This is a great historical venue because you get 3 houses for the price is one. Silas Deane is…read morefamous for being an American Revolution figure, but it's interesting to compare. In the visitor's center, there is currently an exhibit on restoring these and other houses in the area, and a nice gift shop. In the houses, one is of Silas Deane's stepfamily next door, and one is a leatherworker, but one that was lived in by the family the longest and most naturally preserved. George Washington slept in one of the houses. There is also history of the guy who originally tried to restore the houses and painted great American history scenes - so not someone who was perfectly accurate in his restoration, but he had the spirit. The history of restoration can be just as interesting and relevant as the original inhabitant history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and there is a lot to see between 3 houses, so the tour was pretty full. There is a parking lot on site as well as street parking. It's nestled on a regular street among other businesses, but it's a nice gem of the past.

If you're in the Wethersfield area, you simply have to stop in. My friend and I actually didn't do…read morea tour of the houses, what drew us in was the fruit over the door to the house and we wanted to find out why there was real fruit put up. PSA: it's because it used to denote wealth and so they've carried on this tradition. If you're looking for some unique holiday gifts then you really need to check out their gift shop, they have Caswell Massey soaps, where you or your loved ones can smell like George Washington. They also have an amazing face mask selection right now so if you're looking for a holiday mask, stop by, they come to just under $13 plus tax. The ladies there were all incredibly nice and helpful, and I'll definitely stop by again soon to see what else is here.

Went with a friend for the 90min archery class held at the Glastonbury Boathouse. Learned aiming…read moreand positional bow techniques which were quite helpful. Was a fun and different activity to try! The instructor was friendly and the class size was small.

I come here pretty frequently to take a stroll and/or get some work done…read more There is a second story to the boathouse with outlets!! I believe this closes at sunset but I've been out here at sunrise and it's been pretty quiet until 9:30 am or so. There are a few walking trails and the docks/front of the boathouse (the cement areas) do flood during heavy rain. Definitely a Glastonbury community symbol... :) Lots of kids fishing on the dock/by the river. Playground on the premises & then the Glastonbury parks and rec manages the fields behind the clubhouse. I've been here when there was a wedding and it seemed intimate and romantic. I'm a big fan of this spot!

Fun little spot for a quick stop if you're already in the area. It's a FREE museum of sorts that…read moretouches on Wethersfield history, and had two main exhibits when we were there. First one delves into the broad history of the area, second is a related to the Connecticut State Prison that used to be on the Wethersfield Cove (and is now a park, though most of the buildings are gone). If you're in downtown Wethersfield for a visit or happen to live there and want a brief history lesson, it's worth a stop. Then you can go to one of the great local businesses afterwards! Good quick "Day Activity" bundle deal...? Combo this with a trip to the Cove/CT River so you can see the real thing and compare to the photos here!

My wife and I wanted a simple but historic place to have our wedding and reception....we got both…read moreat the Keeney Center...Jill Fletcher was outstanding in her role as manager of the centers ballroom area. She was very flexible in allowing us access to the hall to get everything set up for the big day. Everyone at our wedding marveled at how beautiful and historic the center was. There was plenty of parking behind the center and its location in Old Wethersfield provided the perfect backdrop. The sound system was excellent and allow us to plug right in and play music. There's a small area to set up a bar and plenty of rooms to get ready in. Jill and her team were outstanding hosts and I highly recommend renting from them for any event you have planned.

I attended an event where Paint the Town lead a painting class. The class was about 90 people of…read moreall ages. All materials were provided. The instructors moved at a reasonable pace. They offered painting tricks and tips as needed, and they were very friendly and supportive of all dofferent skill levels. While there was a general instruction, painters were encouraged to use their own creativity as well. It was a great experience, and I would definitely do it again!

I have done two events with Paint the Town and both have been well received…read more These were with my business clients. Each time the instructor was excellent, patient and talented. To add to the experience, I brought a blue-tooth speaker to play music and supplied wine to sip and a charcuterie board to snack while painting, I would highly recommend Paint the Town.

Here for a work conference and I was pleasantly surprised with the food and service. The grounds…read moreand interior are nice but the chairs could be a little bit more comfortable.

My wife, youngest son and his fiancé attended a bridal boutique here April in an effort to find a…read morewedding venue for their upcoming September wedding. We were all pretty impressed with both the food samplings as well as the beautiful grounds both indoor and out. Needless to say, they made the choice of booking their venue very easy.

We recently had our son's college graduation party at Aquila's. The views are stunning, the service…read morewas on point and the wonderful selection of wine were perfection. The owner even stopped by to see how it was going and took a group photo for us. She was amazing!! We can't wait to go back for a girls night out!!

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I can't say enough about #FlowersForLadies! Not only are her arrangements absolutely beautiful,…read morebut she is fairly priced and a gem of a lady herself! Just had my soon to be daughter-in-law's wedding shower, and here Are some photos of the arrangements! Thank you Leidy and I have two daughters so hopefully someday I will need your help again! You will be my first call! I took One home with me, unfortunately I didn't take a close-up at the venue, but here's a close-up of it here at my home I gave the other five to my aunts!

We had an outstanding bridal shower and the decorations were fantastic. Everyone that attended was…read moreflabbergasted by the beautiful setting! The bride-to-be was so grateful. Fresh flowers, beautiful table settings, chair covers, extraordinary balloon sculptures. Highly recommended!

It was such a joy having Marie at our small courthouse ceremony. She wrote a beautiful sermon and…read morewas all smiles and warmth. You can tell she enjoys doing what she does and being a part of the special moments in people's lives :)

From the owner: Friendly, reliable wedding officiant.read more

We both chose "Sunday Wedding Brunch Package". My wife and I…read morefelt very comfortable and relaxed at "A Villa Louisa", and Michelle, our coordinator, was there as well..insuring that our wedding went off without a hitch..and intercepting any problems or issues that might occur. It was very well planned by "A Villa Louisa" between my wife and I.. plus our coordinator,Michelle..every step of the way.We had the freedom to choose our Wedding Cake from a nearby vendor..as well as our flowers being taken care of all a part of the Wedding Package that we both chose as a couple. Pre-planning at the time of COVID..was a MAJOR undertaking and a challenge.and Michelle and Staff were up to make sure things went very smoothly... This insuring both my wife,Maureen and I, that our guests were in a secure and safe environment. The Food at our Reception Hall was very tasty and had delicious combinations of breakfast foods as well as lunch cuisine as prepared by owner and our chef,Asim Etem. Our guests enjoyed the wide variety of food available..buffet style... such as tasty Omelets, and Home Style Potatoes, and Apple Smoked Bacon and having Prime Rib,Roasted Beef and Chicken Franchise for lunch options. Open bar was accommodating to us and our guests and the Champagne Mimosas were a nice touch during "Toasts" at our reception. Overall, A very fun and Positive Experience fir both Maureen and I! Highly Recommended for your upcoming Nuptials! -Mr and Mrs Blair StLaurent Married:October 11th 2020

Another great party!The Greek style Salad and beef stew were amazing and you already know that I…read morelove all those desserts!DJ was awesome and everyone had a great time.The owner Asim is a great guy!