Bloomfield’s Artful Gardens self-guided tour
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 – Noon – 4:00pm

Generously Sponsored by Seabury and Duncaster

Tour begins at the Fannie Gabriel History Center
at the Wintonbury Historical Society
151 School St., Bloomfield, CT 06002

Tickets will now only be available for $25.00 at the History Center on Sunday.
All Proceeds go to the Preservation of Bloomfield’s
1796 Old Farm School and Barns on the 1832 Captain Oliver Filley Farm

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This is not your ordinary garden tour!   Come and immerse yourself in an outdoor tour through Bloomfield that combines, nature, art, history, and sustainable community gardening, all in one package!  You’ll delight in beautiful flowers in inspiring gardens by historic homes spanning four centuries. You will also see a variety of gardens reflecting different creative, environmental, and cultural purposes. You’ll see how people celebrate natural beauty, nourishment, and sustainable food production. As part of the tour, you’ll also enjoy many “art surprises” planted along the way, from local artists painting in the open air, to artworks on display at select points. Join us, rain or shine, for the Bloomfield Artful Gardens Tour on Sunday, September 19, noon to 4:00 PM. 

Select homeowners have agreed to allow access to their garden retreats in Bloomfield.  This self-guided tour starts at the Fannie Gabriel History Center of the Wintonbury Historical Society on 151 School St. After admiring the onsite Old Farm School built in 1796 when George Washington was president, visitors can drive or bike (at their own pace and sequence) to several unique gardens.  This tour is presented by the Wintonbury Historical Society and Ironwood Community Partners, two non-profit organizations committed to historical preservation and to ensuring that Bloomfield’s heritage remains vibrant and connected to the continuing culture of our town.  Proceeds go to preserving the 1796 Old Farm School and the 1834 Captain Oliver Filley farm barns. This tour is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, Duncaster, Seabury, and Janney Investments, among others.

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