Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

March Farm

You can walk down the hill to this wonderful family farm. The hold events, concerts, have pick your own apples, a farm store I frequent often as we no longer have a grocery store in town.

Little Pond Boardwalk Trail

This is a wonderful walk through nature I try to do around my birthday every year.

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival

This is absolutely not just garlic, it's a true New England country fair!

Arethusa Farm Dairy

Delicious Ice cream and cheeses from the famous Arethusa Farm, owned by the man that runs Manolo Blahnik. If you really want to treat yourself, the main restaurant next door Arethusa Al Tavolo is rated as the best restaurant in Connecticut. Be forewarned, it's pricey! Reservations definitely required. I took Aaron for his birthday a few years ago and it was the best food we had ever eaten. We consoled ourselves later but figuring out how long it would be before we were living in a cardboard box under the highway overpass if we dined there every night.

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection

Lunch in the Taproom is always a good idea! For you Gilmore Girls fans, this was the inspiration for Lorelei's hotel.

Winvian Farm

Luxury Spa if you're in the mood for pampering!

Glebe House Museum & Garden

This home is notable for being the birthplace of the Episcopal faith in the US. The first minister it is said, traveled by tunnel to get to the church without incident. The gardens are notable for being the only garden plan of famed English landscape designer, Gertrude Jekyll.

The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant

This is a great spot for lunch and dinner that we come to for special occasions. It sits at the top of Lake Waramaug with absolutely spectacular views. There is also a vineyard and winery to explore next door.

Steep Rock Preserve

One of Aaron's favorite hiking spots.

White Flower Farm Store & Gardens

The famous White Flower Farm come to life! Many a gardener may know the catalogue, but the actual store and display gardens are just a few miles down the road from me. Tour the gardens and shop and have your plants shipped!

Tapping Reeve House and Law School

America's first law school is just minutes away. Great shopping and dining options, Litchfield is renowned for it's finely preserved architecture and shopping.

The Owl Wine & Food Bar

Just below Lake Waramaug, the village of New Preston has our new favorite restaurant, The Owl. Fabulous food and location, on the porch of an old house. We highly recommend a glass of the Buddy Sprinkles IPA if on tap, But anything from Kent Falls Brewing is magical. New Preston has a surprising amount of great local shopping. You'd never guess that the opening of Friday the 13th II was filmed in what was once a rather rundown village now filled with antiques and home goods shops.

Morrison Gallery

We're excited to see this new gallery, it's having a soft opening on weekends while you will be here. Kent has been long a destination for artists, and you will see the abundance of outdoor pieces scattered through out downtown.

Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn

This our new traditional place for Easter brunch. The Fife and Drum has a long history, having been in Kent over 50 years. My grandfather, the owner Dolph, and the actor Ephraim Zimbalist Jr. would often sing together around the piano on Sunday nights. This is a cozy, fun and unpretentious place to head to if you are in Kent.

Charcoal Chef

When I was a kid, we ate here weekly. My grandfather met his men's group every morning here for breakfast. When Aaron and I first met, we would routinely come here for dinner as it almost seemed cheaper than cooking at home! This is an honest roadside country restaurant/diner that's been a local institution for close to 75 years. As per the name, most everything is cooked over their charcoal grills. This is the prime senior hangout, as the drinks are poured strong! It's not fancy, but we love it!

Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe

3 miles up from the beach is another local institution, Popey's. If you want a burger and ice cream? This is the place. I've been coming here since childhood.

Hollister House Garden

A favorite spot for Aaron to paint and photograph, these extraordinary English gardens are open to the public on a limited basis. Be sure to review their website, they do have an event on the morning of the wedding.

Nonnewaug Falls

This was the place to head if you wanted to skip school for the day and not be found! If you find yourself in Kent, their falls make ours a bit jealous!

Litchfield Distillery

We have several distilleries that are crafting fine spirits in the area. This is the closest. Make sure to ask Aaron and his brother about their tour. Also of note: https://minehilldistillery.com/ in Roxbury. Local actor Chris Meloni is doing their ads!

Elephant's Trunk Flea Market

I don't know how many of us will be up early Sunday morning? But if you want to take a 30 minute drive for one of the best flea markets around, this is it. I came here EVERY Sunday after church with my family and discovered my love for vintage pieces and antiques. You may even catch an episode of Flea Market Flip being filmed.