Top Haddam Venues

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a private party, a business celebration, or a corporate conference, The Society Room of Hartford offers a breathtaking and unforgettable setting for your special event. Step into the magnificent Society Ballroom, where grand marble columns soar to a ceiling adorned with exquisite murals, towering 35 feet above the dance floor. A sweeping staircase gracefully descends from a 3,000-square-foot balcony, creating a dramatic focal point for grand entrances and memorable photo opportunities. The opulent ballroom, embellished with marble, limestone, brass, and bronze accents, evokes the timeless elegance of the Great Gatsby era. Adjacent to the ballroom, three additional lounge and function spaces, each with its own unique historic charm, provide ample seating and feature full-service bars. The splendor of The Society Room of Hartford is matched only by the expertise of our incomparable chef and banquet catering staff, who are dedicated to crafting a bespoke culinary experience that ensures a truly magical event for you and your guests. Contact The Society Room today for a private tour and consultation, and let your vision become reality. The Society Room: Where Elegance Meets Excellence.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown occupies a 22-floor glass tower at 315 Trumbull Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Originally opened in 1975 and fully renovated in 2024, the property completed a rebrand from the Hilton Hartford to the DoubleTree by Hilton in March 2024, emerging with refreshed guest rooms, updated common spaces, and continued access to its signature warm chocolate chip cookie welcome. The hotel offers nearly 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across up to 18 distinct rooms, with banquet capacity for up to 600 guests. A direct skywalk connects the property to PeoplesBank Arena, making it a practical choice for groups attending downtown Hartford events or hosting their own. The on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, indoor pool, and private Executive Club Lounge round out the full-service amenities available to event groups.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

Hill-Stead Museum is a National Historic Landmark set on 152 acres in Farmington, Connecticut. The Colonial Revival estate was designed in 1901 by Theodate Pope Riddle — one of the first licensed female architects in the United States — in collaboration with the renowned firm McKim, Mead & White. Theodate transformed Hill-Stead into a public museum upon her death in 1946, preserving the house, its Impressionist art collection, and the surrounding landscape exactly as she intended. The estate offers six distinct event spaces suited to a wide range of private celebrations, from intimate indoor gatherings to sweeping lawn events for up to 350 guests. Outdoor venues include the West Lawn and Veranda with panoramic views of the Litchfield Hills, the former grass tennis court enclosed by handcrafted stone walls, and the Beatrix Farrand-designed Sunken Garden in bloom from spring through autumn. Indoor options include the Arts and Crafts-style Makeshift Theater, the glass-walled Glass Room overlooking the kitchen garden, and the antique-appointed Pope Board Room. Outside catering is permitted, and the rental includes parking, a bridal suite, a dedicated event supervisor, and a security guard for the duration of the event.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

The Mill on the River is a wedding venue and fine dining restaurant set along the water in South Windsor, Connecticut, with more than 30 years of experience hosting weddings and private events. The property features an outdoor waterfront ceremony location alongside two banquet rooms — the Rafters Room and the River Room — giving couples the flexibility to choose a setting that fits the scale and feel of their celebration. Full-time wedding planners guide couples through every detail, from menu selection and linens to day-of coordination, allowing the focus to remain on the event itself rather than the logistics behind it. Seven tiered wedding packages — ranging from the Signature offering to Premiere Stations — accommodate a range of preferences and guest counts, with off-season incentives available for couples booking outside peak months.

• 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 50-175 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

