About Glastonbury's South Glastonbury

Prepare to be awed! This house sits at the end of a cul-de-sac street in South Glastonbury in the Hopewell elementary school district. The setting could not be more ideal for the nature lover or privacy seeking buyer! Situated perfectly on over 7 acres, this home's backyard is surrounded by a wall of rocks that is just stunning to view....imagine owning this slice of heaven...

The property has been maintained lovingly by owners that have added to the beauty of the property by planting many rare and unique dwarf conifers. Further, the owners have made marked walking trails in and throughout the 7 acres. They have also added a beautiful Koi pond and gazebo. The outside of the home is a true sanctuary.

The entire home is open, bright and filled with natural light. The ceilings are soaring and the floor plan is open and the flow from room to room is easy and perfect for entertaining. This is one home you will not want to miss an opportunity seeing and owning!

This home is move-in ready! Just minutes from fine shopping, grocery and highway access. Glastonbury is Located 10 miles southeast of Hartford, 102 miles to New York City and 90 miles to Boston.

Impeccable!!

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Tucked away among the farms of South Glastonbury is a hidden gem - a family farm, the Cavanna Farm - where you can cut down your Christmas Tree.

There are fields of beautiful firs and spruces for nearly every ceiling height. When you find your perfect tree, just shout out, and someone will be right there with the chain saw and tractor to cart the tree to your vehicle.

Next to the "hut" is a display of beautiful wreaths for sale! Ribbon included!

If you haven't bought your Christmas Tree yet, don't worry, the Cavanna Farm has plenty of trees left, and a good selection to boot! Cavanna's Farm is located at 80 Woodland St., South Glastonbury, CT 06073, just off of Hopewell Road.

The Cavanna Farm is a year round farm. Check them out in every season!

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about networking and making the best use of your time. Hopefully some of those tips were helpful. If you are becoming more comfortable with being out and about, what is the next step in helping your business grow? In the city I live in, Las Vegas, you can pretty much network 24/7 every day of the week and a lot of it is Free or inexpensive, i.e. $10-$20 fee to participate.

How do you decide if "joining" a networking referral group makes sense versus going to various events that do not require a membership? I am constantly receiving emails, LinkedIn and Facebook invitations to events that occur on a regular basis but do not require a membership. Some cater to a younger audience, some cater more to women - it pretty much runs the gamut. What to do?

From personal experience and years of investigating, being a member/officer, visiting and "checking things out", I can tell you that the answer depends solely on YOU. Ok, what does that mean?

1. What do you expect from a networking group?
2. Do you want to pay for a membership and make a commitment or simply go when you feel like it?
3. How much are you willing to work to give back to other members?
4. How strong is your referral network?
5. Do you prefer early morning, lunch or evening networking?
6. Are you interested in doing community service work as part of your networking?

Once you review and answer those questions, you are ready to start exploring your options. If you are clear that you do not want to make a commitment, either in money or time, stick with the non-membership events. To make these effective, you still have to be present most of the time so that people get to know you and trust you. Pick a networking group you enjoy and commit to attending their event at least once per month. People need to SEE you frequently. And then remember to give first to someone else. (see prior Blog on networking)

If you decide to make the commitment, I would recommend checking out various chapters of different groups. Time of day and day of the week will make a difference depending on your schedule. If you're getting kids off to school, early morning probably doesn't work. Think ahead even though now it's summer vacation. For years I got up and left my house in the freezing cold to make my 7am networking group in Connecticut. It was well worth it. If you are a B2B person, you want to be sure there are other B2B people in the group. Same thing if you are B2C, make sure you have a solid foundation in any group you are considering.

Ask what the minimum requirements are to maintain membership (is there a referral amount, attendance, etc) and be sure you can exceed the minimum. There is no sense in spending money and not getting any value. Value comes from attending the meetings and working to help others in your group. In many cases, there is only one person per profession. This is great and can really help build your business IF YOU PARTICIPATE.

Glastonbury....New England Grace on the Connecticut River

Quintessential New England grace distinguishes Glastonbury, situated on the eastern border of the Connecticut River in central Connecticut, just nine miles southeast of Hartford, the state Capitol. For all its near proximity to the urban sophistication, Glastonbury is a quietly historic haven that was founded in 1693.

The broad Main Street's gracious homes and classic Town Green vividly evoke the past; The Old Cider Mill, circa the early 1800's and the most antique mill, is still pressing delicious refreshments; the Glastonbury- Rocky Hill Ferry, the oldest continually operating ferry in the country, has been bringing inhabitants over the water since 1655.

Striking a balance between meeting the current needs of its citizens and preserving the 52.5-square-mile town's rich natural beauty and fine antique character, a Town Council and Town Manager govern this scenic, primarily residential community.

Sunday Brunch overlooking the orchards? The views are quintessentially South Glastonbury. Rolling hills of fruit trees, giant waffles and pancakes all drenched in fresh fruit of the day directly from the orchard......walk through the orchard, pick your own fruit after brunch, visit the store and purchase homemade goods....it is a day to be cherished at Rose's Berry Farm!

Why not after brunch at Rose's take a ferry ride across the Connecticut River for some fun? The ferry is the nation's oldest continuously running ferry that crosses the river just off Ferry Lane which runs directly from Tryon Street. More History about the ferry can be viewed here "Ferry".

The center of South Glastonbury is home to many quant shops, churches, bakery, several fine restaurants and a post office. All of which gives you the feeling of a small town. On any given sunny day, you'll see neighbors out for a walk on the sidewalks, shoppers looking for the best in summer's fresh fruits and vegetable from any one of the local stands, bicyclists taking advantage of the spectacular views, and you will get a true sense of how special this location is to all that live here.