October Newsletter: A New Chef, Bright Leaves, Local Program

All of our House Grand Rooms have fireplaces at the foot of their king beds with Frette linens. Books in our library are available to buy, as are our monogrammed Frette robes, among other sundry necessities via our Shop.

Autumn is exquisite. The trees are starting to catch fire (in the safe and gorgeous way). Walks at Topsmead State Forest through fields, past Tudor mansion, toward hilly vistas beckon. As our guest, we'd be happy to pack you a picnic basket. 

Chef Vincent Gilberti Joins Belden as Culinary Director

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Vincent Gilberti as Belden House & Mews' Culinary Director, taking the helm of the property’s daily dining offerings. Serving as Executive Chef since 2023 for Troutbeck – Belden’s sister property 35 minutes west, which also boasts One Key MICHELIN and myriad accolades – Chef Gilberti's expanded role redefines Belden's menus with his unfussy, abundant and deeply satisfying dishes, seasonally sourced from Litchfield County and Connecticut purveyors.

Stand out dishes already include Gilberti’s Radicchio and Red Endive Salad with Maple Banyuls Vinaigrette, Apple & Almond; Ricotta Agnolotti with Chanterelle, Corn & Parmesan; Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Cranberry Beans, Aji Dulce & Garleek; and Grilled Beef Strip Loin with Salsa Rossa & Summer Squash. 

Our Thanksgiving Day menu – a bountiful feast of individually plated and family-style offerings, is emblematic of festive occasions to come. Call or email us to book your Thanksgiving dining reservation at 1.860.337.2099 or . 

We cannot wait to welcome you to Belden's Dining Room and serve you our new breakfast, lunch and dinner menus daily . More updates to come! 

STRETCH WITH THE SEASON

Book a 90-minute Wildsmith Radical Botany Facial ($402) or a Wildsmith Massage ($396) to relax into autumn, then finish in the thermal circuit – sauna, steam, cold plunge. Members save up to 43% off the treatment menu and 20% off a Private Thermal Circuit booking. There's no time like now to join.

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

MOVE WITH US

We are delighted to offer complimentary movement classes at Charym for Belden House individual guests during their stay. Members receive 5 classes gratis per month! Charym is a two-minute drive from Belden or nine minutes on foot.

OCTOBER IN LITCHFIELD | THINGS TO DO

10/4, Pinchas Zukerman and Shai Wosner to Perform Beethoven, Hotchkiss School
10/10, Second Cutting Artist Talk, Friday Arts
10/10, Siqing Lu Season-Opening Sibelius Concert , Hotchkiss School
10/11, Cars for Kids Automobile Show, CJR
10/15, Gardening Class, Arethusa Farm
10/17, Chase Cottage Tours, Topsmead State Forest
10/18-11/1, Scarecrows in the Meadow, Tapping Reeve Meadow
10/18, 10/23 & 10/30, Stories to Keep You Up at Night Lantern Tour, Tapping Reeve Meadow
10/24, Harvest Festival , Spring Hill Vineyards
10/30, Tombstones: A historical look at America’s First Sculptures, Oliver Wolcott Library
See a movie at the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center
Visit Friday Arts Gallery in Bantam