Suburban sprawl doesn’t inspire.
You’d happily trade pre-fab cookie cutter for rustic brownstone.
You crave the sight of rolling hills and the smell of fresh-baked bread.
You long to simplify.

LAND HERE.

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Quality of Life in Simsbury

With all the technological advances in the last several decades, our lives have become bigger, faster and more complicated. Simsbury is the antidote to the stresses of today’s lifestyles. Harkening back to an old New England town, it is focused on two important elements: community and nature.

Nowhere do those two elements come together more beautifully than on the Drake Hill Flower Bridge, where residents claim flower boxes spanning across the river, turning a simple structure into a blooming wonder. Throughout the seasons, life centers around the rolling hills and the Farmington River as people stroll, run, bike and share a blanket to see world-class performances at the Simsbury Meadows Arts Center.

The town itself offers so many charming places for people to gather and create community; around a well-appointed table at Millwright’s Restaurant & 1680 Tavern where the James Beard Award-winning chef is just another neighbor, the bar at 570 Asian Fusion where friends greet each other after work …or in the aisles of Fitzgerald’s Foods where the organic produce may very well have been grown less than a mile away. Locally owned businesses like these continue to crop up in Simsbury, attracting passionate people who have chosen not just a beautiful place, but an inspired and purposeful way of life.

A Superb Place to Raise a Family

US News and World Report applauds award-winning Simsbury Public School’s commitment to excellence; ranking Simsbury High School 6th among other Connecticut public schools. Simsbury schools are nationally acclaimed and receive  high marks, year after year. In Money Magazine’s article ‘Best Places to Live 2015’, the magazine mentioned Simsbury’s “premier public schools” as the main draw to the town. According to the magazine, Simsbury students scored above average in every test category and over 93 percent of graduates pursue higher education.

Private schools in Simsbury and West Simsbury are renowned and award-winning in their own right. Ethel Walker for girls, co-ed Westminster School, and for younger students The Master’s School, all give those seeking private education a myriad of stellar choices within a mile or two of Simsbury proper.  Not to mention notable private schools such as Avon Old Farms and Miss Porter’s just a few towns over.  The Farmington Valley is a vibrant place to raise a family.

Community Directory

Carson Way Homes

Carson Way Homes

1 Carson Way Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 716-7601

74 customizable homes in Simsbury’s Powder Forest neighborhood, offered from the low $400s. Choose a design ranging from 1,740 to 3,197 square feet for families of any age. Explore your perfect site, floor plan, and opportunities for up to three garages, Walk Out or English Basements that give flexible space for a variety of hobbies and uses.  Many homes are also thoughtfully designed for first floor living.

Take in a concert at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, enjoy miles of Rails-to-Trails and the Farmington River, or experience an exhilarating balloon ride over the Farmington Valley, all without leaving town.

Thrive in Simsbury, build your perfect home at Carson Way.

Highcroft Townhomes in Simsbury

Highcroft Townhomes in Simsbury

1100 Highcroft Place Simsbury, CT 06089

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(860) 430-4021

48 Luxury townhomes with direct access garages, from $2995 per month.

Walkability and a low-density, elevated lifestyle are just a few of the advantages that Highcroft Townhomes offers those who move up to these well-appointed apartment residences.

Homes feature private entries, tastefully designed kitchens  open to the living area for ease of entertaining, tons of windows for natural light; each with granite counters, abundant white cabinetry, under mount lighting, and stainless-steel appliances.  Decks with gas grill hook-ups and bucolic nature views overlooking a nature preserve and access to all the Highcroft amenities like Highcroft Lodge, with pool, grills, fire pit, fitness & game gallery. Also, The Pavilion a covered fireside lounge, Community Gardens, as well as multiple dog parks and grilling areas.

Lawn care, leaf and snow removal are all included for carefree living in Simsbury.

