Betsy Little Real Estate
Post Office Box 485, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058
Tel: (860) 542-5020 Fax: (860) 542-0136 info@betsylittle.com
Post Office Box 485, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058
Tel: (860) 542-5020 Fax: (860) 542-0136 info@betsylittle.com
Our Towns
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Norfolk In the foothills of the Berkshires, Norfolk, established in 1758, has three state parks within its borders and miles and miles of hiking/cross-country skiing trails overseen by the Norfolk Land Trust. Norfolk is the summer home of the Yale School of Music and Art as well as the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and popular, year-round Infinity Hall. This community of 1,667 residents has an excellent school, Botelle, a monthy newspaper, Norfolk Now, an engaging historical museum, a five-star library, a curling cluband The Norfolk Country Club. During the warmer months there is a thriving farmers market. |
Colebrook To the East of Norfolk is the beautiful, rural town of |
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- Religious Life
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| The Norfolk Library |  |
Miss Isabella Eldridge established the Norfolk Library in 1889. Her hope was that it would be a meeting ground for the community and it has maintained the character she gave it through all the years of its existence. It serves not only as a storehouse of reading, but also as a central meeting place for the town. A full program of films, lectures, childrens' activities, and more is provided. On the Town Green. 860-542-5075. |
| Chamber Music Festival Yale School of Music |
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Renowned as a center for chamber music performances and professional study, the Festival features summer performances by many of the world's most celebrated musical artists as well as the brightest of the new generation of musicians. Situated on 70 acres of rolling lawns and glorious gardens. 860-542-3000. Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate located at the intersection of Routes 272 and 44, across from the Norfolk Town Green. |
| Infinity Music Hall & Bistro |  |
Infinity Hall is an intimate music, dining and entertainment destination beyond compare. Newly renovated, the historic building features its original proscenium stage and wood, as well as many other notable details. The hall hosts more than 200 music and entertainment shows by quality national and regional artists annually. 20 Greenwoods Road West, Norfolk. |
| Colebrook Historical Society |  |
The collections housed within the museum in the center of Colebrook represent various aspects of life in town from the mid-1700’s to the present. Virtually every item was used or made in town, or has been donated by a Colebrook resident. Their season currently begins with Memorial Day and ends on Columbus Day Weekend. Colebrook Center. |
| Norfolk Historical Society |  |
Since 1960, the Norfolk Historical Society has been preserving Norfolk's unique history and caring for its rich collection of artifacts and documents. The Museum is housed in the old Norfolk Academy, built in 1840, later used as the Town Hall and Jail, and located on the Norfolk Village Green. |
| Loon Meadow Farm |  |
Loon Meadow Farm's Horse and Carriage Livery provides elegant horse-drawn Cinderella and Vis-à-vis carriages, Victoria Phaetons, Wagonetts and other horse drawn vehicles for your wedding, party, parade, company picnic . . . or just for fun. Loon Meadow Drive, Norfolk. |
| Freedom Trail |  |
The gravestone of James Mars, located to the rear and left of the first entrance to the Center Cemetery, Old Colony Road, Norfolk, is part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. A former slave, Mars helped organize meetings to promote freedom for slaves and to improve conditions for free African-Americans. |
| Camp Jewell |  |
Camp Jewell (YMCA) is two separate, full-service camps within 540 magnificent acres. The camp serves thousands of visitors each year who enjoy friendly staff and innovative programs. During the summer, campers and staff come together to form a vibrant camp community. In the Fall, Winter, and Spring, Outdoor Center guests come to enjoy camp through conference, teambuilding, and outdoor education programs. Colebrook. |
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| Aija: Indulgence without Excess |  |
Fun and affordable gift shop and gallery in the center of Norfolk. Interesting and unusual range of gifts, jewelry, scarves, handbags, tabletop accessories and stationery. Gift wrapping service provided.
