Laurel Ridge Foundation Daffodils | Connecticut Charm

The Laurel Ridge Daffodil field in Litchfield Connecticut was planted almost eighty years ago by Virginia and Remy Morosani. Unfortunately the history of Laurel Ridge is no longer online because the foundation website is no longer in use and the Facebook page has no history, but I remember reading the story several years back and thinking it was so romantic that this couple planted so many thousands of daffodils (Narcissus flowers) for the community to enjoy. I stopped by in the early morning two weeks ago and took these photos here, but came back just this past weekend to catch the flowers in full bloom.

The first wave of yellow daffodils springs up before the rest of the variety of daffodils peak around Mother’s Day in early May. They are in full bloom right now, but they leave so quickly with the season. If you’re planning a visit, expect it to be very crowded during the day and afternoon. Sunrise and sunset is my favorite time to visit, especially during the week or on Sundays. Scroll down further in this post to see the photos of the field in full bloom.

These are the photographs I took just two weeks ago.

The Laurel Ridge fields just yesterday:

Can you see the difference? There are so many more flowers, but they are mostly white at this time instead of yellow like earlier in the season.

I love visiting the fields in the quiet of the early morning, but I rarely am the only person here for sunrise. And I’m always on the lookout for black bears.

Flowers remind us how beautiful yet fleeting life can be. Everything has its own season, including our lives.

Be kind to yourself and remember to take time to enjoy yourself.

Flowers are a gift after a long and dreary winter.

If you’re looking for Laurel Ridge, it is difficult to find in a typical GPS or when using a map app. I’m always able to find it by typing in Wigwam Road in Litchfield Connecticut. When visiting, please remember to never pick the flowers and to mind your step. Always bring out your own trash. A word of caution; there is poison ivy all over this field. I get poison ivy every single time I visit, no matter how careful I am, but I have learned my lesson to never wear sandals which is why I always wear boots. Getting poison ivy between your toes is the worst. I have also gotten it three times here by sitting next to the flowers, and believe me, I thought I didn’t see any poison ivy and that my clothes would be enough to shield me. Poison ivy on your bum isn’t a picnic. I did get poison ivy taking the photos here two weeks ago and I’m still waiting to find out if I got it again. Now I wash with Tecnu immediately when I get home.

I wanted to share that with you because I have warned every friend about the poison ivy and they have all gotten it too, despite my warnings. Those pesky ivy leaves hide in the fields very well. And I am not even very allergic or sensitive to poison ivy. My husband is allergic, so he doesn’t walk into the field anymore. It is also tick season so I highly recommend wearing tick repellant as well.

Despite the poison ivy and the ticks, Laurel Ridge is a beautiful place to visit, especially around peak for Mother’s Day. I hope you have the chance to visit this spring or put in on your spring list for next year.

Do you have a favorite flower field? Please share it in the comments below.