Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT

New Canaan, located 8 miles northeast of Stamford and an hour’s train ride from Manhattan, has been affectionately dubbed “The Next Station to Heaven” for its many fine attributes. It is one of the most affluent communities in the U.S. and in 2008 was ranked No. 1 in the nation by CNN/Money for town's with the highest median family income. Its school system has also been annually acclaimed. In 2011 it was ranked No. 1 in Connecticut and No. 2 in the nation by Greatschools.org (the national ranking was for communities with an average home value of $800,000or more.)

New Canaan residents also enjoy many stellar amenities, from its numerous parks, including the 350 acre Waveny Park, to a broad range of cultural offerings. New Canaan has a deep connection with modern architecture, highlighted by The Glass House, designed by the late Philip Johnson, a long-time New Canaan resident. The Glass House is now part of the National Trust of Historic Preservation and tours of the property draw tourists from around the world. Several homes by Frank Lloyd Wright and Elliot Noyes also dot the New Canaan landscape.