Life on Candlewood Isle in New Fairfield!
Wondering what life is like for those living on Candlewood Isle in Connecticut? The small island measures about 25 square miles and is 75 miles northeast of New York City. It is located in Fairfield and Litchfield counties in western Connecticut. We love Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield! It is surrounded by the neighboring cities that enclose Candlewood Lake: Danbury, Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield and Sherman, CT. The tiny island is a gated community and is considered part of New Fairfield. It boasts of friendly neighbors and activities that can be enjoyed during the different seasons. Residents are also privileged to have the incredible view of Connecticut’s largest lake on every side, and a dense concentration of trees that additionally add to the beauty of the island itself.
While living where an entire island is a gated community can seem like a dream come true, it doesn’t happen without cost. (reference wikepdiea.org) A modest sized home can be found in the $400,000 range, while the more extravagant dwellings are offered at over $1,000,000. Several of the programs and activities available on the island have additional costs. Some of the islanders are only part-timers, using the Candlewood Isle home as a weekend or summer retreat.
Activities are available for youth and adults alike. Those who enjoy socializing and extracurricular activities for their children, several planned events are available throughout the year. Youth summer camp is a traditional event that children can enjoy during the six-week schedule that it runs in the summer months. Games, canoeing, crafting, scavenger hunts and other activities are part of the activities offered, additionally including trips for the older youth. Adults can be part of a book club, yoga or playing Mah Jong in the island’s clubhouse. The clubhouse can be used for different events as well. Families can take part in an open grill get together for the residents on designated dates. Tennis and ice skating are additional activities the enable the residents to stay close to home and enjoy their leisure to the fullest.
Although you won’t find many businesses on the island, everything you need is relatively close. While the mainland of New Fairfield is across the causeway of the island, residents may need to travel a little further to find some of their bigger needs, such as medical specialists. Also, the nearest hospital is about a twenty minute drive, located in Danbury, CT. Other non-medical needs include home improvement stores, specialty shops and shopping malls. New Fairfield offers several restaurants, but the choices increase if the traveling radius expands a few extra miles. There is no need to travel beyond 25 minutes at the furthest distance.
For those who are reclusive and private, and for those who are outgoing and social, living on Candlewood Isle offers accommodations for each lifestyle. Slower speed limits (25 mph), being surrounded by nature, and the absence of the hustle and bustle of shopping districts and businesses make life on the island an envied destination.
While living where an entire island is a gated community can seem like a dream come true, it doesn’t happen without cost. (reference wikepdiea.org) A modest sized home can be found in the $400,000 range, while the more extravagant dwellings are offered at over $1,000,000. Several of the programs and activities available on the island have additional costs. Some of the islanders are only part-timers, using the Candlewood Isle home as a weekend or summer retreat.
Activities are available for youth and adults alike. Those who enjoy socializing and extracurricular activities for their children, several planned events are available throughout the year. Youth summer camp is a traditional event that children can enjoy during the six-week schedule that it runs in the summer months. Games, canoeing, crafting, scavenger hunts and other activities are part of the activities offered, additionally including trips for the older youth. Adults can be part of a book club, yoga or playing Mah Jong in the island’s clubhouse. The clubhouse can be used for different events as well. Families can take part in an open grill get together for the residents on designated dates. Tennis and ice skating are additional activities the enable the residents to stay close to home and enjoy their leisure to the fullest.
Although you won’t find many businesses on the island, everything you need is relatively close. While the mainland of New Fairfield is across the causeway of the island, residents may need to travel a little further to find some of their bigger needs, such as medical specialists. Also, the nearest hospital is about a twenty minute drive, located in Danbury, CT. Other non-medical needs include home improvement stores, specialty shops and shopping malls. New Fairfield offers several restaurants, but the choices increase if the traveling radius expands a few extra miles. There is no need to travel beyond 25 minutes at the furthest distance.
For those who are reclusive and private, and for those who are outgoing and social, living on Candlewood Isle offers accommodations for each lifestyle. Slower speed limits (25 mph), being surrounded by nature, and the absence of the hustle and bustle of shopping districts and businesses make life on the island an envied destination.