet shoppe (Hot Chocolate)
While known for it’s ice cream, I was fortunate enough to discover they serve one of the best Hot Chocolates in the area. Now I admit it was only in a covered cardboard cup but within was Belgium Chocolate, milk, vanilla with a hint of cinnamon. Of course, with whipped cream on top! Oh yes,Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Ridgefield- Deborah Ann’s Sweet shoppe (Hot Chocolate)”
CT: Fairfield County: Naugatuck Greenway & Indian Wells
A little bit of Europe in CT walking along the Naugatuck Greenway on Housatonic River. The greenway starts in Derby and is planned for 44 miles to Torrington. I walked a while and found several routes and signs of spring with the weeping willow starting to green and trees filled with cardinals and orioles. ThereContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Naugatuck Greenway & Indian Wells”
CT: Fairfield County: Cherry Grove Preserve
No matter how old you are; continue to feel young and learn new things! Don’t be limited by what you thought you already knew. It was a slightly premature visit to this preserve in Newtown after a bit of a rain but it’s entrance was so welcoming I rushed into the arms of this magnificentContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Cherry Grove Preserve”
Pivot and Pause in New England 