Amazing and educational experience with friends. The setting and decorations were beautiful. The…read morepuzzles and tools were intuitive. This is not like any other escape room. Very creative and entertaining!! Would 100% go again.

ESCAPETHEROOMers are very excited to visit this location because this escape room is very special…read moreas it's located inside a museum! The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum & Research Center (IAIS) has an incredible museum exhibit which allows visitors to travel through time - displaying astounding artifacts while presenting information on prehistoric to contemporary Native Americans. They have a parking lot available right in front. To further their educational services, IAIS created "Wigwam Escape" - an escape room to challenge the ordinary museum experience. In continuing to preserve and educate the public about pre-contact natives, "Wigwam Escape" allows you to do so though an interactive, stimulating and captivating experience. We were fortunate enough to meet with the program coordinator and the room designer. The level of creativity that was implemented into the storyline, decor, and the puzzle designs really shows the level of passion IAIS and the staff have for their culture. From the customer service provided when you arrive to the lobby area, the staff is extremely kind and professional. The room itself had a fair amount of technology incorporated but because the storyline is that it happens in the year 1518, it's kept at a minimum. The technology used was cleverly used to keep up with the year 1518 which was quite impressive. The decor provided a realistic, immersive experience. Just a heads up that "Wigwam Escape" has is that some of the puzzle designs require bending down which could be physically challenging for some people but since this does require team work, we are sure you have someone in your group that's up for the challenge! We really recommend checking out IAIS and Wigwam Escape for an entertaining AND educational experience! Check out the location tour and interview on our youtube channel! *For more info, check out my Yelp profile.

ORIGIN: The Hollister House was built in the late 18th…read morecentury for Preston Hollister by his father Gideon, a local entrepreneur. The Hollister family resided in the home for generations, and continued having a prominent role in the community. The house is currently owned and maintained by tenant George Schoellkopf and a nonprofit-- Hollister House Garden. LOCATION: The house and garden are located on 25 acres in rural Washington, Connecticut. EXPERIENCE: George Schoellkopf purchased Hollister House and began transforming its landscape in 1979. The garden, which is open to the public, reflects his unique vision -- a relaxed English Garden. The garden is a great to see, but also to generate ideas for your own garden. Linda Levin, the Visitor Experience Manager, helped me identify some perennials that caught my attention during my most recent visit. A variety of workshops are offered at Hollister House Garden. Recently I participated in a mushroom growing workshop, and left with an oak log that will bloom in the spring. TIPS: Local residents are eligible got a discounted membership rate. With membership comes benefits, such as free admission at gardens across the country. Visiting hours are on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons with a $10 admission fee. Become a member for unlimited admission and emails about what is in bloom.

We were just bowled over by this place. As we strolled through the different layers, it seemed as…read morethough each view was better than the last. Hollister House Garden is an American interpretation of classic English gardens with a mix of the formal and the natural. This is an absolutely spectacular collection of plants and flowers. Created in 1979 by George Schoellkopf, the garden stretches out from a rambling eighteenth-century house. Giant, ten-foot-tall, perfectly sculpted hedges create an architectural structure that helps define a series of "rooms" within the garden, each with its own inspiring style. On our visit, a volunteer guide roamed the site, answering questions and offering suggestions. Their website provides a monthly preview of what's in bloom. We will definitely be back to see what new blossoms await us.

Very unpleasant lady. Told me she would call the cops on me when I was walking by (on a public road…read moreto) her house on my way up to the Mine Hill walking trails.

From the owner: " She does not have an equal in the world. " Erwin…read moreHauer Yale University School of Art"

Truly, a hidden gem. Washington Connecticut is quite far off the beaten path but I was passing…read morethrough and in need of air conditioning and wifi as it's too hot/humid to be working from the van and also, the cellular service around here is poor. This is truly rural Connecticut. The library is a large facility. Clean, quiet, modern. Stacks and stacks of books, quite a few places to sit and read, and several spots with comfortable tables to use as a work space. I'm sincerely impressed. My only complaint is that the parking lot is small. My Sprinter van was challenged. I don't know how people with big vehicles would do here, especially in the winter. [Review 17805 overall - 51 in Connecticut - 1326 of 2022.]

