Snow Snow Snow

Holy moly, was this a snowstorm! I don't know about you, but we are still digging our way out, thanks to a kind neighbor with a snowblower. We are making a little bit of progress. As soon as I finish today's newsletter, I am zipping the kids into their snowsuits and getting them outside for what should be a heck of a day out there. Hope you're excited for the week to come and we will see you very soon!

This Week’s Weather ❄️☁️

🌥 TUE 24
25° / 12° · 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · 💨 14 mph

WED 25
36° / 25° · 🌨️ AM Snow · 💨 10 mph

THU 26
33° / 20° · 🌨️ PM Snow · 💨 6 mph

FRI 27
34° / 21° · 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · 💨 8 mph

SAT 28
45° / 29° · 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · 💨 10 mph

SUN 01
39° / 14° · 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · 💨 11 mph

MON 02
24° / 13° · 🌨️ PM Snow Showers · 💨 9 mph

This baby is booking quick! We're getting close to our March 4 dinner, and there are still a few seats left. If you haven't had a chance yet, just click the link below to learn more— I promise, you won't regret it! Join us while you can, meet some neighbors, enjoy a drink, and have a wonderful time.

It happened in 1816, and people in New England never forgot it. Snow fell in June. Frost hit in July and August. Crops that had just begun to grow blackened overnight. Farmers woke up to fields that looked like October when it should have been high summer.

The strange weather wasn’t random. The year before, in 1815, Mount Tambora in Indonesia erupted in one of the most powerful explosions in recorded history. The blast shot enormous amounts of ash and sulfur into the upper atmosphere, where it spread around the globe and blocked sunlight. Temperatures dropped worldwide.

In Connecticut and across New England, it felt like winter simply refused to leave. Livestock struggled. Food prices soared. Some families packed up and moved west in search of better farmland. Historians now call 1816 the Year Without a Summer.

So, as we dig out from our February snow day here in Connecticut, it’s worth remembering: as dramatic as this storm feels, at least we can count on spring eventually showing up. In 1816, no one was so sure.

The Moviehouse, Millerton – Put your film knowledge to the test at this free Movie Trivia Night, where you can play solo or team up with up to four people. Arrive early to grab a spot and compete for bragging rights in a fun, fast-paced evening celebrating all things cinema. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM JOIN

Watertown High School, Watertown – Explore the quiet beauty of the season in Watercolors of Winter with ShawnaLee, where you’ll learn essential watercolor techniques through guided demos and creative exploration. Paint snow scenes, delicate snowflakes, winter berries, and wildlife while building confidence with brushwork, color, and composition. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PAINT

The Lantern Inn, Wassaic – Four Corners brings a cozy winter pop-up dinner party to Main Street, featuring a seasonal three-course menu by Chef David Israelow and warm, communal vibes. Choose from multiple evening seatings and settle in for a nourishing night of great food and conversation (beverages à la carte). 5:30 PM BOOK SEATS

Gunn Memorial Library, Washington – Bring the kids for Creative Family Fun: Pinecone Critters, a nature-inspired craft where children will enjoy a story and create their own pinecone animal using fun supplies for costumes and accessories. Designed for ages 5+ with a caregiver, this free program encourages imagination and hands-on creativity. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CRAFT FUN

Arethusa Farm Foundation, Litchfield – Grow your skills this spring with engaging Adult Education classes covering Beekeeping 101, Dog Grooming 101, Garden Planning, floral design, and starting your own backyard flock. Designed to educate, inspire, and connect the community to agriculture in meaningful ways, these hands-on sessions bring learning to life on the farm. 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM LEARN & GROW

Bohemian Pizza & Tacos, Litchfield – Trivia Olympics brings high-stakes questions, intense team competition, and bragging rights to the boldest brains in town. Rally your crew, claim your table, and battle for first-place glory in a night packed with pizza, pints, and prizes. 7:30 PM TRIVIA TITANS

Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield – Experience the bold, realist paintings of emerging artist Katiana Jarbath Smith in a powerful gallery exhibition honoring the people, stories, and spiritual heritage of the African Diaspora. Through vibrant color and expressive figurative work, her art invites reflection, connection, and deeper understanding while celebrating resilience and representation. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EXPLORE ART

Litchfield Inn, Litchfield – Celebrate community and education at Litchfield Montessori School’s Gala & Silent Auction featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer from Clocktown Brewing Company, exciting auction items, door prizes, and live music by Myron and the Jam Fam. Proceeds support hands-on, child-centered learning in a festive 21+ evening setting. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CELEBRATE

Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive Paint N Sip creating lucky glass cans adorned with shamrocks and golden horseshoes. Enjoy step-by-step instruction, all supplies included, and a relaxed vineyard atmosphere (minimum $10 beverage purchase required). 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PAINT & SIP

Millerton Methodist Church, Millerton – Shop local at the Millerton Farmers Market featuring seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, fresh fruit, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods from vendors committed to sustainable and ethical practices. Managed by the North East Community Center, this vibrant market brings the community together with the best of the region’s harvest. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM SHOP

Milton Market, Litchfield – Join The Green Vase for two inspiring Paper Flower Workshops and craft stunning blooms by hand. Create a delicate dahlia stem in the morning session or design a striking poppy plant in the afternoon, with all supplies included and expert guidance throughout. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CREATE BLOOMS

Troutbeck, Amenia – Celebrate Purim with a hands-on Hamantashen How-To baking class led by Pastry Chef Emma in the Ballroom. Learn to shape and fold the iconic triangle cookies, master festive fillings, and take home your freshly baked treats to share and enjoy. 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM BAKE

Institute for American Indian Studies, Washington – Learn about the traditional Haudenosaunee winter game of snow snake and carve your own wooden “snake” in this hands-on whittling workshop led by educator Susan Scherf. Meet live snakes from White Memorial’s Education Collection and, weather permitting, test your creation in a friendly outdoor competition. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CARVE & COMPETE

South Farms White Barn, Morris – Heat up the season at the Winter Get Down featuring North County Band and Wires & Wood for a high-energy night of country originals and lively bluegrass. Grab friends, hit the dance floor, and enjoy food and drinks available for purchase in this cozy barn setting. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM DANCE NIGHT

Bohemian Pizza & Tacos, Litchfield – Break out the bell bottoms and neon for a Retro Costume Party packed with throwback vibes, raffle prizes, and unique giveaways. Dance the night away in your best vintage look and celebrate in true old-school style. 8:00 PM DRESS RETRO

Troutbeck, Amenia – Spend the afternoon learning the art of spoon carving in this hands-on workshop led by woodworker Kate Hawes. Carve a wooden spoon from a pre-cut blank while mastering safe tool use, grain orientation, and shaping techniques designed for both function and beauty. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CARVE

Market Street Creatives, Torrington – Get creative at Sip & Decoupage Night and transform two natural seashells into stunning ring or trinket dishes using beautiful napkins and embellishments. No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and enjoy light snacks, a goodie bag, and a relaxed, crafty vibe. 1:30 PM GET CREATIVE

Woodbury Brewing Company, Woodbury – Spend your Sunday afternoon with Chris Vitarello & the Brew Masters Blues Band delivering soulful blues, smooth vocals, and top-tier musicianship in an intimate brewery setting. Bar seating is first-come, first-served, with reserved front table options available for the ultimate up-close experience. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM BLUES

White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield – Don’t miss the 44th Annual Family Nature Day Raffle featuring an unforgettable grand prize trip for two to Greenland, plus a $2000 Airbnb gift card and a $1000 L.L. Bean gift card. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold, with proceeds supporting White Memorial’s conservation and education programs. Drawing at 4:00 PM BUY TICKETS

Gunn Memorial Library, Washington – Settle in for a free Monday Movie Matinee featuring The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a heartfelt story about an ordinary man who sets off on an extraordinary walk across England to see a dying friend. Tender, uplifting, and quietly powerful, this PG-13 film (1H 50M) promises an afternoon of reflection and inspiration. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM WATCH

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Patrick