We love animals and our wonderful family of exotic and not-so-exotic animals love people, especially kids, to visit, touch, and feed them. From Alpacas to Kangaroo to Zebra, our animals welcome you and your family to come and visit us. 2024 marks the 24th year being open to the public. Call for details about group rates: Birthday Parties, Group Events and Company Outings.

The distillery is set on 3.5 acres along the Shepaug River. The property is suitable for weddings, private parties, corporate retreats, photo shoots and other unique experiences. The fully restored property includes four buildings, totaling 12,000 SF, a waterfall, extensive lawns and an outdoor band stand. Our classic dry gin made with the unique addition of eastern white pine and other botanicals inspired by the fields and forests around Mine Hill. We distill our own base spirit and use a traditional gin basket to achieve a gin that is earthy and spicy with a smooth finish, excellent in

Taylor Brooke Brewery and Taproom is located on a 44 acre farm in historic Woodstock, CT, down the hill from Taylor Brooke Winery . We ferment something for everyone– hop forward IPAs, smooth milk stouts, fruity sours, crisp lagers , and more–plus, we also offer the full wine menu from Taylor Brooke Winery, right here in our taproom. Check our website for the latest hours of our Brewery Taproom and Winery Tasting Room, as well as live music, events, and food truck schedules.

As one of Connecticut's leading venues for meeting and conference rooms, a well-managed event at OfficePlace ensures success and productivity for you and your group. Covenient, easy access, just of I-91 location with plenty of free parking. Seven meeting rooms to accommodate many group sizes, meeting and tech setup plan and provide time availability to meet your needs. Flexible office space, furnished, setup to your needs and customized with hourly, daily and monthly plans are designed to meet your budget. Your days of long lease commitments, expensive start-up logistics and high monthly

Interesting rock formations at a stream crossing beckon you to explore the Schindler-Schmidt property where more than two miles of hiking trails lead you through a pristine hardwood forest. The Schindler-Schmidt has an outer loop trail of nearly two miles. A wooden bench not far from the parking area is a nice place to sit and listen to the sounds of the forest that surround you. There are two shorter, interior trails that climb a rocky promontory on the east side of the property, which require some rock scrambling. At the north end of the property, the loop trail meanders through a unique

Hike Knofla South and contemplate the changing New England foliage reflected in a tranquil pond; you may even see our resident beaver at work on his lodge. Knofla South, across Bakos Road from Knofla North, is a gentle, half-mile downhill walk through the woods to a man-made pond. The trail continues over the earthen dam at the south end of the pond and up the eastern shoreline, where the trail ends. From the shoreline you may glimpse the beaver that inhabit the pond. The grassy area at the south end of the pond is a nice place to linger and contemplate the peaceful natural beauty of this

The West Hartford Conference Center boasts an expansive hall with original Steuben glass fixtures, turn of the century architecture, a brass railed balcony, polished wood floors and a raised stage. A functional kitchen and a sophisticated sound system completes the picture to make any event successful. The West Hartford Conference Center has the distinct characteristic of being a "one of a kind" in the Hartford area in terms of it's size and location and for that reason it is often called upon to host dances, conferences, seminars, weddings and unique competitions. Unlike other venues, a

Sport Hill Farm is the new face of farming. We use sustainable agriculture techniques that keep our land and animals happy and healthy. That’s because we truly believe naturally grown, nutrient-dense food contributes to improved health, delicious meals and a purer environment. We grow, produce and provide only what nature intended, from our farm to your family’s table. Passion fuels us daily, whether we’re in the fields planting /harvesting or working in the market. Our community is immersed with local, healthy food options available seasonally at our Easton market. Together we can build a

Skating rink offering programs for all ages and abilities including public skate , Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, leagues, and summer camp. Whether a first time skater looking to get on the ice or an experienced figure skate or hockey player improving your skills with private lessons, Danbury Arena has a program for you.

When it comes to live music and entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events, the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Connecticut, is the leader in the entertainment business. From Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney in addition to championship boxing and MMA, top-touring stand-up comedy, WWE, NCAA Division 1 and professional basketball - Mohegan Sun gets them all.