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Bush Meadow Farm, is more than a "event space"
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
S$363
avg per night

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Union, CT
  • Stafford Motor Speedway
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Old Sturbridge Village
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Connecticut
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Springfield, MA (CEF-Westover Metropolitan)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Office

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 120.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is S$363 avg per night,

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About the area

Union

Located in Stafford, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bob White Farm and Bigelow Hollow State Park, while Old Sturbridge Village and Patten District One Room Schoolhouse are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stafford Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Hyland Orchard. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Tinkerville Brook Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Stafford Motor Speedway - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Old Sturbridge Village - 17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Staffordville Beach - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • University of Connecticut - 24 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stafford House of Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Holland's Maine Attraction - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Travelers Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ice Cream Depot - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm

Our signature Weekend Weddings include begin at 2pm on Friday and end 2pm Sunday.
Pricing for the wedding venue rental is $9500.

Indoor, Outdoor or Tented; in our Barns, Fields or Forest your ceremony and reception will be in your guests memories for years. You will be surprised how affordable we are compared to other venues.

1. Centrally located between Hartford, CT and Worcester, MA (1/2 mile from Exit 73, I-84), we are a 37-acre sustainable family farm and Year Around Venue.

2. Since 1998 we have specialized in Weekend Events (3 days, 2 nights) with year around activities on the farm and locally to make this a true destination Wedding.

3. Our combination of Indoor, outdoor, or tented events allows for you to exploit all four seasons and weather conditions with Outdoor (2 multi-acre pasture locations), Tented (Laurel House Lawn: 4800 sq.ft., North Field: 8000 sq.ft.), or Indoor (Gathering Area: 2180 sq.ft.; North Barn: 3672 sqft.) Weddings and Events.

4. "Expedia/VRBO" safeguard your Credit Card (up to 3) payments in "escrow", with full refunds up to 61 days prior to your event.

5. No Additional Charges or Fees for:
a. Exclusive use with no guests of other events.
b. Supervised 2 hour “Bon Fire” (Fire Warning permitting).
c. Rehearsal dinner site, Engagement photography, "Outside Vendor", "Day after" Brunch site & more.
d. Accommodations: Apartment (Brides Suite sleeps 8), Gathering Area (Grooms Suite sleeps 8)

6. You deal with us, the owners/"decision makers'', for real time adjustments and crisis management.


This is not just a Venue, it is an “experience”. If it is a wedding, Corporate Event, Jack and Jill Party, Pasture Party, Family Reunion, Memorial Service or a Life Celebration our farm can host it.
1. Hikes on our farm, Play in our mowed fields, Skip stones on the pond in the state park across the street.
2. Relaxed: 500+ ft from roads, birds calling, sounds of water falls, leaves in the breeze, pond stocked with fish.
3. Tourism Area: intersection of 3 areas: “Quiet Corner”, “Last Green Valley”, “Mystic Country”
4. Activities: outdoor, hiking, bird and wildlife watching, wild-crafting.
5. Views: historic stone walls, wildlife. Seasonal Agriculture: orchards, forestry, maple sugaring, vegetables, wild flowers
6. Settings: open fields, shaded park, bonfire & picnic area, raised ceremony & band spot.



Property manager

Barry and Nancy Kapplan
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well Supervised Children are Welcome!!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional Fees Apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only, extra FEES and rules apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
DAY VISITORS: must check in and are permitted from 8am to 11pm. Only the persons named on the contract are allowed overnight.
At booking you must email/mail a valid government PHOTO ID. It must match the name on payment & contract. Same person must stay for entire booking.
False pretense, Illegal Activities, noise ordnance violation, underage drinking, willful damage, misbehavior, etc. results in EVICTION with NO REFUND.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Additional Fees Apply
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out farm stay in Stafford is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bob White Farm, Bigelow Hollow State Park and Nipmuck Woods. Mashapaug Pond and Heritage Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Weekend Weddings on our Working Farm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 85 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Wedding experience

Beautiful property for our daughter’s wedding!!! We were very pleased with the ability to have the venue for the entire wedding allowing the bride and groom to stay on the premises and allowed us to host a wonderful rehearsal dinner and wedding!!!! Nancy and Barry take great pride in their property and in providing a safe and wonderful personalized experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Nancy and Barry were super nice and very helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and the wedding weekend as a whole. The property was beautiful and so well kept. I do wish there were lights outside around the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hosts and Well Appointed Apartment

Barry and Nancy were terrific hosts. They were flexible on check in and met us when we arrived. They provided a tour of the apartment which is in pristine condition. They added a real personal touch by providing us with eggs, bread, cereal, milk, orange juice, coffee, and snacks! And Barry and Nancy were extremely responsive to the few requests we made. While we had no time to use them, there was a fire pit, sitting area, and dining area outside. We will be sure to take full advantage of these amenities next time, noting that the apt is situated on a beautiful lot. And for anyone looking for a rural farm wedding/shower venue, give Barry and Nancy a call. Can’t wait to return next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing stay

Nancy and Barry were absolutely amazing hosts. From the minute we checked in till the moment we left, The start up kit made it so we ,had everything we needed, for the whole stay. Thank you so much again. We are hoping to come back in a few months
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nancy and Barry-best wedding hosts ever!

Nancy and Barry made our wedding planning process so delightful. From the moment we met them and saw the property, we couldn’t picture our wedding anywhere else! They were incredibly communicative and responsive. We loved how we got to customize our wedding to fit our dreams and vision. Highly recommend Bush Meadow Farm!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific