September Newsletter: Summer Days, Autumn Nights

As ever, time between the long weekends have flown, and we are in the exquisite, bittersweet transitional month of September, a time of summer's end and the auspicious start of fall. Our swimming pool will remain open and our lawn classes will continue as long as weather allows. We'll light fires as the seasons dictate.

September is an exquisite time to visit Litchfield County and explore its creative offerings and natural bounty. Come hither. 

Meals, Mini Martinis & More

Our abundant seafood tower is available at lunch and dinner, and is the ideal way to catch up with a friend or start a romantic meal. Meanwhile, 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. Tea service, a local favorite, is available Sunday through Thursday afternoons, from 2-4:30pm.

LISTEN IN: BHM x Marshall Headphones

We're delighted to announce that every room at Belden is now equipped with Marshall headphones, and something worth listening to.

We've partnered with Dan Harris for four guided meditations and DJ Tim Love Lee for four original playlists, all available for guests throughout their stay.

You can move around the property, from the library to a picnic blanket, your guest room to a walk through town, and experience the audio excellence of Marshall headphones. Guests may purchase them with a special code.

Your LDW Sanctuary Starts at the Bathhouse

Book a 90-minute Wildsmith Radical Botany Facial ($402) or a Wildsmith Massage ($396) before summer winds down, 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. Labor Day weekend books up fast – reserve your spot now.

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

Outdoor Classes are gratis for hotel guests and Belden members.

• Friday, September 4: Functional Flow with Michele Saunders, 5:30-6:30pm
• Saturday, September 5: Strong & Graceful class with Victoria Mazzarelli, 9-10am. 
• Sunday, August 6: Katonah with Michael Torrant at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, 9-10am. Our final outdoor class at Ripley for the season! Take this opportunity to stretch among the rare birds of Ripley's Waterfowl Conservancy for the last time until spring.

All outdoor classes are weather dependent; cancellations due to rain will be announced by 5pm the day before.

SEPTEMBER IN LITCHFIELD | THINGS TO DO

9/1, New England Modernism, Oliver Wolcott Library
9/4-9/7, Historic Festival 44, Lime Rock Park
9/5, Aliza Morell, Jennifer Terzian Gallery
9/12-9/20, Plein Air, Locations in Litchfield
9/13, Walking Tour: Artists of Litchfield, Litchfield Historical Society
9/13, Savor Litchfield, South Farms
9/15, Food Preservation Class: Jams, Jellies, and Preserves, Arethusa Farm
9/18, Evolving Education with Miguel Cardona, The Salisbury Forum
9/22, Food Preservation Class: Vegetables, Pickling and Sauces, Arethusa Farm
9/24, GATHER with White Flower Farm, Belden House & Mews
Ongoing, Chase Cottage Tours at Topsmead State Forest
Every Sunday, Yoga at Ripley
See a movie at the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center
Visit Friday Arts Gallery in Bantam