Top Bozrah Venues

The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station offers a stunning and exclusive wedding venue perched on the banks of the Connecticut River, directly across from the historic Goodspeed Opera House and adjacent to the iconic Haddam Swing Bridge. Our award-winning venue is dedicated to providing you and your guests with an unforgettable experience, featuring exceptional cuisine, top-notch service, and an elegant atmosphere. Whether you envision a casual reception luncheon, a family-style feast, a buffet with unique and exotic stations, or a formal plated dinner, The Riverhouse is committed to exceeding your expectations in ambiance, cuisine, and service. Your personal touches, such as flowers, music, lighting, and other special details, will perfectly complement our award-winning menu, fine linens, elegant dinnerware, curated wine and spirits selections, and exquisite wedding cake to create the wedding of your dreams.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 6 Outdoor Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is a working campus for the development of new American theater, set on a sweeping waterfront property in Waterford, Connecticut overlooking the Long Island Sound. Founded in 1964 by George C. White, the O'Neill has spent six decades as the country's preeminent organization dedicated to developing new works and new voices for the stage — earning Tony Awards in 1979 and 2010 and the National Medal of Arts in 2016. Productions first developed here include *In the Heights*, *Avenue Q*, *Fences*, and *The Piano Lesson*. The campus opens to private events from late August through spring, offering eight distinct rental spaces that range from a 300-guest outdoor garden with views of the Sound to an intimate Victorian mansion with parlor rooms and an outdoor patio. The Rose Barn Theater — original to the property — brings a rustic character to receptions and celebrations, while the Dina Merrill Theater offers the campus's largest indoor footprint with expansive windows and flexible configuration. A campus attendant is present throughout every event.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Lace Factory is an industrial wedding and event venue situated at 161 River Street in Deep River, Connecticut. Housed in a building with historic architectural character, the space invites couples and event planners who want a setting with genuine personality — historic details appear around every corner, while 40 tons of air conditioning keep guests comfortable in any season. The main event space accommodates up to 225 guests, making it well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of all kinds. A hallway entry sets the tone on arrival, giving couples a natural place to display personal touches — photos, a walk down memory lane, introductions to the bridal party — before guests enter the main hall. The Riverview Room offers a flexible secondary space appropriate for rehearsal dinners or morning-after brunches, and an on-site hospitality suite rounds out the offering. The Lace Factory partners with Cloud Nine Catering for on-site food and beverage service, and maintains a connection with the Essex Steam Train, giving guests the option to arrive via historic Pullman coach — an unusually distinctive touch for a Connecticut wedding or event.

• Spaces for 230-290 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 space at this venue

Inn at Mystic is a historic waterfront resort set on fourteen acres overlooking Mystic Harbor and Fishers Island Sound in Mystic, Connecticut. Once a private estate, the property has been welcoming guests for over fifty years and bills itself as Connecticut's most historic hotel. At the heart of the resort stands the Haley Mansion, a Colonial Revival home built in 1904 by Katherine Haley and positioned above the Mystic River with views extending to Long Island Sound. The mansion retains its original character — 18th-century pine paneling sourced from an English Duke's estate, hand-carved fireplaces, and Dutch tilework — alongside formal gardens, a waterfall, and a meadow pond that provide a natural backdrop for ceremonies and photography. A 36-by-36-foot tented terrace built of Polopai wood with heating extends the mansion's event season year-round. The Haley Mansion accommodates up to 230 guests for seated events or 290 for cocktail receptions, and has hosted formal celebrations for more than a century. The on-site Rocks 21 Restaurant & Raw Bar, a waterfront venue serving seasonal cuisine and 24 craft beers on tap, offers semi-private dining rooms suited for rehearsal dinners and smaller gatherings. Dedicated wedding managers and an executive chef coordinate everything from ceremony through reception, and 52 guest rooms and suites on the property keep out-of-town guests close at hand.

The Hounds Stonington offers event spaces for your next celebration in Stonington, Connecticut.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Art Gallery

Founded in 1914, the Lyme Art Association is a nonprofit arts center in Old Lyme, Connecticut, rooted in the legacy of the American Impressionists who gathered in this corner of the state a century ago. The building was designed by architect Charles Adams Platt and opened in 1921 — its classical arched entrance, symmetrical facade, and skylit galleries remain the defining features of the space today. The gallery is available for private rental and accommodates approximately 120 guests across its interconnected exhibition rooms, including the Foyer Gallery, the Foster Caddell and Cooper-Ferry Galleries, the Cole Gallery, and the Goodman Gallery. The setting suits wedding ceremonies, memorial gatherings, fundraisers, corporate meetings, and other special events for groups that value a refined cultural backdrop. Outside caterers are welcome, and the association can provide a list of preferred vendors upon request.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 50-175 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Art Galleries

The Mystic Museum of Art has served as a focal point for the arts in southeastern Connecticut for more than 100 years. Founded by landscape painter Charles Harold Davis in 1913 as the Mystic Art Association, the institution opened its Water Street building in 1931 and has anchored the creative life of historic downtown Mystic ever since. In 2016, the Mystic Arts Center was renamed the Mystic Museum of Art, reflecting its expanded identity as a museum of American art. Set along the Mystic River, the museum houses four gallery spaces highlighted by the Charles H. Davis Gallery, a 1,920-square-foot room with 16-foot skylighted ceilings that fills the space with natural light. A stone terrace overlooking the river offers an outdoor setting ideal for cocktail receptions and can be tented for year-round use. The adjacent 15 Water Street Gallery, housed in a renovated landmark building, accommodates more intimate gatherings of up to 60 guests. In addition to rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection of over 250 works spanning early American Impressionism through the early 2000s, the museum hosts studio classes and workshops for adults and children. Its gallery spaces are available for private events including weddings, corporate dinners, and fundraisers, with in-house catering available and outside caterers permitted.

• Spaces for 40-175 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Anchored at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut, the Connecticut River Museum occupies a restored 1878 steamboat warehouse — the last of its kind on the river and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum sits on a 1.5-acre waterfront campus overlooking Essex Harbor, where the North Deck stretches directly over the Connecticut River and sailboats drift past year-round. The campus offers several distinct event spaces. The Boathouse Room, a program and exhibition space at the back of the museum building, opens directly onto the North Deck and accommodates up to 55 guests for cocktail-style gatherings. The Samuel Lay House — built in the 18th century and once home to the original Dauntless Yacht Club — suits intimate celebrations and corporate luncheons of up to 40 guests. For larger tented receptions, the Lay House Lawn overlooks the river and accommodates up to 150 guests. Events are available after museum hours, beginning at 5:30 PM. The venue is ADA compliant throughout, and outside caterers are welcomed for all event types.