"You Hit the Wrong Note Billy Goat" (Bill Haley and the…read moreComets) Bradley Mountain Farm was more fun than a Barrel full of ............Goats! We signed up for a 1:00 "Barnard Buddies" session. For ten bucks, we reserved our own bench at the fence that pens in their goats, were given a bag of goat food (compressed hay pellets), and enjoyed a half hour of Goat Wackiness. The fun began when the other 1:00 groups were escorted to our benches by our Guide. We immediately saw the goat herd march to the fence and follow us as to our benches. Obviously, they been through this a zillion times and knew there was chow on the way. I asked out guide if the goats can eat all day and was told yes--of course because goats have 4 stomachs. Another odd feature of the goat's anatomy is their eyes -they have bizarrely rectangular pupils. Apparently, their vulnerability to predators caused their eyes to evolve. They have a broad line of sight, and those rectangular-shaped pupils lets them better see danger approaching. We were instructed to hold the food pellets in our outstretched hand and let the goats "kiss" it out of our hands. It was so interesting to see hoe different goats had personalities -some were super mellow, while others were super aggressive and literally shoved their goat brothers and sisters out of the way to be fed. We did see a few males really go at each other with violent head butts, but our guide said that was normal. Go and take your kiddies and maybe you can take the goats for a walk on a leash or buy some "cuddle time" or Goat Yoga or Dress the Baby Goats in pajamas. I kid you not. They have a lot of activity options.

This was ridiculously pricey. It cost so much just to make soap when we actually went to the pen to…read morelook at the goats. They there was no goats out there. I was so disappointed, and when I went to the back to see the goats there was literally no goats there at all so we finally went to the side that had goats, and then a dog randomly started barking at us. The lady walked out of the door and told us to leave this was an extremely disappointing experience. The supervisor was really rude. and overall it was way too pricey and just a waste of time I would not recommend.1star

We are very surprised there has been no mention of the new event center before this. This…read moreconference/convention space is a lovely addition to central Connecticut that opened just about a year ago. It is an attractive, well-spaced and well-staffed facility that we found absolutely first-class when we attended a conference there last week. They have lots of room though it's not a giant facility: they can accommodate up to 600 people for celebrations and weddings and up to 850 for theater-style presentations. We found the seating comfy, plenty of clean restrooms, a very capable and friendly staff, and surprisingly tasty banquet food (served buffet style)., Honestly, don't know what more we could ask. There is plenty of parking in a below-ground garage as well as above ground lots. There are two hotels within walking distance. Really, we came away very impressed, and we have no hesitation in recommending the event center if you find yourself in attendance.

This place was amazing!!! Had my daughter's 18th birthday. We had full use of the kitchen and the…read morestaff was just amazing!!!

I'm very disappointed in this venue! The Eli Terry Jr. Middle school was slated to have their 8th…read moregrade Junior Social/Dance on Friday night, June 9th 2017. Two days prior to this event, parents were informed that the event was being moved to the school gym because the venue double-booked! Are you kidding me?!? Here we are -- the students and the parents -- getting ready and excited for this 'big event' for the kids, held at a location away from the school where they get to dress up and celebrate their journey through childhood and bridge the gap into early adulthood. Then at the last minute we're all let down due to some scheduling mishap by an establishment that does this sort of thing for a living. Completely and utterly inexcusable. While I can understand that 'things happen' -- I really don't care what the excuse is -- you have an event planning business literally across the street from the local middle school and you choose to tell them, 'Ooops our bad... but YOU figure it out.' Unacceptable! YOU screwed up, find a way to make amends and make it work... period! I certainly expect our ticket money will be returned so that the school can use it to fund this event at the school.

Have had a work Christmas party here for the past 3 years. Food is delicious and wait staff…read moreoutstanding.

