Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2013 honors many in Mystic Country.
Congratulations to the Mystic Country businesses that were recently written up as YANKEE Magazine “Best of New England” for 2013. The full listings appear in YANKEE’s May/June issue. Best Alpaca Farm & Store - Safe Haven Farm, Hampton Best Military Museum - United States Coast Guard Museum, New London Best Pottery Shop - Sawmill...
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Looking for a good deal? Check out Pomfret’s town-wide tag sale, May 4.
Yard salers, get ready – Pomfret is prepping for their annual Town Wide Tag Sale, and the deals are to die for! The Pomfret Proprietors, a local merchants group, is organizing the shindig, which includes more than 60 sellers and starts bright and early at 7 a.m, Saturday, May 4. There’s even a map to guide you so you don’t miss out on any bargains!...
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Putnam First Fridays return for the season, May 3.
It’s that time of year again – First Fridays in Putnam are kicking off this weekend! Friday, May 3 is the beginning of the season, and we are so ready. This is one of the best events in the Quiet Corner, mostly because we love Putnam! You’ll find it all here – art, food, wine, theater, shopping, antiques. This is a celebration of all we have to...
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Oktoberfest with Chef Harry. This weekend at Heritage Trail Vineyards in Lisbon.
Oktoberfest at Heritage Trail Vineyards, this Sunday, is your chance to sample celebrity Chef Harry’s menu. White bean and chicken chili, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled shrimp skewers, seasonal gelato….and that’s just a sampling of the menu the vineyard will feature during the annual event. Add wine, of course. You will be on a vineyard. For those of you...
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Taste wine. Dance. Spend a summer day in the vineyard. Stonington Vineyard’s 16th annual Summer Wine & Food Festival.
Stonington Vineyards has a lot to celebrate this year. Owners Nick and Happy Smith celebrate the winery’s 25th anniversary, which will no doubt make for an extra festive Summer Wine & Food Festival this Saturday, July 21. Bring your family along to celebrate not only the range of wines offered for tasting, but a day in the vineyard with food, live music,...
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A must-have trail-guide to making the most of our region’s Farmer’s Markets.
There is a new way to find fresh, locally grown foods at farmers’ markets while exploring some of central and eastern Connecticut’s most unique and charming places. A new Farmers’ Market Trail links ten destination farmers markets and the kinds of things “farmers’ market fans” generally enjoy seeing and doing like farm-to-table restaurants,...
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A full day of freebies. Annual Connecticut Open House Day is June 9.
We have it all around here – art, history, food, wine, fun. And during the 8th Annual Connecticut Open House Day, we’re showcasing it. During Open House Day on Saturday, June 9, 2012 many of the tourism attractions the state is known for are offering FREE or discounted admission or displaying special exhibits and offering gifts or other cool and free...
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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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,...
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Taste wine, stamp your passport and win prizes. Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries.
The Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries is a great way to visit our state’s wineries, admire bucolic scenery AND win cool prizes. This year’s program gets underway May 1. Participants in the 2012 Passport program must get their passport stamped at 16 of the 32 participating wineries in the state by November 11 to be eligible to win prizes that include...
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