Litchfield: Laurel Ridge Foundation daffodil fields

Northfield, Connecticut (near Litchfield)

sometime around the end of the first week of April - sometime in early May 2010 (Nature's timetable)

Status

April 14, 2010: The daffodils are in full bloom and beautiful in Litchfield.

April 2, 2010 update from the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau: It seems that in the last two days, after all the rain we have had and with the warm weather that the daffodils in Litchfield have come up -- many are budding and a few have flowers. We think that in the next seven days Litchfield field will become a sea of yellow with the daffodils in full bloom. Please send email or call the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau if you want more details in a few days.

Phone: 800-663-1273

Email: info@litchfieldhills.com

We will update this status when we hear from the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau again.

Introduction

A press release from the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau says this about the Litchfield daffodils: Spring is a blooming bonanza in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. First come the daffodils hundreds of thousands of them blooming wild over ten acres of woodland and field at Laurel Ridge Foundation in Northfield throughout April.

A walk among the daffodils at Laurel Ridge Foundation is a rare early spring outing in an unspoiled oasis. The wild natural landscape of gently sloping woodland, fields and aged stonewalls overlooks a small lake dotted with two tiny islands. The park land and one of the islands is completely carpeted with gold and white blossoms, a glorious sight that is nirvana for photographers.

Details

The Northwest CT Convention & Visitors Bureau has information and directions for the daffodil fields at Laurel Ridge Foundation in Northfield (near Litchfield). (This is a multi-page listing so check beyond the first page, if necessary.) Here is what the 2009 events listing says: 04/01/2009 to 05/01/2009 Walk Among the Daffodils - Wigwam Rd., Off Rte. 254, Northfield, CT 06759. Visitors come from all over to see The Laurel Ridge Foundation display and variety of daffodils among the woods and fields. Free.

Important note: The daffodils are on private land which is open during daffodil season for people to enjoy. Visitors are welcome to walk on the paths and take photographs. Please do not bring picnics or pets, since they are not permitted on the grounds of Laurel Ridge.

Press

http://www.litchfieldhills.com/app/press/release_detail.jsp?assetId=8969
http://www.gardenguides.com/local-garden-walk/3-laurel-ridge-foundation/

Last Updated: April 17, 2010