Continuing a recent trend, the Glenville section of Greenwich had welcomed two new eateries that have just opened in the first week of April. Both locations in the Glenville Shopping Center are expansions of existing businesses that have served local customers for a decade or more. They are in the repurposed and renovated old post office building which now houses...Read More

Backcountry Greenwich is known for its lush landscapes, sprawling estates, and peaceful, rural charm. But did you know that more and more residents are embracing a return to nature by raising backyard chickens? Whether you’re looking to enjoy fresh eggs every morning or want to connect with a more sustainable lifestyle, keeping chickens can be a rewarding experience. Two of...Read More

Tickets are now on sale for our third annual Night Out celebration of all things Round Hill and backcountry Greenwich. Meet new neighbors and connect with old ones at Foundation House. Live music, great food and drinks. Tickets are on sale now. Get them while you can! Click here to purchase tickets.Read More

We have spent a year working with the town to combat unsafe driving in the backcountry, namely, out of the area, speeding, and cut-through drivers who pose a serious safety threat to the backcountry. Our work has taken us to the Selectman’s office and the Department of Public Works.   Most recently we connected with Greenwich Police Department to better understand...Read More

A crime of “check washing” has recently occurred in the Round Hill area.  On Thursday, March 6, 2025, a pile of discarded open mail envelopes was discovered on Upper Lake Avenue north of Close Road.  Easy Kelsey, owner of Kelsey Farm, and her farm manager, Everton Fernandez, saw what was thought to be trash on the side of the road. ...Read More

The RHA sends heartfelt condolences to Sylvia Felcyn and the Felcyn family. Keith Gabriel FelcynBorn to Lucille Claire Dodge and Michael Clement Felcyn in Madelia, Minnesota, on December 17, 1930, Keith grew up in Jackson, Minnesota. He began his long career in journalism writing articles for his high school newspaper, next graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1952 as...Read More

The sign outside says Finch’s Country Market and Deli, but the website name and the name more commonly used is Finch’s Country Store. The Finch name has been around for generations and is part of the rich history of the area. For as long as anyone can remember, the store has served the surrounding area of Banksville, NY, at the...Read More

With the first day of Spring approaching and warmer temperatures in the air, residents will seek more outdoor activities.  A benefit of living in the backcountry is the proximity of numerous walking and hiking trails. Within a few minutes and miles, there are six properties from which to choose. While these offer similar terrain and sights, are open from sunrise...Read More

Would you like a well-behaved, house-broken and leash-trained Belgian Malinois? Known for their intelligence and bravery, this breed is used by the Navy Seals. At eleven o’clock on the night of February 13th, one of our neighbors, Juliet Bakker, heard a dog barking incessantly. Sensing the dog needed help, she put on her coat and traced it to a neighbor’s...Read More

After years of enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Venice Beach, Coco and Jason felt it was time for a new chapter. In June 2023, they packed up their car along with their beloved dog, Mookie, and embarked on a cross-country adventure. “Our trip across-country was filled with amazing landscapes, many hours of Harry Potter audiobooks, and, naturally, loading up the...Read More

On January 23, 2025, Brendon DeSimone, president of the Round Hill Association (RHA), met with the Greenwich Board of Selectmen to again advocate for better safety on some of the narrow and winding roads in the Round Hill area.  This concern was first presented to the Town last year with the support of a study paid for by RHA from a traffic...Read More

The Board of Selectmen’s office voted on November 14 to establish a 25 MPH speed limit on 3 streets in Greenwich: one downtown on Woodland Drive and two in Round Hill on Will Merry Lane and Spring House Road.  With the support of the local Department of Public Works (DPW) and anticipated approval of the State Department of Transportation, the...Read More

Join us this Wednesday, October 30, from 4-6 pm on the grounds of Saint Barnabas Church, 954 Lake Avenue, for RHA’s Halloween Party: “Candy, Costumes & Cars”. Come for face painting, play in our corn maze, bob for apples and, of course, wear your best costume to go trick-or-treating, tailgate style! All are welcome to attend. Come one, come all...Read More

