These unique structures have been popping up all over the west coast but this just might be the first of its kind in New England. The windows overlook a pond and there is even a wrap-around deck where you can linger longer. If you are bringing your four-legged friend along with you for a visit, be sure to request the pet friendly yurt, Y3.

The property offers continuous events throughout each month so be sure to check the calendar in advance of your stay. Normandy Farms offers a host of family friendly activities on the property, including horseshoes, shuffleboard, two softball fields, ping-pong, billiards, a fitness center, recreation lodge, four swimming pools and two playgrounds.

Over the years, what was once farmland grew in acreage, and each succeeding generation has taken its place at Normandy. From a dairy farm to chickens, then raising sheep, the family has all worked the land first cleared from the wilderness 240 years ago. Now the 7th, 8th, & 9th generations are contributing to New England’s four season camping resort.

Rates here are $1,650 for a week. For more information, visit www.normandyfarms.com.

Say hello to your new rustproof pool seating that you can just take along with you into the water.  Made from powder-coated aluminum frames to maintain the set’s integrity, you can lounge the day away and never look back, well, unless the prunes start.

Price, $800.

Straight out of a Monty Python skit, the Table Topics game gives you & your pals a little nudge into the conversation realm. 

Run out of things to talk about?  Why just open up Table Topics, pull out a card & get to talkin’.  The game features a series of cards with questions ranging from money to marriage to death to salesmen. 

I’m thinking that for $30 I can grab a newspaper or Nietzsche & have myself a ball of interesting & thought-provoking questions.  Maybe I should set up a phone line so you can call me when you need to have suggestions for conversations….

The Hermitage Victoria Slate Billiard will add class to any room. 

This pool table features a decorative scrolling leaf design in rich amber hardwood; solid wood frame, crossbeams, and rails in a burnt mahogany finish.

The playing surface is a 1″ diamond-honed Brazilian slate available in green, blue or burgundy-sure to please any gentleman or lady player. 

This is a table for champions and champions in training. 

Cost of this achievement in billiard creativity and functionality, $3999.99.  Glenlivet not included.