Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

A group of University of Rhode Island landscape design students, including Nicholas Zartarian of Wakefield, recently presented their ideas for turning a 47-acre parcel in Richmond, into a multi-purpose recreation center. The presentation followed a public workshop held earlier at which the URI students had solicited input from local residents. They also conducted an online survey seeking input on preferred recreation needs and presented preliminary plans to a jury of designers at URI.The students were also tasked with incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their designs.Ideas suggested by the public were wide-ranging, from construction of a senior center and swimming pool to athletic fields, bike paths and an amphitheater. Based on these suggestions, the 15 students divided into three groups to develop master plans.

A group of University of Rhode Island landscape design students, including Nicholas Zartarian of Wakefield, recently presented their ideas for turning a 47-acre parcel in Richmond, into a multi-purpose recreation center.

The presentation followed a public workshop held earlier at which the URI students had solicited input from local residents. They also conducted an online survey seeking input on preferred recreation needs and presented preliminary plans to a jury of designers at URI.The students were also tasked with incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their designs.

Ideas suggested by the public were wide-ranging, from construction of a senior center and swimming pool to athletic fields, bike paths and an amphitheater. Based on these suggestions, the 15 students divided into three groups to develop master plans.

Washington County

Joseph Hosey

Providence Metropolitan Area

Narragansett-South Kingstown

Rhode Island

Nicholas Zartarian of Wakefield along with 14 other URI students presented proposals for a multi-purpose recreation center, as well as sustainable practices and materials for its construction.