Westford Hill Distillers, located on Chatey Road in Ashford, was among the first craft distillers in the United States. It produces and markets a line of clear and aged brandies, Rime Vodka, and Westford Gin, with other products in development. Owners Margaret and Louis Chatey established the business in 1998. As early as 1999, Saveur […]
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EDC releases Buy Local brochure
The Ashford Economic Development Commission will be distributing custom “Buy Local” Brochures in the coming weeks to encourage local residents to support businesses in town. To view a digital copy of the brochure, click here. To request hard copies for display at your business or location, please email ashfordedc@gmail.com.
Apple picking on tap at Ashford’s Horse Listener’s Orchard
Horse Listener’s Orchard, formerly Crooks Orchard, is a 153-acre fruit orchard and vegetable farm located at 317 Bebbington Road in Ashford. The farm produces more than 25 different varieties of apples, in addition to blueberries, peaches, plums, pears, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and garden plants. Horse Listener’s offers pick-your-own blueberries, peaches and apples, along […]
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Welcomes Kids Back
For children with serious illnesses and their families, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a caring community filled with fun and friendship. Whether at Camp, in the hospital or in camper communities, these children and their families experience hope and “a different kind of healing” through a variety of year-round programs. This summer, […]
Ashford Farmers Market brings local foods to town for the 15th year in a row
You don’t have to look far for fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies. The Ashford Farmers Market, which is overseen by the Ashford Conservation Commission, is once again open for business. The market runs every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Mother’s Day in May through the end of October in the parking […]
Sean Patrick’s Plants Celebrates Milestone
Sean Patrick’s Plants is a family retail business that is now celebrating its 20th year of operating in Ashford. The owners, Brenda and Patrick Stenglein, are graduates of the University of Connecticut. Brenda has a degree in horticulture and education while Patrick has a degree in greenhouse production and management. They are both committed to […]
Ashford Economic Development Commission launches website to promote Ashford development site opportunities.
Press Release Ashford, CT—The Ashford Economic Development Commission has launched its own website www.ashfordedc.org as a tool for businesses seeking information on prospective development areas in the town. Funded primarily by a Small Cities grant received by the town, the website seeks to promote the proximity of Ashford to major cities, transportation centers and institutions […]
Yeagle Technologies Named Ashford Business of the Year for 2014
AEDC nominates the 2014 Ashford Business of the Year: In conjunction with the Windham Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards, AEDC nominated Yeagle Industries as the Ashford Business of the Year. Owner, Brian Suvulis and his wife Pat were honored at the Chamber’s award dinner on 05/29. Dick Williams, AEDC Chair introduced Brian and presented […]