2nd Floor, The Royal Arcanum Building, 3 Station Place. 860-542-7031 Winter Hours till end March: Tues & Thurs: 11am - 3pm, Sat: 11-5pm, Sun: Noon to 3pm. April onwards: Tues to Thurs: 11am - 5pm, Fri & Sat: 11am - 6pm, Sun: Noon - 4pm |
| The Norfolk Corner |  |
Connecticut and New York newspapers, milk and eggs, sundries. Gifts, sandwiches, coffee. Candy, cigarettes, and toothpaste. Emergency supplies of all kinds. Patronize The Corner Store! Station Place. 860-542-5084. MasterCard & Visa. |
| National Iron Bank |  |
A friendly, local bank where everyone knows your name. No one covers the northwest corner like National Iron Bank, serving Cornwall Bridge, Norfolk, Salisbury and Washington Depot with both branches and ATMs. Discover the advantages of banking with New England’s oldest private bank. 12 John Curtiss Road. 860-542-5541. Manager: Mickie-Ann Budny |
| Mountain Spirits |  |
Beer, wine, and spirits in the center of Norfolk. 20 John Curtiss Road, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058. 860-542-5662 |
| Joseph Stannard Antiques |  |
French 17th through early 20th century furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories for house and garden. Country elegant dining tables, buffets, armoires, and mirrors are a specialty. Monday - Friday by chance or appointment - Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Station Place, Norfolk. |
| Carnegie Hill Antiques |  |
Specializing in 19th &18th C. English furniture, as well as Chinese export porcelains, landscape and portrait paintings, and decorative accessories. Open weekends or by appointment, except Winter months (January to mid-April). Station Place, Norfolk. |
| Artisans' Guild |  |
The Artisans Guild in Norfolk features the hand-made crafts and art of more than 30 local artisans. In addition, the gallery features a rotating series of guest artisans and artists. |
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| Great Mountain Forest |  |
The Great Mountain Forest Corporation on six thousand acres of mountains, lakes, ponds, and waterfalls allows public access for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Elevations range from 1,200 feet to nearly 1,800 feet except at the southwestern extremity where the upland drops sharply to an elevation of just under 700 feet. See rules & regs for public usage. |
| Tobey Pond, Wood Creek Pond |
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Norfolk's motorboat-free municipal swimming hole where Norfolk's children and their parents spend summer days sunning on the town beach and swimming in the clear water. At nearby Wood Creek Pond, a state-owned boat ramp is an ideal spot to begin fishing trips for pickerel and carp. In the winter, the pond freezes for much of the season and is popular with ice skaters. Annual parking permits for Tobey are available at Norfolk Town Hall. Parking at Wood Creek is free. |
| Colebrook River Lake |  |
The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State. The fall foliage season offers spectacular views from atop the dam and from vessels while boating on the reservoir. Connecticut regulations and designated seasons apply. For up-to-date information, call (860) 379-8234. |
| Norfolk Land Trust Trails |  |
The Norfolk Land Trust (PO Box 363, Norfolk, CT 06058), supported through the generosity of residents and friends, maintains sixteen miles of trails in and around Norfolk. For a PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed) of the Norfolk Trail Guide click here. |
| Haystack Mountain |  |
Travel the twisting mountain road or hike the rugged trail to the top, either way you will be astounded at the beauty of mountain laurel in June and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall. A 34-foot cylindrical tower at the summit has panoramic vistas of the Berkshire foothills, blanketed with birch, sugar maple, hemlock, and mountain laurel. |
| Dennis Hill State Park |  |
Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for sweeping views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland. |
| Aton Forest Workshops |  |
Aton Forest, Inc. was formed to preserve the lands assembled by Dr. Frank E. Egler as a Research Natural Area and to continue the low impact, long-term ecological research that he pioneered. The organization also maintains an archive of Dr. Egler’s written material and library, and curates a portion of his house and furnishings as an informal museum. See their Events page. Norfolk. |
| Norfolk Curling Club |  |
The Norfolk Curling Club founded in 1956 is a nonprofit organization, run entirely by volunteers and supported by membership dues. Today, the club numbers approximately seventy men, women, and young curlers in all categories. |
| Norfolk Country Club |  |
A private club, The Norfolk Country Club has a gorgeous nine-hole golf course, a number of tennis courts, and a clubhouse designed by Alfredo S.G. Tylor. The Club celebrates its one-hundreth anniversary in 2012. |
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| Infinity Bistro |  |
The Bistro offers a wide selection of New American fare, ranging from small plates to fine entrees. For the light eater, a variety of sandwiches and salads are available. Vegetarian options are offered as well. Infinity Bistrois committed to using local farms for their ingredients whenever possible. 860-542-5531. Norfolk. |
| Mizza's Pizza |  |
Mizza's Pizza of Norfolk, CT delights you with mouth-watering pizzas, pastas, and more. Click here to see their menu. 860-542-5562. Norfolk. |
| Station Place Cafe |  |
Housed in the old Norfolk Train Station, Station Place Cafe makes delicious home-made breakfasts and lunches. Soup, sandwiches, and more. Owned by Stephanie Gouet. Open everyday but Wednesdays. 10 Station Place. 860-542-2555. |
| Wood Creek Bar & Grill |  |
Mike & Heidi welcome you to a great neighborhood pub in the center of Norfolk, Connecticut! Enjoy a delicious dinner before a concert at Infinity Hall or the Yale Music School. Freshly cooked food, warm service, and a lively. 860-542-1200. 3 Station Place, Norfolk. |
| Selected out-of-town Restaurants |
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| Great Barrington, MA |
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| The Manor House |  |
Designated "Connecticut's Most Romantic Hideaway" by the Discerning Traveller, The Manor House is the perfect location for a luxurious getaway. Well-known architect, E.K. Rossiter built this Victorian Tudor mansion in 1898. Inn keeper: Karl Vess. 860-542-5690. |
