Connecticut Audubon - Deer Pond Farm Sanctuary
Connecticut Audubon – Deer Pond Farm Sanctuary offers scenic hiking trails with varied terrain, including rivulets and a central deer pond. The trails are well marked, maintained, and generally wide, providing a peaceful and secluded outdoor experience. The sanctuary features a new visitor center with restrooms and a gravel parking lot. It is a kid-friendly location but dogs and bicycles are not allowed. The property is fenced and gated, giving it a private, serene atmosphere.
Reviews
The trails are very wide and generally well-kept. I went for the first time yesterday and I went on the bulk of the main trails. Even after all of the rain that we’ve had the quail trail area was the only continuously super muddy spot. It feels very secluded; the weather was lovely and I only saw 6 people in 4 hours. I’ll certainly be back for Spring/Fall migration!
This is a beautiful location. The staff and volunteers I met are fantastic. Please support if possible and look at coming for programs offered!
The farm looks like a private property (because it used to be) since it’s fenced and gated. My husband and I went here today for the first time. The staff was very friendly and made some great recommendations on what trails we can take. The trails are very well maintained and are labelled. The map is very easy to read/follow. We went down the lady bird trail and did the loop on Kirby trail after reaching the scenic overlook. Stunning!
They also have a calendar of activities posted up on the board for some classes and group hiking. The main office building is pretty new and looks nice and has restrooms.
The NY/CT border is also marked and labelled so you know when you’ve reached the NY side. 😃 Bicycles and dogs aren’t allowed so leave that at home.
Visited during Covid and found it peaceful and comforting, then remembered it was former CITIBANK’S CEO Walter Wriston’s home. I met him as a high school student on a class tour many years ago and he encouraged me to attend college.Years later he gave me my business loan. A wonderful man.
Lovely scenery, though somewhat challenging topography. Several rivulets, and of course, the eponymous deer pond towards the center. The trails are well marked, and there are several posted maps for orientation. Gravel parking lot. The visitor center was closed during this review.