Highcroft Apartment Homes

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Trio Properties

Highcroft Apartment Homes

225 Powder Forest Dr Simsbury, CT 06089

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(860) 281-2991

Introducing a new community of 224 luxury apartments, lofts, and 48 townhomes set on the ridge as you crest the hill of the Powder Forest neighborhood in Simsbury.  Leasing of Phase 1 Highcroft Ridge has gone very well and we are almost full, so call today.  We begin Leasing of Phase 2 Fall/Winter 2017.

  • Well appointed 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom plus den style floor plans
  • 10 out of 16 homes per building have direct access or attached garages
Highcroft Ridge’s beautifully appointed residential apartment homes boast a long list of inspired details. Here are some of the distinctive features you’ll enjoy:

  • Luxurious wood-style plank flooring in the entry, kitchen and living rooms.
  • Wood Shaker-style cabinetry with dovetail drawers, stainless steel Euro-style hardware, and crown molding.
  • Granite countertops with subway tile backsplash.
  • Nine foot ceilings and crown molding with some units featuring ceilings raised to ten feet.
  • Premium carpeting with upgraded padding in bedrooms.
  • Upgraded stainless steel Energy Star appliances including refrigerator with icemaker, and washer & dryer in each residence. Two bedroom units feature side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser.
  • Wood Shaker-style vanities with granite tops, under-mount sinks and Travertine-style flooring in baths.
  • Private patio or deck.
  • Gas fireplace with built-in cabinetry available.*In select homes
  • Garage options galore: direct access, private in-building garages, and additional detached garages available.*
  • Bicycle storage in each building.
  • Energy Star 3.0 rated high-performance insulation and windows, gas heat and hot water.
  • Engineered construction with enhanced sound insulation between units and floors.
  • Available Comcast fiber optic services.
  • Key fob controlled building and clubhouse access.
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Amenities

Enjoy amenities such as: Club Highcroft with comfortable lounge, well-equipped fitness center, cozy gathering spaces, and entertainment kitchen.  On the Ridge Pool and nature patio boasts a large sunning space with grilling areas  and outdoor fire pit for gathering.  For outdoor enjoyment:  walking trails, pet park, The Green for relaxation with your new friends and neighbors.  Land here.

Millwright’s Restaurant & 1680 Tavern

Tyler Anderson

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Millwright’s Restaurant & 1680 Tavern

77 West St, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 651-5500

Tradition meets innovation at Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern in Simsbury. James Beard Award winning Chef/Owner Tyler Anderson want guests to feel that the dining room is their home away from home, a gathering spot to enjoy inspired New England cuisine in a beautiful, historic setting. The from-scratch kitchen signals his culinary team’s commitment to sophisticated comfort food carefully crafted from locally-sourced ingredients.

The Mill at Hop Brook has been an integral part of Simsbury’s history since the 17th century.  The unique structure has inspired not only Millwright’s New England cuisine but also the restaurant’s name.

Chef/owner Tyler Anderson feels a kinship with the millwrights, who built and maintained the mill’s machinery to refine lumber and process grains for the townspeople. Now, as the millwright of a renovated building and modern kitchen, Tyler and his staff provides sustenance and award-winning, farm-to-table dining experiences for locals and out-of-town guests at the mill-turned-restaurant.

To Chef Tyler Anderson, New England’s regional cooking always has an element of comfort – “hearty food for hardy people,” he says. Many factors combine to produce the food that Tyler calls “New England cuisine with a twist.”

As a classically trained chef, Tyler draws on a foundation of age-old French cooking techniques. That foundation supports culinary methods specific to historic New England, such as the practice of roasting vegetables in salt over a wood fire. Pickling, preserving and canning summer’s fresh bounty ensures locally-grown foods for winter’s use and again honors the region’s food practices.

Tyler, Chef de Cuisine Luke Venner and their culinary team also understand the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients in their cooking. Millwright’s kitchen uses local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. Tyler has made the commitment to buy 80 percent of the ingredients used in the kitchen from purveyors in New England and upstate New York. He also takes the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce – and Tyler doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty when visiting the farm or tending to his own home garden.

