For just $95 per person, you can stay two midweek nights in one of their bed and breakfast inns, sharing a room, of course, from Sunday through Thursdays. The price includes the two nights' lodging, taxes, a daily breakfast, a picnic lunch, a gift basket full of local gardening products, and special promotional offers from participating garden centers and attractions. And of course, should you want to stay the weekend instead, the price is $120 per person for all the above.
The "Getaway Gardens" package is valid from May 3 through June 30 (except on Mother's Day weekend). Throughout May and June there are garden tours, vegetable sales, herb fests, garden parties and more.
If you're not into gardening, you can go hiking on dozens of trails, or golf, canoe and fish. You could also shop for antiques in Putnam and surrounding villages, visit a winery and wine garden or an historic museum, or just relax and eat well in one of the area's fine (and mercifully quiet) restaurants.
For more information, visit their Web site at www.ctquietcorner.org. For a brochure, phone them toll free at 888/628-1228 or e-mail them at quietcorner@snet.net.