Over the weekend my fiance, my mom, and myself went to Chippanee for a tasting in the club room for…read moreour upcoming wedding. We chose to taste the white wine chicken, pesto cream chicken, and salmon dishes. They were all so amazing! We scheduled our tasting right after viewing the banquet room again to figure out where all our decorations would go and how the center pieces would look on the tables. The staff was so accommodating in helping us and giving us great suggestions. We then moved into the club room for our tasting. Our waitress was very helpful in explaining what was going to be included with our tasting. The presentation of the meals, was just perfect! We can't wait for our actual wedding to impress our guests with the amazing meals we chose!

I had a very good experience.... After struggling to find a last minute Hall for a reception after…read moremy uncles funeral I posted on a local town site seeking help. The owner personally reached out to me within the hour willing to help us out. (On a sunday later in evening on top of it) We rented the "Crystal room" it was very clean, up to date and the staff was so friendly. Our funeral services ended up ending an hour sooner than we thought it was going to and the owner let us start arriving early. Such a great experience after a sad morning. I would recommend this Hall fo anyone looking to have a wonderfull experience. And will be booking with them in the future.

Amazing venue. So many options. I held my daughters Graduation party at titanium in the loft…read more Seperate building and two rooms. One for your buffet and the other for your tables. Super cute backdrop added in along with the Led lights along with two Pilar's. Denise was so helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend d for any of your events.

Visiting family in the area, the hotel is very close by. The hotel was almost fully booked as it…read morewas Memorial Day weekend, and lots of weddings going on. Beautiful space, and the team was very nice. I was able to upgrade to a king suite for about $40 more, which was cool. The room was spacious and clean, also very quiet on the floor, as it's in a separate building. The shower was great, really good pressure and temp (important to me lol). They offer breakfast for about $18 a person, not bad. I just wish they offered complimentary coffee. (There is a coffee maker in the room, I just had some trouble using it). Great stay overall, will be back!

Room smelled way too strong of Pine Sol or whatever cheap cleaner they use…read more Confusing shower controls, ridiculous sensor activated water in the sink. Typical woke green new deal bullshit. I want a bathroom sink at least as good as home.

Stopped in here, because I am a huge Lego fan and wanted to see what type of mini figures they had…read more There is a selection of mostly Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman (DC/Marvel) and other mini figures already prebuilt. There are also sets that you can purchase, but they are smaller in size, and not as intricate as a bigger sets The prices are average, but for certain mini figures, I saw them priced as over $500! I know what to do with my built Lego sets if I ever want to get rid of them (which I won't). BUT This place takes them in for trade for cash or for store credit

I come here for their Halloween & Christmas events for the kids which I gotta say is a great time…read morefor them alone ,now add Lego pieces to the mix, fun is all the way up ! The employees are always super friendly and the store tidy & organized. You can fill a bucket/bowl and they weigh your pieces for a solid price or there are kits you can buy. They have tables or single pieces to pick from and bring home to create your new favorite piece . Collectors will find this store just what they need.

We booked this catering establishment for our mother's funeral luncheon, having not been there but…read moreheard good reviews. Everything was fantastic. We booked buffet package #3 and added eggplant parm, beer, wine, and soda service. We also added mini Italian pastries. Coffee and tea were included in the buffet package. Everyone commented how good the food was and our Italian mom would have been impressed with their sauce. Sarita was the manager who booked our event, and was present during the entire time. We couldn't have been happier.

I've driven by this facility hundreds of times and just thought it was some basic conference hall…read more We went to an event here last week and I was amazed at how beautiful it was inside. Tons of room, Great Dance Floor and great spots to take photos. The staff was also top notch. Highly recommended if you are looking to have an event here.

