“Amazing place. I have visited other mansions and stately homes but other places leave me feeling that the owners just wanted to show off.
House was designed for Alfred Pope by his daughter Theodate Pope as a perfect space for his art work.
Every room is amazing and has been left in tact with the original art works. I loved the layout and furniture. I can imagine sleeping there in the cosy rooms
It is nice to be reminded that there was a time when some people would spend money on art versus splashing gold on everything and importing the most expensive marble.
Person doing tour was very knowledgeable.
This museum is definitely worth a visit.”
“This venue not only exceeded our expectations—it turned a cherished dream into a breathtaking reality for my mother's 80th birthday celebration. When she walked through the doors, the emotion of seeing her beloved family was overwhelming, but it was the stunning decor and thoughtful touches that truly took her breath away. She stood there in awe, hardly believing that this beautiful space had been created just for her. Thank you, Denise and staff, for making magic happen—we are forever grateful.”
“I was in a wedding here this past weekend and first of all- the venue is gorgeous!! The staff really made the experience special. Jake effortlessly organized the wedding party even tho it was like herding cats. Justin(I think?) served us champagne through a speak easy window when a bell was rang (spending the entire cocktail hour in a closet deserves a round of applause) Our bar tender (the sweetheart with the blonde hair and the blue glasses from Zenni, I’m so sorry I didn’t catch her name; or maybe I did but was feeling the drinks she made) was so so amazing and personable, the whole bridal party loved chatting with her, she rolled with the punches and made some great drinks! I have no prospects of getting married anytime soon- but if I did, this place would be on my radar.”
“I’ve loved being a member of Real Art Ways. It’s a beautiful art + music + theater space in Hartford hosting some incredible and thoughtful indie films, artists, conversations and cocktail hours. It’s a powerful community builder and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
“Attended a 25th surprise birthday party at Luna’s Banquet Hall and had an awesome time! The hall is beautiful and super clean, the food was really good, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything ran smoothly and the vibe was perfect for celebrating. Great spot for a party—would definitely recommend!”
“I attended a friend's birthday party here. Wow! What a beautiful venue! The hall was large enough for 8 tables of 10 people with a roomy dance floor, a stage for the DJ and a bar. All of the food was excellent- the appetizers, the meal and the desserts were delicious and arranged beautifully! The ladies room was clean and had a long mirror so we could check ourselves out before returning back to the party.”
“I highly recommend this place. Did my party here and everything was great. The staff and very nice and friendly and I loved the decorations. Will be coming back to book my next party soon.”
“My wife and I have been meaning to stop in here for a while and today we finally did. It was tough to choose because they had so many beautiful, healthy plants, but I ended up taking home a huge Sedum Morganianum. So happy we stopped. Really nice people who love talking plants! (I’m going to bring you guys some sempervivum next time I come!)”
“Excellent place to visit. I have passed by hundreds of times over the years but finally visited and toured the whole place. It’s amazing and wish I had visited years ago. Highly recommend it to anyone”
“Fantastic experience all around! The venue was stunning, the staff was attentive, and the food and drinks were incredible. Sarah and Julia made the planning process effortless and were wonderful to work with. Our guests had nothing but great things to say!”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
1200 Albany Ave, Hartford
Venues And Event Spaces
“Great place The atmosphere was good. I would recommend if you're having a wedding or a private event or function. It would be a great place to do so. And the lightings are”
“We recently hosted our daughter's first birthday party here, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!
The venue was the perfect size for our guests, and the staff was so helpful and friendly The space was clean, well-maintained, and provided a beautiful atmosphere for such a special family milestone ❤️”
“Nice facility. Only trouble was getting out of the parking garage. Some of the exit signs were missing and I circled Level 5 three times before I realized I wasn't going down!”
9:30AM - 10PM
136 New Britain Ave, Plainville
Venues And Event Spaces
“Cute and fun! We did to e mini gold and it looks like it could use some renovating, but it was decorated nicely for the holidays. We had a good time for a decent price, and it looks like there is a lot of different things to do here!”
“My sister had her wedding here and the staff was so friendly and accomodating. They came in early to allow us to set up our decorations and everything else we brought. It was a very beautiful night.”
“I recently used this location for what was a reception of my sister and my new in-laws after a beautiful wedding ceremony this decent size location was utilized by my family and friends for just as beautiful celebration the location is conveniently in downtown New Britain Connecticut right off the highway before they're enough away so there's not a lot of traffic. I like that is located near a few restaurants and fast food locations so if you run out of food or someone doesn't like the food being served you can go grab you something else to eat is also quite a few adult beverage stores in the area so people can BYOB! They have a nice size kitchen where we were able to keep the food fresh and hot and also to serve the guests. I had a great time dancing all over the place and had a good amount of space to do so I was very tired for the couple days afterwards. As I was not responsible for the event I do not know the pricing or the quality of the customer service. I just know that the hall was clean and had a lot of space to hold a large crowd of people. I would utilize this space again for future events for sure.”
“I’m a returning customer, and this is my third time booking with them. They always do an amazing job with the decorations. The staff is incredibly helpful and consistently goes above and beyond.
Julian was fantastic—professional, reasonable, and easy to work with. He made booking another date super easy and even helped me take advantage of a discount they’re currently offering. I highly recommend them and will definitely be back again!”
“We had my brothers retirement party there this past Saturday 2/21 and Amy and Paul were very easy to work with. The hall was beautiful, the food was excellant and the staff was accomodating. Everyone had a wonderful time. I cant wait to have another event there.”
“Never had a problem at a Holiday Inn Express. Would stay here again without hesitation. Derby's customer service at the front desk was excellent. Thank you Derby! = )”
“I had the pleasure of working with Tracy and her team for a multi-cultural wedding, and as the planner for the couple, it was incredibly important to collaborate closely with the venue team to bring such a large-scale celebration to life.
There are many details and logistics involved in honoring multiple traditions and celebrations, and Tracy and her team worked tirelessly to ensure every element came together seamlessly. I am so grateful for their partnership and for the incredible outcome we were able to achieve together.”