| Rock Hall Luxe Lodging |  |
Rock Hall is an award winning, luxurious, and romantic Colebrook hotel with spacious exquisitely appointed Master Guest Rooms, rejuvenating Select Spa Services and gracious resort style amenities. 860-3792230 |
| Mountain View Inn |  |
From Frommer’s New England Guide: “Mountain View Inn. This is exactly the sort of place (bed and breakfast) enthusiasts imagine when planning trips…” A short walk to Infinity Hall for concerts and Infinity Bistro for fine dining. |
| Blackberry River Inn |  |
A superb historic Colonial home dating back to 1763, Blackberry River Inn is situated on 27 acres in Norfolk. Magnificent cherry paneled library and hearth fireplace, two living rooms, a meeting room accommodating corporate meetings, weddings and private events, and a breakfast room with its 24 paned windows. 860-542-5100. |
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| Colebrook School |  |
The Colebrook Consolidated School, working in partnership with parents and the community, is committed to provide a safe, nurturing, quality educational experience where each child acquires the skills to become a life-long learner and to succeed in a changing global society. |
| Botelle Elementary School |  |
Botelle School is the only public elementary school in the town of Norfolk. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests, the school makes the most of the natural setting. Today Botelle School serves about 160 children. Students ompleting sixth grade at Botelle usually attend Regional 7 in Winsted which serves grades 7-12. |
| Regional 7 High School |  |
Regional School District No. 7 is a comprehensive public middle-high school composed of four rural-suburban towns: Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford and Norfolk. Opened in 1958, the school is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The school campus of 42 acres includes two 9-12 Houses and one 7-8 Middle School. Student enrollment is at a present level of approximately 1160. Winsted. |
| Indian Mountain School |  |
Indian Mountain School provides a traditional education for boys and girls from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in a boarding and day environment. A well-defined and articulated set of values--honesty, compassion, respect, and service--is at the heart of Indian Mountain School. Lakeville. |
| Hotchkiss School |  |
The Hotchkiss School is an independent boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, the school provides an education of unsurpassed quality to 587 students in grades 9 through 12. Students at Hotchkiss come from across the United States and 33 foreign countries. Graduates attend many of the most selective universities and colleges. Lakeville. |
| Salisbury School |  |
Why Salisbury? Size: 285 boarders (93%), 20 day students! We are a school for boys focused on teaching young men! A fantastic student:teacher ratio and strong student/teacher relationships! First rate academic facilities!New Athletic Center! Dynamic and fun-filled weekends! |
| Berkshire School |  |
All independent college preparatory schools should offer an outstanding core experience: a first-rate academic program, distinctive opportunities in the arts, and excellent athletics. Berkshire is no exception; it provides an exceptional college preparatory curriculum with advanced courses and AP offerings in all disciplines. It is what happens at the periphery of this exceptional core that sets a school apart. |
| Millbrook School |  |
Millbrook School is a coeducational, college preparatory boarding school for students in grades 9-12. 800-acre campus is located in Millbrook, NY, and students here have the benefit of a challenging academic program, competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, a tradition of service and environmental stewardship, and abundant leadership opportunities. |
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| Colebrook Congregational Church |  |
Services: Sundays 10:30 A.M. Colebrook Congregational Church 471 Smith Hill Road, PO Box #14 Colebrook, Connecticut 06021-0014 (860) 379-2517 |
| Church of the Transfiguration |  |
Summer Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer services begin at 11am, followed by refreshments on the lawn. Church of the Transfiguration 21 Mills Way, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058 Contact: Rowland Denny Phone: 860-542-5668 |
| Immaculate Conception Church |  |
Immaculate Conception Church 4 North Street, Norfolk, CT 06058 Phone: 860-542-5442 Klauer Hall: 860-542-1536 |
| Church of Christ Congregational |  |
Church of Christ Congregational 12 Village Green P.O. Box 582 Norfolk, CT 06058 Call: 860-542-5721 Fax: 860-542-5002 Office Hours: Weekdays (9am to 2pm) |
| Temple Beth Israel |  |
Temple Beth Israel is located just a few doors down from Northwestern Connecticut Community College at 74 Park Place Winsted, CT 06098 (860) 379-8923 |
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| Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance |  |
To Report a Medical Emergency– Dial 911 PO Box 205 Norfolk, Connecticut 06058-0205 860-542-5077 |
| Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department |  |
To Report a Fire – Dial 911 20 Shepard Road Norfolk, CT 06058 Phone: (860) 542-5021 FAX: (860) 542-3907 |
| Colebrook Volunteer Fire Department |  |
To Report a Fire – Dial 911 Center Firehouse – 31 Bunnell St. Forge Firehouse -300 Colebrook River Rd. 860-379-1551 |
| Colebrook Town Hall |  |
562 Colebrook Road, PO Box 5 Colebrook, Connecticut, 06021-1010 860-379-3359, fax: 860-379-7215 Town Clerk: Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 – 12 pm and 1 – 4:30 pm 860-379-3359 ext.213 Building Permits: 860-379-3359 ext. 201 |
| Norfolk Town Hall |  |
19 Maple Avenue Norfolk, CT 06058 860-542-5829 Town Clerk: 860-542-5679; Mon-Thurs. 8:30-12, 1-4; Friday, 8:30-12 Building Permits: 860-542-5829; Mon, Tues, Thurs. after 1:00. Call for appointment. |
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Norfolk Video
Exceptional talent and creativity have always been part of the culture of Norfolk.
This satirical look at Our Town was shot and edited
in one day (Christmas Eve,
2010) by the (brilliant) Sturmolo Family.
The password is norfolk.
Norfolk [2011] from Will Strumolo on Vimeo.
