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Pinecroft Estate is a rustic wedding venue in Thompson, Connecticut that offers a romantic and intimate experience. This nine-acre property is secluded in a locale between West Thompson Lake and the French River and features an all-original 1815 post beam barn for your reception or back up ceremony space should there be inclement weather. The magnificance and wonder of this exquisite setting invites to-be-weds to make this venue the backdrop for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

This country venue can host events of up to 125 guests in size, with spaces for outdoor and indoor festivities. A couple may make use of on-site dressing rooms and wireless internet. Additionally, this property has wheelchair-accessible features to improve convenience and comfort for all guests.

Services Offered

Pinecroft Estate hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions. This venue's staff have experience in meeting the needs of destination weddings as well as providing wedding planning and design. The post barn is a one-of-a-kind building from the early years of the 19th century, constructed from warm hickory timbers. Floor-to-ceiling barn doors slide open, revealing an interior softly lit with candle chandeliers. On top of this scenic barn is a fully-lit copula to light up outdoor events held in the surroundings. The French River View Lawn, the Courtyard, and the Countryside Field provide excellent sites for a couple's ceremony and reception, surrounded by pine trees and scenic views. Additionally, to-be-weds can relax and prepare in The Bridal Suite at the Carriage House. A couple can get ready and take unforgettable photographs in this space, which features a spiral staircase, a sizeable stone fireplace, and cathedral ceilings.

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?

$2,500

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

$1,500

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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Barn

Describe your venue:

Barn
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Pinecroft Estate

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Pinecroft Estate is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food, making it a perfect choice for weddings. The staff, including Shelley, Shawna, and the entire team, are commended for their professionalism, organization, and caring approach that made the wedding day seamless and magical. Reviewers appreciate the venue's meticulous attention to detail, personalized experience, and flexibility in accommodating requests, with guests raving about the quality of food and the beautiful barn setting. Overall, Pinecroft Estate receives glowing recommendations for its exceptional service and picturesque woodland atmosphere.

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Pinecroft Estate is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food, making it a perfect choice for weddings. The staff, including Shelley, Shawna, and the entire team, are commended for their professionalism, organization, and caring approach that made the wedding day seamless and magical. Reviewers appreciate the venue's meticulous attention to detail, personalized experience, and flexibility in accommodating requests, with guests raving about the quality of food and the beautiful barn setting. Overall, Pinecroft Estate receives glowing recommendations for its exceptional service and picturesque woodland atmosphere.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 08/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pinecroft Estate Review

Pinecroft Estate was a beautiful venue for our wedding, resplendent with hundreds of sparkling lights, rich in character, and nestled in towering maple trees beside the French River. My wife and her bridesmaids enjoyed a luxurious bridal suite for their preparations, replete with a private restroom, ample sofas and seating, and a loft reached by spiral staircase. My groomsmen were treated to an equally luxurious and comfortable suite, with direct access to the screened-in front porch, television, piano, and refined masculine décor throughout. The venue also offered a sprawling green where our guests relaxed with lawn games and cigar circles. I can’t praise the venue itself enough.
However, that amounts to less than half of what made Pinecroft Estate such a spectacular venue for our wedding. The venue’s owner, Shelley, and her staff were indefatigably professional, eagerly serving our guests throughout the night and navigating through the phases of the event seamlessly; it seemed no task was too small nor daunting for Shelley and her team. What’s more, they truly appeared to be enjoying themselves as much as anyone else present!
Of great importance to me, Shawna, the day-of coordinator, and truly the entire staff eased my beloved bride’s mind of her concerns around coordinating everyone and everything on the wedding day, taking care of it all and making the day effortless for her and I. And as if their stellar performance wasn’t enough, they did so in apparently perfect synchrony with all of our other vendors, who also worked so well with each other that we might have thought them all long-time friends. Altogether, they gave a life to the wedding from behind the scenes that elevated the experience to heirloom quality.
We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for crafting such a perfect day for Nicole and I, and delivering to a degree that we thought we could only dream of. Deepest blessings to Shelley and her family, Shawna, the Pinecroft Estate staff, and any other beloved couple to walk through those barn doors.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 09/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Pinecroft Estate will take your breath away!

Pinecroft Estate was the most magical perfect place! It is absolutely beautiful, the entire place is breathtaking, from the gorgeous bridal suite that we were able to get ready in, the field by the house that had freshly fallen leaves where we took photos, to the floating deck where we held the ceremony and said our vows, each spot had its own qualities and all were beautiful! The barn is something to speak of in itself! The lights they added to it made you speechless! All of our guests have been raving about how beautiful it was! It is completely unforgettable!
Shelley and her husband were the sweetest couple and made all of the planning a breeze! I could be completely stressed out from wedding planning but then talk with Shelley and suddenly felt at ease. They were very attentive, understanding, accommodating and they had great ideas and so much available for use! The wedding would not have been the same without them! I am so happy that we chose Pinecroft for our wedding venue, it was actually the first place we looked and I immediately knew this was it! I am still stunned at how perfectly everything went! Their wedding coordinator, Shauna, was AWESOME! I have never felt so stressed in my entire life, but with her guiding me throughout the process, it was such a relief! We were able to enjoy the night and let the evening flow thanks to all of them! The day and night was absolutely perfect and I cannot say enough good things about Pinecroft Estate. We cannot wait to go back there and visit for the After Party Cafe nights!
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have picked a better venue for our wedding!

Pinecroft Estate outdid themselves with making sure my husband and I had a fantastic wedding day. Everything was displayed and ready to go the day of. Our only job on wedding day was to walk in, get married, and enjoy our day.
Shelley was amazing to work with! She was beyond organized and quick to respond with any information needed throughout the whole planning process. Shauna is also wonderful. They are a dream team together. Both made sure our day had zero hiccups and if there were any then we for sure had no clue about them! We wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding. Also, extra points for letting couples include their fur babies! We can’t thank and recommend Pinecroft Estate enough for their beautiful venue and dedicated workers!
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