On Tuesday evening 10/8/24, the Round Hill Association (RHA) presented a political debate by candidates for the CT 149th District State Representative and 36th District State Senator positions.  The RHA historically hosts these forums at the Round Hill Community House in October before the November elections.  Approximately 200 residents gathered for refreshments at 6:30 prior to the 7:00 start time. ...Read More

Round Hill Association will host a debate on Tuesday, October 8, between candidates for State Representative in the 149th District: Rachel Khanna (D), Incumbent v. Tina Courpas (R), followed by candidates for State Senate: Nick Simmons (D) v. Ryan Fazio (R), Incumbent. The debate will occur at Round Hill Community House beginning at 6:30 pm with social time followed by...Read More

Backcountry Greenwich welcomes all to its Sixth Annual Round Hill Association Neighbor Day. Activities begin at 9:00 am and end at 4-5:00 pm with a Tailgate Drinks and Snacks gathering at the Audubon Parking Lot. Backcountry could be described as the lungs of Greenwich. It has hundreds of acres of open space, most providing trails or gardens for our residents...Read More

For 75 years, Kelsey Farm on upper Lake Avenue has been teaching riding, horsemanship, and much more to the young people of Greenwich.  Easy Kelsey, who owns and operates the 10-acre property, has continued to provide a unique educational experience and family riding community started by her parents in 1949.  She grew up on this farm when Round Hill was...Read More

While the tallest Greenwich trees may not offer the arboreal heights of the Northern California Redwoods where Nathan Zibilich played basketball, ran track and was raised, they do make a pleasant contrast to the eleven years he spent working and living in global equity research in bustling Hong Kong with his wife Christine. Nathan’s educational pursuits took him from San...Read More

The closing of the Stop & Shop and Post Office in Glenville was a loss for local retailers but the area is making a comeback.  The shopping center is expanding parking spaces, seeking a new grocery store, and the former Post Office building is reconfigured to welcome four new eateries. This spring saw Sweet Notes and Luca’s Pizza & Italian...Read More

If you’ve visited the beautiful 135-acre Fairchild Wildflower Audubon Sanctuary off N. Porchuck Road, you may have passed a wrought iron gate on the opposite side of the street. In fact, if you’ve never entered the property but looked upward from this entrance, you’ll see what appears to be a hilltop two-story stone country lodge with large, fanciful outdoor sculptures...Read More

Hey backcountry neighbor, are you satisfied with your general level of fitness?  Would you like to improve your strength and agility?  You’re in luck! Right here in the backcountry, we have a gem of a gym just waiting to help you achieve your fitness goals. Meet Craig DeCollibus, owner of Stateline Fitness in Banksville. A lifelong dream led Craig to...Read More

Outgoing RHA president John Conte reflects on his experiences, contributions, and observations during his five-year tenure. Presiding over an exciting and, at times, challenging era for backcountry, he highlights why Round Hill is so special and what is needed to maintain its character. I’ve been a dedicated member of the Round Hill Association for over 12 years, serving as its president for...Read More

Which Greenwich clothier regularly pulls up large and small-mouthed bass, sunnies, and yellow perch when fishing? Tyler Mitchell, one of the owners of Richards in Greenwich, says that his backyard pond supplies an astounding variety of fish. “Is it catch and release?” we asked. “Always,” he said. Other hobbies include snowboarding, especially at Yellowstone Club. He and his wife, Stephanie,...Read More

Submitted by Janet McGuigan  3/18/24 The Greenwich Sustainability Committee was established four years ago as a First Selectman’s special committee.  Unlike other advisory committees, its members are not appointed and there is no fixed number of seats.  As a Town entity, the Sustainability Committee is strictly nonpartisan.   According to its statement of purpose, the committee seeks to represent a diverse...Read More

