There is a special kind of peace that settles over you when you stand before a mountain range that has seen the world change for thousands of years. People living in the quiet, tree-lined suburbs of New England often look for natural beauty and peaceful getaways. Yet, there is an unspoken bond between the rolling hills of Connecticut and the towering peaks of Switzerland. New Canaan residents, who enjoy a refined yet calm lifestyle, frequently find themselves drawn across the Atlantic to the Swiss Alps. This destination takes the idea of quiet relaxation to a new height.