"And fearless are the idiots Among the hawks and doves…read moreWe're on the outside looking in A couple of freaks in love" (Elton John) (A non-golfer's perspective) I'm not a golfer but have attended industry related golf outings for two organizations ever since I moved to Connecticut close to 40 years ago. Today was the first time one of those events was held at Hawk's Landing Country Club in Southington, and our 71 golfers and 21 additional dinner guests really had a positive experience. So here is my non-golf perspective of the day. The shotgun start took off at 10:00 am on the dot, and course rangers led a caravan of golf carts out onto the course. Within a few minutes, the smell of food cooking on the grills was all over the tented area, and as soon as the foursomes began to roll by, we enjoyed an early lunch of hot dogs, burgers, fries, and two kinds of pasta salad. The guy staffing the grill was super friendly and professional. A beer cart staffed by two young ladies from Hawk's Landing circulated the course all day selling beers and seltzers and beverages to the golfers. Our tournament ended in the early afternoon, so that tented area became a dinner site for our large group. Tables and chairs were set up to accommodate us, and a very good buffet dinner of chicken parm cutlets, vegetables, sausage and peppers, roast potatoes, Caesar salad, rolls, bread, and cupcakes was set up self-service style. A bar and staff bartender were inside the tent, and alcohol was ordered through drink tickets paid for by the hosting organization. Bottom line? The grounds are gorgeous, with flowers and flowering shrubs everywhere, the course staff was fantastic, and the food and dining experience was top notch. PRO TIP If you're running a tournament, outside alcohol is a no-no here. If your sponsors want to give out beer at their stations, they'll have to buy it from Hawk's Landing.

Terrible food at a live music event! Don't waste your money here! Burnt ass smash burger I…read morecouldn't wait until I got home to post! Just terrible! I had a better burger in my high school cafeteria and the Caesar salad was just shredded nasty lettuce. The Mac and cheese is just penne Alfredo with no flavor! We will never eat here again!!!!! $10 cover charge too?!?! $13 old fashioned that was watered down! Absolutely not ever never again!!!!!!!! The chicken on the Caesar salad was tougher than the bottom of a work boot! Fries had a ton of salt on them my dining companions blood pressure is compromised!

My mother is a lover of all things old Hollywood, so when I learned of this museum online, I knew I…read morehad to take our family as a Christmas present. We weren't sure what to expect from our experience, but we spent about an hour here and thought it was really cool! The owner is so nice and really takes the time to go through each and every piece of his exhibit with you. Learning about the connections he had with the actors and how he obtained the different props was so interesting. If you're looking for something different to do, I recommend stopping by for a tour!

The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a classic movie monster museum that opened in Bristol,…read moreConnecticut in 1966. It was founded by local artist Cortlandt Hull. As a young boy, Hull was frequently ill and occupied much of his time by building Aurora monster plastic model kits. He soon became fascinated with movie makeup and how it could transform an actor into a fearsome creature. Hull was disappointed with the "Chamber of Horrors" at many wax museums, so he decided to open his own horror museum. He started building life-size monster figurines. The first one he built was "Zenobia, The Gypsy Witch". Hull's father Robert helped him build a Swiss chalet-style building to house the full-size monsters, and the museum officially opened in 1966 when Hull was just 13-years-old. As an adult, Hull worked in the film industry creating art prints as well as creating special effects make-ups. He made a lot of connections with various actors and make-up artists over the years. His museum continued to grow and the monster figures continued to improve. For several decades the small museum was located on Hull's home property and was only open during the Halloween season. In the 2010s, the museum relocated to the Bristol Historical Society. There was more room for the monster figures and Hull was also able to showcase many of the authentic movie props he had collected over the years. The museum moved to its current larger location in Plainville in time for Halloween 2020. It is now open year-round, not just for Halloween. I have visited the Witch's Dungeon several times over the years since I was just a young boy. I still remember that first visit very well because it made such an impression on me. I'm a huge fan of the classic movie monsters. I've enjoyed watching the museum grow and improve over the following decades. There's an impressive collection of various movie artifacts and props, but the real stars of the museum are the full size figures of classic monsters that appeared from the 1920s to the 1950s. Some of my favorites include the Frankenstein Monster, the Phantom of the Opera, Count Orlok, the Fly, and the Werewolf of London. The latter was portrayed by Hull's great uncle: the late actor Henry Hull. If you're a fan of horror films then you must visit the Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum!