Litchfield Hills, which is located at the northwest corner of Connecticut, is one of the best places in New England to experience the spectacular fall foliage.
It took approx. 5 hours of driving to reach Litchfield Hills from Happy Valley. Immediately after checking into our B&B at New Preston, we drove to Washington Depot, a nearby village where we took a relaxing stroll. We then dined at a local restaurant (G&W, which was highly recommended by the B&B owner). 
Being one of the first patrons to arrive, I asked to be seated at the best table in the house, which overlooks several mature oak trees along a running stream. The wood panelling, timber roof trusts, and candlelight created a romantic feel to the whole setting. To add to the memorable evening, the food was simply delicious. The BBQ ribs were smoky and tender, just the way I like them. We had homemade "pumpkin" ice-cream for dessert. What else can a man ask for, "eat, drink and be merry"!
Being one of the first patrons to arrive, I asked to be seated at the best table in the house, which overlooks several mature oak trees along a running stream. The wood panelling, timber roof trusts, and candlelight created a romantic feel to the whole setting. To add to the memorable evening, the food was simply delicious. The BBQ ribs were smoky and tender, just the way I like them. We had homemade "pumpkin" ice-cream for dessert. What else can a man ask for, "eat, drink and be merry"!The following morning, we drove through winding country roads along the shores of picturesque Lake Waramaug. The foliage color in this area was mostly bright yellow.
We stopped at another quaint village, Kent, which was peppered with a number of art galleries filled with abstract and expensive artworks.
Next, we visited Kent Falls. The stream, known as Falls Brook, makes a dramatic 200 ft drop. To reach the waterfall, we had to walk across a small covered bridge.
We rounded up our scenic tour of the Litchfield Hills visiting the iconic West Cornwall covered bridge. Spanning the Houstonic River, the barn red covered bridge is a symbol of the early history of the area. It provided a postcard-perfect backdrop for a photo.
We rounded up our scenic tour of the Litchfield Hills visiting the iconic West Cornwall covered bridge. Spanning the Houstonic River, the barn red covered bridge is a symbol of the early history of the area. It provided a postcard-perfect backdrop for a photo.
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Known locally as the "Kissing Bridge" because of its long dark span that encouraged carriages to slow just long enough for courtship.
Rating: ****
Once in a life time experience! Unfortunately, this particular autumn has not been that cold and hence, the leaves were not as colorful as they would have been in a normal year. Nevertheless, R.W Emerson's quotation aptly sums up the experience.
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"This world is so beautiful that I can hardly believe it exists."
