Steeped in historic charm, the scenic Litchfield Hills offers gracious country living amid a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities
Tucked away in Connecticut’s rural northwest corner, Litchfield County encompasses 945 square miles, making it the largest county in the state. Known as the Litchfield Hills, the county, with 25 towns, two boroughs and two cities, is also the state’s least populated. Long a weekend enclave for artists and writers, the area boasts lovely historic homes, charming farmhouses and grand estates amid a stunning setting of pristine lakes, lush forests and rolling hills. The countryside evokes classic New England charm with its meandering stone walls, quaint antiques shops, historic inns, winding back roads, verdant wineries and fertile farmland.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a plethora of recreational options, from hiking the Appalachian Trail to fly fishing on the Housatonic or water-skiing, boating or sailing on one of the county’s many pristine lakes. Residents and visitors enjoy annual events and festivities, including old-time country fairs, arts and crafts festivals, the Litchfield Jazz Festival, historic house tours, community theater, top-notch music venues and so much more.
Tucked away in Connecticut’s rural northwest corner, Litchfield County encompasses 945 square miles, making it the largest county in the state. Known as the Litchfield Hills, the county, with 25 towns, two boroughs and two cities, is also the state’s least populated. Long a weekend enclave for artists and writers, the area boasts lovely historic homes, charming farmhouses and grand estates amid a stunning setting of pristine lakes, lush forests and rolling hills. The countryside evokes classic New England charm with its meandering stone walls, quaint antiques shops, historic inns, winding back roads, verdant wineries and fertile farmland.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a plethora of recreational options, from hiking the Appalachian Trail to fly fishing on the Housatonic or water-skiing, boating or sailing on one of the county’s many pristine lakes. Residents and visitors enjoy annual events and festivities, including old-time country fairs, arts and crafts festivals, the Litchfield Jazz Festival, historic house tours, community theater, top-notch music venues and so much more.
Tucked away in Connecticut’s rural northwest corner, Litchfield County encompasses 945 square miles, making it the largest county in the state. Known as the Litchfield Hills, the county, with 25 towns, two boroughs and two cities, is also the state’s least populated. Long a weekend enclave for artists and writers, the area boasts lovely historic homes, charming farmhouses and grand estates amid a stunning setting of pristine lakes, lush forests and rolling hills. The countryside evokes classic New England charm with its meandering stone walls, quaint antiques shops, historic inns, winding back roads, verdant wineries and fertile farmland.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a plethora of recreational options, from hiking the Appalachian Trail to fly fishing on the Housatonic or water-skiing, boating or sailing on one of the county’s many pristine lakes. Residents and visitors enjoy annual events and festivities, including old-time country fairs, arts and crafts festivals, the Litchfield Jazz Festival, historic house tours, community theater, top-notch music venues and so much more.
