Civil War Living History, this weekend at Roseland Cottage.
Visit eastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner Sept. 22-23, 2012 for a trip into history. Roseland Cottage in Woodstock will host their annual Civil War Living History Weekend, with hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations geared to help visitors experience what life was like during that time in our past. Artillery demos, marching and drills, presentations...
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BESTS of Mystic Country. Yankee and Connecticut Magazine’s 2012 picks.
Noah’s Restaurant, Stonington It’s that time of year again–we’re celebrating the best of the best in our region. And boy, is this list long. Take a look then start planning your next trip. If you hurry, you can cross everything off before next year’s list is released! From Yankee Magazine – Best Quiet Place:...
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YANKEE Magazine’s Best of New England 2012 Mystic Country choices:
YANKEE Magazine’s May/June 2012 Travel Guide to New England includes their 2012 Best of New England Picks. Congratulations to the Connecticut section winners in Mystic Country: Food & Dining Best Bowl of Noodles; Morning Glory Cafe, Old Lyme Lodging Best Vineyard B&B; Fitch Claremont Vineyard B&B, Bozrah Best Country Comfort; Stonecroft Inn,...
Continue ReadingA video visit to Stonington Borough, Connecticut
I just stumbled across this video that presents Stonington Borough (just 15 minutes from Mystic) in all of its classically, elegant simplicity. Enjoy!
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Welcome 2012 in style. New Year’s in Mystic Country.
Got big plans yet? We have plenty to choose from, so if you haven’t found something yet, look no further. Start out your evening dining in style. New Year’s Eve dinners are happening at all the cool places–music, too, and menus to start 2012 off right. Cocktails and champagne toasts are staples, of course, and if you’re still hungry after all your...
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What to do in Stonington Borough.
Summer is a perfect time to enjoy this little village. A travel writer once said — and I’m sorry I can’t remember who — that Stonington Borough looks a little like a piece of Nantucket floated over and got stuck on the Southeast Connecticut coast. It kind of does. The Borough, as locals call it, does remind me of Nantucket village and...
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Mystic Country winners of Yankee Magazine Best of New England 2011
Kudos to the following Mystic Country establishments honored in Yankee Magazine‘s 2011 May/June Best of New England Issue. Best Restaurants Best Brew – Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic Best Country Café – The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret Best Ice Cream – We-Li-Kit, Abington Best Lodging Best Impressionist Sunset – Bee and Thistle Inn &...
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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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A Very Chocolate Valentine’s. Sweet!
Did someone say chocolate? A sure bet on Valentine’s Day, Mystic Country is flush with velvety richness this February 14. Check out these decadent chocolate events and activities plus places to buy the heaven sent treat! From a chocolate themed manicure (I know you are curious) to a Valentine’s Hike with chocolate reward, Mystic Country has you and...
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Country places to sit and sip by a real wood fire.
There’s nothing more inviting on a cold day that the crackle of a real roaring wood fire. Whether you are up for a sip, read or chat here are some country places that offer up the traditional flame (not gas fueled) in a steeped-in-history setting. Enjoy a wintry stroll or drive, then settle in fireside. We like them all but take a look at the websites to...
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