As the days grow longer, the air warmer, and the tulips begin to bud, we're getting spring fever! Here are some fun things we can't wait to do in Litchfield County this spring.
It’s all too rare when a restaurant’s interior is as good as its food. Located at the juncture of Sharon Road and Route 44 in the old firehouse, Fern is a treat for both the eye and the palate.
Risks seem to have a way of working out for chef David Di Stasi. Today Di Stasi is arguably cooking some of the best and most exciting food in Connecticut.
Picture homeowner Bob Wolfe in a rakishly tipped fedora, shaking cocktails at a stylish bar while his lovely blonde wife, Laurie, greets guests warmly at the door.
Susan Bednar Long is an interior designer residing between Connecticut and Texas. Trained at a design firm in Los Angeles, she later moved to New York City where she cut her teeth designing retail stores for Ralph Lauren.
As a travel destination, Litchfield County strikes all the right notes. It’s sophisticated and easy-going. Outdoorsy and cultural. There are restaurants and cafes, art galleries and boutiques, cute villages to explore, farms and vineyards to visit, glorious hiking trails, watersports, and cycling routes. The only kink in the works? For years, the area has been hampered by its lack of overnight accommodations, especially during the high season. That’s about to change. This summer the region will welcome a number of new—and newly renovated—properties, a win-win for visitors and residents alike. “It’s wonderful to see all these new hotels,” says Stephen Brighenti, a hospitality industry veteran and owner of POSH Pads luxury home rentals. “It’s a phenomenal story of change that’s 30 years in the making.”
Wonderful evening tasting @perrierjouet champagnes along with a four-course menu at the beautiful @mayflowerauberge this past Thursday evening. Guests dined with Séverine Frerson, the cellar master of Maison @perrierjouet, the 9th cellar master in the brand’s 200 year history. Don’t miss out on the next special experience by checking the Mayflower’s event calendar. #litchfieldcounty #champagne #perrierjouet #finedining #experiences #washingtonct #nwct #connecticut
When Dr. Tamara Sachs examines a patient in her New Milford office, she looks beyond recognizing and treating the symptoms of their condition. Think of her more like a detective bent on tracking down clues to the root cause of the patient’s illness to determine the best path toward healing. Sachs began practicing in New Milford more than 30 years ago after working for several years as an emergency room physician in New Haven. For a decade she was a primary care doctor in New Milford. In 1998, her focus shifted from conventional medicine toward functional medicine, a model that offers a more individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach, allowing patients and practitioners to collaborate in addressing the underlying causes of disease and promoting optimal wellness.
@drtamarasachs @downtownnewmilford
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For Dr. Myles Altorelli, a low-risk high-reward approach to medicine is ideal and hands-on treatments cannot be replaced. It’s why he pursued a career in chiropractic care, establishing his practice almost a decade ago. At Altorelli Chiropractic & Med Spa in New Preston, traditional chiropractic practice is complemented by functional muscle and myofascial therapies. The value of such holistic care has been solidified especially in the past 20 years, Altorelli reflects, due to patient preferences, successful outcomes, and clinical expertise combined with science-based evidence. “It is widely accepted because it is the least aggressive approach first,” he explains. “We are looking to find the cause and fix it, not just silence symptoms.”
@draltorelli @newprestonct
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“You’ve got this!” our instructor Victoria Mazzarelli cajoled us as we readied ourselves to dance across the studio. Everyone in this Sunday morning adult ballet class at The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory in Torrington was up for the challenge regardless of their experience, age, or ability—which came as a relief to someone who had never taken a dance class before. Despite our differences, we all shared a common desire to make ballet a part of our lives and an appreciation for its health benefits.
Nothing lifts the spirits quite like an outing through a forest, except perhaps being accompanied by a herd of adorable goats. Such a charming and unforgettable experience is possible in Washington Depot, courtesy of Got Your Goat, LLC, whose motto is “Our Goats Spread Joy.” “They really do,” says owner and caregiver Kristen Gill. “Goats are naturally playful and inquisitive creatures. They love to follow the leader and stick together, which makes them ideal hiking companions, especially for children.”
The farm is hosting three egg hunts on March 24, March 29, and March 30!
Contact @got.yourgoat for more info.
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