Here in New England, we’re on the cusp of that most celebrated of our seasons, and you can experience it to the fullest with a getaway to The Goodwin in downtown Hartford, Connecticut!
Fall’s just around the corner, and with it of course comes some of the most extraordinary fall colors anywhere in the world. From the street trees of Hartford to the woodlots and forests of our surrounding countryside, you’ll have ample opportunities for spectacular “leaf-peeping” with a note-perfect guest room, suite, or duplex at our boutique hotel.
You’ve got any number of awesome destinations for enjoying fall colors and the overall autumnal atmosphere. Today at The Goodwin blog, we thought we’d spotlight two farms easy to reach from our doorstep offering absolutely irresistible fall pleasures!
Rosedale Farms & Vineyards (24 E. Weatogue St., Simsbury, CT)
A fifth-generation family operation, Rosedale Farms & Vineyards is marking its 100th anniversary in 2020, which makes it all the more special a fall to pay this lovely place a visit.
Along with the rustic scenery and live music, you can taste some of the fabulous wines produced here. They include a One Hundred Year Anniversary White Table Wine produced to commemorate this year’s milestone, plus a number of other regular whites and such red wines as the Farmington River Red (Petite Syrah/Marquette) and Pride of Simsbury (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah). You can also sample boutique Rosedale wines such as the Serendipity Rosé, the Sundance Sweet White, and the Summer Red sweet red wine—all good stuff!
Rosedale Farms & Vineyards is open through October on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 PM, with live musicians providing wine-friendly entertainment each of those afternoons.
Riverview Farms (91 Wassuc Rd, South Glastonbury, CT)
Established in 1977, Riverview Farms is one of our region’s beloved fall family destinations. Its Fall Festival runs on weekends from September 19 to November 1, open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 6 PM in September and on Fridays from noon to 6 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 6 PM in October.
Here you can indulge in such timeless fall delights as taking a hayride tour, fraternizing with friendly critters in the petting zoo, tasting seasonal treats such as homemade apple fritters (plus the perennial delectables of Robb’s Ice Cream Shoppe), and testing your navigational skills in the corn maze.
Take in Fall Flavors, Fun, and Connecticut’s World-Famous Color Show on a Goodwin Getaway
Traveling to Rosedale Farms & Vineyards and Riverview Farms (for we definitely recommend taking both in) will give you front-row seats to the rich, multihued canopies our trees and shrubs wear to eye-popping effect this time of year. Photo ops abound!
Meanwhile, you couldn’t ask for more delightful boutique accommodations for a leaf-peeping odyssey based in Connecticut’s capital city than The Goodwin. Our beautiful and well-appointed guest rooms, suites, and duplexes combined with our on-site amenities and unfailingly top-class service add up to the absolute perfect home base for enjoying the Greater Hartford area’s autumn awesomeness: Book your stay with us today!
