We recently hosted a birthday party at Holcomb Farm and it's truly a hidden gem. The staff is…read morehelpful and easy to work with, the venue is lovely and pristine, and a mid-large party with catering is easily facilitated here. This is the perfect event space and we will come back again

From the owner: At Holcomb Farm - your day is spent nestled in the simplistic beauty that is the Farmington Valley…read more Our facility is a historic barn set on a working farm surrounded by protected land and nature trails. While you enjoy the spaciousness of our North Barn Pavilion with fireplace, covered stone patio, fire pit, and built in bar - you can find comfort in our modernized facility with heating and air-conditioning, bridal suite, and updated bathrooms.

Great brews, decent food, nice space, little pricy…read more Came here as part of a work event. The venue is nice but there's nothing around it beyond a giant sports bubble. The brewers were brewing, and the space inside was nice. They also had an expansive outdoor area and plenty of parking. The drinks were well done, lots of flavors and varieties on tap. No one complained about the beers though the drinks were small for the price. The food venue towards the back was pumping out pizzas from a giant pizza oven with a blazing fire. I ordered some appetizers from the menu for my team to share. Meatballs, elote, and waffle fries. The apps were not easily shareable but we made it work. Waffle fries were generic and not crispy enough. The elote was corn pancakes rather than corn on the cob. My mistake for not fully reading the menu. Flavor was good but messy. Meatballs were good in terms of flavor and consistency, got a decent amount for the price too. The meatballs were the best bite. The pizza is trying to be New Haven style but is missing the structure. Way too floppy and heavy for the style of crust. Needs to be lighter on the sauce and cooked just a couple minutes more to really solidify that bottom and get rid of the tip droop. Cheese had a good elasticity to it though, good cheese pulls. As an informal event venue, it's pretty good but pricy for what you get. As a local brewery, if it can keep its events constant then it will do well. As a food venue, it's high for where it is but the quality is reasonable. A few more shareable apps beyond pizza and just a few small tweaks to the pies and they will be great.

I came here because one of my friends works here and recommended it. So I came with a bunch of…read morefriends on trivia night to sip on some drinks and answer questions. I had no idea what to expect, but this is a beautiful brewery. The silver tree inside is probably my favorite part, honestly. So I'm the worst and I'm allergic to beer, but luckily they have some hard seltzer options. I tried both, can confirm Zombie is incredible and officially one of my fave hard seltzers I've had. I liked the wormhole one as well, but I'm a huge fan of cranberry so that's why I liked the zombie one more. Can't wait til they start serving food here and the kitchen opens officially, I love it!

I recently attended a wedding reception here on a Saturday evening. There was a second reception…read moretaking place on the other side, but you'd never know it, because the areas are so well self-defined. This reception started and ended exactly on time. Some scheduling was tweaked, because the bride and groom were exhausted, but the staff handled it effortlessly. The couple had themed cocktails available at the bar, which made bar service extremely quick and smooth. the food was delicious, and table service was very professional. My only complaint for the evening was that the acoustics were TOO good, which way-too-easily amplified the DJ's music (the dance floor could have been slightly bigger too). But if these were the only things about which I wasn't completely satisfied with the venue and the event, that is, to me, proof that the experience was quite enjoyable.

My wife and I were married here in October and it was incredible! Going back to when we first…read moretoured the venue, we worked with Maureen and were so impressed by the venue, the packages, and the services offered. My wife and I had toured two other venues and choosing Riverview was the easiest decision we made in our wedding planning. Our coordinator for our wedding was Chelsea, and she was excellent! She communicated regularly and clearly, and provided great answers and advice when we had questions. Come wedding day, Chelsea's team, including Chelsea, our assistant coordinator Felicia, and both bridal attendants Cam and Tara, worked together seamlessly to ensure our day was perfect. Chelsea ran two quick rehearsals for the ceremony and that's all it took! She gave clear instructions and recommendations and when it was time for the real thing, it was perfect! The whole team made sure we stuck to our schedule, rounded up all the guests we needed for photos, made sure we had some time to ourselves to take in the gravity of the day, and also made sure we ate! The team maintained the perfect distance; close enough to rapidly get involved should they need to, but without making us feel crowded. Another service offered was the option to load our vehicle at the end of the night with our decorations and I cannot stress enough how great this was. We were able to stay out on the dance floor ALL the way until the end of the reception while the staff loaded the car for us to pick up the following morning. This way, we got to spend as much time with all our guests without worrying about coordinating a clean up crew, and figuring out who is going home with what. Our guests continue to tell us how much they loved the food and how beautiful and clean the venue was (we thoroughly agree). I wholeheartedly recommend the Riverview, Maureen, Chelsea, and her team to put together the wedding of your dreams. Thanks again to Riverview and the whole team for our perfect wedding!