Tickets are now on sale for our second annual Night Out celebration of all things Round Hill and backcountry Greenwich. Meet new neighbors and connect with old ones at Foundation House. Live music, great food and drinks. Tickets on sale now. Get them while you can. Click Here to purchase tickets.Read More

Long-time Round Hill resident and community volunteer Mary Hull has stepped down as Executive Director of Greenwich Green & Clean after 38 years with the nonprofit organization that was founded in 1986.  Mary joined in 1988 to do public relations and within two years became its Director for more than three decades. During her time, GGC became involved in recycling,...Read More

The Round Hill backcountry has a long heritage of horsemanship and riding that dates back to 1914 and continues today through The Greenwich Riding and Trails Association (GRTA).  GRTA is a nonprofit organization with the stated mission to preserve, protect, and promote open space, historical trails, and the tradition of horseback riding for our community and future generations.  The GRTA...Read More

Do you have an interest in renting out a living space on your property?  With the need for more affordable housing options locally and statewide, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have become a recent topic of interest to Greenwich and Round Hill residents. On Tuesday evening April 2, Sheri Koones, author of ADU, The Perfect Housing Solution,spoke, at  Greenwich Library, along with...Read More

Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company (“RHVFC”) and its volunteer firefighters will host its first-ever “Family Fun Day” to celebrate children and families of the backcountry and all of Greenwich. The event will take place on Saturday, April 6th from 1-5 pm at Whitby School in Greenwich. A rain date of Sunday, April 7th has been established. Tickets are available for...Read More

Friday, February 23 Report on the February 21, 2024 presentation at Round Hill Community House On February 21, 2024, at the Road Hill Community Church, The Greenwich Sustainability Committee (GSC) presented an open discussion to approximately 75 backcountry residents on the impact of synthetic chemicals on everyday life. The GSC is a joint effort of several Town of Greenwich Departments,...Read More

For the second year, the Round Hill Association will host a fabulous cocktail party for neighbors and friends at Foundation House on Old Mill Road. On Friday, May 17th, come out and enjoy a great evening of tasty hors d’eouvres and great wine from 6-8:30 pm! Be on the lookout for your invitation, which will be sent in March. See...Read More

“I’ve been a part of Greenwich for all my 72 years and it’s hard to know where it starts and I stop; it’s all I know., really. I love our beaches and parks, the woodlands that have been my playground and now thrill my five grandkids. My big, fat bobcat and wonderful ugly snapping turtle… it’s all part of a...Read More

It has been a year since the underground gas tanks and pumps were removed from the Round Hill Service Station and the land in their place is still getting settled.  However, the shop remains busy in continuing to provide full service, maintenance and repair on various cars. Before the gas facilities were removed, the shop enjoyed a stellar reputation of...Read More

After 50 years the Bailiwick Swim and Tennis Club is pushing forward for the next 50 years.  The Club recently installed lights on their paddle tennis courts and will soon do a major renovation of the pool and dining facilities.   The Bailiwick Club was founded in 1972 to be the first unrestricted club in Greenwich that would remain reasonably priced....Read More

Given the recent approvals and pending applications for large backcountry developments before the Planning & Zoning Commission, The Round Hill Association is very concerned about the increased number of cars and traffic that will result from hundreds of new apartment units planned in Northwest Greenwich.  These applications will put an excessive stress on our community roads that will make an...Read More

Saturday afternoon, February 10th at 4 pm North Greenwich Church 606 Riversville Road, at the crossroads of Riversville Road and John Street opposite Audubon  Mikhail Svetlov is one of the brightest representatives of the bass vocal tradition. He has a great command of vocal technique, is an amazing actor of both comedy and drama, of tragic image and buffoonery, as well as...Read More

On Saturday 2/3/24 Foundation House on Old Mill Road held an open studio for its winter Artists In Residence participants to share their recent work.  Four times a year, eight creative artists of all disciplines, (including painters writers, illustrators, designers, musicians, film makers, visionary thinkers and doers), are invited to gather for 10 days to work on projects relating to...Read More

