The Hickories

At a place like The Hickories, it’s good to settle in for two nights. The tour crew might need to hang their shoes to dry after Farmer Dina’s fly-fishing demonstration, and Farmer Laura’s beautiful flower bouquets deserve a second night on display. The farm’s pastured meat and summer vegetables will provide plenty of inspiration for guest chef Renee Touponce, who also will include proteins sourced from her favorite fisherpeople in the seaside village of Mystic, where her Oyster Club menus put the focus on fish. From the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to The Hickories’ fields, Renee will have a plethora of excellent ingredients for the evening’s meal.