25th Annual Trade Secrets Garden Tours
May
17
10:00 AM10:00

25th Annual Trade Secrets Garden Tours

Trade Secrets is the principle fundraiser for Project SAGE, a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Northwest Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts.

Since 2001, inspired by Bunny Williams and Naomi Blumenthal, and guided by horticulturist Deborah Munson, Trade Secrets has supported the valuable work of Project SAGE in Lakeville, CT, whose mission is to create social change to end interpersonal, relationship violence by challenging attitudes and beliefs about power, control, and gender norms and by advocating for victims and survivors.

Garden Tours & Community Events | Saturday, May 17th

  • Location: Multiple locations between CT and NY (details below)

  • Please visit our Garden Tours page for more information and to purchase tickets

CT Garden Tours

  • The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli : 1 Point of Rocks Rd, Falls Village, CT; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Twin Maples: 101 Selleck Hill Rd, Salisbury, CT; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • The Garden of Michael Trapp: River Rd, West Cornwall, CT; 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NY Garden Tours

  • Clove Brook Farms: 857 North Clove Rd, Millbrook, NY; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Innisfree Garden: 362 Tyrrel Rd, Millbrook, NY; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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25th Annual Trade Secrets Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale
May
18
7:30 AM07:30

25th Annual Trade Secrets Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale

Trade Secrets is the principle fundraiser for Project SAGE, a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Northwest Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts.

Since 2001, inspired by Bunny Williams and Naomi Blumenthal, and guided by horticulturist Deborah Munson, Trade Secrets has supported the valuable work of Project SAGE in Lakeville, CT, whose mission is to create social change to end interpersonal, relationship violence by challenging attitudes and beliefs about power, control, and gender norms and by advocating for victims and survivors.

Trade Secrets Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale Event | Sunday, May 18th

  • Location: Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT 06039

  • Underwriter Entry Time (Pricing Varies) - 7:30 AM

  • Early Buyer Entry Time ($150.00/ticket with breakfast included) - 9:00 AM

  • General Admission Entry Time ($50.00/ticket) - 10:30 AM

  • Late Bloomer Entry Time ($25.00/ticket) - 12:00 PM or later

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Book Talk - Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds
Oct
24
6:00 PM18:00

Book Talk - Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds

On Thursday, October 24th at 6 pm join the David M. Hunt Library, in partnership with Oblong Books and Project Sage, for a book talk with Michelle Horton, author of "Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival and Unbreakable Bonds". This event will take place at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street in Falls Village. Horton's book is a breathtaking memoir about two sisters and a high-profile case: Nikki Addimando, incarcerated for killing her longtime abuser; and the author, Michelle Horton, left in the devastating fall-out to raise Nikki's young children and to battle the criminal justice system. After the talk the author and representatives from Project Sage will be available for a Q & A. At the end of the event books will be available for purchase and signing. 

The cover of a book with the title Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds appears next to a photo of the author. Text reads “Author Michelle Horton, Thursday, October 24, 6pm at the Center on Main, 103 Main Street, Falls Village, CT.”

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Take Back the Hike
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Take Back the Hike

Please join Project SAGE for an inclusive hike to raise awareness about domestic violence in the Northwest Corner. Wear sturdy footwear and layered clothing. Bring a water bottle, a donation for the Project SAGE shelter from the list below, and your sense of adventure.

OUR MOST PRESSING DONATION NEED RIGHT NOW IS GIFT CARDS TO:

  • local gas stations

  • Target

  • Walmart

  • amazon.com

We would also greatly appreciate donations of new / unused:

  • shampoo and conditioner

  • deodorant

  • hairbrushes

  • toothbrushes

  • laundry pods

Register now using the form above!

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Purple Thursday
Oct
17
8:30 AM08:30

Purple Thursday

Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and an easy way for people to show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships. Wear purple. Support survivors of domestic violence.

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Salisbury Fall Festival
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Salisbury Fall Festival

Join Project SAGE at the Salisbury Fall Festival. You can find our tent in front of the Congregational Church of Salisbury, 30 Main Street. Don’t forget to pick up your free giveaways while you’re there!

And at noon, check out the Martha Graham Dance Performance across the street at the Scoville Library, sponsored by Project SAGE supporter National Iron Bank.

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Annual Community Vigil
Oct
1
6:15 PM18:15

Annual Community Vigil

Please join Project SAGE in honoring those lives lost to relationship violence last year in Connecticut.

At 6:15 pm, a participatory Red Sand Project Action will take place on the sidewalk in front of Community Field in Lakeville. The Vigil will begin at 6:30 pm at Community Field and proceed to the Project SAGE office via a short candlelight Remembrance Walk. A reception at Project SAGE will follow.

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