Simsbury Culture Parks and Recreation

Simsbury Culture Parks and Recreation

100 Old Farms Rd, West Simsbury, CT 06092

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860-658-3836

For information on Fitness, Aquatics, Camps, Children’s Activities, Community Garden, Tennis, Trips, Youth Sports and more
check out the Simsbury Culture Parks and Recreation.

Website: Simsbury Culture Parks and Recreation

Office Location: 100 Old Farms Road, West Simsbury, CT 06070
Mail: PO Box 455, West Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: 860-658-3836

Simsbury Farms Golf Course

Simsbury Farms Golf Course

Old Farms Road, Simsbury, CT 06092

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860-658-6246

For information on rates, tee times, instruction, outings, leagues and clubs and for a calendar of events go to website.

Simsbury Farms Golf Course is located at the Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex on Old Farms Road in Simsbury CT

Dept of Continuing Education

Dept of Continuing Education

155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 658-3870

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Simsbury Department of Continuing Education offers to all ages the unique opportunity to fulfill, explore, revive or continue the development of personal interests. It is the goal of the DCE to assist individuals seeking to enrich their lives and expand their horizons.

Our philosophy is to provide a far-reaching Learning for Life program incorporating academic, vocational, career, travel, online and enrichment courses for all age levels.

DCE also offers preschool and our child care services program (SEED).

Web Site: Dept of Continuing Education On-Line Registration Available.

Department of Continuing Education
155 Firetown Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-3879

Fitzgerald’s Foods

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Fitzgerald's Foods

Fitzgerald’s Foods

710 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 658-2271

There is something good behind every good name. For today’s generation, Fitzgerald’s is the name of a local grocery store. But for older generations and generations past, the name holds years of memories and a rich history rooted in the Farmington Valley community. Now owned by the Devoe family, it is a shopping experience synonymous with gourmet, fresh, locally sourced produce, delivered with stellar service and a smile.

Flamig Farm

Flamig Farm Nevin Christensen

Flamig Farm Nevin Christensen

Flamig Farm Nevin Christensen

Flamig Farm

Flamig Farm

7 Shingle Mill Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092-2311

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(860) 658-5070

Over the past 30 years, driven by Nevin Christensen’s eco-environmental vision, Flamig Farm has grown from a small egg, organic vegetable, and strawberry operation to a richly varied, education and entertainment, farm complex. A family owned and operated farm, with a true visionary leading the way of the future, which outlines a pathway toward becoming a center for demonstration and education in the context of vital human systems, particularly food, energy and health for the Farmington Valley and beyond.

Brookside Bagels

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Brookside Bagels

563 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-1492

Bagels for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  When you have Brookside Bagels, Simsbury’s vote YES!

Tulmeadow Farm Store

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Tulmeadow Farm Store

Tulmeadow Farm Store

255 Farms Village Road, Box 100, West Simsbury, CT 06092

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(860) 658-1430

Voted year after year the Best Ice Cream by reader’s of Hartford Magazine, Tulmeadow is a locally thriving producer of ice cream in an idyllic country setting. Producers for over 50 different flavors of very rich 16% butterfat gourmet ice cream, their top selling flavor is Red Raspberry with Chocolate Chips.

A large quantity producer with small town charm, their ice cream in quarts and pints, which are sold in the Farm Store, while also supplied to local stores such as Fitzgerald’s Food with quarts of ice cream for retail sale. Additionally, we have developed a line of unique flavors that we sell at two Whole Foods Stores in Connecticut.

Simsbury Artists

Simsbury Artists

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The Simsbury Open Studio Artists
Founded in 2009

We are a group of artists – painters, potters, sculptures, lamp worker and jewelers – whose goals are to inspire, educate and expose the public to our various creative processes.
Our members promote the arts in the community in a variety of ways. We participate in programs at local schools and libraries, exhibit work in public spaces and volunteer in local events such at Artwalk, the Innovation Fair and Farmington River Watershed Association’s auction.

