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Starting at $23,500 Starting at $23,500
Couples usually spend $32,350 Couples usually spend $32,350
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$36 per person
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$300 starting price
Bar service
$36 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for April.

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Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2022

The Gwyn Careg Inn is an elegant historic wedding venue located in Pomfret Center, Connecticut. Nestled upon 14 acres of manicured lawn and gardens, this colonial revival mansion is ideal for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions. Here, you can enjoy an exclusive experience immersed in natural splendor with ample space to make your own.

Facilities and Capacity

Located between Boston and New York, The Gwyn Careg Inn is a wonderful option for a weekend wedding, sitting less than an hour from Hartford and Providence. For those venturing from further afield, this destination wedding venue can be easily accessed from Bradley International Airport, TF Green Airport, and Logan Airport. First built in 1761, its grounds possess a distinctive aesthetic and ambiance from a time gone by. Walking through its perennial gardens, its mature grounds filled with century-old rhododendrons, one feels a sensation of stepping back in time. These enclosed Spanish gardens are the favored setting for hosting romantic ceremonies, the tiered landscape allowing for multiple uses and setups. After the vows are exchanged and the wedding portraits captured, the plush surroundings can give way to a tented reception for up to 250 guests. The inn can also host indoor celebrations for 120 or less while offering comfortable accommodations for weekend retreats.

Services Offered

The Gwyn Careg Inn caters to only one wedding per weekend, providing couples with absolute privacy for their most special occasion. All guest rooms are made available to the wedding guests alone, ensuring flexibility and exclusivity. This welcoming venue encourages a personal touch, from the décor to the wedding menu. You are free to customize your wedding feast as you please, with sophisticated sit-down meals, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner stations all available. The courteous staff will be at hand from the cocktail hour to dessert, ensuring your day receives the care and attention it deserves.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$300

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$36

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Three

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
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Reviews of Gwyn Careg Inn

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26 reviews
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The Gwyn Careg Inn is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its enchanting and natural setting, beautiful gardens, and accommodating staff, particularly Rose. Guests were in awe of the picturesque views, delicious food, and the personalized service provided by Rose and her team. The historic inn and well-manicured grounds offered multiple options for ceremonies and receptions, creating a charming and intimate atmosphere for weddings. The exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and flexibility of the staff were highlighted, making it a recommended wedding venue for a memorable and stress-free experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Gwyn Careg Inn is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its enchanting and natural setting, beautiful gardens, and accommodating staff, particularly Rose. Guests were in awe of the picturesque views, delicious food, and the personalized service provided by Rose and her team. The historic inn and well-manicured grounds offered multiple options for ceremonies and receptions, creating a charming and intimate atmosphere for weddings. The exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and flexibility of the staff were highlighted, making it a recommended wedding venue for a memorable and stress-free experience.

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Riley D. Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day

The Gwyn Careg Inn made our wedding dreams come true! Rose is extremely flexible, calm, compassionate, and dedicated to making the wedding the best day ever. Guests were in awe of the beautiful views. We wish we could relive the day over again!
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Maya M. Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

We had our wedding at the Gwyn Careg Inn in June of 2024. After our July 2022 engagement, I – being the data nerd that I am – created a spreadsheet of every venue in the NY/CT/NJ/PA area. We wanted something wild and natural, with a bit of an enchanted quality and the essence of an English cottage garden. We investigated hundreds of venues in search of one that would have the right feel for our wedding, and only one made the cut. The Gwyn Careg Inn was perfect and lent such a special aesthetic quality to our wedding. Moreso, we continue to be so grateful for Rose, who handled the intricacies of our wedding with professionalism and kindness and who truly prioritized my wife and I on our wedding day. Rose even held off planting in the center of her garden so that we could hold our ceremony in the round, surrounded by the beautiful grey stone walls that drew us to her venue. Rose’s touch is everywhere, from her pristine gardens to her beautifully decorated rooms, and it is clear being on her property that the love poured into it reflects the person she is. We are so grateful to her for everything she did to make our wedding day perfect, and can’t wait to be back at the Inn soon!
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John W. Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Garden Wedding!

Our daughter was married at the Gwyn Careg Inn in an outdoor garden ceremony and reception. The entire experience, from the beginning of the planning process through the end of the reception, was simply exceptional. Rose and her team were communicative, flexible and creative, and in the days leading up to the wedding, Rose's "can-do" approach as the venue coordinator helped to ease the stress of the couple and their families.

The Inn itself is wonderful -- historic, charming, comfortable, well-appointed and lots of character. And the grounds are spectacular, and presented lots of options in terms of where to hold the ceremony, set-up for the reception, etc. Rose ensures that when weddings are scheduled at the Inn, no one else has use of the facility. The entire Inn and grounds were "ours" for the weekend.

Rose and her team provided a really special weekend for our daughter, her fiancé and our families. If you're looking for an outdoor wedding at a beautiful venue that oozes charm (and if you want to work with a team that will deliver a memorable experience), you owe it to yourself to take a good look at the Gwyn Careg Inn.
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