In October, 1999 the New Roxbury Land Trust was created and incorporated in the State of
Connecticut. Founded by Valerie Ietto and a group of other like-minded conservationists, the
organization’s mission was to preserve open space, protect agricultural lands, forests, natural
resources and wildlife habitats in the towns of Woodstock, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson,
and Union.
Over the next 25 years, this all-volunteer organization had preserved eight pristine properties
totaling over 300 acres. Unfortunately, Valerie, the driving force behind New Roxbury’s success
passed away in 2024. This left New Roxbury’s board of directors with the task of determining a path
forward. Led by John Davis, New Roxbury’s board weighed its options but never wavered in its
commitment to preserving and protecting its properties.
After a number of months of discussion between Wyndham and New Roxbury’s leadership, it
became clear there was great alignment between the two organizations in mission, approach,
In October, 1999 the New Roxbury Land Trust was created and incorporated in the State of
Connecticut. Founded by Valerie Ietto and a group of other like-minded conservationists, the
organization’s mission was to preserve open space, protect agricultural lands, forests, natural
resources and wildlife habitats in the towns of Woodstock, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson,
and Union.
Over the next 25 years, this all-volunteer organization had preserved eight pristine properties
totaling over 300 acres. Unfortunately, Valerie, the driving force behind New Roxbury’s success
passed away in 2024. This left New Roxbury’s board of directors with the task of determining a path
forward. Led by John Davis, New Roxbury’s board weighed its options but never wavered in its
commitment to preserving and protecting its properties.
After a number of months of discussion between Wyndham and New Roxbury’s leadership, it
became clear there was great alignment between the two organizations in mission, approach, methodology, and geography. Over the next 14 months, John Davis worked tirelessly to ensure a
proper transfer of New Roxbury’s properties and any remaining assets to Wyndham as well as
wrapping up New Roxbury’s affairs. No small task!
As of September, 2025, New Roxbury Land Trust is now a part of the Wyndham Land Trust, Inc. New
Roxbury’s eight properties and its 40 members are now part of Wyndham. This entire exercise is a
shining example of the commitment our organizations have to ensuring the preservation of our
properties in perpetuity.
Thank you John, and a warm welcome to our new members from the New Roxbury Land Trust.