The Annual Open Studios Event is planned each May. Visit our website fore details.

Participating Artists in Past Years

Rita Bond
Kathy Dal Santo
Karyn de Punte’- Sweezy
Catherine M. Elliott
Vicente Garcia
Ruth Jacobson
Jacqueline (Jacie) Jakubowski
Deborah Leonard
Claudia Ludovici
Julia Parker Post
Lori Racicot-Burrous
The Studio – Bill Selig

Catherine M. Elliott

Catherine M. Elliott

Catherine M Elliott 4 Brook Dr, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 651-8836

Catherine M. Elliott is a contemporary artist whose work is evocative of the American Impressionistic Style of painting. The wonder of these works are in its fresh liberation of color and light offering the viewer a sense of awe and peace. The paintings explore atmospheric conditions capturing a moment in time and place invoking the viewer to intimately see the sublime.

To see paintings in person, visitors are welcome at the gallery by appointment located in Simsbury Connecticut.

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING

Washed in vivid color hues and patterns of light, the paintings of award-winning Connecticut artist Catherine M Elliott are works that speak of her many years of the practice of painting. Each piece is uniquely different capturing the scene that was in front of her. She paints in an impressionistic style giving life and breath to the completed painting. Having a long history of plein air painting she enjoys and is comfortable in a busy city setting as well as a peaceful pastoral location. The love of the natural world is quite evident in her interpretation And inspiration she sees. Her work graces books, magazine articles and prints. She also teaches painting workshops at her studio and in Ireland. Enjoy the images here on this website.

Deborah Leonard

Deborah Leonard

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Deborah’s love of nature, through observation and academic study has a strong influence on her painting. She finds enjoyment, interest, and beauty in her surroundings. In the more traditional pieces, atmospheric conditions and varied brush strokes are used to express the subject matter. She often prefers to emphasize the simple elegance of a single tree or a forgotten barn. Her work captures the light and mood of the soft meadows or misty ocean for a particular day, turning her canvas into a diary.

Using acrylics as her medium, she enjoys plein air painting as well as studio work. She is past president of Avon Arts Association and past vice president of the Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society. She is a founding member of Simsbury Open Studios. She was also co-founder of the Farmington Valley’s City and Country Canvases event. She has held leadership positions in many local art groups and has done much to promote the arts in her community and beyond. She teaches at the Farmington Valley Arts Center and she continues to teach art at the Simsbury community center as she has for sixteen years.

Her work has won awards and appeared in numerous juried shows. She is dedicated to preserving the Connecticut farmland and watershed areas that are the subjects of so many of her paintings. Working with various like minded groups, she donates her art work and service to protect and educate.

Call 860-651-6081 for appointments and commissions

Meadow Asian/Thai Cuisine and Sushi

Meadow Asian/Thai Cuisine and Sushi

532 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 408- 9800

Exquisite Atmosphere | Delectable Fusion Cuisine | Savory Sushi Bar

Hours

Mon – Thurs 11:30am – 10:00pm
Fri – Sat 11:30am – 10:30pm
Sun 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Starbucks

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Hopmeadow Rd Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 651-7957

Hours

Mon-Fri 5:30am – 8:00pm
Sat-Sun 6:30am – 8:00pm

Warners Nursery

Donald Warner

Warner Nursery & Garden Center

Warners Nursery

76 Riverside Road, Simsbury

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(860) 651-0204

Warners Nursery is a full service garden center that carries a large selection of top quality Northeastern grown shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, herbs, vines, roses and more.

Also available for your outdoor needs are: lawn seed and fertilizers, plant foods and pest controls, terra cotta and decorative pottery, bagged and bulk mulches and stone products, plus flowering plants & gifts for all seasons.

Our professional staff is available to help you plan and design your landscape projects, choose your materials and even assist you with the work.

