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...

Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

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From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind to nature! Wander the trails and meet the Salamander Forest Fairy, the Meadow Flower Fairy, the Pond Fairy, the Stone Fairy, and other magical friends as you explore the woods. Each fairy has special ideas to help you care for the natural world. After your fairy adventure, meet some of the animals that call the Nature Center home and create a whimsical fairy craft to take with you! Families and children are encouraged to wear their best fairy wings!&nbsp;
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Children- Members $21.25 Non Members $25
Adults-Members- $8.50 Non Members- $10
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