Hands down Mohonk Mountain house provides an escape from the real world. It’s several miles away from civilization upon a mountain – just enough distance. Happily snowbound for the mystery and puzzle weekend, we all remained immersed in the 1920s during prohibition to uncover the clues to solve the case of who murdered Lulu! TheContinue reading “NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House Mystery Weekend”
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CT: New London: Colchester: Cato Corner Farm
With part of my family from France, cheese and wine tastings is one of my favorite pastimes. While I can’t seem to get myself to France, tasting the delicious farm fresh cheeses at Cato Corner in Colchester takes me away. I was so busy eating I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture ofContinue reading “CT: New London: Colchester: Cato Corner Farm”
CT: Hartford Convention Center Event- Van Gogh!
In Hartford I went to the Van Gogh exhibit which was entertaining but best combined with other events for your day. I found the event educational, I enjoyed being in the immersion room. I did feel it needed more seating options given how long you were in there and perhaps some means of encouragement toContinue reading “CT: Hartford Convention Center Event- Van Gogh!”
NY: Tarrytown: Farmer and the Fish
Time simply unexpectedly unfolded in our best interest. Sunset was at 7PM and the traffic was horrific. Stopped. We reached our chosen restaurant – small without reservations on the water on the perfect evening. The valet reached for the car door and I was convinced we wouldn’t be staying I shared. Table 11 on theContinue reading “NY: Tarrytown: Farmer and the Fish”
CT: Greenwich: L’Escale French Restaurant.
This restaurant checked off all the marks. The service was perfect – they were attentive but not on top of us. They were prompt and accurate on all requests. The drinks were quality and delicious – he had Sancerre and I had a Bellini. A little secret that I appear to have a discerning palateContinue reading “CT: Greenwich: L’Escale French Restaurant.”
CT: Norwalk: Norwalk Aquarium
A perfect respite for a hot and humid day. I took the kids when they were young and decided to check out what’s new since. I enjoyed learning about the seals, walking as the butterflies flew all around, waving back at the turtle and watching the kids pet the stingrays! I was honestly thinking ofContinue reading “CT: Norwalk: Norwalk Aquarium”
CT: Rowayton: Pinkney Park
My purpose in starting this blog is to help others find respite in close surroundings. My focus for over 25 years was largely on solving problems for my clients. While that certainly had its benefits, I often overlooked or more importantly I didn’t appreciate the present. As I sat in their new gazebo, I sawContinue reading “CT: Rowayton: Pinkney Park”
NY: Katonah: Caramoor (American Roots Festival)
I’ve written of the beautiful Caramoor property before but their improvements and schedule enhancements bring it from a nice stop to a MUST stop. It has a great summer season of music to include a couple of music festivals. My favorite is the American Roots Festival which offers several artists performing throughout the property leadingContinue reading “NY: Katonah: Caramoor (American Roots Festival)”
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: New Haven County- Farmington Canal Greenway (Biking)
A great bike ride with “eats.” Start off at the lot by the entrance of the York Hill Campus of Quinnipiac University in Hamden. Ride a mostly flat five miles into New Haven passing the elegant architecture of the Yale campus along the way. While I chose to stop and get a great poke bowl,Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- Farmington Canal Greenway (Biking)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 