My daughter had her wedding at Fern Valley Farms. I was so impressed by gracious hospitality of the…read moreFern Valley family. They provided transportation via golf cart for some the older folks in our family who would not have been able to navigate the terrain. Fern Valley Farms went above and beyond to accommodate us. Despite the rain it was a magical day.

It's time for an update!…read more I want to start by saying if you have yet to come what are you waiting for?! But in all seriousness we have done a lot up here since I put the farm on the map. Lets start with our new kitchen! We have built a beautiful kitchen which has helped serve some delicious burgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders, fries & grilled cheese for you to munch on. While waiting for your order you can walk to the other side of the building to grab a craft beer from Fieldcrest Brewing Company. We do not yet sell ice cream but the plan is to have it in 2023! We do sell cider donuts and s'mores in our country store to help with that sugar craving. We have a stage for our live music! Starting mid July we start our summer concert series which has been a huge hit with the community. I personally love seeing our field covered with lawn chairs and smiles every weekend. We provide lots of games for the kids such as sport balls, tumbling towers, and disc golf while you are enjoying the tunes of your favorite musicians! And when you need a break you can take a tractor ride around the farm! During the week we have provide sunset yoga as well as farmers markets! What better way to enjoy the views than supporting your local community vendors and or taking in some relaxing yoga with friends and family. We still have all your favorite apples for picking AND we planted 250 more trees with plans this fall to plant even more! This will help us prolong our season to Columbus Day Weekend a few years from now. Please do not climb on the trees. We do provide apple pickers for those hard to reach apples. Any broken branches could increase the risk of disease and or kill the tree. The farm has now also turned into a venue for events! We have had a few weddings now this year, including Dan and his new wife Brooke! So if you are looking for a wedding venue why not here! Please scroll through the many pictures to see some of their pictures for a visual. Some things you may notice when coming up, we no longer have the pumpkin patch and the cows have been sold. We have butchered two of the cows so if you are looking for some grass fed beef just find Dan or myself and we'll let you know what we have. A couple reminders: Please drive slow. This helps keep the dust at a minimal, our neighbors will appreciate it, and with all the children running around we want to keep everyone safe. We do not allow outside food and alcohol beverages. Please leave your coolers at home. We are a pet friendly farm! Please pick up after your furry friends after they do their business. This is a farm so you will come across bees also enjoying the apple. Look before you step when picking apples. Could easily step on a fallen apple and roll an ankle. We do encourage exploration! The view from the upper hill is amazing and we recommend taking a walk to enjoy the scenery. And without saying please pick up after yourself, a clean farm is a happy farm. Thank you in advance for coming. We look forward to making Fern Valley Farms a destination for you to come and enjoy with friends and family for years to come! For more updates please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages!

This place is fantastic. It has to be one of the best wineries in CT. It is a gorgeous location,…read moreand the inside is so cozy is the weather isn't cooperating. I especially like the After Dark red blend. The owners/workers of this place are always extremely friendly and looking to help you with anything you need! Also there's a winery dog named Champ who is pretty fantastic.

A true hidden gem that is absolutely stunning to visit…read more A wonderful kind staff that makes you feel special with drinks that always hit the spot and are delicious! (& well-priced!!) What a beautiful location with views that just continue. Great for family/kids or just a special date night! You can bring your own food or have some of their little treats! You definitely need to visit this spot if you haven't already!!

Went there for the coin show last Sunday... Very organized and obviously very popular. Could…read moreprobably use a few more parking spots.

A nice members bar with cheap drinks and beers. The only complaint is it can get loud with only a…read morefew people in it.

Their Bingo night on Wednesday is the best. It is under the Mass Lottery and very well managed…read more Fee to play is a bit pricey at $50.00 but that includes every game. No other cost unless you wish to purchase extra games or maybe some of their many freshly prepared food items at a very low cost. The winning prizes are good amounts and are regularly increased depending on the amount of people in attendance. If you want you can go to the bar upstairs and play Keno or have an alcoholic beverage, though you can't take the alcoholic beverage down to the bingo hall. Fun thing to do

A nice, large hall for a special event, Whether celebrating…read morea marriage or the end of Lent. Good acoustics and lots of parking spaces, Bring the whole family and their bright, smiling faces. Went for a special event with my extended family. The club members were very accomdating and had everything in order for us when we got there. Nice, big space with large banquet tables. Not the easiest to get to off the highway, but we made due. Cool-looking high wooden ceilings. Overall, nice venue.

Great food & service. Nice atmosphere & lounge area is fun! The Asian salmon salad is delicious &…read morevery large portion!

We had our baby shower here, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. The staff were…read moreincredibly friendly, helpful and professional. The food was delicious. Perfect location. Everything about it was perfect, to be honest. Not a thing I would change about the experience. Thank you Villa Rose for a beautiful baby shower!!

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.

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!

I stayed at this hotel this past weekend and had a completely seamless experience. The location was…read morevery convenient, with plenty of food close by. The front-desk staff could not have been nicer and were more than happy to accommodate our late check out request. The room itself was very clean and comfortable, and the hotel breakfast was above and beyond. There were so many options from scrambled eggs, to veggie egg white omelets, turkey sausage and bacon, bagels, pastries, an oatmeal station, biscuits with sausage gravy, warm cinnamon buns and more. I would most definitely stay here again!

Manager agreed to credit card back as only 1 night booked, but has failed to do so. Marked up this…read moreroom for weekend rates to being ridiculously over $200 already, but to believe it's acceptable to lie, commit fraud and hurt a family with kids by charging double or $400 for a musty moldy disgusting hotel, then lie about promise to refund as if anyone would ever pay Hyatt places for this dump needs fired. Will file police report if that's what it takes since this is criminal on her part as HI management to steal - do not recommend holiday inns after this experience - much better hotels that are clean and honest. Not worth it and deserve a refund in full after all this merry go round bs with cs too. Bbb report to make next too.

In February I had to blind hire a caterer for a wedding only 6 months away. No tastings or…read moreanything. I am so happy I found Julie and her team. She was responsive, reassuring, professional, friendly and understanding. Most importantly the food was amazing and beautifully presented. I don't know what the cheese and meat wheels on the grazing table were called but I am craving more! I could also make a full meal out of the pasta salad alone! I also recommend the s'mores station. It was unique and such a great touch for a farm wedding. I'd hire Jasmyn Rose again in a heartbeat!

First let me tell you I had a wonderful experience with Julie and all of her staff were very…read morepolite. I had a 60th BD party for my husband with about $46 people in attendance . I was very specific with what I wanted for food. The order was for : 1. Large pan of Lasagna ( very tastety). 2. Glazed carrots ( just a tiny bit too sweet) 3. Green beans almondine. ( not impressed. It had a lot of sliced almonds, but they weren't toasted!! And for me toasted almond is what makes the green beans taste soooo good!). 4. Pasta with scrimp and scallops in a creamy Alfredo sauce . ( Every one who had it loved it)! 5. Garlic mash potatoes, not impressed. A lot of the potatoes weren't fully cooked and they had absolutely no flavor. There definitely wasn't any garlic in them at all. A lot of my guests were unhappy with them as well. 6. Macaroni and cheese, you would think with such a simple dish how could it not be absolutely wondetful? I don't know what they used for cheese, but one of them was so sharp and bitter that I had to spit it out. Even my husband who will eat just about anything, he didn't want them. Literally only 2 guest liked it. One was my neice so I gave her the whole pan to take home! 7. Baked stuffed chicken . I had send out invites to 60 ppl so she wanted 3 trays of the chicken . When the final number was 45 she wanted me to keep the same number this was there was one for everyone . I didn't have a problem with that. The first tray of chicken was very dry and all of the chicken only had a very thin layer of stiffing. I was dissapointed with that. The 2 other trays of chicken were nice and moist. My other problem was I took home 24 pieces of chicken so in hind sight I think 2 trays would have been enough. Oh the chicken was flavorful just way too much to take home! We had a ton of left overs ! At least 1/2 of each tray Except for the salad , there was only another 1/20 left. They salad was really good! Very well proportioned everything inside. Overall though the food was pretty good except for a few items! Even though not everything was to my likings we all need to realize everyone makes dished differently . Some we like and others we won't . Also I think I could have been more explicit on how I wanted some of the items made. I would use this company if the need arose. Thank you to Julie and all her staff for a job well done!