My Kind of Beach
Harkness Memorial State Beach, in Waterford, Connecticut, is not for everyone. It's not for surfers nor boogie boarders. It's not for body surfers or kids wanting to frolic in the waves.
For starters, this seaside state park sits on 200+ acres of lush park-like grounds, surrounded by stately trees and lush gardens.
Records indicate, in 1907, the property was purchased by Edward and Mary Harkness as both a working farm and their summer home. Edward and Mary were originally from Ohio(!).
The interior of the Harkness Mansion (purchased by Edward & Mary) may be toured throughout the week. It is also rented out for weddings ~ can you imagine ~ breathtaking views of the ocean! Click here for mansion tour details.
This is the 4th year we've brought the kids to Harkness. I'll admit, upon our initial decent to the shore this year, we were all a little disappointed in the weathered beach. The winter months brought many large rocks & lots of sea shells to the shore ~ leaving the sandy shores sharp & uneven.
This also brought new adventures for the kids. They spent more time building rock walls & rock castles in the sand than the typical sand castle. This year they were also fascinated with climbing and exploring the rock formations along the grassy knolls.
A few pictures of my favorite beachcombers...or, as we say
while reading Pippi, my "Thing-Finders."
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