handpicked happenings
Cultivating community through curated experiences at Winvian and beyond.
september reset
Summer was for everyone. September is for you. Escape midweek for a restorative stay at Winvian. A curated Yon-Ka gift in your cottage and a...
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pick your own at march farms
Spend a leisurely day at March Farms, a family-owned and operated farm in Bethlehem, Connecticut. Wander through the fields and orchards and enjoy the simple...
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annual corn maze at lyman orchards
Celebrate 250 years of American history at Lyman Orchards’ 2026 Corn Maze, opening Saturday, September 5th and running through Sunday, November 1st. This year’s maze...
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plein air litchfield
Experience none days of art, creativity and New England charm during Plein air Litchfield, an annual fine arts festival celebrating the beauty of the Litchfield...
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palates & palettes: plein air at maggie’s tavern
Experience the beauty of the season through the eyes of plein air artist at Maggie’s Tavern. Watch as Jonathan McPhillips captures Winvian’s picturesque landscape, flourishing...
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watercolor workshop: the late summer palette
Experience the late-summer beauty of Hollister House Garden through the art of watercolor. In this full-day workshop, award-winning botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox will guide participants...
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private pontoon charter: fall foliage viewing
Take in the beauty of autumn from the water with a private pontoon charter on Lake Lillinonah. Cruise along the lake as the surrounding hills...
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market street uncorked at hopkins vineyard
Join Market Street Creatives for an afternoon of shopping, wine, and community at Market Street Uncorked at Hopkins Vineyard. Browse 25+ local makers, artists, and...
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miss edith’s cottage tours at topsmead state forest
Discover one of Connecticut’s hidden Gilded Age gems. This charming English Tudor estate offers beautifully preserved interiors, peaceful gardens, and rolling countryside. Complimentary guided tours...
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