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            Facilities - Points of Interest

4.6

Topsmead State Forest estate and grounds. Topsmead State Forest is the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase, daughter of Henry Sabin Chase and Alice Morton Chase. Henry Sabin Chase was the first President of Chase Brass and Copper Company in Waterbury. Chase Brass was one of the leaders in the brass industry when Waterbury was the Brass Capital of the world.

The English Tudor style house was completed in 1925. The exterior woodwork is of cypress, the downspouts are lead, the walls of brick and stucco, and the roof is slate. The interior woodwork is oak, as is most of the flooring. The foyer, hallway and dining room floors are of polished terra cotta tile. Most of the interior walls are of the same type of stucco as is found on the exterior. Fine craftsmanship, an eye for detail and understated wealth are evident throughout the house, which is tastefully and simply furnished with 17th and 18th century English country antiques.

Free guided tours of the residence are offered from June through October on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month. Reservations are not required. On open weekends, tours are available from 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of an era past.

5.5

Haight Vineyard on the left. Connecticut's oldest winery, having planted the first of the fine wine grapes in Connecticut in 1975 .Complimentary tasting and winery tours are offered year-round, seven days a week. Our daily hours of operation are, Monday through Saturday, 10:30 to 5:00 P.M., and Sundays from noon to 5:00 P.M.

5.8

Viewsespecially to your right

10.7

Occasional views of Bantam Lake to the right for the next mile or so

14.6

Begin ~ 1-mile CCW tour around Deer Island (Bantam Lake)

16.7

Begin 1.6-mile lakeside ride; spectacular views of Bantam Lake

17.3

White Memorial Family Campground & Marina: store on left; marina right; bathrooms on left

19.4

White Memorial Conservation Centergreat spot for lunch; bathrooms & water available. The Conservation Center operates a Nature Museum with exhibits focusing on the interpretation of local natural history, conservation, and ecology, as well as a Museum Nature Store. Dormitory and Classroom Facilities on the property extend the opportunities for visitors to interact with the natural world.

22.9

Litchfield Green ahead and to the left; Litchfield business block to left

23.5

Lourdes in Litchfield to the left

27.1

Possible ice cream stop at Peaches and Cream on the right