Hartland

Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Hartford County, Hartland is one of Connecticut’s best-kept secrets. With a population just under 2,000, this charming town offers an idyllic escape into rural sophistication—where expansive landscapes, historic New England character, and unspoiled nature converge in harmony. Hartland is more than a town—it’s a way of life. Defined by its two distinct unincorporated communities, East and West Hartland, the town is uniquely shaped by the Barkhamsted Reservoir, which slices through its center with serene, glistening waters. Once home to a third village, Hartland Hollow, the area was transformed by the reservoir's creation in the 1940s, leaving behind a story etched in the landscape and in local lore.