The Holiday glow and Train event was wonderfully executed and clearly a lot of work went into it. A great place to immerse yourself into the surroundings and stay present. There was so much detail to entice your senses. I went back several times to the above spot to get this shot as I waitedContinue reading “NY: NY Botanical Garden- Holiday Event”
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ME: Kennebunkport- Christmas Prelude (Event)
One of the reasons I moved to Connecticut was the ease with which you can travel to various New England events. While I didn’t start until the pandemic I try and find every opportunity. The Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport is one you can immerse into to find that holiday community spirit. They had a fullContinue reading “ME: Kennebunkport- Christmas Prelude (Event)”
MA: Berkshires- Lenox- Edith Wharton Estate- Nightwood
This was called Nightwood. It was also the night of a full Beaver Moon. The walk began down a path with music, lights and fog lighting up the woods leading up to the mansion. While I have not toured the actual estate, I loved the idea of a night walk around the property with colorfulContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Lenox- Edith Wharton Estate- Nightwood”
CT: Hartford County- Southington- Cava Restaurant
Cava in Southington is definitely worth a special family night or date night. They offer elaborately dressed and themed rooms in which to dine from their Italian menu. The food was very well prepared. You are paying a bit of a premium but they have clearly gone to an effort to entertain you in addition.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Southington- Cava Restaurant”
CT: Fairfield County- New Canaan- Grace Farms
I have travelled a couple of hours to every county in Connecticut finding outdoor adventures forgetting to look in my own backyard! This was my first visit to Grace Farms and I was quite taken by it and could not do it justice. Their mission is to support the environment, nature, community and education inContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- New Canaan- Grace Farms”
NY-Hudson Valley-Irvington- The Octagon House
There are only so many (about 100) Octagon houses in the United States so I figured it was worth a visit. The house was built in 1860 and the top rebuilt by the new owners. The home is painstakingly maintained to its original design and decor. It was part of a haunted movie and theContinue reading “NY-Hudson Valley-Irvington- The Octagon House”
CT- Litchfield County-New Milford- Harrybrooke Park
I have enjoyed kayaking from Lovers Leap through the waters into Harrybrooke park and finally made it into the park on foot. It was welcoming from the point of entry as it sought to create a dedicated mile for a peaceful walk for its residents. The park offers dedicated pavilions for events as well asContinue reading “CT- Litchfield County-New Milford- Harrybrooke Park”
MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Naumkeag Public Garden
The first time I drove past these gardens they were closed. I was happy to be able to pre-register and walk the grounds on this August evening in 2021. The estate and grounds were donated to allow the public to have an opportunity to enjoy what this wealthy family experienced many year’s ago. Below isContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Naumkeag Public Garden”
CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival
For the fifth year, the Charles Island Music Festival was held off of Silver Sands State Park on a barge! This annual event benefits the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. It’s otherwise a free event but given it’s great cause and how well it’s orchestrated, I would recommend a donation. I generally kayak lakes andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival”
CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center
A special adult event: Farmer for the Evening at Stamford Nature Center was awesome! Bring out your inner child visiting and feeding the farm animals. The staff brought a small group around to the different areas to meet the cows, horses, ducks, rabbits donkeys, goats and pigs! The baby goats were just precious. I wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center”
Pivot and Pause in New England 