Beautiful venue and great food and drink! I have visited Little Dipper Farm for several of the…read moreField & Feast events from the incomparable team at Stone Row KB out of Willimantic. The space pays homage to the previous business Golden Lamb while adding new flair! From an afternoon tea in the Fall to a Summer celebration; the farm features the idyllic countryside of Eastern CT and rustic chic interior perfect for a special event. The signature locally-sourced small plates and cocktails from Stone Row crew have been excellent, and make the meal more of an evolving experience. Thanks for a lovely time!

Unreal. Every dish was more incredible than the last. This was the juiciest pork I had ever had in…read moremy life! The flavors of each course were masterful. Lobster ravioli and lavash with homemade butter are to die for. Coming from Boston, this was worth the trip, I can see this rustic, farm to table culinary EXPERIENCE being the next French Laundry. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are and the passion that the chef and staff have for their craft. Not to mention, the property is breathtaking. It is peaceful farm with a stunning lookout point and lake behind the restaurant. Overall decor is ultra authentic and sourced directly from the chef and staff, or part of the history of the farm. Each dish and each part of the restaurant seems to have a unique story behind it. I would drive the 1.5 hours from Boston, or farther anytime to experience this again!! Shout out to Crystal for taking great care of us and sharing fascinating tidbits about the history of the farm, the food, and how it's made!

The Roseland Cottage is truly a beautiful historical gem in CT! I recently took a tour of the house…read moreand it was super interesting. Though the grounds are always open to visitors, guided tours of the house are only available June through mid-October, Thursday-Sunday from 11AM-3PM, every hour on the hour. Timed tickets can be purchased online in advance (and this is recommended). Adult admission is $20. Once I arrived, I was greeted by staff who were very friendly. The tour guide, MaryLou, took me through the house and explained the history of Henry Bowen (the original resident of the house) and his family. She was extremely knowledgeable and it was very interesting! The tour was supposed to last around an hour, but she went for about an hour and 15 minutes. After the tour you are free to roam the grounds and take photos, and there's also a small gift shop. Non-flash photography is allowed inside the house, but no video. Overall I found this to be a really beautiful historical spot in Woodstock, CT and would definitely recommend taking a tour!

My husband and I had our wedding here, the place was absolutely beautiful and that is the only…read morething that made the venue worth it. Laurie the women who handles Roseland cottage, on the other hand ended up being a bit difficult as our wedding got closer and closer. Sadly on the rehearsal day and wedding day she was rude and did things that we did not agree upon or said she wasn't going to do. She made herself seem understanding up until those days. She gave me sass remarks and honestly made the rehearsal day and wedding day more stressful. The only thing that made it worth it, like I said, was the beautiful venue. But Laurie in the end did make things feel way more stressful and difficult. Our catering was wonderful though, I could not have asked to better catering. They handled Laurie and everything else with class. Thank you renees Bistro.

The Mansion at Bald Hill sits on 45 acres site 20 ft from linemaster switch corporation... The…read morefactory next door makes switches for sewing machines and has dumped thinners chemicals paints and metals into the soil creating a 45 acre EPA Superfund hazardous clean up site... The well and Wells are budding the property have been affected by the toxicity of the dumpings.. today they have not been removed and remained on a site which is now used to host weddings and functions... I am shocked that this is not disclosed to every person that uses this facility... This is why they give you bottled water when you're there.. because they're on well is tainted.. if you don't believe me check out the federal website for EPA hazardous website in Woodstock Connecticut and see for yourself.. https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.redevelop&id=0100041#:~:text=The%2045%2Dacre%20Linemaster%20Switch,use%20chemicals%2C%20paint%20and%20thinners.

There is no doubt The Mansion at Bald Hill is a stunning venue to host an outdoor wedding. The…read moregrounds are maintained beautifully, and the gardens are green and lush. We loved the dramatic ceremony aisle, and the cocktail hour patio space was perfect. The ballroom can truly be transformed into something magical and memorable. Though the venue itself was overall perfect, we did not have a good experience with their so called "day of coordinator" (DOC). There was an extreme lack of communication and professionalism experienced during the rehearsal and wedding day with the DOC. As a Type A bride, I planned every last detail to a T and even provided a fool proof binder of my expectations for decor setup and wedding day flow. On the night of our rehearsal...the day before the wedding, we were informed that the DOC and her staff would not be assisting in the setting up of any of our wedding décor. The only portion of the setup they handle are the tables w/ linens (if you choose to use theirs) and the ceremony chairs. This was not discussed or disclosed to us when booking the venue and had it been, we would have hired an actual coordinator. Due to this, one of my bridesmaids and the significant others of the bridal party had to set up everything the morning of the wedding. Due to the lack of eye for detail and overall care from the mansion's DOC, she did not read the binder we provided her with which in turn also caused our ceremony to be mismanaged. She told the groom and bridal party to start walking before the officiant even began reading the opening remarks resulting in our officiant having to skip over the whole beginning of our ceremony script. We would have been better off without her "help" and "services" altogether as several of our other vendors also commented to us about her rudeness towards them. We also want to share our experience regarding their "open bar" pricing. Due to specific wording in the contract, we were charged an additional (quite significant) amount of money for alcohol consumed. You are not paying for an open bar here but rather by consumption so please be sure you understand your contract fully to avoid this unnecessary additional stress. Overall, we feel the venue itself made our wedding perfect, but we are giving only three stars due to the DOC's behavior, lack of care for the bride and groom and subpar services provided. If you fall in love with the grounds like we did and choose to book your wedding here, the major takeaway we have from our experience would be to hire your own coordinator. You will need someone who always has the bride and groom's needs at the forefront of their mind and someone who truly knows and cares about executing your vision. Your wedding day should be stress-free and that will not happen here without an outside coordinator.

