![]() ![]() Please read them over before you visit the park. They also have certain protocols to follow during COVID-19. The scenic park is also the home of the Tarrywile Mansion that is closed but you can view from afar. The park also has picnic areas and some benches throughout the space which is currently open for use. This trail was also very narrow and rocky and included a few small bridges, but relevantly flat and not hilly - making it pretty easy for the kids. Parts of the lake were also open where we could stop along the pond and take a moment. While it was easier, we did come across several people, some who weren’t wearing masks, but everyone was very respectful about moving to the side and letting one another pause and then pass. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. We took one of the easier trails, which went around the pond. Once a magnificent display of prowess, the Hearthstone Castle is now collapsing into the forest. It definitely didn’t feel like we were in Connecticut as soaked in the views from the beautiful pond, looking at the fish and frogs. Danbury, Connecticut Hearthstone Castle A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut. This one started out at the former barn, which led to a playground area (currently closed) and then to an open field with massive trees in the background. An abandoned 146-acre summer resort slowly being reclaimed by nature. It’s been abandoned since 1985, but people still visit to see a ghostly dog and man that still roam the property. Starr Sanford in 1897, where his family lived for five years. This one was particularly interesting as most of the hikes we have checked out have been very woodsy. Hearthstone Castle is located in Connecticut. A former dairy farm, the park encompasses 722 acres, including 21 miles of hiking trails. Photo: Īfter the visit to the castle, we took a short drive (around five minutes) to the gorgeous Tarrywile Park. You can get pretty close to see inside of what was, which incredibly used to have 17 rooms, 9 bedrooms, a library, a billiard room and a secret room. I would suggest visiting the castle with older kids as there is a lot of broken glass and open wood planks around the space. Once a lavish summer home, the castle is now rotted and covered in graffiti that you can view and walk around. We started by visiting the abandoned Hearthstone Castle. One of our recent favorite adventures was a short drive to Danbury to visit the Hearthstone Castle and Tarrywile Park in Danbury. Psst.check out our round-up of Drive-In Movies in Westchester! For our family that has been about enjoying the resources around us and getting outside and exploring as much as possible by checking out mini hikes in the area–many of which weren’t on our radar prior to the pandemic. ![]() The mantra for 2020, whether we all like it or not, is all about adapting and going with the flow. Day Trip to Hearthstone Castle and Tarrywile Park in Danbury
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