August 20, 2017

This year’s Artists Day at Valley Falls Farm will be held on Sunday, August 20th. The public is invited to stroll through the fields between 1:00 and 3:30 pm, and enjoy the art of the plein air artists painting on the grounds. Other paintings by the artists will be on display in the red barn and will be available for sale. Tours of the historic buildings will be given on the hour, sparked with tales of the intriguing history of the “gentleman farmers” that once owned Valley Falls Farm. Live musicians will play on the porch of the farmhouse during the afternoon, funded by the Vernon Arts Commission. The herb and flower gardens in the old cold frames, planted and tended by the Vernon Garden Club, add to the experience.

Mark your calendar – August 20th – for a quintessential summer afternoon experience at Valley Falls Farm!

Please park at Valley Falls Parking Lot….you can follow our signs up the trail to the Barn, or a shuttle will provide a ride.

CT Open House Day, Saturday, June 10, 2017

Join us for CT Open House Day at Valley Falls Farm. Free tours of Valley Falls Farm and a free nature program for families in Valley Falls Park will be offered as part of the local celebration of Connecticut Open House Day. The Friends will host free historical tours of the Farm between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

A Family Bird Walk will be given in Valley Falls Park by wildlife biologist, Jane Seymour of the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The program will begin at 9:00 am and will end at 10:00 am. Meet in the gazebo. Come learn about birds and go for a walk!

This 13th annual Connecticut Open House Day is sponsored by the CT Department of Culture and Tourism. The one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism.