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WELCOME TO ROWAYTON

Rowayton is an affluent coastal New England village located in the town of Norwalk, Connecticut. Less
than an hour away from New York City, picturesque Rowayton lies at the mouth of the Five Mile River,
adjacent to Darien, CT. Rowayton is home to a host of beaches, three of which share a common history. In
the early 20th century, Roton Point, Baylet Beach and the coastal enclave Wee Burn Country Club made
up what was once known as the Roton Amusement Park. A boat landing attached to Sunset Rock, just
west of Belle Island, allowed steam boats from New York City to make day trips to the park. Featuring a
host of amenities including a bath house, picnic groves, and rides ranging from a classic carousel to a roller
coaster, the amusement park entertained a wide range of guests while also providing stunning beach
views.

Rowayton is also home to the historic Rock Ledge estate located on Highland Avenue. Added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 1977, the estate brings worldwide attention to the bustling coastal
village. In 1910, James A. Farrell first built the Tudor revival mansion that burnt down in 1913 and was rebuilt
in Granite. Since 1966, the Farrell family stables have been converted into the Rowayton Community
Center and the Rowayton Library.

The beautiful coastline of Rowayton has been a source of inspiration for centuries. John Frederick Kensett,
a famous nineteenth-century landscape painter of the Hudson School, frequently chose to paint the
Rowayton seascape in his later life. Home to an active community of artists, this tradition is carried on
through the lively local arts scene unique to the village of Rowayton. Located on the Long Island Sound,
Rowayton offers beautiful coastal life living with the convenience and sophistication of a city.

POPULATION 4,000

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rowayton Elementary
Roton Middle School
Brian McMahon High School

TOWN Norwalk

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