This 110 acre farm started in 1920. 5 acres of that is a vineyard. There is a farm store onsite…read moretoo. They also host events such as weddings, live music, corn maze, and more. I've been to the farm store and they had a good amount of items ranging from produce to baked goods to wine. I also went on a Saturday for wine tasting, charcuterie board, and pizza. The service was good and the wines were tasty. Overall, it's a nice farm stand and vineyard, that's worth a visit.

A Simsbury gem that has been here long before I was born. It's a beautiful location that has live…read moremusic on its patio, offers food and IP beer, its own wines and THC seltzers. Best corn in the Farmington Valley. A must-see

Went with a friend for the 90min archery class held at the Glastonbury Boathouse. Learned aiming…read moreand positional bow techniques which were quite helpful. Was a fun and different activity to try! The instructor was friendly and the class size was small.

I come here pretty frequently to take a stroll and/or get some work done…read more There is a second story to the boathouse with outlets!! I believe this closes at sunset but I've been out here at sunrise and it's been pretty quiet until 9:30 am or so. There are a few walking trails and the docks/front of the boathouse (the cement areas) do flood during heavy rain. Definitely a Glastonbury community symbol... :) Lots of kids fishing on the dock/by the river. Playground on the premises & then the Glastonbury parks and rec manages the fields behind the clubhouse. I've been here when there was a wedding and it seemed intimate and romantic. I'm a big fan of this spot!

Original Review Draft (Strong Professional): I will never…read morereturn to Brignole Vineyards. The owner, Timothy Brignole, was shockingly rude and unprofessional. He had the nerve to compare my two-year-old grandson's behavior to that of a dog, singled him out, and made my entire family feel completely disrespected. This was one of the worst customer experiences I have ever had. The vineyard is absolutely not family-friendly, and the owner clearly lacks the professionalism, courtesy, and people skills required to run a business that serves the public. Families deserve respect, not hostility. I strongly caution others before visiting this establishment.

Came here and got the margarita flight. Then ordered a wine tasting. Margarita Wine slushy was…read moregood. Staff was friendly and polite.

"The warden threw a party in the county jail The prison band…read morewas there and they began to wail The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing" (Elvis Presley) What an awesome slice of Connecticut and U.S. history! At various times, the grounds housed the oldest copper mine in the U.S. and one of its oldest state prisons. The prisoners sentenced to the jail were mostly thieves, robbers and British sympathizers. One was a murderess (yes, this was a coed prison), and a few were imprisoned for "laziness"! The walk down into the mine put us on several staircases that were very wet (water is dripping everywhere), slippery and uneven. So if you're a little unsteady on your feet, you might want to think twice about the 75 foot descent into the lowest section of the mine. There will be plenty of handrails to guide you, and beware of a few stone "low bridges" you'll have to duck down to avoid. Otherwise you'll take a solid stone slab to the forehead. Another thing to mention is the temperature down there is pretty chilly. So even if you visit on a 95 degree day and you're wearing a tank top and shorts outside, you might want to pack a sweater or sweatshirt for your visit to the mine. It was very cool learning how the mine was built, and we saw remnants of some of the drilled holes where dynamite was lowered into the rock to blast away solid stone. We also saw traces of golden copper and green patina on the rocky walls. We learned that over the years there had been over 70 escape attempts, including one massive jailbreak where over 20 prisoners made it out. Just about all of them were eventually captured, but a few ran into the woods and were never found. After we came up from the mine floor, we explored the grounds and wandered among the remnants of the old jailhouse, guardhouse and prison yard. They were very creepy, and we saw some of the prisoner shackles and chains on display. Our tour guide was great, as was the friendly young lady at the ticket booth and gift shop. The surrounding grounds and view are quite beautiful, and we learned they are used for wedding and prom photos. So who knows, maybe this will be a wedding venue some day!

Beautiful historic and gruesome caverns. The property is well preserved for its time and very…read moreeerie. Enjoyed the tour underground in the mine shaft and the creepy ins and outs of the past

Ordering was easy, prices were reasonable, and the arrangement my mom received was beautiful and…read morejust like it appeared on the website. Will definitely use them again.

Misspells simple words on cards without checking to the point it was impossible to decipher who it…read morewas from. When trying to explain that this was sentimental and for a deceased loved one and provide some useful feedback for spell checking going forward kept talking over us on the phone. Very rude, dismissive, and defensive for a conversation that was already extremely hard and sensitive to have. I would go elsewhere if you want coherent messages on your flowers as well as decent customer service

Best venue I've been to for throwing a party. very professional and on top everything! had no…read moreissues what's so ever, high recommen!!

First of all myself and the owner have the same birthday, so the relationship started off great…read more The owners were helpful, attentive, responsive and professional. i will definitely utilize this space and definitely recommend!!!!!!!