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  Avon Old Farms School
Avon's academic program is anchored in the liberal arts and we require our students to explore fully the major disciplines in order to prepare for the intellectual rigor of college.
Avon Old Farms is a student-centered school; its mission is the education of adolescent males.
Avon’s finest attributes lie in the strength, vitality, and coherence of its community, while the uniqueness of the architecture feeds and sustains a “sense of place.” The school’s size allows a family atmosphere to develop with faculty who interact with students regularly on the varied levels of teacher, coach, and advisor.
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 BVA | Old Farms Reflections
Shortly thereafter I was assigned to Avon Old Farms Convalescent Hospital, the birthplace of your organization.
Avon was to be the ultimate in preparing veterans in up-to-date rehabilitation so that they could continue life in a productive manner upon discharge.
Avon Old Farms was said to be a replica of Eaton College in England.
www.bva.org /mj03bulletin/farms.html   (891 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms School - Peterson's In-Depth Description
Avon Old Farms (AOF), founded in 1927 by Theodate Pope Riddle (1868—1946), is a school for boys located on 900 woodland acres in the Farmington River Valley, 12 miles west of Hartford and 30 minutes from Bradley Airport.
Avon is attuned and responsive to the unique needs and learning styles of boys and is fully committed to the development of young men as students and citizens.
Avon Old Farms is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, the WALKS consortium of schools, the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, and the Secondary Schools Admission Test Board.
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 Theodate Pope Riddle
It was to be a farm school where the boys would work on the estate and govern themselves according to the principles of governance applied by old New England villages.
After the death of her mother in 1920, Theodate changed the name of the school to Avon Old Farms and divided the oblong quadrangle into two, each to be named after a parent.
Flanagan, Henry, Aspirando et Perseverando: The Evolution of the Avon Old Farms School as Influenced by its Founder, University of Michigan, PH.D. dissertation, 1978.
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 Avon, CT - BR Bullpen
Avon is a small town in northwestern Connecticut with two high schools that have produced Juan Nieves and Dick McAuliffe.
The two schools are Avon High School and Avon Old Farms.
Avon Old Farms is a boarding school with students from all over the country and is one of the top high school baseball teams in the northeast on a yearly basis.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Avon,_CT   (95 words)

  
 Charity Navigator Rating - Avon Old Farms School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Avon Old Farms School is a dynamic community of learning which challenges boys to stretch themselves and to explore untapped potential in their journey to manhood.
Avon is a college preparatory school for 385 young men, of whom 294 are boarding and 91 are day students.
Avon accepts students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate.
www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/7560.htm   (212 words)

  
 Avon, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avon was settled in 1645 and was originally a part of Farmington but sold to the Puritans in a land charter granted by the Duke of York in 1830.
Avon Old Farms School, a prestigious boarding school, is located there.
Avon was listed as one of the "preppiest" places in the United States in the 1980s best-seller The Official Preppy Handbook.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avon,_Connecticut   (651 words)

  
 Avon's 175th Anniversary Press Release - Organ Concert
Avon, CT. --- The 175th Anniversary Committee of Avon and Avon Old Farms School announce an organ concert on Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 3:00 P.M. The concert will take place in the historic chapel on the campus of Avon Old Farms School, at 500 Old Farms Road, Avon.
The concert is free and open to the public, as Avon Old Farms School’s contribution to Avon’s 175th anniversary year.
Architect and Farmington resident Theodate Pope Riddle had purchased the land, formerly known as the Old Farms properties, in the early 1900s.
www.avonct.us /avon175thorganconcert.htm   (609 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms
The Avon Old Farms School store is just days away from going live online.
Once again Avon Old Farm's Winged Beaver 2007 yearbook will be using Studio 970 of West Hartford for their yearbook portraits.
An Admissions Open House is designed to provide you with an informative overview of the many educational, cultural, and athletic programs Avon Old Farms has to offer young men.
www.avonoldfarms.com   (183 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel - Avon Connecticut Hotels - VResorts.com
The Avon Old Farms Hotel merges the spirit of historic New England and the character of a world-class hotel.
The hotel is situated at the base of Avon Mountain in a 20-acre setting with manicured grounds, brick walkways and colorful gardens.
In the heart of the Farmington Valley is The Avon Old Farms Hotel.
reservations.vresorts.com /hotel/10004663-10227180O.html   (442 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avon Old Farms is an all-boys boarding school located in Avon, Connecticut.
Avon draws its boys from all over the country; 77% of them are boarders.
Avon is also recognized as having a remarqable lacrosse program, led by Head Coach Ted Garber.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avon_Old_Farms   (450 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms School - Student Review #
Yes, Avon Old Farms has all of these qualities, but it is the truly close bonds that have been formed with my AOF brethren that makes me love this school and always be in ecstasy on the day of return.
Of the Avon family I have twelve brothers that live in my hall, and with these men--because that is what Avon Old Farms has molded us into--I have had the greatest times of my life.
Avon transformed me into an amazing student who actually does his work and tries his hardest.
www.boardingschoolreview.com /student_rev/stid/148   (1307 words)