Drake Hill Flower Bridge

Drake Hill Flower Bridge

Drake Hill Road, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 658-3255

The Old Drake Hill Bridge was built in 1892, spanning 183 feet over the Farmington River. In 1992 it was replaced by a new two-lane bridge. In 1995 the Old Drake Hill Bridge became Simsbury’s “Flower Bridge” through the hard work of a coalition of community groups, town officials and local businesses. Modest gardens of annuals and perennials were planted at both entrances to the bridge, and wooden flower boxes, made by local high school students, were hung along the railings.

Heublein Tower

Heublein Tower

Talcott Mountain State Park, Route 185, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 242-1158

The 165-foot-tall (50 m) Heublein Tower (pronounced HIGH-bline)[1] located in Talcott Mountain State Park in Connecticut (USA) provides panoramic views of the Hartford skyline and the Farmington River Valley that are particularly spectacular in the fall. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Gilbert Heublein was a magnate in the area of food and beverage, most notably as manufacturer of A1 Steak Sauce and Smirnoff Vodka; he founded Heublein Inc.  While hiking with his fiance Louise M. Gundlach on Talcott Mountain, he promised her that one day he would build her a castle there.

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Visitors who brave the 110 steps to the observation room at the top of the tower are rewarded with an unparalleled view of the Farmington Valley, West Hartford and the Hartford skyline.  The total hike is around 1.25 miles.

 

“Heublein Tower is worth the hike”
5 of 5 starsReviewed July 29, 2013

The one-plus mile walk to the tower is well worth the hike. The view from the top of the hill is great, but the 360 view from the tower is fabulous (on a clear day). Not to be done in high heels or with a baby stroller!

I’ve hiked here many times over 45 years and the hike gets more strenuous, but is worth it! If you plan to go prior to Memorial Day or after foliage season, bring your own water, because the fountain will be turned off.

Read what 1 hiker said on Trip Advisor and more:  “It’s Worth the Hike”  Visited October 2012

 

 

 

Paine Boathouse

Paine Boathouse

Off Drake Hill Road, Simsbury

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(860) 658-7060

Paine Boathouse & Crew Dock

Longitude/Latitude: -72.796802 / 41.869611

 

Crew Team Information

Simsbury high school offers rowing during the fall and spring seasons.  The school offers a competitive boys and girls team at the varsity, junior varsity, and novice levels.  The racing portion of the season usually begins after about a month of practice for the varsity and jv.  The novices will usually race after a month and a half or two months of practice.  We have several athletes who only compete one season however, most compete in both seasons. The team practices at Paine Boathouse which is located off Drake Hill Road in Simsbury.

Read more about the team by visiting: www.SimsburyCrew.org

 

Simsbury Farms Golf Course

Simsbury Farms Golf Course

100 Old Farms Road West Simsbury, CT 06092

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860-658-6246

Journey of Yoga

Margaret K. Rueda

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Journey of Yoga

Journey of Yoga

730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 680-1482

Inspiring Health and Happiness in Simsbury. Our seasoned, caring instructors will help you feel comfortable no matter what your experience or fitness level. Our studio atmosphere is warm and inviting… a place where you will be valued as a unique individual. Deepen your own practice & enhance your health.   Journey of Yoga offers classes throughout each day and unique Yoga Teacher training opportunities.

The Bicycle Cellar

Dave Bishop

The Bicycle Cellar

The Bicycle Cellar

532 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 658-1311

The Bicycle Cellar is a unique facility for all bike lovers in the Valley. Ride in to get top-notch service, gear up from the store, rent some wheels, or stow your ride and get fresh for the workday. Learn more.

If you’re looking to learn more about membership at our facility to park your bike and use the showers, read up on the benefits, membership rates and get common questions answered in the FAQ section on our website.

If you want to know more about our bike shop and the product and services we offer, check out the bike shop, sales, service and rentals pages. If you’re an Adventure Cycling Association rider participating in a group or doing a solo ride, visit our website.

