Martha's Herbary

Connecticut


This little gift shop offers a potpourri of New England–produced fair-trade stuff like honey, syrup, jewelry and candles, but perhaps its most fascinating attraction is New England's oldest pet cemetery, dating to the late 19th century. Located in the back garden, it's the resting place of Folly, Harry and of course, Good Galusha.


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1. Woodstock Orchards

3.19 MILES

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2. Mashamoquet Brook State Park

3.5 MILES

Legends live on in Mashamoquet Brook State Park. Here, local hero Israel Putnum, who led the troops at Bunker Hill in Boston, is said to have crawled into…

3. Roseland Cottage

3.55 MILES

This colorful museum was once the summer home of Henry Bowen and his family. Meticulously maintained by the fabulous people at Historic New England, the…

4. Sharpe Hill

6.04 MILES

Arguably Connecticut's finest vineyard: Sharpe Hill's wines have been awarded over 250 international medals. Take a walk through the vines before sitting…

5. Creamery Brook Bison Farm

8.95 MILES

Take a Quiet Corner safari among the bison herd before stocking up at the farm shop. Phone ahead to either visit the retail store or take a tour. Group…

6. Prudence Crandall House Museum

14.01 MILES

One of Connecticut's four state museums, the Prudence Crandall House Museum records the heroic attempt of a Baptist schoolmistress to offer the daughters…

7. Old Sturbridge Village

16.09 MILES

Historic buildings from throughout the region have been moved to this site to re-create a New England town from the 1830s, with 40 restored structures…

8. Russian Icon Exhibit

17.02 MILES

The collection of 60 rare works preserved at St Anne Shrine's Russian icon exhibit is an unusual treasure. Monsignor Pie Neveu, a Roman Catholic…