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27 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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.

FAQ

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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The Gwyn Careg Inn is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning gardens, charming rooms, and exceptional service provided by Rose and her team. Couples and guests were in awe of the beautiful views and well-manicured grounds, with many highlighting the attention to detail and flexibility in planning offered by the venue. The inclusive experience, from the planning process to the day of the event, was described as exceptional and delivered a memorable and stress-free wedding experience for all.

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The Gwyn Careg Inn is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning gardens, charming rooms, and exceptional service provided by Rose and her team. Couples and guests were in awe of the beautiful views and well-manicured grounds, with many highlighting the attention to detail and flexibility in planning offered by the venue. The inclusive experience, from the planning process to the day of the event, was described as exceptional and delivered a memorable and stress-free wedding experience for all.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 26 reviews
Google
4.6/5 47 reviews
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Maya 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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Riley 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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John 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.
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream garden wedding venue!

We had our garden party wedding at the Gwyn Careg Inn on June 8, 2024, and it was an absolute dream come true. It was the first—and only—venue we toured, and we knew as soon as we saw the grounds and met Rose that it was the one. The gardens are stunning, the food was excellent (and accommodated a variety of dietary restrictions!), and Rose and her team made the whole day run so smoothly. I never had to worry about staying on schedule or checking the time because the Gwyn Careg team was so on top of everything. It was wonderful to enjoy our wedding day without having to think about coordinating anything! Our guests couldn't get enough of the venue—the first question everyone asked me was "how did you find this place?!" because they were all so blown away by how beautiful it is. We also loved being able to stay at the inn with our immediate families, and are already looking forward to returning. It is such a special place.
K
Kacey Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue for our special day!

We got married here on June 1, 2024 and it was everything we could have wanted it to be and more! Rose was so helpful and responsive throughout the planning process. The grounds are so beautiful on their own that we didn’t need to go overboard with decor and flowers. Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for a better venue! Our guests were in awe. The rooms are stunning and the service was above and beyond! We can’t wait to come back for one of the Inn’s other events!
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Mpilver1283 Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

June wedding

My daughter had her wedding here recently. The inn and guest rooms are beautiful and the grounds are gorgeous! Rose, the owner was so friendly and helpful. She answered all of our questions promptly and made sure everything went smoothly during the rehearsal and wedding day. Our guests were so impressed with everything! I highly recommend this venue!
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Prima Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Garden Venue

The Gwyn Careg Inn was the perfect setting for our wedding of 65 people. The owner is helpful and attentive. The inn is charming and the garden and grounds are a dream. The catering partner is fantastic. Staying at the inn for the wedding was so wonderful and we hope to visit again in the future. A true gem of CT’s quiet corner.
Tim
Tim T. Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Enchanting

The Gwyn Careg Inn was everything my daughter, son in-law, and family dreamed of and more for a wedding venue!
The Inn offers a Spanish garden, where the wedding vows were exchanged. It is a beautiful timepiece surrounded by well manicured flower beds, highlighted with arrangements of seasonal flowers.
The reception was held under a large tent on the sprawling estate, near the Spanish garden, overlooking a large pond with the Inn in the background. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking!
We rented all of the lovely decoratived Inn rooms for the bride and groom, wedding party and immediate family members. Each room is lavishly decorated. The Innkeeper's attention to detail is impeccable, all the way down to ironed bed linens.

The entire experience from start to finish was wonderful. The owners and staff were professional, accommodating, incredibly friendly, and truly a pleasure to work with. Every aspect of the day went as planned; a true testament to their hard work.

We highly recommend the Gwyn Careg Inn for a wedding venue!
N
Nicole Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

European Garden wedding

We loved working with Rose to create our small intimate wedding this past June! Everything was perfect and she was extremely helpful with the details and working with outside vendors. Landscaping is gorgeous and gave it a perfectly rustic garden theme with was magical.

Nicole and Andy
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Jeanine Sent on 06/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Bridal Shower

The Gwyn Careg was the perfect place for my daughter's bridal shower. The atmosphere was the right balance of elegant and relaxed. Rose was an absolute peach to work with, and the brunch was divine, with a menu that we tailored to accommodate numerous food allergies. Matthew was super and the guests raved about the food. The mimosa bar was also a nice touch. I highly recommend the Gwyn Careg.
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