Hen of the Woods Homestead

10/16/2025

Egg cooler is stocked!! $4.50/dz
272 Pendleton Hill Rd North Stonington CT
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10/16/2025

✨ The Flying Horse Carousel in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a seaside landmark with a story stretching back to 1876. 🎠 Known as the oldest operating carousel in the United States, it still carries riders on its hand-carved wooden horses, which swing outward in flight as the carousel spins. This timeless attraction has delighted generations, making it a must-see for families and history lovers alike. 🌊
Set in the heart of Watch Hill, the carousel pairs coastal charm with nostalgic fun. Each horse is unique, with its own carved details and painted personality, creating a whimsical ride that feels one-of-a-kind. Visitors of all ages can try their luck at grabbing the brass ring, a tradition that continues to spark excitement with every turn. 🌟
Preserved as a piece of living history, the Flying Horse Carousel is more than just a ride—it’s a Rhode Island treasure. Its survival for nearly 150 years is a testament to both craftsmanship and community care, keeping alive the magic of simpler times on the New England shore. 🕰️💫

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

A couple days of rain doesn’t stop the inn from sparkling as soon as the sunshine returns. 🌞✨

Enjoy Mystic like a local, stay at the Mermaid Inn:
⚓️ mermaidinnofmystic.com
🐚 (860) 287-4246

10/16/2025

October mushrooms.
(in Italy)

10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

10/16/2025

The Mystic Drawbridge is one of the defining landmarks of Mystic, Connecticut, spanning the river and uniting the village’s bustling waterfront. Carrying Route 1 traffic, it’s more than just a crossing—it’s a working piece of local history that regularly makes way for boats moving through the harbor. Watching it lift has become a favorite moment for visitors, blending daily life with the rhythms of the sea.
Completed in 1920, the bridge was designed by engineer Thomas Ellis Brown and is a classic bascule type, meaning its deck can tilt upward with the help of enormous counterweights. This design, considered advanced for its time, has endured for over a century, a testament to both practicality and engineering vision.
Today, the Mystic River Bridge still operates faithfully, opening more than 2,000 times each year—placing it among the busiest drawbridges in the country. For those walking along Main Street or dining nearby, the dramatic lift of its steel arms is a reminder that Mystic’s identity is deeply tied to the water, where old traditions of shipbuilding and maritime trade continue to shape the village.

10/16/2025

Sometimes the simplest pleasures are the most scrumptious! Starting the morning with toasted English muffins (buttered, of course), a side of jam, and perfectly crisp bacon. 🥓✨

10/16/2025