Summers in backcountry and Round Hill in 2024 will be quieter and air quality will be healthier than in past years.  The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) on 1/16/24 voted to enact a new town-wide noise ordinance with an amendment to prohibit gas-powered leaf blower usage on residential property from June through August and into parts of September.  With this seasonal...Read More

Maïté and Stephen found their way to Round Hill a little over a year ago but aren’t new to Greenwich. Here’s a chance to meet your neighbors. We are Maïté Soubeyran and Stephen Coetzee, and as you might be able to tell from our names we are from France and South Africa respectively. We both came to the US to...Read More

On a chilly fall Saturday morning at 9:00 AM, fifteen Round Hill residents and neighbors gathered at the Greenwich Audubon Barn for an introductory QiGong exercise class organized by the Round Hill Association.  The event was the result of a recent survey in which group exercise class was requested by responders.   QiGong is a traditional Chinese practice of movement,...Read More

FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH RHVFC First Selectman Fred Camillo recently proclaimed October 16, 2023 as Volunteer District Chief Richard Strain Jr. Day.  For 75 years The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company, formed in 1948, has been providing first response emergency services and protecting life and property in backcountry and parts of Greenwich. Rick joined the company in...Read More

October 26, 2023 Round Hill Community House On October 26th The Round Hill Association hosted a forum where candidates for the Board of Selectmen discussed their ideas. Fred Camillo, Incumbent First Selectman, Lauren Rabin, Incumbent Selectman, Laura Erickson, Candidate for First Selectwoman, and  Janet Stone McGuigan, Candidate for Selectwoman, mingled with guests during the social hour preceding the forum. Subsequently,...Read More

Round Hill Association is concerned about traffic & safety on our roads On September 6th, Greenwich Planning & Zoning heard an application for a new 248-unit residential development (Greenwich America) on upper King Street in backcountry Greenwich near Armonk. This is the first of three known proposed large developments in the area that could bring hundreds of cars traveling through our...Read More

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been spotted in August off King Street between Bedford Road and Locust Road.  These adults are on their seasonal eating stage heading into fall.  Other towns including Stamford and New Canaan have also reported the presence of these insects.  This native of China was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has been gradually spreading...Read More

On upper King Street in northwest backcountry Greenwich between Bedford Road and Locust Road, nine acres of forest have been cleared for the new Versailles Orchard.  Steve and Ingrid McMenamin, who created Versailles Farm on Locust Street on the property they purchased in 2012, are undertaking a new orchard farming venture as their next step. The McMenamins, who personally labor...Read More

Are you looking for some art from quality artists? After a recent absence, The Greenwich Art Society, with sponsorship from M & T Bank, is presenting its Annual Membership Exhibition called “Reviving Inner Rhythms”.  The exhibition will be at the Flinn Gallery on the second floor of The Greenwich Library from August 1 through August 18, 2023. There will be...Read More

The Greenwich Land Trust launches its inaugural Tour de Veggie on July 27th with 7 Greenwich vegetable gardens to tour!  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Greenwich Community Gardens which addresses food security in our community. The event takes place on Thursday, July 27th from 10 am-3 pm followed by the Patron Picnic from 5:30-8:00 pm. Regular tickets and patron tickets are available on Greenwich...Read More

On most Sunday afternoons from June through September, polo returns to Greenwich in nearby backcountry.  The ‘Sport of Kings” is one of the oldest team sports in the world and was introduced in the US in 1876.  The Blind Brook Polo Club existed in Purchase, NY off King Street until it was closed in 1967.  The game remains today in...Read More

On Friday evening, May 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM, as the wind died down and the sun lowered to a beautiful cross light, the cars began entering the gates to the estate and grounds of Foundation House on Old Mill Road for the Night Out Party put on by the Round Hill Association (RHA).  The neighborhood cocktail party brought together...Read More

