August Newsletter: August Weekends, August Pleasure

August is imminent and we have a gorgeous 50-foot swimming pool, cool shared spaces, a front porch that begs to you to lounge with a good book, tea or cocktail. All this walking distance to shops, galleries and restaurants in the loveliest town. And we have weekend availability on most August weekends, so book your summer sojourn immediately.

Explore our mid-week offers: Overnight with Breakfast, 2-Night and Minibreak (3 nights), and Wellness Credit.

Sweet Summer

Leafy greens, Steelhead trout, tomatoes, melon, and, of course, sorbet...the delight of dining in summer is full throttle. And for Members & Hotel Guests, we are serving summery dishes at the Pool, we are serving a selection of lunch and nibbles every day of the week.

Reminder: Every Monday through Thursday, we serve $8 petite martinis – "Tiny 'Tinis" and $2 oysters from 4:30 to 6pm, and we serve Sunday Brunch from 8am to 4pm. 

Then on Saturday, join us for Strong & Graceful class with Victoria Mazzarelli is Satuday, July 4, 9-10am. Build strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence through a unique blend of functional movement, mindful flow, and body-weight conditioning. Inspired by elements of ballet, Tai Chi, and mobility training, this gentle yet effective class helps improve posture, core strength, coordination, and ease of movement in everyday life. 

Yoga With The Birds at Ripley: Join Megan Lutz this Sunday, July 6, 9-10am for an outdoor Qigong class among the rare birds of Ripley's Waterfowl Conservancy.

Classes are weather dependent. Suitable for all levels, this standing practice requires no mat or equipment. Simply wear comfortable clothing and enjoy moving outdoors in a beautiful natural setting

Wildsmith Wellness Treatments

Designed to support recovery, repair and balance, Wildsmith Treatments and Thermal Experiences are inspired by the universal principle of circadian rhythm and delivered by highly trained practitioners who will guide and help deliver profound results. Our treatment menu includes:

• Wildsmith Radical Botany Facial
• Wildsmith Time Massage
• Wildsmith Full Body Massage
• Wildsmith New Life
• Wildsmith Skin Renewal
• Private Thermal Circuit

Bathhouse appointments are available to non-hotel guests, with more availability mid-week. Call us at 1.860.352.1068 or email  to book.

8/1 + 8/2, Bantam Lake Ski Show, Sandy Beach
8/1 + 8/15, Harvest History, Tapping Reeve Meadow
8/2, Architecture of Litchfield Walking Tour, Litchfield History Museum
8/9, Artists of Litchfield Walking Tour, Litchfield History Museum
8/16, Book Talk: Alexis Rockman & Dorothy Spears in Conversation with Kurt Andersen, Belden House & Mews
8/26, Gather with TWENTY2, Belden House & Mews
Ongoing, Chase Cottage Tours at Topsmead State Forest 
Every Wednesday, Rosé & Croquet
Every Thursday, South Farms Social
Every Sunday, Yoga at Ripley