  
 Avon, CT News
An Avon, Conn. woman has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for embezzling about $1 million from her employer.
The Avon Falcons football team, was trounced 35-14 in Saturday's league game with the host Windsor Locks-Suffield Raiders With the win, Windsor Locks-Suffield improves its record to 2-3 on the season.
After Avon beat Enfield 1-0 in overtime last Thursday night, there was a big celebration, including flowers for coach Terri Ziemnicki.
www.topix.net /city/avon-ct   (592 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel - Avon, Connecticut, United States, Hotel
Avon Old Farms Hotel - Avon, Connecticut, United States, Hotel
Bed type and smoking preferences will be treated as requests and every effort will be made to honor these requests.
Avon Old Farms Hotel is an elegant country hotel set at the base of Avon Mountain in the historic Farminton River Valley.
www.bestlodging.com /sites1/12749/index.shtml   (417 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms in Avon, CT
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Decorated with fine furnishings, antiques and original watercolors of local scenery, Avon Old Farms Hotel features 157 luxurious guest rooms many with four-poster beds.
Just 10 miles west of Hartford, 30 minutes from Bradley International Airport and two hours from Boston and New York, the hotel is the perfect coupling of charm, distinct architecture and well-manicured surroundings in an environment dedicated to customer service.
www.nextag.com /Avon-Old-Farms-58868279/prices-html   (715 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms: Directions & Maps
Turn left at traffic light onto Old Farms Road.
Turn right into the main entrance of the School at the Avon Old Farms School sign.
At the intersection with Route 44, continue straight across onto Old Farms Road.
www.avonoldfarms.com /page.cfm?p=15   (227 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel, Weddings & Social Functions
Avon Old Farms Hotel, Weddings & Social Functions
The Avon Old Farms Hotel is the picture perfect setting for your wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday party, charity event or virtually any occasion.
Guests may step through the Terrace doors to enjoy cocktails overlooking our manicured grounds, stroll across the wooden bridge passing above a tranquil brook surrounded by twinkly lighted trees as they make their way to the old fashioned wooden swing and garden gazebo adorned with fresh flowers.
www.avonoldfarmshotel.com /weddings.htm   (224 words)

  
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Avon, CT Time Travel from Lakeville: one hour
Turn right at the "Y" junction onto Old Farms Road.
Unfortunately, Avon usually has some of the better teams in the region.
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 Avon Old Farms Hotel  Connecticut Hotel Reservations
The Avon Old Farms Hotel is an elegant country hotel set at the base of Avon Mountain in the historic, scenic Farmington River Valley surrounded by twenty acres of manicured grounds, brick walkways and colorful flower beds.
The Avon Old Farms Hotel's 155 spacious, attractive guest rooms were designed and appointed to enhance the comfort of each guest.
Each room is furnished with two or four poster beds, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, bottled water, fresh flowers and coffee makers.
www.hotels.com /property.jsp?property=283545   (557 words)

