
1. Apple Picking - Bundle up! It's apple picking time! Blue Jay Orchards is now open for the 2008 season between 10am - 5pm until early November.
2. Wine Tasting - One of my favorite things to do! Discover Northern Fairfield County's beautiful vineyards and sample some of their fine wines. McLaughline Vineyards in Sandy Hook, Digrazia Vineyard in Brookfield & White Silo Winery
Sherman, Connecticut.
3. Walking, Hiking & Biking - Autumn is no time to stay indoors, not when it's such a fine time to take in the views that are particularly spectacular during fall foliage season. To name a few trails & parks in Northern Fairfield County: Bennett's Pond in Ridgefield, Dingle Brook in Newtown, Paugussett State Forest Park in Newtown, Squantz Pond State Park, Tarrywile Park & Mansion in Danbury, Bear Mountain Reservation in Danbury, Old Quarry Nature Center in Danbury.
4. Oktoberfest - Annual Oktoberfest Jazz concert at Danbury's Ives Concert Hall on October 31st.
5. Corn Maze, Hay Rides & Pumpkin Patches - Castle Hill Farm's Corn Maze will be open from September 27th to October 31st, 2008 & Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 4th to October 31st, 2008. Located in Newtown, Connecticut

Autumn in Northern Fairfield County (2008) - Lisa Brown's top 5 picks for this Fall Season!
SHERMAN, CONNECTICUT (September 2008) - Exploring one of New England's most photogenic, scenic and sparsely settled towns by Lisa Brown.

Sherman is New England's most sparsely settled areas, consisting of approximately 4,012 residents (as per CERC Town Profile 2008) who enjoy the peace and tranquility of this historic town. Voted Connecticut's #1 town several times by Connecticut Magazine. This town offers miles of wooded ridges, historic farms and magnificent views of Candlewood Lake from the Southern end of Sherman.
Communities on Candlewood Lake consists of all-year-around and vacation homes.
Sherman's Lake Communities:
Candlewood Lake Estates
Atchison Cove
Orchard Rest
Sail Harbour
Deer Run Shores
Area amenities include: town park, jogging track, tennis courts, play equipment, gazebo and town beach with summer programs and on-duty lifeguard.
Set in this picturesque town you will also find farm markets and vineyards producing award-winning wines. Including White Silo Farm & Winery located on 32 Route 37. Offering "Blackberry Sangria", one of their specialty wines. Gallery & events go to www.whitesilowinery.com
Photo taken across from White Silo Farm & Winery - Wine Tasting May through December 11 am - 6pm
In town, you'll find a local library, post office, small shops, Vol. Fire Department and Sherman Playhouse featuring dramas, comedies and musicals. For more information on Sherman Playhouse visit www.shermanplayers.org
Come and see Sherman, Connecticut... you'll fall in love!
Want to live in Sherman, but work in NY.... approx. 90 minutes commute to Manhattan! For more information email lisabrown@remax.net
Photos taken by Lisa Brown, REMAX Unlimited

Join us this Friday, September 26th at St. Joseph's Carnival for tethered hot air balloon rides.
Take a Ride in "BIG MAX" a 7-Story Hot Air Balloon between 5pm - 7pm.
Rt 133 Brookfield, Connecticut
All proceeds will go to St. Joseph's School, Brookfield (suggested donation: $10 per ride)

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