Mark your calendar for Friday evening May 19th.  Neighbors and residents of the backcountry and mid-country Greenwich are invited to a cocktail party presented by the Round Hill Association (RHA) at the Foundation House estate on Old Mill Road. The party is an opportunity for old and new members of the community to gather for a social evening at one of Greenwich’s great...Read More

As 2023 starts a new year, The Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission is continuing to receive an increased number of proposals and applications from property developers to construct new residential housing structures throughout town, including areas in and around Round Hill and our backcountry neighborhoods.  While some builders have previously withdrawn plans, some of the new ones have continued the...Read More

In 1796, Greenwich was, in part, a farming community. Our farms sent their produce to New York City via regular packet boats that left from a dock just below the Greenwich Historical Society’s Bush Holley House on Strickland Road in Cos Cob. If you were a farmer in North Greenwich, and liked your daily bread, you had to make a...Read More

North Greenwich residents, and the entire town, are now better served in response time for emergency services and quality pre-hospital care.  Greenwich Emergency Medical Serves (GEMS) recently opened a permanent station in backcountry replacing a temporary trailer in place for several years after hurricane Sandy hit the town.  It has covered garage space for ambulances and is located at 1327...Read More

For those that like to get out of the house and hike or walk not far from home and stay off the road, there is now a new option in the neighborhood.  Two years after acquiring 72 acres from The Aquarion Water Company in a private-public partnership with the Town of Greenwich, The Greenwich Land Trust has now opened the...Read More

This article, by RHA President John Conte, was published in the Greenwich Sentinel on October 7, 2022 Take a walk anywhere in our beautiful sylvan town and you will be accompanied by giants. Silent, stoic, and imbued with magical powers, these benevolent Brobdingnagian beauties stand quietly, patiently, never asking, never imposing on us, the mere mortals at their feet. Yet...Read More

The Round Hill Community House was packed with standing room only on Tuesday evening 10/11/22 at 6:30 PM to hear the local Candidate Debate sponsored by the Round Hill Association. There were an estimated 180 people who gathered to hear the two CT State Senate District 36 candidates, Republican incumbent Ryan Fazio and Democrat challenger Trevor Crow, and two CT State Representative...Read More

November 2022 update: As everyone has observed, gasoline is no longer available for purchase at the Round Hill Service Station. The pumps are gone but the store and the service station are alive and well and open for business! The garage will remain in place and continue providing excellent car repair and maintenance service.  John, Eric, and Hector, along with...Read More

The public is invited to attend this year’s Round Hill Association candidate forum.  The forum will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Round Hill Community House from 6:30-8:30 pm.  Refreshments and social time will be from 6:30-7:00 pm.  The debate will take place from 7:00-8:30 pm.  Participating candidates are: CT State Senate 36th District – Ryan Fazio...Read More

Everyone is invited to the annual backcountry Neighbor Day sponsored by the Round Hill Association on Saturday October 1, 2022.  Celebrate this autumn season by joining neighbors, old friends, and new residents in the area with in- person or virtual visits at friendly and recognizable venues in Round Hill. Most sites open at 9:00 and will be providing selected offerings...Read More

Since its founding in 1948 by local landowners and workers, the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company has been a welcome and comforting presence for the backcountry community in the response time to fires and other emergencies.  It was originally housed in an old estate barn until 1957 when the current firehouse was built on Old Mill Road.  It has not...Read More

Everyone in Round Hill and backcountry is aware of the presence of the nearby Westchester (NY) County Airport.  The noise and flight patterns are routinely evident, but there are other facts that are less well known.  For instance, it is the 3rd busiest airport in the state, occupies over 700 acres (larger than LaGuardia), and 85% of the traffic is...Read More

This is a chance to experience an extraordinary 13-acre private property in the Round Hill area which combines beautiful flowers, landscape architecture, and a working organic farm.  Greenwich Green and Clean is organizing the tour at the home of Fred Landsman who bought the house and grounds in 1994 and has spent 25 years creating this masterpiece.  Listed on the...Read More