  
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BREAKFAST AVON OLD FARMS HOTEL 279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon (860) 677-1651 Website: www.avonoldfarmshotel.com A good breakfast is served here everyday, and although the prices are just a bit higher than your local diner, the preparations are very good.
Directions: Head north/north east on Old Farms Road (rink and most of the campus will be on your right) and go 2.1 miles.
AVON OLD FARMS INN $ 1 Nod Road (intersection of Routes 10 & 44), Avon (860) 677-2818 This old Inn (established 1757) is a very appealing place, with numerous rooms to choose from.
www.ushr.com /dining_guide/avonoldfarms.doc   (2246 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel Avon Connecticut - CT Wedding Reception Halls Directory
The Avon Old Farms Hotel is the picture perfect setting for your wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, holiday party, charity event or virtually any occassion.
Please provide us with your information if you would like Avon Old Farms Hotel to send you more information or set up a free consultation.
My Husband and I were married September 4, 2005 at Avon Old Farms Hotel.
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 AVON OLD FARMS HOTEL - - Hotel Reservations
The warmth and charm of the hotel radiates throughout the guest rooms and open areas, all tastefully decorated.
The Avon Old Farms Hotel's 160 spacious, attractive guest rooms were designed and appointed to enhance the comfort of each guest.
All guests have usage of our lovely outdoor pool with snack bar, exercise rooms and sauna, and complimentary parking.
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 Connecticut High School Football - Avon Old Farms edges Kent School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
AVON -- The Kent School football team (Kent, CT), was edged 21-18 in Saturday's league game with the host Avon Old Farms Beavers (Avon, CT)
With the win, Avon Old Farms improves its record to 2-2 on the season.
The Beavers travel to Loomis Chaffee (Windsor, CT) to meet the in a Erickson game on Saturday, October 21.
www.topix.net /content/maxpreps/1416404336198259031   (328 words)

  
 Avon: Avon Old Farms Hotel - Traveler Reviews - Great Place Tucked Away - TripAdvisor
Gracious Country Hotel built in Georgian Colonial style, located at base of Avon Mountain.
Avon Old Farms Hotel: Great rooms from $129
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 Avon Old Farms Hotel|Avon - Read the OpenView on Avon Old Farms Hotel - know what the web knows about Avon Old Farms ...
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The Avon Old Farms Hotel, in Avon, is a 3-and-one-half star inexpensive hotel.
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 cMarket - Online Fundraising Auction Services for Nonprofits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Avon Old Farms Auction was a great success.
Congratulations to everyone who placed a winning bid, generously donated an item for the auction, and invited family, friends and community to make their bid for AOF.
Copyright © 2003-2006, Avon Old Farms School and cMarket, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
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 Avon Old Farms School - Boarding School Profile
Avon Old Farms School - Boarding School Profile
"At Avon, academic excellence consists of thorough instruction in the basic disciplines, the development of sound study habits, and the opportunity to be challenged by increasingly complex subject matter.
Get info / application from Avon Old Farms School
www.boardingschoolreview.com /school_ov/school_id/38   (196 words)

  
 Town of Avon, CT - Restaurants
Amici Italian Grill 401 West Main Street 860-677-7089 [ http://www.avonct.us/asn%20deli.htm ]AS'N Delicatessen Riverdale Farms - Bldg.
[ http://www.avonoldfarmsinn.com/ ]Avon Old Farms Inn Routes 10 and 44 860-677-2818 [ http://www.bertuccis.com/ ]Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza 380 West Main Street 860-676-11778Bosc Kitchen and Wine BarnRiverdale Farms-Bldg.
(inside Avon Old Farms Hotel)m860-677-1651e[ http://www.subway.com/subwayroot/index.aspx ]Subway 255 West Main Streett860-677-6326]Subway Old Avon Village-Bldg.19 860-606-0224 Soup'R Deli 395 West Main Street 860-674-1437 Taste Of India 320 West Main Street 860-284-4466 [ http://www.toshirestaurant.com/Toshi/U102.htm ]Toshi Japanese Restaurant Riverdale Farms-Bldg.
www.town.avon.ct.us /Public_Documents/AvonCT_AvonInfo/S006C7DC0   (162 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon - Connecticut - aConnecticutHotel.com
Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon - Connecticut - aConnecticutHotel.com
The original hotel was built in 1957 by the brighenti family.
Click here for a map of Avon Old Farms Hotel
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 Avon Old Farms: Summer Reading
To help you choose further reading, members of the English Department have considered what books might be especially appealing to Avon boys and assembled those titles with book descriptions on three lists.
Please go to the AOF web site at avonoldfarms.com to choose books to read from the “High Interest,” “Back to Classics,” and “Historical Novels” lists.
I wish you many enjoyable hours of reading.
www.avonoldfarms.com /page.cfm?p=306   (444 words)

  
 Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, CT
Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, CT von Old Farms Hotel is an elegant country hotel set at the base of Avon Mountain in the historic, scenic Farmington River Valley surrounded by twenty acres of manicured grounds, brick walkways and colorful flower beds.
The warmth and charm of the hotel radiates throughout the guest rooms and open areas, all tastefully decorated with brass chandeliers, fine furnishings and bouquets of fresh flowers.
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www.avonoldfarmshotel.com   (198 words)

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