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Summer Picnic

Enjoy an inspired picnic dinner crafted by the culinary team, extended hours in the garden, and activities designed by the education team that share the wonders of ladybugs, dragonflies, and butterflies. Inspired by the year’s theme, Architecture Moves Us, each iteration of the picnic series will reveal how these incredible insects contribute to the natural landscape enjoyed at Grace Farms. These small insects often go unnoticed, but contribute significantly to a healthy ecosystem. Summer picnics also offer lawn games, trail…

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July 25, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

where

365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States

cost

30

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Enjoy an inspired picnic dinner crafted by the culinary team, extended hours in the garden, and activities designed by the education team that share the wonders of ladybugs, dragonflies, and butterflies. Inspired by the year’s theme, Architecture Moves Us, each iteration of the picnic series will reveal how these incredible insects contribute to the natural landscape enjoyed at Grace Farms. These small insects often go unnoticed, but contribute significantly to a healthy ecosystem.

Summer picnics also offer lawn games, trail access, and activities for the whole family.

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“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with aluminum in the 1950s and later with galvanized steel, creating a series of twenty-six sculptures in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles in 1982–83.…

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