In this issue: A photo essay of the restoration of the terrace pergola, photos from our recent members gatherings, an award for our friend Kimberly Kenna, and an invitation to help with the holiday program.

The pergola is restored!

Our terrace pergola has been in need of repair for nearly 20 years--this year was the year to make it happen!

Our friends at the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection did a beautiful job restoring this important feature of the terrace.


Check out our photo essay to see details!

Membership in the Friends of Gillette Castle comes with benefits! So far this year, we have held three events that were exclusive to members of the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park.

If you are already a member and missed these celebration, we hope that our photo essay helps inspire you to drop by for the next one!

Our next event, exclusive to members at the Club 1919 and above, will be an evening celebration at the Castle on December 4th. See the Castle decorated in holiday finery, and get a rare experience to visit the Castle at night.

Join the Friends now to get in on the action!

Author and Friend of Gillette Castle, Kimberly Behre Kenna, just won the silver medal in the 2026 Readers' Favorite Book Awards in the Pre-Teen category! It was awarded to her for her delightful young adult book, Lola Gillette. Purchasing options can be seen by simply clicking the beautiful cover on the left.

The HOLIDAYS are coming!



Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 17 at the Visitor center

Yes, it's THAT time of year again! We are getting ready for the holidays.

Join an organizational meeting this Saturday, October 17 to review plans for the holiday program and volunteer opportunities for holiday fun. 

You can make a contribution to your community and have a great time doing it!  Refreshments will be provided, we hope to see you there!