Landmark Partners

John Stott

Landmark Partners

Landmark Partners

John.Stott@landmarkpartners.com

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+1 (860) 408-4180

About Landmark Partners

SINCE 1989, LANDMARK HAS SPONSORED 29 PRIVATE EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE FUNDS WITH COMMITTED CAPITAL OF $15 BILLION. THESE FUNDS HAVE ACQUIRED INTERESTS ON A SECONDARY BASIS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PARTNERSHIPS WORLDWIDE.

 

We have the people, the philosophy, the process, and the knowledge to successfully execute sophisticated investment strategies across a broad range of investment programs.

The Landmark team seeks to align itself with like-minded organizations to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.  We welcome your inquiries and all communications are treated in confidence.

For more general inquiries please contact Landmark.

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John B. Stott, Senior Associate

Mr. Stott is a senior associate in Landmark’s private equity group. He is engaged in transaction origination, underwriting, and negotiation of private equity investments.

Mr. Stott originally joined Landmark in 2007 as a member of the Firm’s direct private equity investment team where he spent four years before leaving for graduate school.  During business school, Mr. Stott completed an internship with Deutsche Bank in the Financial Sponsors Group.  He returned to Landmark in 2013 where he focuses his time primarily on secondary investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Landmark, Mr. Stott served as an analyst in Investment Banking Group at Boenning & Scattergood.

Mr. Stott received an MBA from Johnson at Cornell University and a BS in Finance from Cabrini College.

Peter Dominic Salon and Spa

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Peter Dominic

Peter Dominic Salon and Spa

4 Wilcox St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 658-1544

Today, we invite you to explore a new experience with peterdominic world champion salon and spa; which continues the tradition of cutting edge style, quality products and services with world champion expertise.

Here at peterdominic world champion salon and spa, we strive to provide the upmost customer satisfaction, the knowledge to provide the most up to date styles and products, and the care for every customer, genuinely and personally. With the growing support of customers like you.

While we remained a fast paced salon for over 40 years, peterdominic will be able to provide all it’s customers, new and veteran, with services ranging from head to toe. Some of the services include, but are not limited to, all hair services, full body waxing, organic facials, pedicures and manicures.

Peter and his talented staff, of Southington and Simsbury, would like to reassure you that you are an important asset to our corporation and we are dedicated to providing you with a new level of exceptional service. peterdominic would like to invite all loyal and future guests to experience our new state of the art facility.

The more services we offer, the better products we use…the better YOU will be. Please stop in and see what we’ve been working so hard on. We hope to see you there!

Bill Selig Jewelers

Bill Selig Jewelers

Bill Selig Jewelers

712 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 651-0555

Hours

Mon – Wed 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thur 9:30am – 6:30pm
Fri 9:30am  – 5:30pm
Sat 9:30 – 4:00
Sun Closed

Bill Selig Jewelers, conveniently located in the shops at Drake Hill at 712 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, has been a fine jewelry retailer for thirty five years.

For Bill what started as a childhood fascination with rocks and minerals developed into a lifetime passion and career in the fine jewelry business. Bill operates jewelry stores committed to excellence and outstanding customer service.

He sells a full range of diamond engagement rings and wedding bands, as well as gold, platinum, colored stone and silver jewelry. Selig Jewelers specialize in customer jewelry design, jewelry repair and jewelry restoration.

 

Welden Hardware

Welden Hardware

10 Station St, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 658-4078

Welden Hardware, started by Samuel T. Welden in 1889, was the town hardware store, greenhouse and post office. Over the years it has grown to be a full service hardware store for all your home & garden needs. From the typical nuts & bolts, to plumbing, paint and power tools. We have a full shop in our lower level where we work on all types of power equipment, do our screen & window repair and other labor. We do surprise many new customers on just how diverse our product selection has become. And if you can’t find the item here in our store, we will gladly special order it for you.

