Fall Daytrip of the Month - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and More

Looking for a way to enjoy fall in Connecticut....aside from leaf peeping.....

A visit to Bunnell farm is something I enjoy each year. For the perfect fall day trip, take a horse driven hayride up to a "pick your own" pumpkin patch - where blue sky meets meadow dotted with orange. Search for your favorite pumpkin, as you pluck it straight from the vine. There is also a terrific barn filled with gourds, apple cider and more souvenirs. Visit this link for more info, and directions: http://www.bunnellfarm.org/ Don't forget to bring a camera or sketchbook to capture the beautiful landscape.

Litchfield County Train Service to NYC

Many clients ask about the train service to NYC. Although the farthest north stop in Western Connecticut is Danbury, most of us in Litchfield County cross westerly into New York to catch a train. Pawling and Brewster are both easy rides, or if you are further north, Wassaic may work as well. Check out this map from Metro North http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/html/mnrmap.htm, which shows all of the various stations. There is also a schedule at: http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm

You will find that the ride should be around 90 minutes. Very convenient!!!

Daytrip of the Month

Looking for a perfect day trip? Grab a picnic basket, and take the drive up scenic RT 7, to the Berkshires, Mass. Our destination, "The Mount," Edith Wharton's estate, now open to the public. The formal gardens are amazing - and well worth the trip. Unwind and explore this turn of the century mansion and winding paths. For directions and visitor info: http://www.edithwharton.org/

August Blues

As Labor Day approaches, I can't help but shake my head at August. With the mortgage industry having a mini nervous breakdown, buyers and sellers were feeling unsettled. The last week has brought out some great rate quotes from local lenders, including jumbo loans, which had a week of higher then ever rates. I just read this morning that Pres. Bush is looking into how to help sub prime borrowers and loans in default, see article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20524454/ . It will be interesting to see what actually transpires from the White House and how it affects us here in NW CT.

Despite the large variations in jumbo rates, the million plus buyer crowd remains very active, and our usually brisk fall season shows signs of a healthy start up going into Labor Day weekend. Goodbye August!!!

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