Robin’s guidebook

An escape to historic Litchfield Ct is both relaxing and educational. A late 18th century New England town with attractive shops and restaurants along the historic Green. Home of the first Law School. Incorporated in 1719, its name came from Litchfield, a town of Staffordshire, England; Indian name "Bantam." Notable citizens (past and present):Oliver Wolcott, Jr. , Henry Ward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lyman Beecher, Tapping Reeve,Ethan Allen,Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge. Truly a Revolutionary town where George Washington met with Colonel Tallmadge, who was the commander of the 2nd Connecticut Light Dragoons and also headed Washington's "secret service" during the Revolutionary War. Fine example of a late 18th century New England town with attractive shops and restaurants along the historic Green. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, horse back riding, watersports on Bantam Lake and the White Memorial Conservation. Center. It hosts the annual Litchfield Hills Road Race, June. Gallery on the Green June. Litchfield Open House Day, July. Summer Concert on the Green, summer on Wednesdays. Some main attractions are: White Memorial Conservation Center/Foundation. Litchfield History Center. Tapping Reeve House & First Law School. Bantam Lake. Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine. The Forman School Infinity Music Hall The Warner Theater Torrington - 5 minutes away

Our nursery in Morris, CT isn’t your average garden center. Our store is surrounded by trial and display gardens set across several acres in the picturesque hills of Northwest CT. We welcome visitors from around the world between April and November. Our gardens serve to entice, teach and inspire gardeners of all ability levels. Our experienced staff looks forward to helping each and every visitor imagine the possibilities of a great home garden. The store carries a multitude of plants not listed in our catalog, including conifers, flowering trees, native shrubs, a wide variety of roses and more perennials than can be listed. We also try to stock the majority of catalog listings to the best of our ability. As we are dealing with live plants, all items are not in stock at the same time. If you are looking for something specific, please call the store directly at 860-567-8789 to verify a plant is in stock prior to making a drive. For garden solutions to fit your busy lifestyle, partner with White Flower Farm for the best in plants, landscape design and inspiration. We also offer a series of talks and garden events every year —

The White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center is located in the Towns of Litchfield and Morris . Created in 1913 by Alain C. White and his sister, May W. White, the Foundation and Center today comprise 4,000 acres of forest, fields and wetlands. With 40 miles of trails, it is maintained by the Foundation for use, without charge, for hiking, biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities. The most popular trail is the Little Pond, or “Boardwalk,” Trail. There are also 3 trails with interpretive signage or materials: the Trail of the Senses (which also has braille signs), the Interpretive Nature Trail, and the Ice House Trail. Numerous other notable trails also crisscross through the beautiful and diverse habitats of White Memorial.