A Midsummer Celebration of Creativity
July 16-August 29, 2010
Oh,
the summer night
Has a smile of light
And she sits on a sapphire throne.
~ Barry Cornwall
Celebrations invites you to celebrate the magic of the summer season in a special exhibition of original artwork.
A Midsummer Night's Reception with refreshments will be held on Friday, July 16 from 5-8PM. All are welcome.
Reserve Your Seat!
The
tea leaves have spoken… it is time to open…
The Tea Room is Coming! The Tea Room is Coming!
“Reserve Your Seat” certificates are now available. These special advance certificate sales make great gifts for yourself, and especially for your tea loving friends and relatives.
A Reserve Your Seat Certificate entitles you to:
~ A seat at a future Celebrations Tea Room Event of your choice, beginning Fall 2010 (reservation required)
~ An exclusive invitation to attend the private VIT (Very Important Tea) Reception celebrating the Grand Opening of Celebrations Tea Room on November 13, 2010 (5 – 7 pm)
Cost is $50 per person for two events.
Good News
Have
your voice heard!
If you are interested in the future of Arts & Culture in Northeastern CT, here is an opportunity to speak your mind.
Complete an online survey here. This cultural assessment is funded by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and the Northeast Connecticut Council of Government
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Thanks to Artscope Magazine, who interviewed Celebrations' owner, Jean Barton in a round table "discussion" for March/April 2010 issue.
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are a proud member of The
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New England and beyond.
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us out, give us your "thumbs up" & suggest to your friends.
Thanks for your support!
Top Spot in Yankee Magazine’s
Best of New England 2010!
Celebrations
Gallery & Shoppes has been chosen as the #1
Art Gallery in Yankee Magazine’s “Best
of New England -- Reader’s Choice” Awards for 2010.
The designation recognizes the magazine’s readers’ (over 2 million
nationwide) favorite restaurants, lodgings, and attractions in New England.
“For 75 years, Yankee Magazine has served as the authority on New England travel. Our readers are passionate about exploring this region, and we asked them what places they’d nominate as ‘Best of New England,’” says Heather Atwell, communications manager for Yankee Magazine. “They answered enthusiastically, and we’re happy to share their top choices.” The list is published at YankeeMagazine.com.
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WORTH THE TRIP
Make
Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes part of your day trip to the Quiet Corner...we
are happy to share our favorite local places to eat & shop (or stay
overnight at a B&B or country inn. We are located just one mile south
of the Vanilla
Bean Cafe, a great lunch spot! Our town of Pomfret,
CT, is small but has lots to offer.
Our Gallery (5,000sf in 10 rooms on two floors) exhibits and sells a diverse collection of original art, representing dozens of local and regional artists, artisans and designers.
Discover delights in our Gift Shoppe, where we offer unique gifts in all price ranges. Our retail items include the latest Harney & Sons and Tea Forte specialty teas, teapots and cups and other tea brewing paraphernalia, as well as tea-related books and jewelry. We also feature a selection of “green” greeting cards, journals, pens and other stationery items plus a variety of gifts for birthdays, hostess gifts, housewarmings, and other special occasions.
We
are proud to offer events and programs, including
free lectures that provide an appreciation for the arts and nurture the
development of creativity in all individuals.
Formerly Celebrations Inn, an award-winning Bed & Breakfast, Celebrations
Gallery & Shoppes is located amidst the pastoral beauty of Connecticut's
"Quiet Corner" on RT 169, a Nationally Designated Scenic Byway,
a lovely bucolic country ride. This warm and inviting 1885 Queen Anne Victorian
has been transformed into the place to shop for one-of-a kind gifts with
an artful expression. Come visit us soon, it is always evolving!
Click here for directions. We are within easy reach of:
- Putnam, CT ... 10 minutes
- Worcester, MA ... 40 minutes
- Hartford, CT ... 50 minutes
- Providence, RI ... 40 minutes
- Boston, MA ... 75 minutes
- New York City ... 3 hours
