Gardens rule this summer. GardenFest at Florence Griswold Museum.
Historic gardens are always something to celebrate, and that’s especially true in June. The Florence Griswold Museum is celebrating its amazing gardens with 10 days worth of events the whole family can appreciate. GardenFest offers plant sales, artistic debuts, flower pot decorating and dance classes, complemented by garden walks, history discussions and...
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Romantic. Victorian. Willimantic has it all. The 15th annual Victorian Days event begins May 31.
Romantic Willimantic shows off its best architecture and history next weekend at the 15th annual Victorian Days in Willimantic event. Visitors to town can immerse themselves in 19th century life by visiting the 600+ Victorian style homes, along with others in Windham Center and North and South Windham. The whole weekend is a blast, with concerts, walking tours,...
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The wee land of faeries. Through November 5 at the Florence Griswold Museum.
It’s true – faeries are everywhere! And they’ll be gathering at the Florence Griswold Museum through November 5. The acclaimed museum of American impressionism’s 11 acres has been transformed into a true, magical village. The Wee Faerie Village in the Land of Picture Making demonstrates the work of over 30 artists, who created faerie dwellings reminiscent...
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A garden of treasures. GardenFest at Florence Griswold Museum, June 1-10.
The gardens at the Florence Griswold Museum are worthy of celebration, combining nature, beauty, history and art in a picturesque setting. The fourth annual GardenFest event runs from June 1-10 and will offer not only a glimpse into the recreated historical gardens, but family activities, events and demonstrations. Visitors can tour the grounds inhabited by artists...
Continue ReadingConnecticut’s Office of Tourism unveils new campaign and video.
Connecticut. Still Revolutionary. Yesterday the Connecticut ‘s Office of Tourism unveiled its first video and accompanying ad campaign. You may have seen some of it during the ball game or online. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, take a peek. Recognize any Mystic Country places? For more on this campaign and all there is to do in Connecticut,...
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2011 Old Lyme Garden Tour inspires you to grow local.
Eat, buy and grow local: it’s the trend of the decade and the Lyme/Old Lyme garden tour happening June 17 and 18 takes the locavore movement to heart. What could be more local than one’s own backyard? With specimen trees and flowers, herb and vegetable gardens, and chickens, ducks, and lambs roaming through several of the properties, the six gardens on the...
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Experience Garden Art at Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest.
As a garden lover, I’ll be in my glory at the Florence Griswold Museum’s GardenFest, beginning Friday, June 3. The celebration is spread out over two weeks and offers events centered around the Museum’s historic gardens–a real treat, if you’ve never seen them. And, what better way to kick off garden season? The series starts Friday and Saturday...
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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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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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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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