Description: Greens Farm Garnet Mine is an old, classic location. Large almandine garnet crystals to 1" across can be found in both hard rock or loose in the soil. The old mine dumps are also scattered around the woods and provide loose crystals without much work. The garnet is a dark wine red to black color, and commonly dodecahedral crystals in a schist matrix. Much of the matrix is very soft, but the best garnets are found in the harder schist. The mine is located in a rural area of northwest Ct. and is an enjoyable drive from the city.

Minerals: Almandine Garnet, Staurolite

Bring: Hand tools, prybars, sledge hammers, insect repellent, food and water

Directions from Orange CT

Take Rt 34 through Derby  - over Stevenson Dam towards Southbury

At  Sandy Hook  turn Right onto Glen Rd (RT 816)

Turn left at River Rd

Turn Right at Purchase Brook Rd

Continue on Brown Brook Rd Turn right at Perkins Rd

At sharp right bend, take dirt Rd to parking area.

The collecting area is immediately to the north from the parking area. Follow an obvious path straight down the driveway, past the house, and through a small clearing in the trees. The mine workings are quite extensive.

Fee $ 5.00 Parking