The Farmette Guidebook
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries
Vineyard AND Brewery. Drink some wine in the vineyard, or order a flight of beers at the brewery. Food trucks and live music happen on the weekends in the spring/summer. Only 15 minutes away and you go over the West Thompson Dam on your way. Open Thursday-Sunday.
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Taylor Brooke Brewery
818 CT-171Vineyard AND Brewery. Drink some wine in the vineyard, or order a flight of beers at the brewery. Food trucks and live music happen on the weekends in the spring/summer. Only 15 minutes away and you go over the West Thompson Dam on your way. Open Thursday-Sunday.
A bit of a further drive (about 30 min), but a beautiful one that goes by multiple farms, including a riding stable, beef/ice cream/maple syrup farm, and lots of cool houses. The outdoor seating area is lovely and very calming. Pair a trip here with the nearby Watercure Farm Distillery. Open Friday-Sunday
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard
108 Wade RdA bit of a further drive (about 30 min), but a beautiful one that goes by multiple farms, including a riding stable, beef/ice cream/maple syrup farm, and lots of cool houses. The outdoor seating area is lovely and very calming. Pair a trip here with the nearby Watercure Farm Distillery. Open Friday-Sunday
Very cute “farm distillery,” meaning they source almost entirely from local farms. Friendly staff and unique tastes. Nice to pair a trip here with the Sharpe Hill Vineyard as they are close to one another. And the Airline Grill across the street has delicious food, including a whole vegan menu! 20 min away. Closed Mondays
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Watercure Farm
426 Mashamoquet RdVery cute “farm distillery,” meaning they source almost entirely from local farms. Friendly staff and unique tastes. Nice to pair a trip here with the Sharpe Hill Vineyard as they are close to one another. And the Airline Grill across the street has delicious food, including a whole vegan menu! 20 min away. Closed Mondays
Pair a stop at the winery with Brimfield antiques! About a 35 minute drive away. Open May though end of October
Brimfield Winery
Pair a stop at the winery with Brimfield antiques! About a 35 minute drive away. Open May though end of October
Tree House Brewing Company began in a small red barn in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Their goal is to present you with reliably delightful beer that can contribute positively to life’s precious moments, and serve you in a cheerful, communal environment. (26 min away) Open year round, with a summer location 18 minutes away in Woodstock that sells cider.
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Tree House Brewing Company, LLC
129 Sturbridge RdTree House Brewing Company began in a small red barn in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Their goal is to present you with reliably delightful beer that can contribute positively to life’s precious moments, and serve you in a cheerful, communal environment. (26 min away) Open year round, with a summer location 18 minutes away in Woodstock that sells cider.
Coffee
10 min away, in Putnam downtown. Next door to a game shop. Lovely staff - they prefer cash :) Come for coffee and good vibes (not much food available)
Chubby Dog Coffee Co.
164 Main Street10 min away, in Putnam downtown. Next door to a game shop. Lovely staff - they prefer cash :) Come for coffee and good vibes (not much food available)
Delicious coffee, breakfast foods, dessert, and cocktails with live music on the weekends. 10 minutes away, in Putnam.
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Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar
371 Main StDelicious coffee, breakfast foods, dessert, and cocktails with live music on the weekends. 10 minutes away, in Putnam.
A coffee shop with a twist, offering handmade, custom-decorated treats in vast variety - cakettes (mix between a cake and a truffle)! Open Tuesday-Saturday. 12 min away in Webster.
Cakettes
294 Thompson RdA coffee shop with a twist, offering handmade, custom-decorated treats in vast variety - cakettes (mix between a cake and a truffle)! Open Tuesday-Saturday. 12 min away in Webster.
Sourced from local farms and made from scratch, head here for seasonally inspired breakfast and lunch, a selection of rotating fresh baked sweets, specialty coffee and house-made tonics, and
craft beer and cocktails. 12 min away in Webster. Open every day.
The Rose Room Cafe
Sourced from local farms and made from scratch, head here for seasonally inspired breakfast and lunch, a selection of rotating fresh baked sweets, specialty coffee and house-made tonics, and
craft beer and cocktails. 12 min away in Webster. Open every day.
A super cute cafe and ice cream shop that has other goodies like pastries, locally raised meat, and made to go sandwiches. Run by our friends Dave and Christina - if you go, let them know you’re staying with Noah and Sandra ;-)
Alamode specialty foods market
A super cute cafe and ice cream shop that has other goodies like pastries, locally raised meat, and made to go sandwiches. Run by our friends Dave and Christina - if you go, let them know you’re staying with Noah and Sandra ;-)
Food scene
Delicious, locally sourced, fresh food. Always has a yummy vegan option. Good for lunch. 10 min away in Putnam. Open Monday-Sat.
Renee's Bistro & Catering Service LLC
142 School StDelicious, locally sourced, fresh food. Always has a yummy vegan option. Good for lunch. 10 min away in Putnam. Open Monday-Sat.
Delicious Thai - 10 min away in Putnam or delivery through DoorDash. Open every day.
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Thai Place
371 Main StDelicious Thai - 10 min away in Putnam or delivery through DoorDash. Open every day.
Sushi and other assortment of yummy American food and seafood. In Putnam downtown - 11 min drive. Open every day.
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85 Main
85 Main StreetSushi and other assortment of yummy American food and seafood. In Putnam downtown - 11 min drive. Open every day.
Right in downtown Putnam in the old courthouse. Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta. 11 min away. Open every day.
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Courthouse Bar and Grille
121 Main StreetRight in downtown Putnam in the old courthouse. Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta. 11 min away. Open every day.
