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During a weekend stay in Kent, Connecticut, we went to Kent Falls State Park and trekked to the top of the Falls, which was an amazing experience! If you have ever experienced waterfalls up close, you know their majesty, mystery, and magic from their intense beauty, their power, and their musicality, the pristine clarity of the sound of water rushing over the rocks as it pulses from the summit and dramatically to the base. We have visited many waterfalls over …

Visiting Hopkins Vineyard located in Warren, Connecticut is a true New England experience with an interesting history as the Hopkins Family are descendants of Stephen Hopkins, who was a passenger on the Mayflower. In 1787, Elijah Hopkins purchased the Hopkins Farm after returning from the Revolutionary War, and the farm has remained in the Hopkins Family since the time of its purchase. In 1956 William L. Hopkins took over the running of the Dairy Farm. In 1979, William and his …

The Firefly Inn, part of The Kent Collection, is a luxury boutique Inn with nine gorgeous guestrooms (two of them are fireplace suites) located at 88 North Main Street in the heart of Kent, Connecticut. Set on two acres, The Firefly is all about New England charm from its gorgeous white and black exterior to its sweeping expanse of lawn where guests can play croquet or cornhole. Sumptuous surroundings, a baby grand piano in the Living Room, well-appointed guestrooms, complimentary …

The Victorian, part of The Kent Collection, in Kent, Connecticut, is a luxury boutique Inn at its finest. Built in 1890, and totally renovated in 2022, The Victorian is stunning and is conveniently located on North Main Street within walking distance of interesting shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The Victorian has five exquisite guestrooms that can be rented as single guestrooms or is available as a full-house rental. Imagine the possibility of gathering your family or friends together there to …

West Street Grill in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable, intimate bistro that has created high-caliber Modern American cuisine for almost 35 years; they will celebrate their anniversary on May 28, 2025. Owned by James O’Shea, West Street Grill, located in the charming historic section of Litchfield, is a gorgeous restaurant that is warm and inviting with a menu that will appeal to meat and seafood lovers, as well as to vegans, vegetarians, and there are also gluten-free options. The restaurant …

If you enjoy well-crafted Bourbons a visit to Litchfield Distillery located in Litchfield, Connecticut should be on your Spirits radar. Founded by the Baker Brothers – David, Jack, and Peter in 2014, family owned and operated Litchfield Distillery has garnered many awards throughout the years for their excellent Bourbons as well as for their expanded line of exceptional spirts including Gin, Vodka, Rye, Agave Spirits, Ready-To-Drink cocktails, and Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup. Throughout the years, we have enjoyed visiting and …

We spent a picture postcard blue-sky weekend in Kent, Connecticut, and while it may be small in population with just over 3,000 residents, this Litchfield County town and its nearby neighbors are abundant in things to do. Incorporated in 1739, Kent is a gorgeous New England town located in the Northeast Corner of Connecticut and is close to the New York border, a mere 30 miles from Poughkeepsie, New York; 51 miles from Westchester, New York; 53 miles from Hartford, …

The multi-Tony award winning play La Cage aux Folles at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut proves once again that love overcomes all, or at least in the fabulous story of Georges and Albin, and Jean-Michel and Anne. The large and very talented cast includes Zachary Anderson, Laura Austin, Brianna Bauch, Sam Brackley, Cameron Edris, Shaylen Harger, Shannen Hofheimer, Cedric Leiba, Jr., Frank Mastrone, Scott Mikita, Daniel Pahl, Pablo Pernia, Jim Schilling, and Lou Ursone. Masterfully directed …

Theatre People, written by playwright Paul Slade Smith adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s Play At The Castle, performed at the Westport Country Playhouse (WCP) in Westport, Connecticut may be the best medicine for whatever ails you. Directed by Mark Shanahan and starring an impressively talented cast of Erin Noel Grennan, Isabel Keating, Michael McCormick, Mia Pinero, Michael McCorry Rose, and Rodolfo Soto, the play had the opening night packed-house audience laughing out loud all evening. A brilliant play, a gorgeous set …

Fairfield County, Connecticut has a wealth of performance venues, and the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University is one of the jewels in its theatrical crown. We had the pleasure of experiencing dancer, writer, performance maker, and filmmaker Emily Coates’ new work-in-progress project, entitled, The Scattering, performed at the Quick Center for the Arts during her residency there.  Her muse for the project was George Balanchine’s short but momentous time in New England and his impact on the …