Upcoming Events Calendar
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2023 Farm, Stable and Garden Tour
06/25/2023 – 9:30am - 3:00pm
Beckish Senior Center ColumbiaJune 25,2023 Farm,Stable and Garden Tour. A limited number of tickets will go on Sale May 15th-June 20th Purchase electronically at this site.
This year’s tour is being held on SUNDAY, June 25th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There are 6 diverse properties. Visit two of Columbia’s oldest farmsteads dating back to the early 1800’s: one is being lovingly restored by its new owners and the other is now a CT certified organic vegetable, herb and flower producer partnering with a pasture to table provider who also grows mushrooms. You won’t want to miss Bellfree Farm, a private equestrian stable and riding ring or a home gardener whose Thuja Green Giant privacy hedge is the backdrop for multiple raised vegetable beds, berry bushes and unique plantings around large boulders excavated on the property. A total of 6 unique properties will be available to visit.
The tour is held rain or shine. Ticket sales will be limited to 75 so as not to overcrowd our special properties located within a 15-minute drive from the center of Columbia.
Advance ticket sales of $20.00 per person are now on sale now.The last day to purchase advance tickets will be June 20th. A limited number of tickets may be sold the day of the tour for $30.00.
To purchase Advance tickets electronically, go to the Society’s ewebsite at www.columbia-history.org. Click on SUPPORT US and follow the prompts.
Tickets may also be purchased by mailing a check (on the memo line please indicate farm/garden tour tickets) to: Columbia Historical Society P.O.BOX 551 Columbia, CT. 06237 ATTN. GARDEN TOUR. Download the flyer below to print mail in orders.