Come young and old, new to Valley and those long-timers---it’s time for a picnic at Lake Waramaug picnic grounds near New Preston, CT! On Saturday, June 23 from about 10:30 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. the Franks and Munns will be hosting a BYOF(ood) picnic as a way to kick-off summer fun. We’ll secure some picnic tables, grills, charcoal, bug spray, etc. We’ll also supply paper products, cutlery, and ice. Please bring your meat, drinks, and something to share such as appetizers, salads, fruit, or desserts. You might throw in a chair or blanket for comfort. There usually are canoes and kayaks to rent for about $10/hr and we will bring our 3-man geriatric kayak for anyone to use, almost guaranteed not to turn over! There is fishing available (we’ll bring a few extra poles and worms along with our fishing license so the little ones can fish). There is a little sandy beach to build sand castles, and shallow swimming if the water isn’t too cold. Parking was $7/car last year and they had a small snack bar opened. In New Preston you can browse through the shops. The Hopkins Inn winery is close by for wine tasting. We also love to drive around the lake and drool at the homes we wished we owned! I don’t recommend biking as the roads are narrow but it’s nice to walk around a bit. The Lake is about 45 minutes from Valley, a left turn off of route 202 at New Preston. The picnic area is on the opposite side of the lake from New Preston.

Sunday, June 24th begins our 25th Anniversary Celebration

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