Spring to the Country for the 7th Annual Artists Collaborative
In the Quiet Corner: This year’s Spring Artists Collaborative will once again be held over the course of six-weekends from April 16-May 22, 2011 in West Woodstock, Connecticut. This is a really lovely outing, the 7th annual for the event. Stop by if you’re driving through or visiting the area in early spring. High quality, hand crafted jewelry, clothing,...
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Warmer days are fast approaching and school vacation is once again imminent. If you are looking for something special to do come on over and hang out! Mystic.org has some great ideas, indoor/outdoor, some free, some free with admission and some…well, simply worth every penny. Take a look through the recommendations HERE. I’m also going to suggest...
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On daffodils, salamanders and rain. Spring on Pequotsepos Road.
Two sure signs spring is headed our way are on Pequotsepos Road in Mystic. First you’ll notice the hundreds of daffodils that are coming up in the gardens surrounding the Denison Homestead. These daffodils were laid out by a world class landscape designer and team of friends in memory of a local gardener and are always spectacular in early April. There...
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You’re a little bit country, (s)he’s all rock n’ roll. B&Bs 6 miles and under from Foxwoods.
So you want to visit Foxwoods but love the feel of a B&B. We’ve got you covered. Within a short drive of the green roofed marvel are a number of very comfortable spots to get that country New England feeling while you rest up for the tables. Here are a few to consider all within 6 miles of Foxwoods: Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn, Ledyard (1/2 mile...
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Capt. Richard Phillips (not Tom Hanks) to speak about encounter with Somali Pirates at Mystic Seaport.
On Monday NBC Connecticut reported that Tom Hanks has been selected to play Capt. Richard Phillips in the upcoming Somali Pirate movie based upon the Captain’s book A Captain’s Duty. Phillips, as you may recall, was the Captain of Maersk Alabama, the ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. Well Hollywood, we’ve got one up on you right...
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Bass, Trout, Stripers, and More! Freshwater Fishing in New London County.
Not into deep sea fishing? No worries – we have plenty of lakes that will keep the serious freshwater fisherman happy. If you have your own boat and you’re looking for a fishing trip within driving distance of New York or Boston, Connecticut has a lake for you. Bass, the freshwater favorite, is abundant in Pachaug Pond in Griswold, also the largest lake...
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Visit Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. 5 right here in Mystic Country.
The State of Connecticut has fourteen registered Historic Gardens. Five of them are right here in Mystic Country and are open to the public. Included are the beautiful gardens at: Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford New London County Historical Society and Shaw Mansion, New London Roseland Cottage, Woodstock Thankful Arnold...
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Hike, Bike, or Stroll the Air Line Trail
One of my favorite things about eastern Connecticut is the 50-mile Air Line Trail, an absolutely wonderful place for hiking, biking, leisurely walks and even horseback riding. This pic is from late fall but picture it lush and green spring and summer and then loaded with color come October. The Air Line Trail begins around the Connecticut River and runs up to...
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Stonington Garden Club’s triennial garden tour to run June 10 and 11.
Garden enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Every three years the Stonington Garden Club puts together what many consider a magical walking tour of some of Stonington Borough’s most elegant private gardens. The seaside village is always chock full of historical homes and great scenery but on June 10 and 11 (Fri./Sat.) you can explore 10 special spots you...
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The Art of Puppets in Storrs.
Think puppets are just kid stuff? The folks at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at UConn’s Storrs campus have a different take on the subject. In this extraordinary world of puppet figures, Punch and Judy talk politics, puppets have a place in the opera and perform Hindu epics. Sound interesting? It is. I was fascinated by the thought of a puppet...
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