For all brides looking to get married somewhere unique and special in CT look no further than…read moreTyrone Farm. It's privately owed and has been in the MacLaren family for generations. It also has the personal touch so many outdoor venues are lacking in this popular stretch of wedding country. Ian is the sort of person you feel like you could be friends with and is so eager to make your day personal and special, from getting the right balance and setting for the event to recommending a wealth of local vendors to work with for your wedding day (caterers, hair and make up, transportation, etc). They only do one wedding at the farm a day and in quieter months sometimes only a weekend a weekend. An added bonus is that there is a guest cottage onsite (additional cost) which can sleep up to 10+ people so it's the ideal destination spot, especially if you're looking to host the bridal party or an extended family. The best part about Tyrone Farm is that everything is taken care - you don't need to worry about renting chairs, or tents, everything from a furniture and fixture perspective is included in the price (there is an additional fee if you want to host your ceremony here which I'd highly advise). Tyrone Farm is highly eco-friendly from the solar panel field to the water system in the cottage. Even if you're not an green geek it's nice to know your special day isn't causing unnecessary harm to the environment. Our wedding is on August 6 - I'll post an updated review then but in the meantime if you're recently engaged, looking for a venue in CT and want something unique, outdoors and truly special check out Tyrone Farm.

Stunning views! I attended a wedding here recently and absolutely loved the rustic venue and…read morefabulous scenery. From the very "New England country" reception barn to the cottage, 170 bucolic acres and wonderful staff, it was an excellent place to witness the nuptials of two close friends. I'd happily attend another event here!

The venue is gorgeous, and the inn's owner is completely engaged in events happening at the…read morelocation. I've been delighted with both events I've attended.

Outstanding views! Great owners! Rooms are beautiful and the breakfasts were excellent.read more

Allen Hill is a first class operation and a great place to get your Christmas tree. They have many…read morevarieties of trees in all sizes. You will find the one for your own home to get the season in full swing! A family and dog friendly farm that covers hundreds of acres. You can get a free tractor ride out onto the farm and to carry your tree back to the barn. It will be a memorable day! The staff is super helpful. They do provide tree wrapping and trunk drilling for Stand Straight tree stands. Don't forget the apple cider and cookies in the store! Price for any tree is $9 per foot in 2024.

A beautiful venue for a wedding. The staff were well trained, efficient and nice. The tables were…read morewell spaced and the dance floor was perfect for many dancers!

Excellent venue for a wedding. My daughter & son in law got married there & was amazed at the…read moreimmersive quality of the venue (would never know Rt 6 is right outside & for a converted use facility; being a former wedding DJ, the owners & management co have done an amazing job of curating a wonderful property. Food was very good and the service from the staff & bartenders was excellent.

My daughter and son in law recently got married here and the venue was beautiful. The day was…read moreabsolutely perfect, staff was wonderful. Planning the day, however, didn't run as smoothly though. My daughter booked the entire property 2 years ahead. Get ready, ceremony and cocktail hour at the Mansion, reception in the barn. A few months before the wedding, after the invites went out, she called the venue to ask a question. They then realized that they had double booked and there would be another wedding in the mansion that day. Also, we would have to push the wedding back an hour. Invitations were already out at this point. I understand mistakes can happen but this was a big one and was only realized when my daughter called them about something. We were all disappointed, however, like I said the day itself was beautiful and the staff, food, facility was excellent.

The food was great. Portions generous. Recommend!perfect for a couple to have a dinner date. The…read morewait staff attentive to serving the meal and requests.

Anya is one of those restaurants that absolutely looks like a five‑star experience the moment you…read morewalk in. The space is gorgeous, the vibe is elevated without being stuffy, and on most nights the service really shines. It's the kind of place you want to love. But our Easter brunch left me feeling more "hmm" than "wow." We opted for the 7‑course holiday tasting, which sounded festive and ambitious, but the execution didn't quite match the promise. Courses arrived beautifully plated, but several felt more conceptual than flavorful, and the pacing never fully found its rhythm. For the price point and the occasion, I was hoping for a bit more sparkle -- something that made the meal feel truly celebratory, as well as plentiful. The kids' options were another miss. While I appreciate that Anya aims for an elevated dining experience, the selections didn't feel particularly kid‑friendly. When you're trying to keep little ones happy through a long, multi‑course brunch, having approachable, familiar choices goes a long way. Here, the offerings felt more like scaled‑down adult dishes than something designed with kids in mind. That said, the staff was warm, the atmosphere was lovely, and there were moments where the meal hinted at what Anya does best. There's clearly talent in the kitchen and pride in the presentation -- it just didn't fully land this time. Overall, a beautiful spot with potential for a standout holiday experience, but our Easter brunch fell somewhere in the middle. Cheers