Think Summer!

It's that time of year to start planning Camps for the Kids.

Litchfield County offers many choices including Sports, Art, Adventure, Dance, Equestrian, Sports and more!

Town Camps to follow next week.

We also still have Summer Rentals available.

ACE Baseball Camp
Washington Primary School
11 School Street
Washington, CT 06794 
860-868-1519

The After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Rumsey Hall School, Lower Campus
201 Romford Road
Washington, CT
860-868-0740

Benchmark Hockey
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent School, CT 06785
860-671-7177

Boulder Ridge Day Camp
104 Goose Green Road
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
860-379-6500

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp
59 Buck’s Rock Road
New Milford, CT  06776
860-354-5030

Camp Awosting For Boys
296 West Street 
Morris, CT  06763
860-567-4924

Camp Chinqueka For Girls
1519 Bantam Road
Bantam, CT 06750
860-567-9678

Camp Invention (National)
One-week science camps at various local locations.
800-968-4332

Camp Jewell YMCA
6 Prock Hill Road  
Colebrook, CT  06021
888-412-2267

Camp Washington
190 Kenyon Road
Lakeside, Connecticut
860-567-9623

Club Getaway Youth Camp
59 South Kent Road
Kent, CT 06757
860-579-1591

Eagle Rock Day Camp
27 Mount Tom Road 
New Preston, CT  06777
860-868-9200

Flanders Nature & Land Trust
5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT  06798
203-263-3711

Fox Crossing Equestrian Camp
210 South Street
Morris, CT 06763
860-567-1788

Frederick Gunn Dutch Total Soccer Camp
99 Green Hill Road 
Washington, CT  06793
860-868-7334

Institute for American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT  06793
860-868-0518

Kenmont/Kenwood Camp
65 Kenmont Road
Kent, CT  06757
860-927-3041

Litchfield Jazz Camp @ The Frederick Gunn School
22 Kirby Road
Washington, CT 
860-361-6285

New Milford Tennis and Swim Club
93 Aspetuck Ridge Road
New Milford, CT  06776
860-354-7876

Next Level Sports Academy at the Kent School
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
914-341-1488

Pilobolus Dance Theatre
River Walk Pavilion
Washington Depot, CT 06794
860-868-0538
ekent@pilobolus.org

Pratt Nature Center
163 Paper Mill Road
New Milford, CT 06776
860-355-3137

Rumsey Hall School Summer Camp
201 Romford Road
Washington, CT 06794
860-868-0535

Sharon Playhouse Summer Youth Theater
49 Amenia Road
Sharon, CT 06069
860-364-7469 

Village Center for the Arts
12 Main St
New Milford, CT  06776
860-354-4318

Washington Club Junior Golf Program
10 Golf Course Road
Washington, CT 06793
860-868-0376

Washington Club Junior Tennis Program
92 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
860-868-0376

Washington Montessori School Camps
240 Litchfield Turnpike
New Preston, CT 06777
860-868-0551

White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-0857

YMCA Camp Mohawk For Girls
246 Great Hill Road
Litchfield, CT  06759
860-672-6655

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Valentine’s Day Floral Designs & More

KENT

Patricia’s Petals
A one-of-a-kind floral and gifting company with a seamless, modern approach to our ordering experience coast to coast.

LITCHFIELD

Bantam Blooms
A creative mix of seasonal blooms arranged with the designer’s freshest selection. 

Colonial Greenhouse
Where flowers bloom so does love. Shopping for Valentine’s Day is made easy with our Designer’s Choice arrangement!

Flowers of Distinction
Our success is only limited by your imagination, so let us do the creating for you! 

Heaven Scent Floral Creations
Heaven Scent Florist prides itself in taking the extra time to capture your vision.

Sarah Worden’s Natural Design
Known for putting an organic spin on traditional designs using unexpected combinations and textural elements. A garden inspired elegance out of each branch and flower.

NEW HARTFORD

Lindell Flower Farm
Custom Arrangements are filled with the best of the field - designed loosely and organically, as if by Mother Nature Herself.

NEW MILFORD

Ruth Chase Flowers
Our Love and Romance collection offers a wide variety of arrangements in shades of red and pink. In addition to beautiful bouquets, you can also treat them with gourmet chocolates.

SALSIBURY

Thornhill Flower and Garden Shop
Family owned and operated. Proud to offer the largest selection of fresh cut flowers and plants in Northwest Connecticut.

SOUTHBURY

The Blossom
Quality and service with unbeatable commitment to customer satisfaction from our family to yours

Southbury Country Florist
Trust our expert designers to create something truly romantic and lovely for your significant other. 

TORRINGTON

Lily & Fine Floral Design
We will choose the freshest seasonal blooms and coordinate them with the occasion. 

The Honey Bee Florist & More
 A blend of traditional and modern, with a focus on utilizing native New England flora.

WASHINGTON

Loam Floral Design Co.
Wild, Free and Foraged are just some of the descriptives that influence our design style.
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WOODBURY

Bouquets & Beyond Florals and Events
A unique, inviting, and exciting atmosphere that ignites all the senses and brings inspiration for amazing floral design and decor.

Petal Perfections & Confections
We offer only the finest floral arrangements, plants and chocolates.

Stuarts Floral Station
Spoiled Sweet! Nothing but the best for your special Valentine.

Woodbury Floral Design
Our quaint 1840’s building was originally the town’s Blacksmith’s shop. Now, we are a destination for beautiful bespoke floral arrangements and unique gifts.

Litchfield County has Style and an abundance of locally owned shops, to gift and enjoy all year.

