Mark C. Yellin & Associates

Carriage House at Porter's Lodge

FARMINGTON'S most unique wedding/party/meeting facility.

Surrounded by historic trees, rolling lawns, deep woods and blooming gardens, the RECENTLY RENOVATED historic CARRIAGE HOUSE at PORTERS LODGE, 185 MAIN STREET, in prestigious Farmington Connecticut, provides a gracious setting for your private or corporate gathering. 

It may be rented for any type occasion, and prices vary as to day of week and times needed. In warmer weather, a 30" x 30' canopy covers an out door patio; and a 22' x 36' wrap around deck, also provides fresh air venues, with wonderful views of the adjoining woods.

Your caterer or we can recommend one.  Heat is available, in colder times.

The inside features two floors, and an open floor-atrium---  About 120- 130 are able to sit downstairs, about 35-45 upstairs.

With " grazing" dining, or buffets and some use of outside areas, the CARRIAGE HOUSE can accommodate 150-165. With the POOL HOUSE, and / or the outside lawns, another 50 - 90 persons can be accommodated. 

The POOL HOUSE area can be used for a wedding ceremony. Its deck seats about 65- 95 persons.                     

  FOR MORE INFORMATION , please CALL  LAURA 860- 677- 8176 or 1-888- 867-8488-

IVORYTON INN

The historic, landmark IVORYTON INN, in the Ivoryton section of the Town of Esex, CT, has a great bar with accompanying outside patios and a Banquet Room that holds 200 persons..   A wonderful place for weddings, parties, business meetings, conferences and other business and social affairs.

There are also 30 quaint bedrooms, each with private bath. 12 arte open now.Ther IVORYTON INN is located at 115 Main Street, in the IVORYTON section of the Town of ESSEX, one of the most charming areas of New England.

For wedding and party bookings, etc, please call 860- 677- 8176..