The Round Hill Association is hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday May 3, 2022 at the Round Hill Community House for all members and residents.  The annual meeting this year marks a return to an in-person gathering after prior cancellations from the pandemic restrictions.  The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with refreshments followed by the program start at 7:00...Read More

Along with the warmer temperatures, budding daffodils, and chirping peepers, another sign of spring is the reopening of two local public golf courses near Round Hill.  The town-operated Griffith Harris Golf Course and the privately-owned Pound Ridge Golf Course give golfers two quality options.  Both courses have hosted the Metropolitan Golf Association Public Links Championship. “The Griff” was built in...Read More

RHVFC doesn’t just protect human life, but wildlife as well. David Chass, President of the RHVFC was alerted late Monday  afternoon that an owl was struggling in fishing line suspended from tree branches over the South Stanwich Causeway. Immediately he, Jeffrey Raiente, a Captain of Glenville Fire company and Sharon Strain, Assistant Chief of RHVFC, set out to rescue the...Read More

  Brant Foundation Art Study Center in Greenwich Is Now Open to the Public Current Exhibition: David Salle If you live in the Round Hill area and are looking to get out of the house this winter and experience an excellent, curated art exhibition, you don’t have to travel very far.  It is a short drive up North Street just...Read More

It has become easier and more convenient for backcountry and Round Hill residents to be part of the town wide food scrap recycling program.  On Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, people can use a composting drop-site with volunteers at the rear of the Round Hill Community House. The program is administered by the Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board with...Read More

Along with the beginning of a new year, 2022, backcountry and Round Hill residents have a new nearby local food experience to try in Glenville.  The Country Table, located at 1 Glenville Street by the Byram River bridge, opened on January 10 in a restored and modernized building with exterior Italianate detail which was originally constructed in 1855 and rebuilt...Read More

The Round Hill Association candidate debate was held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The debate was held virtually and featured the candidates for First Selectmen, incumbent Republican Fred Camillo, and his Democratic challenger, Bill Kelly.   Incumbent Second Selectwoman, Republican Lauren Rabin, also debated her challenger, Democrat Janet Stone McGuigan. Two-minute statements were read by the candidates for Town Clerk...Read More

Please join us  on Tuesday October 26th at 7pm for our 2021 Greenwich Candidates Debate.  Our debate will be virtual and feature the candidates for First Selectmen, incumbent Republican Fred Camillo and his Democratic challenger, Bill Kelly. Incumbent Second Selectwoman, Republican Lauren Rabin will also debate her challenger, Democrat Janet Stone McGuigan. We will also feature Town Clerk and Tax...Read More

The Round Hill Association area is filled with great shops, organizations, and institutions!  Click on the logos to learn more. Check back frequently as we are always adding more to this page. Shops, Restaurants, Farms and Horseback Riding               ORGANIZATIONS       INSTITUTIONS & HOUSES OF WORSHIP    Read More

This marks the 50th anniversary of the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch, an annual fall event at the Greenwich Audubon Center located in the backcountry at the corner of Riversville Road and John Street.  Every year, for about two months from mid-September through early November, a number of experienced and bird savvy enthusiasts volunteer their time scanning the skies at the Center...Read More

  After 18 months of Covid isolation we are ready for an autumnal celebration provided to you by the Round Hill Association (RHA). On October 2nd, in the “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” as John Keats described autumn, the RHA, will sponsor its third annual Neighbor Day. All are welcome to attend.  Visits begin at 9 am and go...Read More

Missing the inspiration, solace, and thrill of live music? If so, give yourself the gift of glorious music in a serene setting with exceptional acoustics.  You are warmly invited to a special Backcountry Neighbor Day concert of Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff with Juilliard pianist Carlos Avita. Enjoy 60 minutes of inspiration and beauty, 2:30-3:30 pm at North Greenwich...Read More