Click on links below for some shops chosen by William Raveis Lifestyles Realty

 

Kids

Silly Sprout - Litchfield

Nordica - New Milford

J Seitz - New Milford

Specialty Toys - New Milford

Plain Goods - New Preston
 

Women's Apparel 

Terston - Kent

Oliphant Design - Litchfield

R. Derwin - Litchfield

Workshop on the Green - Litchfield

Traveling Chic Boutique - New Milford

J Seitz - New Preston

Plain Goods - New Preston

J McLaughlin - Washington Depot

Shop Cathy B - Woodbury
 

Men's Apparel

Braeval - Litchfield

R. Derwin - Litchfield

J Seitz - New Preston

Plain Goods - New Preston

J McLaughlin - Washington

 

Interested in learning more about Litchfield County real estate? Contact William Raveis Lifestyles Realty to speak to a real estate expert today. 

Please join Pels and Stacey Matthews and Agents of William Raveis Lifestyles Realty in our commitment to give back to our community.

The holiday season is upon us and many local charitable organizations would greatly benefit from your support.

Throughout the years we have participated in fundraisers and donations to First Responders, Food Banks, Family Support, Counseling Services, Land Trusts, Area Parks and Animal Shelters to name a few.

Websites below.

Northwest CT Land Conservancy

Steep Rock Association

Housatonic Valley Association

Bridgewater Fire, Ambulance and Food Banks

Kent Fire, Ambulance and Food Banks

New Milford Fire, Ambulance and Food Banks

Roxbury Fire, Ambulance and Food Banks

Washington Fire,  Ambulance and Food Banks 

Greenwoods Counseling Referrals

Judy Black Park & Gardens

After School Arts Program

Sharon  Audubon Center

New Milford Animal Society

H.O.R.S.E.

 

Upcoming Exhibition @ Washington Art Association & Gallery

FOR LACK OF BETTER WORDS

January 20 - February 17, 2018

The Washington Art Association & Gallery is pleased to present a contemporary art exhibit curated by Zeb Mayer.  The exhibition features the works of six Connecticut-based painters, Ted Gahl, Polly Shindler, Eben Kling, Karl Goulet, Joey Loos, and Tyler Farmen, as an exploration of the variety of applications and subtleties in painting as a visual language.  The work ranges from the illustrative to the abstract, expressing narrative qualities and contemporary perspectives to bring in the new year. 

 

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20
4pm - 6pm
at WAA

 

 

Welcome to Washington

Breathtaking New England landscapes, five charming villages and a vibrant cultural life –
Washington offers so much for you to explore. Click here for more info.

New Milford Joins A National Barn Quilt Trail Trend

By Lisa Green

Quilts have told stories for hundreds of years. But in the past couple of decades, they’ve started presenting their stories in a new way — a new medium, in fact — and New Milford, Conn. is one of the first (if not the first) communities in the RI region to join the national barn quilt trail.

Come check out the musical talent that has been busy recording at the Roxbury Station!

On September 16 there will be a full day of live music showcasing the recording artists. Musical styles include Americana, Rock, Blues, Motown, Soul Funk, and Jazz.

This outdoor event will start at 2 pm, there will be free parking, and food trucks. Bring your coolers, chairs & blankets!

To purchase tickets click here

The artists featured:

Kenny Hamber Band

Roger Filgate Band ft. Michael Lombardi

Personal Touch

Midnight Vinyl

Marc Wager

Orice Jenkins

Lost Tribe

Abby Layne & John Alper

Location: Roxbury, 171 Painter Hill Rd, Roxbury, CT 06783

 

The Open Your Eyes Studio Tour is coming up again (June 24 & 25)! Each year the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council selects groups of towns within its 25-town service area for a studio tour. This year the tour will cover 32 studios in Sharon, Lakeville, and Salisbury.

The Open Your Eyes Studio Tour shines light on the many artists who live and work in our region. The tour gives the community a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts and the creative process, and it draws attention to the towns in which these artists live and work.

The tour kicks off with a Preview Party (free!) on June 11 from 3-5 pm at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury CT.

The Preview Party is the only time where a sample of the work of each artist on the Tour will be displayed in one location, and most of the artists will be in attendance. To register for the preview party click here.

The Studio Tour is on June 24 & 25 and the entire tour is free! All you need to do is register. When you register you will receive a free tour ticket packet. This packet includes a tour map, directions, after party information, advice on local eateries in the tour towns, and more!

There is also an After Party on June 24 from 5-7 pm. Come and share your impressions of the tour. Tickets are $15.00 a person and help support the tour!

You can find more information on the artists, the preview & after parties, and the tour itself at:

openyoureyestour.org

 

While many realtors exit your life after you have finished buying or renting a home, we look forward to forging a lasting relationship and introducing you to the community in every way. Litchfield County is a special place with wonderful restaurants, galleries, land trusts, lakes, plenty of children's activities, and talented residents.

Check out one of our favorite local blogs that explores just how great the Litchfield County community is: Happening in the Hills. Happening in the Hills embraces all the great things Litchfield has to offer. From the variety of restaurants, to the various art galleries, museums, antique stores, high-end boutiques, tag sales, and more, Happening in the Hills keeps you up-to-date on all local events, gatherings, workshops, seminars, and outings throughout Litchfield County. 

A great aspect of the blog is the series of in-depth articles on our talented residents. Litchfield County is a unique community with an abundance of residents who want to share their talent with others. Happening in the Hills does a great job of highlighting their expertise and promoting their work for all of us to see.

A new addition to the blog is the local life coach expert Tal Fagin. In her "coaching corner" she answers reader's requests for advice.

Make sure to check out their blog for great recommendations if you need something to do, or if you want to give your friends a better idea of why Litchfield County is so great!

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