Kent and its environs are one of New England’s scenic treasures and well worth exploring.

You may want to hike segments of the Appalachian trail, walk the James Tufts Pener memorial trail* at Pond Mountain, or dozens of other trails. (Every town in the area has beautiful trails which can be found on the AllTrails app.)

You may want to visit nearby spectacular, world-renowned gardens like Hollister House in Washington, CT, or Innisfree in Millbrook, NY.

You may want to go antiquing in Millerton, NY, Woodbury, CT, or New Preston, CT; discover emerging artists at the Wassaic Project or established artists in the Kent galleries; browse clothing boutiques in New Preston or Litchfield; hit the Elephant’s Trunk in New Milford, CT, New England’s largest weekly flea market; or peruse the architectural gems of New Preston, Litchfield, Sharon, and Washington.

Love bookstores? Visit Kent’s House of Books, Millerton’s Oblong Books, Washington’s Hickory Stick Bookshop.

In Kent center we recommend Wilson’s for breakfast and lunch, RT Facts for intriguing architectural salvage, Woodford’s General Store and Peggy Mercury for fabulous gifts and mementos.

*Katie and Mark will lead a guided walk of Jamie’s trail on Saturday, May 24. Details to be announced via email.