The Round Hill Association will host a virtual forum with candidates in the Special Election for CT State Senate District 36 on Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. The candidates will debate in person from Greenwich Town Hall.  Attendees will  listen/watch via Zoom or watch the simulcast on Greenwich TV Channel 79.   John Conte, Round Hill Association...Read More

This article was written by Margarita Alban, Chair, Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission, at the request of the Northeast Greenwich Association.  It is reprinted here with the permission of the NEGA. June 2021   Hello NEGA. Thank you for asking me to contribute to your newsletter.  It’s been a roller coaster ride at the State legislature this year.  The session...Read More

Our treasured friend and fellow Board member, Carol James, passed away on September 16, 2020. Carol was the RHA Board Treasurer, member of the Executive Committee, and a longtime member of the Board of Directors. The Round Hill Association has chosen to honor her memory by establishing a scholarship fund in her name. Carol had a long and distinguished career...Read More

Missing the inspiration, solace, and thrill of live music? If so, stop in for a concert this Sunday, June 13th from 5-6 pm with Grammy-nominated cellist Michael Nicolas and Juilliard pianist Carlos Avila. North Greenwich Church continues its tradition of offering community concerts, and invites you to discover the exceptional acoustics of its peaceful backcountry sanctuary as you bask in...Read More

Japanese Knotweed is rampant, spreading at an alarming pace and killing everything in its path. Debra, my neighbor called, “We must do something about this before it takes over all of our yards.” She took action. On Wednesday, six adjacent neighbors met at the end of Debra’s driveway. Pat Sesto, Director of Greenwich Environmental Affairs, joined us. Pat led our...Read More

As the weather warms up and the pandemic subsides, are you interested in hearing good live outdoor music with excellent picnic dinners on selected summer evenings at a local backcountry spot? Happiness Is Back Country Market is again hosting five summer concert/ picnic series at its location at 1067 North Street in the Banksville Shopping Center parking area every third...Read More

The annual display of crocuses is in bloom in central Greenwich on the hillside by the stop light where North Maple meets the Post Road.  With the first day of Spring just passed and the snow melt now completed after six weeks starting in early February, the warmer temperatures with sunshine are producing several signs and sounds popping up in...Read More

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS! From time to time, we at the Round Hill Association would like to share a pleasant thought about life in Backcountry Greenwich. To this end, we will also enlist the assistance of a Junior Contributor who loves living here! For our first post, we would like to ask everyone to take a moment to welcome all the...Read More

At long last, Round Hill and northwest Greenwich may be closer to having a fully staffed fire station. At a public hearing in January, the Board of Estimate and Taxation considered the 145-page report from the Town-Wide Fire Study it commissioned by Matrix Consulting Group. The Matrix Group found what residents here have been saying for years: First response times...Read More

Our Prize for Endurance Okay, here’s a bit of great news.  After suffering through almost a year of deprivation, distanced from friends and even family, with restaurants and theatres closed or greatly restricted, with travel  banned, in short, living a life of bland sameness, we have been rewarded for dismal months of sacrifice. The famed La Crémaillère is back. Peter...Read More

FOUNDATION HOUSE AT OLD MILL FARM NEARING APPROVAL Foundation House, the name of the proposed learning center with focus on health and wellness at 124 Old Mill Road, is moving ahead to gain approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. With workshops, lectures, and events, the center will advance a wide range of interests including historic preservation, nutrition, climate change,...Read More

After a relatively dry winter last year, the current 2020-21 season has delivered approximately 35 inches of snow in the Round Hill community from three storms through the first half of February. And with the temperature dipping below freezing most evenings, the snow pack has remained for extended periods of time.  While substantial snow amounts are a chore for keeping...Read More

Getting outside for walking this winter is a popular activity among people of all ages in coping with the confinements imposed by the pandemic. As a result, the street and public access spaces in Greenwich are busier than normal with increased volume. For less crowded areas, there are fortunately several in the Round Hill community worth considering. Babcock Preserve (Town...Read More

