Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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Discover Your Neighborhood’s Favorite Indoor Play Space! Locally owned and family-operated, our indoor play space is designed for children ages 10 and under to explore, imagine, and play in a safe, clean, and fun environment. We offer open play sessions, parent &amp; me classes, private events, and exciting workshops like character visits, cookie decorating, animal encounters, and more! Come play, connect, and make memories with us — there’s always something happening for every little one in the family!

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NS Historical Society Homestead, 1 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT, 06359

Colonial and Native American culture, games, crafts, weaving and spinning demonstrations, antique muskets, working models of our historic mills. Try on reproductions of historic clothing. Our 1781 Homestead Gardens and Dye House will be open for viewing. Vendors include colonial chocolatiers, 18th century trade items and colonial style jewelry.
11:00AM: Performance of the Declaration of Independence and laying of wreaths (123 Main Street)
11:30AM: Parade (Wheeler Cemetery #62 to 1 Wyassup Rd.)
12:00 Noon: Muster Performances and Eastern Pequot Welcoming Song (1 Wyassup Rd)
11:00AM-4:00PM: Colonial Fair
Parking: Schools (298 Route 2) and Grange Fairgrounds (21 Wyassup Rd)
Handicapped Parking and Drop-Off: Town Garage (11 Wyassup Rd)
more info at NorthStoningtonHistorical.org

This event is free &amp; appropriate for all ages.
Info: Contact marilynmackay@mac.com

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