Washington Restaurant Week will take place from April 4 through April 13, 2025, offering a 10-day celebration of culinary creativity and local flavor. Guests can enjoy specially curated prix fixe menus, exclusive dishes, and signature cocktails at some of Washington’s favorite dining spots. From elevated comfort food to seasonal farm-to-table fare, the event highlights the ... Read more
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, Hollister House Garden presents Barn Talk: French Twist – Inspiration from the Gardens of Normandy. Garden designer and writer Robert Clyde Anderson will explore how the classic formal gardens of France are evolving with the influence of the naturalistic design movement. Discover how wild elements ... Read more
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens will host an opening reception for “Vignettes and Portals,” a new art exhibition by Greg St. John, on Saturday, April 12 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The exhibit will remain on view from Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 27. “Vignettes and Portals” explores themes of time, ... Read more
Hollister House Garden reopens for the season on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Visitors are welcome to stroll the historic English-style garden and enjoy the natural beauty and seasonal plantings that make this Washington landmark a favorite destination for garden enthusiasts. The garden will be open weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 pm to 4 ... Read more
Explore the art of botanical illustration in a hands-on watercolor journaling workshop at Hollister House Garden on Friday, April 18, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Led by award-winning botanical artist Betsy Rogers-Knox, this workshop will focus on tree studies, with participants learning to observe and sketch tree trunks, bark, branches, and buds before returning ... Read more
A lively, garden-themed community event takes place on May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm at Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, One Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Gardenpalooza invites plant lovers, gardeners, and families to enjoy a free morning filled with inspiration, learning, and local flavor. The highlight of the ... Read more
