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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Play, Stay, Get Away. New Year’s Ideas in Mystic Country.
No plans for New Year’s yet? No problem. Plenty going on whether you are looking for a quiet night, midnight dancing, brunch, outdoor celebration or simple walk in the woods. The folks at Mystic Country have compiled a pretty comprehensive list of specials in the area. Check it out HERE and make a date with some fun.
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Quick tip: Exploring the shops that dot Northeast Connecticut.
If you are traveling through or up in the Northeast Corner of the Mystic Country region, you are in for a treat in many ways. This is the place to discover a country Connecticut dotted with restaurants, antique shops, boutiques and sometimes… horses in between. I love to stop, take pictures, little walks and just enjoy the countryside while exploring this...
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Flavor My December Fun with Gingerbread.
Gingerbread dreams are those you have during the month of December and gingerbread is a common theme here in Mystic Country this month. Here are a few ideas, not all are edible and not all are just for kids: How about exploring a 28 foot Gingerbread House – found among the Shops at Mohegan Sun?! Created by Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel and Mohegan...
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Unique Gifts: Light Up the Night.
If the early darkness and chill are keeping you inside at night, let me tempt you outdoors with the magic of holiday lights. Treat yourself to a stroll downtown, woodland walk or sparkling light parade. That very merry spirit will hit you fast. Here are some of the areas brightest, “light-est” outdoor holiday celebrations. Bundle up and enjoy these...
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Unique Gifts: Cut your own Christmas tree in the Quiet Corner.
Mystic Country’s Northeast or “Quiet Corner” is home to a plethora of places to cut your own Christmas tree. I consider this one of the area’s unique gifts because the experience can be really fun, “old fashioned” outing. Walk through acres of perfect trees, enjoy a steaming cup of cocoa, take a hayride and cut your very own...
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Foodie Alert: Experience Theme Dining at The Inn at Woodstock Hill.
There’s something magical about enjoying a marvelous, imaginative meal, and then simply heading up to a charming room with all the comforts of the old-world countryside. No planning, shopping, driving, dishes or clean-up to interfere with a perfect, romantic, and relaxing evening. The Inn at Woodstock Hill in the north east corner of Mystic Country is a...
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Pick a Walk or Paddle. It’s WALKTOBER 2010.
As anyone who travels knows, stepping out on foot is the best way to really discover an area. When I arrive in a new town, I love to drop my bags, throw on a pair of walking shoes, and set out. But what if you’re visiting a place where you have to dig a little deeper to really discover its natural beauty as well as historic and cultural offerings? The Last...
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Celebrate the Harvest Moon and Fall in Love With Fall.
What do I think of when I think Fall? Sweaters, apples, cider, pumpkins, cool air and those spectacular leaves! September 22 marked the first day of autumn AND the day of Fall’s Harvest Moon. This was the first time since 1991 that a Harvest moon occurred on the same night as the fall equinox. Time to get cracking on all that great Fall stuff. In celebration...
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“Artists in the Country” features the best in local and regional art
If looking at fine art in stuffy galleries where voices are reduced to respectful whispers is not your idea of fun, then you might enjoy this more laid back and relaxing take on the art experience. “Artists in the Country” is a professionally juried show of local and regional artists displaying their wares in a beautiful rural setting in Woodstock. You’ll...
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