A Rural Community

• About Woodstock
• Villages
• Town Hall and Hours
• Things to Do in Woodstock
• Contact Us

About Woodstock

Woodstock, Connecticut is considered part of the "Quiet Corner."  It is known for its "tranquility, history and pastoral good looks," according to the guidebook 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.  Woodstock is located in the northeastern corner of Connecticut.  Area-wise, it is actually the second largest town in CT.  Our population is still small (7,860 residents as of August 2006) but growing. Our town is a rural, historic community with an agricultural background. Woodstock has more operating dairy farms than any other town in Connecticut.  Support for open space conservation and the farming community is strong. The town also encourages light manufacturing and welcomes small businesses.

There are many types of farms, craft shops, antique shops, and restaurants intermingled with light industry such as the manufacture of electrical switches, jet aircraft components, microporous plastics, fancy soaps and toiletries, fiberglass components, fine furniture and kitchen cabinets. A third of residents have college degrees, and a number of professionals run small businesses or telecommute from their homes. The scenery is spectacular, and the residents are friendly.

In order to preserve the town's rural character and agricultural base, residents have adopted "The Right to Farm Ordinance" and created The Woodstock Land Preservation and Land Acquisition Fund."

Villages

Woodstock is made up of six distinct villages: South Woodstock, Woodstock Hill, North Woodstock, East Woodstock, West Woodstock, and Woodstock Valley.

Bordering towns (clockwise, starting to the north) are Southbridge and Dudley, Massachusetts; and Thompson, Putnam, Pomfret, Eastford, and Union, Connecticut.

Contact Us

The Woodstock Town Hall is located at 415 Scenic Route 169, near the Woodstock Fairground.  See Driving Directions.

Our mailing address is: 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281-3039. See the Contacts list for phone numbers.

Town Hall hours are:

• Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Governance

Woodstock's governing  body is the Board of Selectmen.  See  Town Government or the booket "Know Your Town Government" under the Town Clerk's Office on the Documents tab.

Things to Do in Woodstock

Woodstock's 61.8 square miles provide ample space for parks, golf courses, beaches, horseback riding, summer camps and campgrounds. Athletics, the Woodstock Historical Society, Garden Club and Senior Citizen programs are among the diverse organizations and activities in Woodstock.

Special events include: 

• Memorial Day Parade on Memorial Day
• Fourth of July Jamboree on the green in East Woodstock
• Celebrating Agriculture, usually the third week in September
• the Woodstock Fair, always held Labor Day Weekend
• the Roseland Cottage Arts & Crafts Festival (held the weekend after Columbus day each year) and summer evening concerts.

Places to visit and things to do in Woodstock:

• Palmer Arboretum, a lovely small park located on Woodstock Hill
• Roseland Cottage, a historic house you can tour
• Parks and Lakes: Roseland Park,  Camp Nahaco,  and The Town Beach 
• Trails and other Parks in town
• Shopping - ExploreWoodstock.com

Please see our Community Calendar for information about upcoming events, Community Links for more information about organizations and programs, and Recreation.