The Lyme/Old Lyme Auxiliary of the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut hosts “Kitchens of Lyme,” a tour of six beautifully appointed kitchens, on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the area along quiet country roads of Lyme with views of Hamburg Cove and the Connecticut River. You will see a balance of “whimsy” and “wow” in the use of space in the different homes.
The kitchens range in size from a little jewel with a charming marble wall picturing distant hills to a contemporary kitchen/family room housed in a large, old stone artist’s studio.
A gourmet cook’s kitchen (above) includes a wood burning stove and overstuffed chairs with beautiful views out the double French doors.
A newer kitchen features reclaimed timbers and floors, high ceilings, and a fireplace, while an antique one includes gorgeous old copper pots and pans that create the feeling of gracious living in a time long past.
It will be a lovely day, enjoying the countryside and gathering ideas to take home. Whether you are a gourmet chef or more interested in décor, you are sure to find inspiration visiting the “Kitchens of Lyme.”
Lunch by the Cove or in Town: The “Munchies Truck” will provide delicious lunches for sale at the Hamburg Cove Yacht Club in Lyme, where you can enjoy your picnic at the tables by the water.
You may also arrange lunch at one of our area restaurants. Your support of the “Kitchens of Lyme” will benefit the many programs of Child & Family Agency.
You may purchase tickets at $25 in advance by sending a check made payable to; Child & Family Agency with a self‐addressed stamped envelope to: Kitchens of Lyme, P.O. Box 324, Old Lyme, CT 06371. Or, you may purchase tickets at: The Bowerbird, Old Lyme; Hadlyme Country Market, Lyme; Balleks Garden Center, East Haddam; Child & Family Agency, 255 Hempstead St., New London 06320. Or, online at: www.childandfamilyagency.org. For ticket questions, contact Lynn Fairfield‐Sonn at 860‐443‐2896 x 1403 or Fairfield‐[email protected]
Tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour.
Directions for tour:
From New Haven and West: I‐95 N to Exit 70. Take a left at the bottom of the ramp and follow Kitchen Tour Signs.
From New London and East: I-95 S to Exit 70. Go straight at the bottom of the ramp to the third traffic light, turn right onto Route 156 and follow Kitchen Tour signs.
Editor’s Note: Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut’s mission is to promote the well-being and development of all children and their families, focusing in particular on the unmet needs of children lacking physical, emotional and intellectual care and nurturing. Programs deal with children’s mental health, child abuse prevention, the treatment of family violence, teen pregnancy, children’s health care, childcare, and parent education. Last year families were served in 79 towns in New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties, the Child & Family Agency service region. Visit www.childandfamilyagency.org to learn more, volunteer, or donate.