To some, Talcott Mountain State Park is easy to define. It's a 450-acre expanse of land anchored by the Heublein Tower owned by the State of Connecticut, and administered by the State Department of Environmental Protection. In reality, however, Talcott Mountain State Forest is considerably more.

It is home to a wealth of flora and fauna indigenous to the region. Distinct geographical formations dating all the way back to ancient times. Native American and early American history. Miles of gradual hiking trails. Broad expanses and awesome vistas. A spectacular ridgeline, lush woodlands, and gentle slopes. And it is home to Gilbert Heublein's unique summer estate, complete with hand-laid stone walls, a 165-foot reinforced concrete tower, and a story all its own.

About The Friends
The Friends of Heublein Tower, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 1985 to preserve and restore Heublin Tower and its surrounding estate.

By providing time, talent and financial assistance, The Friends of Heublein Tower, an all-volunteer group, has been successful in improivng and interpreting the Tower and its grounds for public enjoyment.

Recent accomplishments include the restoration of Gilbert Heublein's bedroom and bath suite, the family dining room, the Corporate Room, and much of the exterior masonry.