Monthly Archives: December 2013

Enders State Forest and Waterfalls

Posted on December 11, 2013 by LA

Enders State Forest Park was established in 1970 when the family of John Ostrom Enders and Harriet Whitmore Enders donated the land to the state. With additional land donated by the family in 1981, and another purchase by the state …

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Garlic Farm, West Granby

Posted on December 10, 2013 by LA

The Garlic Farm is a small market garden farm in the countryside of West Granby. They specialize in vegetables and hardy fall crops – especially garlic, onions, and shallots. The market opens for the season when the vegetables are ready …

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Hot Air Balloon Festival, Plainville

Posted on December 10, 2013 by LA

The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Plainville is one of the only festivals of its kind in New England. It is held on the fourth weekend in August, and runs from Friday evening through Sunday. The schedule may change year …

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Rosedale Farms and Vineyards

Posted on December 10, 2013 by LA

Rosedale Farms and Vineyards operates a market garden farm as well as a winery. It is a fifth-generation farm and has been operating since 1920 in various renditions. It created a niche in the winery business when the owners planted …

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Hill-Stead Museum

Posted on December 9, 2013 by LA

Hill-Stead Museum is one of Connecticut’s best known historic house museums, and is visited by many for the renowned collection of impressionist art which includes original pieces by Monet, Degas, Manet, Whistler and Cassatt. The house was built at the …

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