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Hiking, Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing in Connecticut

In Our Backyard......Guided Outdoor Adventures in the Nutmeg State

In response to inquiries by our guests in Connecticut and nearby New York we offer and are into our second year of local four season outdoor adventures, including hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.  We provide a trail lunch, historical/cultural information, a visit to local attractions, and a professionally run guided adventure in a beautiful setting.  Food for the body, mind and spirit, and the company of like-minded nature lovers for a recession-proof price tag.  Not bad, if we do say so ourselves.  Please email us at info@bredeson.com or call us toll free at 1-866-533-4361 with questions or to set up an outing for your friends or family.  We hope you will join our celebration of things local.

Next Up on June 26, 2010: 

Whistle Stop Walk on Redding Connecticut's Hidden Greenway

Overview

On Saturday, June 26 Bredeson Outdoor Adventures is offering a guided Whistle Stop Walk on Redding Connecticut’s hidden, unofficial greenway.  We’ll meet at the historic Branchville, Connecticut train station (arrive early for coffee at the Whistle Stop Muffin Company) for a short, scenic train ride to Redding, Connecticut.  We’ll then enjoy a 6.8 mile hike on trails that connect seven beautiful open spaces in Redding’s rural back country. We’ll stop along the way next to a pond for a picnic lunch.  Our secret is safe as very few people know about this hiking adventure right in Fairfield Country.  We’ll return on foot to the Branchville Train Station, conveniently located across the street from a little pub, appropriately named Little Pub, where we’ll enjoy cooling refreshments on the outside terrace.  A farmer’s market may also be taking place that day, a nice way to end a day in Fairfield Country’s secret countryside.

Highlights

• A rarity in the U.S.: a fun, short, scenic train ride to the start of our hike
• Meet early for coffee and muffins (optional) at the Whistle Stop Muffin Company
• 6.8 mile guided hike on trails that connect seven lesser known open spaces in Redding’s beautiful rural back country (Redding’s hidden greenway) back to the starting point of the train ride
• Delicious trail lunch and snacks
• A charming pub with outside terrace seating is conveniently located at the end of the hike
• Hike is accessible by train from NYC and Connecticut train stations for those that don’t have cars (meet us on the train!).  Free parking at train station for those who do have cars.

Itinerary

• 9:38 a.m. train departs Branchville, Connecticut train station and arrives 9:45 a.m. in Redding
• 10 – 2:00:  hike and trailside picnic lunch
• 2:00 optional pub visit

Cost

$57/person.  Price includes lunch, snack, train fare Branchville to Redding, guided hike, historical/cultural information, trip packet with directions and what to wear/bring.  Price does not include optional café visit before the hike or pub visit after the hike.   This event takes place rain or shine, and is non-refundable.  If a Bredeson Outdoor Adventures event is cancelled you will receive a full refund.

Participants and Hiking Level

Intermediate hiking level.  Children 15 or older are welcome.

To Make a Reservation for the June 26, 2010 Hike

Step 1:  Email us (info@bredeson.com) to confirm availability.

Step 2:  Complete a confidential Trip Reservation Form for each member of your party.  A copy of the form for this outing is attached here:

June 26 Hike Reservation Form

Step 3:  Complete a Release of Liability Form for each member of your party.  A copy of this form is attached here:

Release of Liability Form

Step 4:  Forward your Trip Reservation and Release of Liability forms along with your payment of $57 per person.  Please make your check payable to the Bredeson Group LLC. You may also pay by PayPal (instructions below).  Please forward your check and forms to:  Bredeson Outdoor Adventures; Attention: Deborah Lewis; 14 Cliffview Drive; Norwalk, CT 06850.  You may also fax your forms to us at 1-203-849-7581, or email them to us at info@bredeson.com.  If you wish to email your Release of Liability Form please make sure to sign a hard copy of the form first, scan it and then email it to us.  To pay by PayPal please click on the following "add to cart" link:

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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Guided Hike

We'll venture to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for a history walk, and visit to the nature museum, wild flower garden and art gallery at that Westchester County, New York gem.  During the walk we'll learn about the Native American, colonial, and Civilian Conservation Corps history of the area.   Here are the details:

Depart Norwalk, Connecticut:  8:00 a.m.

Outing timing:  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Arrive back in Norwalk: 4:00 p.m.

Price:  $50/person.  Group rates are also possible.

Included in the price:  lunch, a guided hike in the Reservation, historical information shared informally during the hike, transportation, visit to other attractions in the reservation

Litchfield and White Memorial Foundation

We'll travel to Litchfield, Connecticut for a hike, historical town walk, vineyard visit and, if there is sufficient interest, a stop by the famous White Flower Farm.  Here are the details:

Depart Norwalk, Connecticut:  8:00 a.m.

Outing timing:  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Arrive back in Norwalk:  4:00 p.m.

Price: $50/person.  Group rates are also possible.

Included in the price:  lunch, a guided hike in White Memorial Foundation, a visit to the nature center in White Memorial, historical/cultural information, a walk in historic Litchfield , transportation, a vineyard visit (tasting is extra), and potentially a visit to the White Flower Farm.

We hope you'll join us on an adventure in beautiful Connecticut!  

Contact us toll free (U.S.) at 866-533-4361 or

+203-840-0295 (outside the U.S.)

info@bredeson.com