Farm to Table restaurant 10 min away in Putnam. Limited menu, but delicious. Has good margherita pizza. Open Tuesday - Saturday.
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Elizabeth's Farmhouse
75-81 Canal StFarm to Table restaurant 10 min away in Putnam. Limited menu, but delicious. Has good margherita pizza. Open Tuesday - Saturday.
Fine French food for a very fancy night out (when we went there was a live pianist). 6 min away, here in Thompson. Open Wednesday - Sunday
ANYA Dining
49 CT-193Fine French food for a very fancy night out (when we went there was a live pianist). 6 min away, here in Thompson. Open Wednesday - Sunday
Fresh lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. Some live music on the weekends. Open daily. 16 min away in Pomfret.
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The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield RdFresh lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. Some live music on the weekends. Open daily. 16 min away in Pomfret.
Eclectic pub fare & craft draft beer served in chill digs with colorful art & frequent live music. 10 min away in downtown Putnam. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
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The Stomping Ground
132 Main StreetEclectic pub fare & craft draft beer served in chill digs with colorful art & frequent live music. 10 min away in downtown Putnam. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
Great place right on the water. Delicious seafood. Live music on the weekend. Open daily. 12 min away in Webster, on Webster Lake with panoramic views.
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Point Breeze
114 Point Breeze RdGreat place right on the water. Delicious seafood. Live music on the weekend. Open daily. 12 min away in Webster, on Webster Lake with panoramic views.
Cute diner for breakfast, lunch, and pastries. Open Wednesday - Monday. 10 min away in downtown Putnam.
Painted Baker Cafe
172 Main StreetCute diner for breakfast, lunch, and pastries. Open Wednesday - Monday. 10 min away in downtown Putnam.
Black Dog Bar and Grille
Sandwiches, burgers, steak, seafood, pizza. 10 min away in Putnam.
Broad range of hot dogs, burgers, tacos, Sammie’s, and ice cream. Plenty of vegetarian options too! In downtown Putnam 10 min away.
Nikki’s Dog House
5 Canal StBroad range of hot dogs, burgers, tacos, Sammie’s, and ice cream. Plenty of vegetarian options too! In downtown Putnam 10 min away.
Sightseeing/Local Activities
A living museum that recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres. Open Friday-Sunday (with special hours in winter for Christmas special). 30 min away in Sturbridge.
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Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdA living museum that recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres. Open Friday-Sunday (with special hours in winter for Christmas special). 30 min away in Sturbridge.
Take a tour at the region’s largest alpaca farm! Meet the goats, pigs, cows, and other farm animals too. Open weekends only. 11 min away here in Thompson.
Morning Beckons Farm LLC
343A Sand Dam RoadTake a tour at the region’s largest alpaca farm! Meet the goats, pigs, cows, and other farm animals too. Open weekends only. 11 min away here in Thompson.
Spend the day at the track! Bring your own car for an open track day! Multiple run groups. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Race car group subject to event.
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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
205 E Thompson RdSpend the day at the track! Bring your own car for an open track day! Multiple run groups. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Race car group subject to event.
Farm fresh eggs
During laying season, head up the street for some fresh farm eggs! Turn left out of our driveway, take a right at the second stop sign. You'll see the Jade Hill egg stand on the left across from the Wilsonville Herb Farm. 5 min drive.
Jade Hill Farm
150 Wilsonville RoadDuring laying season, head up the street for some fresh farm eggs! Turn left out of our driveway, take a right at the second stop sign. You'll see the Jade Hill egg stand on the left across from the Wilsonville Herb Farm. 5 min drive.
Cute shops
Super cute local shop where you can buy herb starters or beautiful dried flowers and other decorations, locally made soaps, etc. Go left out of driveway. Take right at second stop sign. It’ll be on your right. Open seasonally from end of April thru fall.
Wilsonville Herb Farm
Super cute local shop where you can buy herb starters or beautiful dried flowers and other decorations, locally made soaps, etc. Go left out of driveway. Take right at second stop sign. It’ll be on your right. Open seasonally from end of April thru fall.
Hikes/Nature
Have you ever played disc golf? It’s a lot of fun on this course - let me know if you’d like to borrow our discs. Or just take a walk around the beautiful water. You can also have a picnic by the dam. Only a six minute drive away in Thompson.
West Thompson Dam Trails
West Thompson Dam TrailsHave you ever played disc golf? It’s a lot of fun on this course - let me know if you’d like to borrow our discs. Or just take a walk around the beautiful water. You can also have a picnic by the dam. Only a six minute drive away in Thompson.
Nice trails, and a place to sit by the water/swim in the summer. Weekend/holiday parking fee for non-residents. 11 min away here in Thompson.
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Quaddick State Park
818 Quaddick Town Farm RdNice trails, and a place to sit by the water/swim in the summer. Weekend/holiday parking fee for non-residents. 11 min away here in Thompson.
Moderate hike with a waterfall and beautiful nature. 15 min away in Killingly.
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Old Furnace State Park
Moderate hike with a waterfall and beautiful nature. 15 min away in Killingly.
Head to the Douglas State Forest for a beautiful hike that can take you to the CT/MA/RI Tri-State Marker (about 6.5 miles out and back). 22 min away in Douglas, MA.
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Douglas State Forest
107 Wallum Lake RdHead to the Douglas State Forest for a beautiful hike that can take you to the CT/MA/RI Tri-State Marker (about 6.5 miles out and back). 22 min away in Douglas, MA.
Tri-state marker
Where Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island meet!