Owned and operated by John & Melissa Brett since 2004, they are long-time residents and committed to the quality of life and community that Simsbury has to offer. John has been with Welden Hardware since 1988 and Melissa is in charge of community outreach. Click HERE to meet the staff.

Performing Arts Center

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Performing Arts Center

22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 06070

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(860) 651-4052

The Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of downtown Simsbury. Comfortably situated in the scenic Farmington Valley, mid-way between Hartford and Litchfield, Simsbury Meadows is the state’s second largest outdoor venue, with a capacity of 10,000. On the bike/walking trail it’s connected to everything and entertainment is picturesque and second to none. There are two concert series offered the Summer Concert Series and the Hartford Symphony’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival as well as special events like SeptemberFest and Spooktacaular in October.

In the heart of Farmington Valley: Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s annual Talcott Mountain Music Festival. Pack your picnic, attend with family and friends, relax under the stars, and enjoy the Hartford Symphony Orchestra under Music Director Carolyn Kuan and distinguished guest conductors.

East Coast Greenway Air Line Trail

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East Coast Greenway Air Line Trail

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The 198-mile Connecticut East Coast Greenway route shows off the diversity of Connecticut from coast to inland, city to country and continues into Massachusetts. The eastern part of the state, sometimes referred to as the “last green valley”, is the most rural area in the corridor between Boston and Washington, DC. A series of rail trails, including the Farmington Canal Greenway, Simsbury-Avon-Farmington-Southington-Cheshire-Hamden-New Haven; 31 miles of trails gives bikers, runners and fitness enthusiasts some of the most picturesque trails greenway trails in the state.

Rotary Park Playground

Rotary Park Playground

Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 658-3836

Paw Meadow Dog Park

Paw Meadow Dog Park

Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT

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(860) 578-4PAW

Voted CTNow Best of Hartford 2015 Dog Park located off Iron Horse Blvd it’s a treat for all four legged friends and their owners.

Rules and Regulations

The Town of Simsbury or the Paw Meadow Dog Park Committee is not responsible and shall have no liability for the acts or omissions of individuals or their animals that use the park.  Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog(s).  Owners and their canines enter at their own risk.  Paw Meadow Dog Park is on property owned by the Town of Simsbury and managed by volunteers.  Please be courteous, responsible and obey park rules at all times.

  • The Park is open from Sunrise to Sunset. The Park is subject to closure before and during band shell use and for maintenance or repairs. Closures will be posted.
  • All dogs must be licensed and wear a current license tag. State law requires that dogs be licensed each year during the month of June and requires proof of current rabies shots.
  • Prohibited: animals other than dogs, aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, dogs younger than 4 months, sick dogs and non-neutered male dogs older than 6 months.
  • No smoking, food or beverages (except water), bicycles or other sports equipment.
  • Carry a leash at all times. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the park and immediately upon any sign of aggression.
  • Remove and reattach the leash inside the gated transition area.
  • Do not allow your dog to crowd the gated transition area. Enter and exit one animal at a time.
  • Choke, pinch, prong and spike collars must be removed before entering the park.
  • Owners of aggressive dog(s) will be required to remove their dog(s).
  • Dogs must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. No more than 3 dogs per adult.  Keep your dog(s) in view and under voice control.
  • Never leave any dog(s) unattended.  You must be in the area your dog(s) is/are utilizing.
  • Do not bring toys or balls from home. The Park will provide toys to share.
  • No children under the age of 8 allowed in the park. Children over the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Never allow children to run in the park.
  • Do not climb fences or gates.
  • No dog(s) over 25 lbs. allowed in the small dog area.
  • Clean up after your dog anywhere within the park and outside the off-leash area. Dispose of waste in the on-site receptacle.  Immediately fill any holes your dog digs.
  • If a dog bites a human, immediately contact Simsbury Animal Control at (860) 658-3100 and seek medical attention.
  • Questions? Call Paw Meadow Dog Park Committee at (860) 578-4PAW (4729) and leave a message or email us at info@pawmeadowdogpark.org

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