Picturesque New England shorelines as well as lightly wooded parks that are enlivened with winding trails, still ponds, and whimsical old bridges are only part of what the small town of Darien has to offer any family that seeks both the quiet and comfort for which Connecticut is known. With multiple country, hunting, and yacht clubs, Darien's community has more than enough social venues for anyone who seeks intelligent, friendly company. Despite its median family income of $195,000 and ranking by CNN Money as one of the "Top Money Earning Towns in the United States", Darien's residents are also known for their philanthropy and commitment to other forms of social responsibility. The annual Oxford Hunting Club Charity Horse Show, in fact, is among the largest draws in New England as well as being one of Darien's most important social events. The town's commitment to a well-rounded lifestyle is also reflected in its main landmark, the Convent of St. Birgitta, which has hosted pilgrims for generations. No matter what their reasons are for settling in Darien, however, prospective residents have many modestly adorned, though substantially built, Cape Cod and Colonial style homes to choose from. As with the rest of Connecticut's "Gold Coast", Darien also sports several modern homes that have been crafted by noted contemporary architects.