The Round Hill Association area is filled with great shops, organizations, and institutions!  Click on the logos to learn more. Check back frequently as we are always adding more to this page. Shops, Restaurants, Farms and Horseback Riding               ORGANIZATIONS       INSTITUTIONS & HOUSES OF WORSHIP    Read More

Do you need a perfect baby gift? Searching for something unique for that special someone?  Thinking about Valentine’s Day, which is right around the corner?  The Greenwich Exchange Gift Shop has been a local favorite in Greenwich since 1901.  This 100% volunteer and not-for-profit gift and craft shop carries one of a kind gifts and is one of Greenwich’s greatest...Read More

Time-Sensitive Alert to Mid- and Back-Country! If you haven’t already, check your mailbox asap.  Applications for Absentee Ballots have begun arriving in our neighborhood! Given occasional problems with mail delivery during COVID, if you don’t receive yours within the next day or so, contact the Town Clerk’s office per instructions* below from the link on the Town of Greenwich website:...Read More

  After six months of Covid isolation we are ready for an autumnal celebration provided to you by the Round Hill Association (RHA). On October 3rd, in the “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” as John Keats described autumn, the RHA, will sponsor its second annual Neighbor Day. You can wander the lush fields and gardens of the Land Trust from 9-11 am...Read More

We are excited to announce that our annual Candidates forum will take place this year virtually on Wednesday October 14th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  This year’s forum, our first virtual one, will feature candidates for State Representative for District 149.  The forum will be moderated by RHA president, John Conte and we encourage neighbors and RHA supporters to email their...Read More

We are excited for the debut of our first annual Round Hill Association (RHA) Community Photo Share using Instagram! This neighborhood activity will allow neighbors and members to document, with photos and videos, some of the best parts about living in Backcountry Greenwich. We encourage members of the Greenwich community to take their favorite photos or videos from Backcountry or...Read More

Backcountry residents and Round Hill Association members are encouraged to attend the Greenwich  Planning & Zoning meeting this week, online via Zoom.  Two important items are on the docket of interest to the Round Hill  community.  This meeting is open to the public.  All are encouraged to attend. See below for the link to the meeting and instructions. 124 Old...Read More

The 2019 backcountry Candidate Forum was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Round Hill Community House.  The event was co-sponsored by the Round Hill Association, the Northwest Greenwich Association, and the Northeast Greenwich Association.  A standing-room-only crowd of approximately 300 attended the debate.  Everyone was welcomed in brief remarks by the three Presidents of the backcountry associations:  John...Read More

Friends, neighbors, and members of the Round Hill Association, we face a challenge ahead the could define the very future of land development in Backcountry Greenwich. The proposed development, to build 28 new homes at 124 Old Mill Road (the former Mel Gibson estate) as a single, cluster development, is part of an application currently before the Greenwich Wetlands Agency....Read More

  RHA Board member Ines Kingsley and her team of gardeners have been working hard to beautify and maintain our traffic islands! Take a peek as you are driving by.    Read More

Residents of backcountry and mid-country packed the Round Hill Community House to hear local real estate experts discuss trends shaping the market in our area. Mark Pruner, Carolyn Anderson, and Paul Pugliese made up the panel of three that was moderated by RHA Board member and real estate professional Brendon DeSimone. Topics ranged from the enduring appeal of backcountry living...Read More

Backcountry resident and Round Hill Association board member, Brendon DeSimone, will moderate a discussion with local real estate experts about the trends that are shaping the real estate market in backcountry, what homeowners can do to enhance their property values, and the ongoing efforts to promote property ownership and life in backcountry Greenwich. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30....Read More

You don’t need to rely on Google when searching for answers to questions about Greenwich.  The Anderson Guide is a comprehensive list of local resources and what a wonderful guide it is!  Whether you have lived in Greenwich for 2 years or 52 years, everyone can find out something new about living in Greenwich from this masterfully written guide.  For example,...Read More