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Harkness Memorial State Park
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Enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound from Eolia, the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family set on over 230 seaside acres of sweeping lawns, with stately trees and spectacular gardens. Named Eolia, for the island home of the Greek god of winds, the mansion was built in 1906 and purchased by Edward and Mary Harkness in 1907. The 200+ acres were a working farm and the mansion served as the Harkness? summer home.
The Roman Renaissance Classical Revival-style mansion has 42 rooms and includes a pergola (tearoom) and carriage house (support complex). Lush gardens flank the mansion on both the east and west lawns, and an Alpine Rock Garden adds to the beauty and splendor of the seaside panorama.
Mansion HoursThe mansion is open for tours weekends and holidays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. The first tour of the day starts at 1000 a.m. and the last at 215 p.m.
Rental InformationEolia is available for weddings, private parties, seminars, conferences, luncheons and teas from March 1 to December 23. |
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Originally from Ohio, Edward S. Harkness was to become heir to a fortune initiated by his fathers substantial investments in John D. Rockefeller?s Standard Oil. Instilled at an early age with an ardent love for his fellow man and a feeling of responsibility for the wise and just use of the wealth at his command, Mr. Harkness was to bestow over two hundred million dollars upon wide-ranging philanthropies.
The mansion was purchased in 1907 by Edward and Mary Harkness. From 1918 to 1929, extensive work was done to the grounds by noted landscape designer Beatrix Jones Farrand (one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects). The estate was left to the State of Connecticut in 1950 and became part of the State Park system in 1952. |
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Ivoryton, CT
BEST COUNTRY INNConnecticut Magazine, September, 2003
A Beautiful Restored Turn-of-the-Century Inn with 13-Rooms and A
Top-Rated AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant. One mile From Main Street Essex
Price Range $184$375
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East Hampton, NY
Fine accommodations, warm hospitality and the very best breakfast in the heart of East Hampton Village! Walking distance to spectacular beaches, world-class restaurants, shops, galleries & theatres.
Price Range $250$1075
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Westbrook , CT
Located along the CT Shoreline midway between New York City and Boston, and only one hour from Hartford, with tons of local attractions both on the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River.
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Area Campgrounds | | Camp Niantic by the Atlantic
271 W Main St
Niantic, CT
(860) 739-9308
| Aces High RV Park
301 Chesterfield Rd
East Lyme, CT
(860) 739-8858
| Wolf's Den Cooperative Campground
256 Town St
East Haddam, CT
(860) 873-9681
| Seaport Campground
45 Camp Ground Rd
Mystic, CT
(860) 536-4044
| Highland Orchards Resort Park & Trailer Sales
118 Pendleton Hill Rd
North Stonington, CT
(860) 599-5101
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Take Route 2 south to Colchester. Route 85 south to New London, take a right onto Boston Post Road (Route 1), and then take a left onto Ocean Ave. Right onto Niles Hill Road. Left onto Dimmock Road.
From Hartford area take Route 91 southbound onto Route 9 south. It will merge with Route 95, go northbound on Route 95, take Exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right.
From Boston and Providence areas take Route 95 southbound to Exit 81. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto access road and proceed to stop light. At the light take a left onto Cross Road and continue to the intersection with Route 1. Turn left onto Route 1 and continue to the traffic light at Avery Lane (Route 213). Turn right onto Avery Lane and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right.
From New York and New Haven areas take Route 95 northbound, Exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right. |
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