2025 Design for Freedom Summit | Travel Information
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Design for Freedom Summit on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 9 am to 6 pm at Grace Farms in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Learn more about the accommodations and transportation for the Summit.
Transportation
By Car:
Grace Farms is located at 365 Lukes Wood Road New Canaan, CT 06840. Onsite parking at Grace Farms is limited. You have the option to purchase a parking pass during registration.
Otherwise, complimentary parking with shuttle service will be available from a nearby off-site lot. More information is coming soon.
By Rail:
We are serviced by the Metro-North New Haven Line with direct lines to the New Canaan and Stamford stations. For accurate timetables, view MTA schedules.
The Stamford Station is also a major hub to Amtrak.
Shuttle service from New Canaan and Stamford Stations to Grace Farms will be provided.
Morning Shuttles to Grace Farms
| Pick-Up Point | Departure | Arrival at Grace Farms |
| Stamford Train Station | 8:30 am, 9 am | 9:15 am, 9:45 am |
| The Lloyd Hotel | 8:35 am, 9:05 am | 9:15 am, 9:45 am |
| The Watershed | 8:30 am, 9 am | 9:10 am, 9:50 am |
| New Canaan Train Station | 9:10 am, 9:40 am | 9:10 am, 9:50 am |
Evening Shuttles from Grace Farms
| Destination | Departure from Grace Farms | Arrival |
| The Lloyd Hotel | 5:15 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm | 5:55 pm, 6:55 pm, 7:55 pm, 8:55 pm |
| Stamford Train Station | 5:15 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm | 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm |
| New Canaan Train Station | 5 pm, 6:15 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm | 5:10 pm, 6:25 pm, 7:10 pm, 8:10 pm |
| The Watershed | 5 pm, 6:15 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm | 5:40 pm, 6:55 pm, 7:40 pm, 8:40 pm |
By Taxi/Ride Share:
Grace Farms is accessible by local taxi and ride sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. Taxis are available at the New Canaan Train Station.
Norwalk Taxi (203) 855-1764
Stamford Taxi (203) 325 – 2611
Eveready Cab New Canaan (203) 966-6866 and Norwalk (203) 849-0033
By Plane:
See below for a table of local airports and travel times.
| Airport Name and Location | Driving Distance to Grace Farms |
| Westchester County Airport,White Plains, NY (HPN) | 20 miles; 35-45 minutes |
| LaGuardia Airport,Queens, NY (LGA) | 48 miles; 1.5 hours |
| JFK Airport,Queens, NY (JFK) | 52 miles; 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Bradley International Airport,Windsor Locks, CT (North of Hartford, CT) (BDL) | 88 miles; 1.5 to 2 hours |
Accommodations
Grace Farms has secured room blocks at The Watershed in Norwalk, CT and The Lloyd Hotel in Stamford, CT for Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday March 27. Please make all hotel arrangements by Sunday, March 1. Shuttle service to Grace Farms will be provided.
The Watershed
353 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Superior King Room: $179 per night (not including tax)
Deluxe Doubles / Deluxe King: $199 per night (not including tax)
Studio King: $279 per night (not including tax)
To reserve your room:
Booking link
Call (203) 750-9800 or email [email protected]
Reference the Grace Farms Annual Summit
The Lloyd Hotel
909 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
Standard King & Queen Rooms: $199 per night (not including tax)
Deluxe King & Double Queen Rooms: $229 per night (not including tax)
To reserve your room:
Booking link coming soon
Call (203) 363-7900
Reference group code GFM
*discounted valet parking at The Lloyd is available to Grace Farms guests at $18 per car per night
