Candlewood Lake Lights-Up Another Birthday - Join in the Celebration & Purchase a Remembrance

This coming Monday, 9/28, marks Candlewood Lake’s eighty-sixth birthday – a time to reflect, to recognize and honor the role the Lake has played in enriching life experiences, to respect the tenuous and dependent nature of this remarkable resource, and to celebrate its healthy longevity on this special occasion.

Conceived in the mid-1920s, the Lake ‘bowl’ was arduously plotted by over 50 surveyors swarming over the valley and mountainsides, and prepared and constructed by nearly 1,400 men drawn from here to Maine and Canada. The Lake’s creation represented a singular feat of architectural and engineering significance. However, soon its structural accomplishments gave way to kudos from other quarters. Early on the Lake was singled out by an international travel writer as the ‘8th wonder of the world,’ more recently as among New England’s ‘sweet spots,’ and proclaimed by our State Legislature on the occasion of its 80th birthday as ‘A Connecticut Crown Jewel.’

But to those who have lived and recreated here and have taken advantage of the Lake’s endless advantages, Candlewood is all that and more; indeed it is now a New England showcase, an integral part of the fabric of our region and communities as well as the DNA of each of us. So at this time of recognition and celebration take time to give thanks and to appreciate this ‘Jewel’ in our midst while being ever mindful that our Lake requires and deserves our sensitive stewardship if our offspring and theirs are to also share this gift we have had the unique honor and pleasure of experiencing firsthand.

With Candlewood’s beauty, milestones and magic in mind, a first-of-its-kind Candlewood Commemorative Poster has been created, capturing the Lake’s infinite charms with proceeds devoted to the Lake’s welfare. Featuring a collection of stunning photographs by Lake residents, this lithograph is now a prized home and office centerpiece, and is destined to become a family keepsake. Take advantage of this opportunity to own, display and/or mail copies while celebrating and helping to protect Candlewood on this fitting occasion. Simply visit a Lake-area retailer listed below or email your request to CWI4OurLakesSake@aol.com and a rep will be back in touch.

So, inhale Candlewood’s views, skim across its waters, watch your kids having a ball, hook your next meal, and immerse yourself in the Lake’s magic and memories… then pause, count your blessings and extend special birthday thanks. And to you, Candlewood Lake, congratulations and our very best for a healthy and vibrant future.

[Retail partners: Brookfield - Svanda’s Framing & Art; Danbury - Art & Frame of Danbury; and Visual Impact; New Fairfield - Barn Gallery; and Sarah’s Gift ‘n Ship; New Milford - Gregory James Gallery; and Northlight Framing; Sherman - Sherman IGA; and The Old Store]

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