Ladies, Start Your Engines....

 

Winvian Farm, the AAA Five-Diamond hotel in Connecticut's Litchfield Hills, has officially declared 2018 the Year of the Woman, launching the Women at the Wheel program, beginning April 21. Women at the Wheel will showcase a partnership between Winvian Farm and the nearby Lime Rock Park race track in Lakeville. The two-day retreat will include a private, half-day race car driving lesson with one of Lime Rock’s top instructors, most of whom have coached some of the world’s champion racecar drivers.

After a day on the race track, women can enjoy the luxury amenities at the Relais & Chateaux hotel. Guests may select body and facial treatments at the 5,000-square-foot spa, eat in Winvian Farm's award-winning restaurant, relax poolside, or go hiking through the neighboring White Memorial Conservation Center.

Included in the two-day retreat are accommodations in one of Winvian Farm’s 19 accommodations (18 of which are private cottages), one three-course dinner for two, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, and one half-day private racing lesson at Lime Rock Park. 

 

 

https://www.winvian.com/packages/women-at-the-wheel/

 

 

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.

Celebrate New Years Day with The New Baroque Soloists January 1st - 4 pm @ The First Congregational Church's Historic Meeting House on the Green. Click here to go to their website.

 

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

 

 

 

Washington Ambulance is hosting a free community symposium, to teach you and your family how to prevent, prepare for, and manage emergencies.

 

Saturday, May 20, 1:30 - 4:00 pm

Sessions available:

First Aid Training for Families (2 sessions)

Learn CPR - by Mo van Moffaert, Washington Ambulance CPR Instructor.            

Emergency Management: Are You Ready? - James W. Cooper                      

Common Pediatric Emergencies and Safety - Matthews Abel, M.D.                      

Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents - Jose Mendez, M.D.                                        

Preventing and Managing Veterinary Emergencies - Patricia Grinnell, DVM

 

Location: Rumsey Hall School

              201 Romford Road, Washington Depot CT, 06794

Click Here to Register by Thursday!

*All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the program.

Bios of the instructors:

Matthew G. Abel, M.D., joined Candlewood Valley Pediatrics in 2001. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is on staff at New Milford Hospital and at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

James W. Cooper is Administrative Director, Emergency Management, at Western Connecticut Health Network. He has been an EMS provider and educator for more than 40 years.

Jose Mendez, M.D., is a specialist in pulmonary and sleep medicine. His credentials include a residency program at Yale University and a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. (Note: The parents among us consider sleep problems in children and adolescents to be a family emergency!)

Patricia Grinnell, DVM ("Dr. Trish"), a graduate of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, is a partner in Washington's Aspetuck Animal Hospital. Her talk will focus on preventing and managing emergencies that may affect the animal members of our families.  

 

 

Oz Pearlman, mentalist and magician, will be back in Washington with another great show. A finalist on America's Got Talent, Oz Pearlman will challenge your grip on reality and your perception of the world. He will have you questioning the laws of nature, make you wonder if what you saw is even possible, and you will spend a week trying to figure it out!

This event will benefit The New Milford Hospital, The Susan B. Anthony Project, and other charities.

The event will be held at The Gunnery School on June 4 from 3pm-4:30pm

Individual tickets: $45.00

Family Plan: 4 tickets for $150

Group Plan: 10 tickets for $300

Angels on the Green: $250 per person, includes preferred seating and tickets to a private cocktail reception with Oz Pearlman following the event at the Mayflower Grace.

Seating is Limited

To reserve your seat for the event click here.

*following the reception you can enjoy a prix fixe dinner at The Mayflower Grace. Executive Chef Isaac Olivo has prepared a great 3-course dinner for $88.50 a person.

Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust May Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 13: Beavers: A Keystone Species

With Mike Callahan

10am-12pm

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May 20: Bird Walk at Smyrski Farm

With Angela Dimmitt

6:30am-10:30am/rain date May 27

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June 3: Hunt Preserve Grand Opening

10am-12pm/rain date June 4

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All events are FREE and open to the public, but space is limited!

For more information and to register, email: info@weantinoge.org

 

 

        

Steep Rock Association, Washington Environmental Council, and the Town of Washington are organizing events this Saturday April 22 in celebration of Earth Day.

There will be an Annual Roadside Clean-up: adopt your road for Earth Day and participate in cleaning up Washington. Trash bags and a dumpster are available at Bryan Memorial Town Hall. A shredder truck will also be available to residents from 9 am until noon.

     

Join WEC & Steep Rock Association in the Steep Rock Preserve for their first annual Earth Day 5K. It is one of the prettiest 5Ks in CT! The race starts at 9 am. Come and cheer on the participants and enjoy the beautiful scenery the Shepaug River and Steep Rock Preserve have to offer. There will be fresh baked goods after the race!

To register for the race visit active.com

We hope to see you there!

 

 

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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