RiverVisions: HVA's 85th Birthday Bash & Fundraiser

Litchfield Distillery

Founded by brothers Jack, David, and Peter in 2014, Litchfield Distillery's mission is to produce exceptionally distilled spirits, handcrafted from the highest quality, regionally harvested grains.The team call themselves Batchers in honor of the early farmers of Northwest Connecticut, using the best ingredients that local farmers have to offer to distill fine craft spirits, one batch at a time. If you haven't already, be sure to visit their incredible facility in Litchfield, Connecticut, and partake in a complimentary tour and a sample tasting of their award-winning spirits. 

A huge thank you to Litchfield Distillery for donating spirits to this year's RiverVisions celebration!

Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar

The mission of Chef Dino Kolitsas' award-winning Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar in New Milford, Connecticut, is to present Greek cuisine in all of its rustic glory beside a “gastro-Greek” approach, taking Greek culinary elements and techniques into uncharted territory. Fresh, healthful, and pure with a focus on ingredients that are natural and sustainable, Chef Dino uses ingredients both locally sourced and imported from the sun-kissed islands and rugged mountains of Greece.

Chef Dino appeared on the Food Network's Chopped in 2024 and is the Director of the new Silo Cooking School at The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm. He also hosts culinary tours of Greece, now booking for 2027. 

Greca was voted "Best Overall Excellence Statewide" in '26 (finalist), ’25, '22 and '21 and "Best Mediterranean Statewide" in '26, '25, '24, '23, '22 and '21 in Connecticut Magazine's "Best of Connecticut" annual awards.

Anne Cubberly's Giant Puppets

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Anne Cubberly's company creates giant puppets, wonderful costumes, roaming giant puppet performances, and awe for all.

The Inn at Mount Pleasant

Nestled in the heart of Litchfield County, The Inn at Mount Pleasant is a lovingly preserved 18th century New England farmhouse — completely restored to offer modern comforts without sacrificing an ounce of its original charm. Consistently ranked the #1 bed and breakfast in Torrington, CT, on TripAdvisor.

The historic post and beam barn — set on 6 private acres in the Litchfield Hills, surrounded by protected land trust and open space — is one of the state's most beloved event settings with sweeping panoramic views, and natural beauty that photographs itself.

Thank you to The Inn at Mount Pleasant for hosting RiverVisions: HVA's 85th Birthday Bash & Fundraiser!

Sally Terrell and The Green Jazz Band with TimeRider

Green as organic. Since playing an Earth Day event together in 2014, The Green Jazz Band has been bringing good energy and fresh interpretations of classic jazz to audiences across Connecticut and beyond. They play it all, from Great American Songbook classics to cool bossa nova and jazzed-up blues and pop. Joining them at RiverVisions is TimeRider—a versatile dance band that blends talented musicians and vocalists with cutting-edge sound technology.

Featuring volcalists Sally Terrell and Wendy Berry, saxophonist Chip Fenney, and pianist John Camp.