Historic Farm & Garden Tour - Stonington October 3rd

The Open Days Program invites visitors to explore private, historic Kentford Farm in Stonington for one day only, October 3rd.

Dating from 1727, private Kentford Farm is an enduring part of picturesque Old Mystic. The site features an expansive collection of gardens across five acres. Winding paths travel among the 18th century farm structures, which include the main house, barn and potting sheds. Sitting areas, a koi pond, waterfall, and a romantic trellis create focal points along the walkways. A vintage walk-in root cellar set into the hillside is still in use and hand-built stone walls ramble across the acreage.

The original homestead is situated among mature pines, magnolias, maples, dramatic weeping cherries, wisteria and many other specimens. It is surrounded by stone patios and gardens, leading to an additional eighty acres of native open space and wildlife.

The farm is located at 297 New London Turnpike in Stonington. Admission to the private garden is $7; children 12 and under are admitted free. Proceeds benefit ongoing programs of the Garden Conservancy. Open Days take place rain or shine, and no reservations are required. Kentford Farm will be open for self-tours 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call 1-888-842-2442, or visit opendaysprogram.org for garden details, travel directions and ticket information.