Preston Ridge Vineyard is a working estate winery and event venue set on 60 acres in Preston, Connecticut, roughly 15 miles from Long Island Sound. Founded in 2008 by the Sawyers and Helms families and open to the public since October 2012, the property centers on a New England gambrel-style barn with a wraparound deck overlooking the vineyard rows and surrounding landscape. The venue hosts weddings, corporate functions, bridal showers, and private parties across several spaces: the barn and grounds accommodate ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests, while the tasting room seats up to 50 guests for intimate gatherings and expands to 100 when the deck is combined. For larger events, a seasonal tented lower green extends capacity to 175 guests. Weddings include use of the tasting room and deck for cocktail hour, a dressing suite, tables and chairs, parking attendants, and grounds access for photography and videography. The vineyard's own estate and varietal wines — reds, whites, and rosés — are available throughout, making it a natural fit for celebrations that want the feel of a working farm winery.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Built in the 19th century and modeled after the famous Newport mansions, the Branford House at UConn Avery Point offers an elegant location on the Connecticut shoreline that creates the perfect ambiance for a memorable special event. It's an ideal setting for special moments. Enjoy a panoramic ocean view with sailboats drifting by and a sparkling lawn – all enjoyed from the patio of our majestic, turn-of-the-century mansion or from beneath a tent billowing from the sea breeze. With its regal entryway, grand architecture, and commanding oak-carved staircase, the Branford House is the ideal setting for your special event. With its beautiful stone façade and warm, hand-carved wooden panel interiors, the Branford House hosts festive events and gala celebrations year-round. Mingle with guests on the sprawling stone veranda and enjoy dining and dancing in the ballroom. Your family and friends will be charmed by it all – stone terraces, the great room’s two-story marble fireplace, rococo ceilings, a lawn that stretches to the Avery Point Lighthouse, and waves breaking on the shore.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Begin Your Story Here We can accomodate up to 200 guests. Special site fee pricing for smaller, more intimate weddings & micro weddings of 80 or less. Ceremony-only packages also availalbe 2019 Dan’s best of the best platinum winner for best north fork wedding venue! 2018 One of Dan's Papers "Five Fabulous Wedding Venues on the East End"! Brecknock Hall provides the wedding dreamscape you’ve been searching for—a restored historic manor home that’s resplendent with refined elegance. Infused with warmth and detail, this venue is a distinctive setting for nuptials and receptions. Types of wedding events offered: - Ceremony - Reception - Bridal Shower - Engagement Party - Elopements Brecknock Hall features: - 4 charming parlor rooms and a large center hallway -Sprawling lawns and a patio for tented celebrations - Private Bridal Suite & Lounge - Private Groom’s Quarters - Bathrooms to accommodate up to 200 guests - Convenient access for caterers - Ample parking - Access to Long Island Sound for photographs Brecknock Hall proudly celebrates the unions of all loving couples regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rates Wedding site fees range from $5,500-$11,000 depending on the season and size/scope of event. Fees for other special events are quoted on an individual basis. Our site fee includes an on-site coordinator, rest room attendant, reception tables & chairs (white Chiavari), cocktail tables, one security personnel and day long use of our separate bridal and groom suites, where wedding parties have all day access to relax and get ready in. In order to provide complete exclusivity to our wedding couples, Brecknock Hall only hosts ONE wedding per weekend, giving you access the day before to have a ceremony rehearsal and drop off décor & personal items, as well as the day after to pick up any personal items from wedding. Brecknock Hall offers the following services for wedding events: - Clean Up - Event Planner - Get Ready Rooms - Outside Vendors - Pet Friendly - Preferred Vendors Only - Set Up - Wifi

• Spaces for 230 Guests

The New England Carousel Museum occupies a historic 30,000-square-foot building in downtown Bristol, Connecticut, where a permanent collection of hand-carved carousel animals — spanning the 1890s onward — lines the galleries alongside rotating exhibitions on American amusement park history. For private events, the museum's second-floor ballroom offers soaring ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, exposed brick walls, and hardwood floors, making it a distinctive setting for weddings, receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. A Venetian carousel installed on-site in 2021 — its panels painted with scenes of Venice, Italy — serves as a centerpiece for proposals, engagement parties, and celebrations that call for something beyond the expected. The museum also accommodates children's parties in a dedicated family-friendly space, with themed programming including Victorian tea parties, fairy parties, and carousel craft activities. An art studio rounds out the rental offerings for groups seeking a creative component.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is a children's museum and preschool located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol, Connecticut. It holds the distinction of being the first preschool in the country to fully integrate its preschool curriculum with a children's museum, and operates as a division of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol. The museum's 11 studios cover art, culinary, science, and energy programming, giving young guests access to hands-on, educator-led experiences. For celebrations, Imagine Nation offers weekend birthday party packages that pair exclusive use of the Imagine Nation Cafe with educator-led workshop themes — from Studio Art and Outer Space to Junior Laboratory and Dino Birthday Bash — for groups of up to 15 children. Each package includes a party attendant for setup and cleanup, and the museum's team handles the details so families can focus on the celebration.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Tent

Holiday Hill is a family-owned event venue and recreation center set on 25 acres of rural grounds in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. With over 60 years of history, the property offers two principal event spaces alongside expansive outdoor surroundings suited for weddings, reunions, performances, picnics, and private celebrations. The post-and-beam barn seats up to 200 guests beneath a cathedral-like ceiling with an open floor plan. The space is noted for its acoustics, making it well suited for ceremonies, speeches, and live or recorded music. A high-peak wedding-white tent seats up to 300 guests for dinner and can be configured with picnic tables, banquet tables, or display arrangements to fit formal or informal events alike. Beyond the two main structures, the grounds include basketball courts, volleyball and badminton courts, two 25-yard pools, miniature golf, and more — available as part of rental packages. Farmhouse lodging on-site makes Holiday Hill a practical option for multi-day or destination celebrations.

• Spaces for 1,400 Guests

Experience our Spa, Aquarium, Seaport, Museums & fine dining Located in Groton, CT, the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa is the hub for corporate, group, conference, and leisure travel in the Mystic, CT shore region. This destination is an architecturally stunning Connecticut hotel boasting 285 rooms and suites. Experience Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, golf, beaches & nearby Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Casinos. Indulge in services offered at our on-site, enhanced Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Enjoy our swimming pool and fitness center. Dine at our award-winning, AAA 4 Diamond, Octagon Restaurant. Our location is convenient to New York City and Boston, as well as the Hartford CT Bradley airport and the Providence TF Green RI airport. Our hotel offers a unique location for business meetings, conferences, social events & weddings with 20,297 sq ft of flexible event space including 21 meeting and breakout rooms and a 10,320-sq-ft Grand Ballroom. Our hotel is perfect for business or pleasure. Shuttle Service, based on availability, for a fee, within 5-mile radius.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Park

Three Saints Park is a 25-acre private park set in Bethany, Connecticut — a small, rural town that has kept its New England character. The property spans wooded and open grounds with a pond, sports fields, and two pavilions, offering a natural backdrop for DIY celebrations of all kinds. The Large Covered Pavilion accommodates up to 300 guests and sits adjacent to a full catering kitchen, making it the centerpiece for weddings, receptions, and large gatherings. The Small Pavilion, a 1920s-era structure and the oldest on the property, overlooks the pond and provides a more intimate setting. Both spaces are available for full-day exclusive buyout — no two events share the grounds on the same day. Three Saints Park is built for couples and hosts who want creative control. Food trucks are welcome, outside vendors are encouraged, and the venue provides 12 picnic tables, a podium and stage, event lighting, parking for approximately 100 cars, and on-site restrooms.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area is a full-service hotel located on Route 2 in Preston, Connecticut, three-quarters of a mile from Foxwoods Resort Casino and approximately ten miles from Mohegan Sun. Situated between I-95 and I-395 in southeastern Connecticut, the property also offers easy access to Mystic's dining and beaches, twelve miles away. The hotel features 2,700 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across four individual rooms — three of which can be combined into a single larger configuration. The King's Ballroom, at 1,944 square feet, seats up to 125 guests for banquets and accommodates 90 for cocktail receptions. The Spades Room and Diamonds Room each host up to 60 seated guests. All event rooms feature 12-foot ceilings and include linens, tables, and chairs in the rental. The hotel's creative catering team handles events of all sizes, and an optional dance floor is available. Beyond its event facilities, the property offers a Garden Grille & Bar, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary WiFi throughout. A complimentary shuttle to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun is available for guests.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown is an 11-story hotel in the heart of downtown Waterbury, Connecticut, roughly an hour from New York City and 30 minutes from Hartford. The property underwent a full renovation in 2014, bringing its lobby and event facilities up to the brand's modern Refreshing Business concept — open, flexible, and built for gatherings of all kinds. For events, the hotel is home to Barn on Grand, a dedicated event space on the lobby level that blends exposed brick, warm wood accents, and rustic character with contemporary elegance. The Barn accommodates up to 150 guests and is well suited for weddings, receptions, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The hotel also offers additional ballroom and meeting space, totaling over 10,000 square feet of renovated event facilities across eight rooms. Guests and attendees benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, full audio-visual services, in-house catering, a Starbucks, and on-site parking. The hotel's 199 guest rooms and suites — along with valet parking and a fitness center — make it a convenient all-in-one destination for multi-day events.

• Spaces for 45-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Stonecroft Country Inn is a historic bed and breakfast set on 6.5 acres in Ledyard, Connecticut, minutes from Mystic. The property traces its origins to 1807, when sea captain Shubel Smith built the Georgian Colonial that still anchors the estate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America, the inn blends period architecture — wide-plank floors, stone walls, a working fireplace — with fully renovated accommodations across ten guest rooms. The estate offers multiple event settings for weddings, elopements, and private gatherings. The Yellow Barn accommodates ceremonies and receptions for up to 75 guests, while the intimate stone-walled dining room in the 1807 House hosts seated dinners and gatherings of up to 45. For larger celebrations, the Grand Affair tent on the manicured lawn expands capacity to 125 guests, surrounded by koi ponds, terraced gardens, and centuries-old stone walls. Exclusive buyout packages include use of the inn's guest rooms, making Stonecroft well suited for destination weddings and weekend retreats where guests stay on-site. Gourmet three-course breakfasts are included with all room stays.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Winery

