A flower pot in the sunken garden at Weir Farm
Weir Farm is an artists’ haven located on the border of Ridgefield and Wilton in Fairfield County, Connecticut. J. Alden Weir moved to the farm in 1882 and fell in love with the rural landscape surrounding him. He, along with many of his peers including Childe Hassam and Albert Pinkham, immortalized the scenery in dozens of paintings and drawings.
Today, the farm serves as a prominent walking and painting spot and during the peak season (April through November) offers painting events and classes for budding artists of all ages. The area is separated into two areas: the historic grounds including the the Weir House and Studio and the Weir Pond, and the 110-acre Weir Preserve. The well-marked trails in the preserve offer leisurely hiking opportunities.
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- Erica and Emily on the steps of the sunken garden
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- A stone wall at Weir Farm
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- Mist and a stone wall at the Weir Farm
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- A likely victim of Hurricane Sandy in the Weir Preserve
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- Shelf mushrooms growing on a tree trunk, another likely victim of Hurricane Sandy
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- Rotting wood in the Weir Preserve
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- Weir Pond, frozen
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- The abundant granite of New England
When to Go: Weir Farm is open, free of charge, year round from dusk to dawn and is worth a visit during any season.
How to Get There: Directions can be found at the National Park Service website.
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