For over 150 years, Bishop’s Orchards has been more than just a business; it’s a cornerstone of Guilford’s agricultural heritage. They’ve evolved from a dairy farm to a thriving market, continuously adapting while staying true to our roots. Each generation has brought its unique vision, and the recent addition of a Winery, Cidery, CSA Program, Creamery, and Event Space further solidifies Bishop’s Orchards as a vibrant community hub.
A job took the Feingold family from New York to Connecticut in the early 70s. They found themselves in Guilford and never looked back. To honor the family’s incredible 50+ years in our remarkable town, an unrestricted charitable fund was established to enrich the community for generations to come.
In memory of Alison Varian, an avid boater and fisherman, this scholarship is given to students who want to pursue careers in aquaculture, fisheries or marine science.
To share a gift of Guilford deeply cherished by lifelong resident Livia Ann Jacobs, her family established The Livia Jacobs Seashore Fund in December, 2017.
In celebration of 15 years of doing business in Guilford, Russell Campaigne and Mary Jo Kestner established the Campaigne Kestner Architects Fund in 2016.
Acquiring an important piece of open space, providing environmental education, or maintaining trails and building a viewing platform are among the community investments envisioned by William (Bill) Bloss, who recently established the Jared Eliot Fund on behalf of an anonymous donor.
Michael and Maryann Bracken are long time residents of Guilford and established a fund to support their deep appreciation for the shoreline.
In the memory of Helen Downing, a field of interest fund was set up to support your passion for education and the outdoors.
A great philanthropist, Effie Good was a lifelong resident how loved Guilford. In 2006, an unrestricted fund was set up to support her her goal of keeping things local.
As one of the seven Guilford residents that formed TGF, the Foundation established a field of interest fund in the name of visionary Betty Stevens to maintain the trees around the green.