Bredeson
Outdoor Adventures is offering a day of guided snowshoeing in Washington and
Warren, Connecticut in the heart of the Litchfield Hills on February 9, 2014. Participants
will meet at 9:45 a.m. at Hopkins Vineyard located on Hopkins Road in New
Preston overlooking beautiful Lake Waramaug.
A
short shuttle ride will take participants to Macricostas Preserve, where you will explore the area's boardwalks and admire the dramatic view of Lake Waramaug. This 368-acre
parcel of land, known as Meeker Swamp is a mix of meadowland, farmland, wooded
ridge and wetlands with a pinnacle that overlooks Lake Waramaug. Bee Brook and
the Shepaug River wends its way through this lovely preserve.
The
day will consist of intermediate snowshoeing or walking if no snow
(approximately 4-6 miles total) in beautiful countryside under the leadership
of a professional and enthusiastic guide. No prior snowshoeing experience
is necessary; this but tour is rated intermediate because snowshoeing 4-6 miles
requires a fair amount of energy, unless there is little snow. Due to the
venue and optional winetasting, participants should be 21 years or older.
Participants
will enjoy lunch and lake views upstairs in the warmth of the Hopkins
Vineyard's Hayloft Wine Bar and an optional wine tasting downstairs by the
fire. The Breseson Outdoor Adventures Tour Company will provide lunch and hot
tea and cocoa, information on where to rent snowshoes (they have a few pair
available for rent), brief instruction and a day of winter fun. Tips and lists
for what to wear, bring and do to enjoy a safe cold weather outing are also
part of the package.
After
lunch, participants will snowshoe through the vineyard and on Lake Waramaug.
The cost of this outing is $63 per person. For more information
visit http://bredeson.com/trip-sign-up. For information on Hopkins
Vineyard www.hopkinsvineyard.com.
For area information www.litchfieldhills.com
