The Campaign for Farm Creek Preserve
at
34 Sammis Street
Much has been happening at 34 Sammis Street on Farm Creek, the Norwalk Land Trust's newly acquired peaceful retreat in Rowayton.
In April, 2009, the stone barn roof was replaced with Andy Glazer sharing the cost with the Campaign.
In July the barn was given a facelift: window frames and wood siding were painted by Mark Miller and paid for by Ann and Peter Tombros' Foundation; crenellations and other stones on the tower were replaced, repaired or reappointed as needed, thanks again to Andy Glazer.
Saturday Open Houses were held once each month during May, June, July and August, featuring the book A Farm Creek Fable by Jean Fitzgerald, art work depicting Farm Creek, and dedication of a stone bench to former Norwalk Land Trust (NLT) president, Allan McKissock. Two stone benches were designed and installed by Pound Ridge Stoneman, David Moorman, paid for in part by gifts given to the NLT in Allan's memory.
A July highlight was a salt of the earth dinner created by Marsha Glazer on the 17th. It was a magical evening of local food and wine provided by chefs Bill Taibe and Chris North and the staff of the Rowayton Seafood restaurant, and Worldwide Wine. All who attended gave it rave reviews - a true celebration of the Preserve, the "Creekers" who have worked to raise the money, and those who have contributed to the total of the $3,970,000 that they have raised so far.
Now Farm Creek Preserve only has $530,000 to go to retire the mortgage and establish an endowment fund for stewarding of the property and to continue necessary renovations to the stone barn. The intent is to restore the stone barn and use it as an informal nature classroom without compromising its historical integrity.
Come enjoy this special place in Rowayton - walk the trails or just sit and contemplate the beauty that the NLT and our community have worked so hard to preserve! Look out for details on more events this fall. The first fall Discovery Day is set for Sunday, November 1 at Farm Creek, check their website for more details on this great event.