Welcome to The Old Field Vineyards, a very special place for your very special day. Set way back from the Main Road lies the vineyard, the great lawn and Southold Bay. Your guests arrive and saunter down the farm road, past the grape loaded vines towards the sparkling bay. With seats set up for the ceremony and to provide a walkway, you enter through the arches and walk across the green lawn towards towards your intended with the bay behind them. Following the ceremony, guests roam the great lawn in front of our 1850s home, or hang on the sandy beach enjoying a cocktail, the view and the privacy. When dinner is ready, everyone moves into the reception tent to celebrate your union, as the moon rises over Shelter Island. What could be more perfect! The Old Field is the only vineyard on Peconic Bay with a private beach to host your special event. Weddings and parties are held outdoors and under a tent from June 15th through September 15th, and we can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests. Wedding / Party Basics: Most of our “day” weddings begin around 3:30 PM and run until 12:00 AM. Music in order to be in compliance with The Town of Southold is to be off by 10:30 PM. Wine purchases are given 15% off the case price, excluding our sparkling wine. We ask that you pour our wines only. A property manager representing The Old Field on the day of the event is required. The Old Field supplies the venue which includes 500 feet of lawn and 600 feet of beach front, electricity and non potable water for cleaning up. The wedding party/ licensee is responsible for supplying their tent, portable toilets, caterer, band/DJ, party supplies, flowers and anything else they require for their event. We have a list of approved vendors to guide you with your choice. All garbage removal is the responsibility of the Licensee and is typically handled, at your request, by the caterer. Certificates of insurance naming a) The Old Field Vineyards and (b) Christian F. Baiz and Rosamond Phelps Baiz as additional insured are required from the Licensees and all vendors coming on the property for $1,000,000.00, $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your site fee is due at the contract signing. The other half is due thirty days prior to the event, accompanied with a $1500.00 Security Deposit.

• Spaces for 140 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Southold Historical Museum was established in 1960 to "promote interest in and education about Southold's history, as well as to bring together those who wish to discover, acquire, preserve, maintain, and exhibit historic sites, buildings, and relics." Our mission has remained focused and clear since our inception. The Southold Historical Museum protects and interprets artifacts that engage, educate, and connect visitors to the history and culture of Southold. We support programs that encourage the long-term preservation of our cultural heritage. The Southold Historical Museum is one of the most important cultural institutions on Long Island's North Fork. The Museum, which opened in 1960, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region's rich history. The Museum does this through maintaining a headquarters and archive, as well as a number of historically noteworthy buildings that house some of the Museum's large collections. Enjoy! Territory Acknowledgement: The museum is situated on Corchaug Nation land. There is no history of Southold without the history of Corchaug. Our work is inextricably linked to the Corchaug people, as it has been for thousands of years. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Peoples of the past, present, and future. Weddings The museum grounds of the Southold Historical Society are located in the picturesque village of Southold, in the center of the North Fork. A stunning backdrop for your wedding day is provided by sprawling green lawns and over a dozen old structures. Buildings spanning from the 1750s to the 1900s are rich in history and charm, providing unique photo opportunities. The grounds are a great place for a memorable ceremony, with many antique homes, outbuildings, a schoolhouse, and barns as a backdrop.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor

The Pridwin offers Shelter Island’s most spectacular location to you and up to 250 guests for an unforgettable celebration. Enjoy The Pridwin's relaxed atmosphere, bay views, and unsurpassed sunsets as you dine and dance the evening away amid their gentle rolling lawns and beautiful beachside setting.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Lake of Isles is a destination event venue set within 900 wooded acres in North Stonington, Connecticut. The property centers on a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse that brings together a lakefront setting, in-house culinary services, and indoor and outdoor event spaces suited to weddings, social celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The Pequot Village Ballroom is the venue's primary reception space — 4,500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, a wood-inlay ceiling, dimmable chandeliers, and warm earth-tone finishes that accommodate up to 250 guests for a plated dinner. The adjacent Lakefront Deck extends the event outdoors, offering a natural backdrop of lake and woodlands for ceremonies and al fresco cocktail receptions with butlered service. Lake of Isles hosts one wedding per day and includes access to preferred vendor partnerships and a dedicated client portal for planning. The venue has been recognized as a Best Waterfront Wedding Venue by Here Comes the Guide and received The Knot Best of Weddings and WeddingWire Couples' Choice awards in 2024.