Please note that as of Spring 2013, The Old Cider Mill is under new management. Check out my updated post here. ———————————————– It must say something unflattering about my gastronomical tendencies that, even after five plus years as a Glastonbury resident, I still thought of The Old Cider Mill as just a place to get […]
Archives for September 2011
Lyman Orchards Adventures
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Lyman Orchards website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2011 Post: Though the temperature gauge is reading 80 degrees, I promise you that […]
Eat, Play, Learn at The Big E
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check their website for details about things like dates, hours and pricing. ——————————————————- 2011 Post: Planning a trip to the Big E? I’ve got one word for you: “Jeet?” For those not […]
Petting Zoo at Flamig Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post […]
Coming Up
Next week we’ll get up close and personal with some farmyard friends (and we don’t mean the human kind), and don’t forget that we’ll be tweeting live from the Big E on Tuesday, September 20th. Won’t have time to catch the live feed? No problem. Look for the highlights in our Big E Roundup next Thursday, September 22nd.
Puttering Around in Putnam, CT
Please note: This post was originally published in 2011. While it should still give you a good overview of this outing, it is possible that some information is outdated. Please be sure to visit the website of any establishment mentioned in this post before planning your visit for the most current information. If you have […]
Berry Delicious Breakfast at Rose’s Berry Farm
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2011, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website and Facebook page for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. Our advice: get there EARLY! 2011 Post: So last week you may have seen […]
Coming Up
Check in next week for food with a view (it’s the ultimate family-friendly breakfast spot) and a grown up treasure hunt that even your littlest explorers will enjoy. Until then, have a great weekend!
Once Upon a Time at Barnes & Noble Story and Craft Hour
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2011. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. We encourage you to check out their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something […]
Jonathan’s Dream
6/2014 UPDATE: The group working to rebuild this wonderful playground now has a website. http://www.jonathansdreamreimagined.org 5/2013 UPDATE: Jonathan’s Dream playground is currently closed and will be undergoing a complete refurbishment. A timeline has not yet been set for reopening. Please see this article from the Patch for more details. Earlier this summer, some friends introduced me […]