Grace Farms Foundation Reviews

View:
The architecture of this place is absolutely mesmerizing. You can essentially take a picture anywhere along the river belt or the entire site for that matter and have amazing shots.

Things to eat/do:
There are 2 spots you can leverage while you are at this sanctuary: the bakery or the tea shop. The have one of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. My girlfriend and I were basically fighting for the last bite. As for their tea selection, we decided to go with jasmine pearl tea from Fujian, China. Probably one of the best jasmine teas I've tried.

Parking:
Last but not least, there is a whole parking lot dedicated to this site and for people to just come and enjoy a nice hike or get some work done at their library.

Last Remarks:
Best part is that all of this is free and it's a wonderful thing that Grace Farm does to empower the local community. I highly recommend taking a visit and supporting them and their many causes.

A very nice wooded Oasis in New Canaan. It has about 80 acres of wooded trails. At the center is a long winding pavilion that hosts a eating area with very nice home cooked food and pastries, a library, a picnic area, and auditorium. There is also a basketball court with provided basketballs which is also used for pickleball play twice a week. There is plenty of free parking and everyone is very welcoming.

Great place to relax, learn and appreciate life. The design of the structure is unique. They have cute library, healthy food, beautiful garden, tea room, conference center and more.

It was great, I went to the church there, everyone was so welcoming. It has a beautiful campus. I liked the library, and I'm sure that the fields get a lot greener in the spring/summer.

Completely open to the public, Grace Farms is a non-profit center dedicated to initiatives concerning nature, the arts, community, justice and faith.

The main edifice here, called The River, is worth the visit alone: Completed in 2015, it was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architecture firm SANAA.

Radiating a sense of peace, this long, sinuous structure is made from glass and concrete, with a Douglas fir canopy supported by steel pillars.

This houses a 700-seater amphitheater, a tea pavilion, a library, a commons space with an excellent organic cafe and a sunken court for performing arts and recreation.

Beautiful free open space with trails. You get a pass by showing your ID at the front gate. From there you are directed to a parking lot by the welcome center. The staff were very friendly and explained a little bit about the area, the buildings, the trails and their mission. They have many activities available including: star gazing and meteor shower watching, live concerts, community outreach services, sport fields and courts, library, cafeteria and much much more. The buildings are beautiful and the trails are well maintained and very peaceful.

This place is hard to describe, because I have not seen anything really comparable. It is a blend of spiritual adventure park and an artwork by Christo. The whole area with the River Building is harmonious and perfectly integrated into the natural style. All materials are matched quality and successive. The grace and the coexistence of man and nature can be felt immediately. There are many activities that can be done: Quiet Room in the Sanctuary, study in the Library, eat at Common, Tea testing ceremony in Pavilion, playing basketball in the Court and football on the Athletic Field. Fantastic. And it is for free!

A really nice example of architecture that has a wow factor but still feels human. Love the wood, light, warmth that pervades this special space. And best of all: you can enter for free! The food offerings at the commons are also surprisingly reasonably priced. All in all, a public space that feels genuinely welcoming.

The land itself is beautiful, consisting of the fencing from the old horse farm that used to stand here, the beautiful pond walk in the back, large open fields. The architecture is stunning as well.. the natural curves and large windows accent the geography the buildings sit upon. The library is a beautiful place to relax and read, or get some serious work accomplished. The tea room was a delightful experience: the tea specialist was very knowledgeable during the tasting as well as delight to talk to in general. Definitely recommend the tasting. The kitchen offers very good organic food that is reasonably priced. Definitely a great place to go to escape the noise and take a step back and enjoy the serene landscape.

An incredible place. Fantastic architecture and beautiful grounds. Nice to spend a few minutes to a few hours here. Free wifi throughout and large tables with tons of natural light make this one of the best places to study and work in around the region. Employees always are extremely friendly. The coffee in the cafe is fantastic. If doing work, there are outlets at the tables in the library. Best of all it is completely free to enter and use the facilities!