The staff is so friendly. They have a great children's area and activities for kids, even during…read morethe summer! I LOVE the Connecticut room upstairs, so many awesome historical books to explore.

Gregory James is an amazing frame shop! They have a great selection of beautiful frames and mats at…read morereasonable prices. Greg is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We have been so happy with all the pieces we have had framed here. They also get the framing done quickly! We wouldn't go anywhere else, and I highly recommend using them.

We have been searching for years for a high quality, reasonably priced framer. Much of our art was…read morecompleted by a team in Colorado, but since their passing, we've not been able to find a suitable artist. That search is now over and our experience with Gregory James has been outstanding. His service was timely, and his pricing was substantially less than other shops. He was also creative and very easy to work with ranging from design to installation. We won't use anyone else!

What a beautiful property!! Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, this place is worth the drive…read more Plenty of seating with food available on site (or bring your own). The driveway and parking lot is gravel but it's well maintained - and low car friendly - so don't be afraid to bring your sports car out! The staff were friendly and the wine was good. Be sure to check out the remodeled silo!!

Everything cool winery with art exhibits Drinkable CT…read morewines, fun ambiance When they have food trucks it is perfect

I imagine this is the "old" library in Roxbury, and somewhere else, there is a "new" one with a…read moreparking lot. I went to this library for a play read, and that was my first thought - my, we're parking on the side of the road. It did work out, all cars were fine, but I see why they maybe needed more space. The building is a beautiful stone though, and inside is now a book store owned by the library. They have their selections divided by topic, and are priced reasonably enough for used books. There is a fireplace on the first floor, and a restroom on a little half level going up. Overall a very pretty building.

About time for a re-review…read more... Oh Averill Farm... How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. - The farm is family run and truly feels like it. The folks who work there are SO nice and helpful and friendly and kind. There are kiddos and farm pups running around, kind signs offering water for those who need it (in stark contrast to a certain corporate orchard we despise, which does not provide drinking water to patrons and does not allow patrons to bring water in, even for dogs). Averill is the kind of simply humane, thoughtful place that brings joy to my heart. - The farm is beautiful. So beautiful. On a coolish autumn morning, it's uncrowded and you can gaze out into the distance to see tractors mowing in distant fields, outlined against a periwinkle sky, rows and rows of neat trees, all impeccably well kept. Adjacent to the farm market, there's a big, wide field with a generous number of picnic tables placed all around, far enough from one another that you can pretend like you have the field all to yourself. - Farm produce and products are pure goodness. Apples and pears are magnificent, of course: juicy, healthy, not doused with pesticides. Cider donuts are freshly fried, well blotted, and not overly sweet. An apple crumb pie, redolent with butter and still warm at purchase, was world class, not overly sweet. Pear and apple cider are the embodiment of clean, adulterated fruit flavor. It's food I feel good about feeding to my kiddos. - The bathroom is a port-a-potty situation, but the one I used was pretty clean. There are four behind the farm store. - Pricing is fair. - Fellow patrons are civilized and respectful, which makes me so happy. Policies are generous, rules are reasonable -- and as a result, patrons don't feel like they have to claw back something from the business to even out the playing field. At some large, commercial places, you see some patrons pull apple after apple off of trees, take one bite, and then throw them down into the grass to rot (so they feel like their insanely high cost of entry is justified, I speculate). Averill owners and Averill patrons are respectful of one another, making for a truly pleasant visit. If you enjoy a bucolic, relaxing and beautiful apple picking (without the gaudy carnivalesque elements offered by some larger establishments), Averill Farm is an absolute must.

Good apple orchard with some delicious apple cider donuts and ciders. The view of the lush orchards…read moreand some cool buys at the farm store made this trip memorable.