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The Hill-Stead Farmers Market on the beautiful 152 acre grounds of Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington offers 20 vendors selling an array of locally grown fresh vegetables(many organic and heirloom varieties),fruits,naturally raised beef, veal, pork and lamb, poultry (chicken, duck etc.), CT landed seafood.eggs, cow, sheep and goat milk cheeses and sauces, fresh , breads, baked goods, jams, goat milk soaps, lotions, wool and angora goat yarns and flowers! Additional weekly changing visiting vendors augment the selection and often includes a demonstration such as wool spinning or weaving. A community table affords local clubs and non-profits an opportunity to highlight their activities. Special events include cooking demos, nutrition talks, green energy expos etc.
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(This listing was last updated on Feb 20, 2012)
Location
35 Mountain Road
Farmington, CT 06032
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When and Where
(July-October)
Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd. Farmington, CT 06032
Sundays beginning July 1,2012 through October 14 from 11:00 am -2:00 pm
Contact Information
Peggy Hall
www.hillstead.org
860-677-4787 x.110
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Market days often coincide with special museum events. First Sunday of the month gallery talks, guided estate walks and nature programs. Guides are available every Sunday in the Sunken Garden to offer the history and planting information of the historic Beatrix Ferrand designed garden. Museum tours of the 1901 Colonial Revival mansion begin every half hour. Learn about Hill-Stead's pioneering female architect and founder Theodate Pope Riddle and view her father's Impressionist art collection.
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