Andover
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Hurst Farm Country Store & Greenhouses |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Farms & Gardens |
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Description:
36-acre farm with a country store offering the farm’s own honey, maple, jams and jellies, gift baskets. In the fall, harvest hay rides, pumpkins, farm animals, gardens. Maple sugaring on premises. |
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Bozrah
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Bozrah House B&B |
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Region:
Mystic Country |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
1892 Victorian home renovated for country living. Three guest rooms, private bath, a/c; common room, outdoor deck, pond and gardens. |
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Branford
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Harrison House |
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Region:
Greater New Haven |
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Category:
Historic Site |
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Description:
Restored 1724 classic colonial saltbox with period furnishings, herb and flower gardens, farm implements. |
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Colebrook
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Rock Hall |
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Region:
Litchfield Hills |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
Manor house (c.1912) with perennial gardens and wildflower meadow. Seasonal activities include berry picking and snowshoeing. Four rooms (one suite), private bath, fireplace, TV, Wi-Fi; billiard and g |
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Cornwall
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Cathedral Pines Farm |
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Region:
Litchfield Hills |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
18th-century-style farmhouse and llama farm with greenhouse porch, gardens, spectacular views. Two rooms, private bath, TV, a/c. |
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Cornwall Bridge
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Cornwall Inn & Restaurant |
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Region:
Litchfield Hills |
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Category:
Inn |
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Description:
Located on three acres with gardens. 13 rooms (one suite), private bath, a/c, TV, pets; rest., tavern, outdoor pool and hot tub. Children welcome. |
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Coventry
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Daniel Rust House |
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Region:
Mystic Country |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
Former tavern, 1731 center chimney Colonial furnished with antiques, perennial gardens. Four rooms (one cottage, three with fireplace), private bath, a/c. |
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Edmondson’s Farm |
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Region:
Mystic Country |
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Category:
Farms & Gardens |
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Description:
Operating farm with greenhouses and gardens, over 100 varieties of herbs, country gift shop. Hay rides and pumpkins in the fall. |
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Fairfield
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Ogden House & Gardens |
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Region:
Fairfield County |
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Category:
Historic Site |
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Description:
Mid-19th century saltbox farmhouse, which escaped the burning of Fairfield by British forces during the American Revolution. Furnished to provide a glimpse into life of the Ogden family, garden with h |
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Farmington
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Stanley-Whitman House |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Historic Site |
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Description:
Living history center focused on 1642-1810. National Historic Landmark. Tours, exhibit gallery, research library, children’s loft, historic gardens. |
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Glastonbury
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Butternut Farm |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
1720 architectural jewel furnished in period antiques, eight fireplaces, estate setting with herb gardens, landscaped grounds. Four rooms (one apt., two suites), private bath, TV, a/c. No smoking. |
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Griswold
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Homespun Farm B&B Griswold Mystic |
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Region:
Mystic Country |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
1740 farmhouse bed and breakfast with antiques, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with gardens. Three rooms, private bath, fireplace, TV, a/c, pets. |
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Guilford
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B&B at Bartlett Farm |
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Region:
Greater New Haven |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
Historic farmhouse has been in the Bartlett family since it was built in 1784. Surrounding farm is a work in progress along with farm animals and gardens. Three bedrooms, private bath, TV, a/c. |
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Sound Reach |
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Region:
Greater New Haven |
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Category:
Bed and Breakfast |
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Description:
On a secluded hilltop with a distant view of Long Island Sound. Deck and terrace, gardens, hiking trails. Three rooms (one two-room suite). |
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The Dudley Farm |
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Region:
Greater New Haven |
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Category:
Historic Site |
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Description:
A 19th-century working farm and living history museum with an 1844 farmhouse, barns, gardens and livestock. Farmer’s market, June-Oct., Sat. 9-12. |
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Hamden
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Pardee Rose Gardens |
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Region:
Greater New Haven |
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Category:
Parks & Forests |
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Description:
Over 50 varieties of roses, peak bloom June and July; annuals, perennials, and herbs. Garden in bloom Apr.-Oct. |
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Hartford
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Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Farms & Gardens |
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Description:
First municipal rose garden in the country; greenhouses, nature walks, perennials and rock gardens. |
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Higganum
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Sundial Gardens & Tea Shop |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Science & Nature |
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Description:
Period gardens in a historic setting. Herb, tea shop, tea tastings and tea talks, garden design and baking classes. |
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Kensington
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New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park |
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Region:
River Valley |
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Category:
Science & Nature |
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Description:
Farm, exotic animals, trail system, gardens, picnic area, playscape, gift shop. |
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Litchfield
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Topsmead State Forest |
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Region:
Litchfield Hills |
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Category:
Parks & Forests |
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Description:
English tudor cottage, former summer home of Edith M. Chase, formal gardens. |