Weir Farm National Historic Site is offering a free, one-hour Poetry and Painting Guided Walk on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10-11 a.m.. The poetry, composed by local scholar, poet and volunteer Bonnie Tremante, captures the mystical and illusionary qualities of the landscape that inspired J. Alden Weir to refer to his Branchville farm as ‘The Land of Nod,’ the magical place of sleep and dreams.
Tremante graduated with a B.A. in English from Pennsylvania State University, an M.A. in Reading and Language Arts from Montclair University, and earned a Humanities and Writing Certificate of Advanced Study from Wesleyan University. She taught for 14 years in the Wilton Public School system in the English Department.
Tremante continues to explore her love of literature and art by volunteering at Weir Farm National Historic Site, where she enjoys transcribing historic letters, staffing the historic studios as a studio docent, and presenting special interpretive programs.
There is no fee to participate, but registration is required and space is limited. Comfortable shoes and a full water bottle are recommended for this summer walk. To register or for more information, call 203.834.1896, ext. 28.