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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The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/OPEN-A-SONIC-IN-RHODE-ISLAND/112521755449594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Open a Sonic in Rhode Island!” Facebook</a> page, with more than 5,000 likes, finally got its wish: The drive-in restaurant chain will be expanding its franchise to Rhode Island.

Sonic announced on Thursday that it is looking to expand its franchise presence in the Northeast.About 20 to 25 locations are expected to open in Rhode Island, the company stated in a <a href="http://ir.sonicdrivein.com/Newsroom/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=895854" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">press release</a>.

The company said the first Rhode Island location will open to the Providence market in mid-2015. Sonic plans to open more drive-ins across the state and in other Northeast areas in the next few years.These drive-in restaurants in Rhode Island will be adapted toward the Northeast climate and will feature a year-round, indoor dining area, the company said.

Sonic has 3,500 drive-in locations in 44 states.Rhode Island will be the chain’s 45th state.

Image via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonicdrivein?fref=photo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonic Drive-In Facebook page</a>

Washington County

Providence Metropolitan Area

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Rhode Island

The first will open in Providence later this year.