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Family Activities
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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