A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
Just for Weekend in Norfolk, on Saturday and Sunday the Icebox Cafe will be serving a special buttermilk pancake breakfast with local maple syrup, and offering a special on its own house-made chai.
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 36 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle three round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First round of games starts at 8:00 a.m. Second round starts at 11:00 and last round starts at 2:00 p.m. Each match could be played to […]
Jeremiah Bickford is a contemporary Connecticut artist, particularly known in the Northwest Corner. He creates large-scale watercolors often inspired by nature and industrial landscapes. His show at the Norfolk Hub features works exploring serene nature and urban grit. The artist will be at the Hub from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both Saturday and […]
Join members of Norfolk's Rails to Trails Committee in a walk along North Brook Trail. This trail is the first part of the committee's projected network that will eventually span Norfolk. Bring snowshoes if the current snow pack is still in place. Meet at the state DOT garage parking lot, 190 North Street.
There are always clues created by wildlife for us to decipher, telling a story of their habits and lives. Join wildlife tracker Andy Dobos for a walk in Great Mountain Forest and learn to observe and understand the signs animals leave behind. Limited number of participants. Ticketed; register here.
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing the windows and docents will be there to answer questions.
It's a busy curling weekend, with several matches scheduled. Guests are welcome to come enjoy refreshments in the Warm Room, relax in the club's gallery seating to watch curling in action and ask questions about the play. The Olympic Men's Curling Gold Medal match will be on the club TVs at 1:05 p.m. In addition […]
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 24 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle two round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First round of games starts at 12:00 and second round starts at 2:30 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. Please sign up here. […]
To usher in the 250th anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence, the Norfolk Historical Society is kicking off the year with a small exhibition.The Romance of Worth: The Eldridge Sisters and the Centennial focuses on artifacts from one Norfolk family spanning 200 years. Isabella and Alice Eldridge were in their mid twenties […]
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and Stacy Whitman of the Curious Cat Bookstore in Winsted are collaborating to create a beautifully curated pop-up bookstore inside the Inn. During the same hours, there will also be a pop-up art gallery featuring works by the members of Norfolk Artists & Friends. Open Saturday and Sunday. Open Saturday […]
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and the members of Norfolk Artists & Friends are collaborating to create a pop-up art gallery inside the Inn. The Inn will also host a pop-up version of the Curious Cat Bookstore and a pop-up bakery during the same hours. Artists are Madeline Falk, Jon Riedeman, Stace Dillard, Susan Rood, […]
Red Horse Bakery of neighboring Goshen will be making a pop-up appearance at Wildwood 1880, bringing cookies, cakes and all kinds of confections.
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise at the center. […]
Join us at the Norfolk Hub for live music by Micheal Cobb, who not only brings his own special take on favorites, but also has many original songs to share.
Pickleball enthusiasts! Here's the chance for 24 individuals to enjoy playing at the Botelle Elementary School gym. The gym can handle two round Robin matches (six/double teams per match). First round of games starts at 12:00 and second round starts at 2:30 p.m. Each match could be played to 15 points. Please sign up here. […]
For Weekend in Norfolk, the Icebox Cafe will be open in the evening and serving four different kinds of its special pizza.
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
Just for Weekend in Norfolk, on Saturday and Sunday the IceBox Cafe will be serving a special buttermilk pancake breakfast with local maple syrup, and offering a special on its own house-made chai.
Elias Olsen of Bench Rest Bakery will be at the Berkshire Country Store. He plans to be selling a few types of sourdough bread (wheat country loaf, cinnamon raisin, rosemary parmesan) and possibly baguettes and dinner rolls. This small home bakery makes artisanal sourdough bread and other naturally-leavened baked goods, including pastries.
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special six-hour, hands-on workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time to learn […]
Jeremiah Bickford is a contemporary Connecticut artist, particularly known in the Northwest Corner. He creates large-scale watercolors often inspired by nature and industrial landscapes. His show at the Norfolk Hub features works exploring serene nature and urban grit. The artist will be at the Hub from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both Saturday and […]
Come have a blizzard of fun at Botelle Elementary School! Stop by Miss Holly’s room for an Arctic Animal Exploration where young explorers can play in an arctic sensory table, build cozy homes for their favorite fluffy animal friends and create an arctic animal craft. This interactive experience promotes creativity, problem-solving and multi-sensory play all […]
We're sorry, Great Mountain Forest says the weather isn't cooperating. There will not be enough sap collected for boiling for WIN weekend, so this event is cancelled. Great Mountain Forest's sugar house will be open to visitors, provided there is enough sap to boil. The Forest has a 70-year tradition of collecting and boiling sap, […]
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]
Susannah Anderson will be demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving rush chair seats at the Berkshire Country Store, renewing a chair before your very eyes! Stop by the store early to watch her begin, then stop back throughout the day to warm up by the fireside and to check out her progress. Click here for […]
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing the windows after Mass and docents will be there to answer questions. Parking behind the church.
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and Stacy Whitman of the Curious Cat Bookstore in Winsted are collaborating to create a beautifully curated pop-up bookstore inside the Inn. During the same hours, there will also be a pop-up art gallery featuring works by the members of Norfolk Artists & Friends. Open Saturday and Sunday.
Sarah Dreyer of Wildwood 1880 and the members of Norfolk Artists & Friends are collaborating to create a pop-up art gallery inside the Inn. The Inn will also host a pop-up version of the Curious Cat Bookstore and a pop-up bakery during the same hours. Artists are Madeline Falk, Jon Riedeman, Stace Dillard, Susan Rood, […]