A 3-day exploration of picturesque Pomfret and Woodstock
The Last Green Valley tour - from $900.00 for 2 persons
Highlights:
> 2 nights lodging with breakfast in the award-winning Inn at Woodstock Hill
> 1 dinner included at the award-winning Inn at Woodstock Hill
> Expansive Woodstock common with Roseland Cottage
> Unique artisan shops in South Woodstock
> Optional hiking on Audubon properties at Bafflin Sanctuary and Trail Wood
> Optional wine tasting at two wineries
> Nearby antiquing in Putnam, CT
> Other dining options vary from the casual ambiance and folk music at the Vanilla Bean to fresh seafood at 85 Main
> 2 nights lodging with breakfast in the award-winning Inn at Woodstock Hill
> 1 dinner included at the award-winning Inn at Woodstock Hill
> Expansive Woodstock common with Roseland Cottage
> Unique artisan shops in South Woodstock
> Optional hiking on Audubon properties at Bafflin Sanctuary and Trail Wood
> Optional wine tasting at two wineries
> Nearby antiquing in Putnam, CT
> Other dining options vary from the casual ambiance and folk music at the Vanilla Bean to fresh seafood at 85 Main
Day 1: Welcome to the beautiful Last Green Valley
Arrive at your Inn in Woodstock, a town with typical New England charm, located in the northeastern corner of Connecticut. To protect Woodstock from growing too fast and losing many natural treasures, the residents have focused on preserving open space and farmlands. This makes the valley a beautiful and interesting place to explore by bicycle. (19 mile route)
Day 2: Woodstock - an elegant New England country village
Savor breakfast at the Inn before beginning today's journey. The ride includes the expansive town green of Woodstock with stunning Roseland Cottage and historic Woodstock Academy. Continue on with views of farmland vistas into South Woodstock with a varied collection of nice shops. Pedal through Connecticut’s antique center of Putnam and pick up a picnic lunch. A favorite spot for that picnic is atop Thompson Hill common featuring a grand collection of 18th and 19th century homes. (25 and 40 mile route options)
Day 3: Rural beauty of Pomfret and Brooklyn
After a hearty breakfast at the Inn, head south to Pomfret and Brooklyn with their open farmland, stately homes and rolling countryside. Stop at Bafflin Audubon sanctuary, with miles of hiking trails and some of the best birding in Connecticut. Further along is an excellent site for a refreshing lunch and another winery. The grounds of Sharpe Hill Vineyard are carefully maintained and the tasting room is a nice stop. Then enjoy a treat at an all-time favorite ice cream stand with delicious homemade flavors. Cycle by a Revolutionary War cemetery and the oldest continuously operating church in Connecticut. An optional ride to another local winery is available, offering an opportunity to meet the enthusiastic family who started the business. (28 and 34 mile route options)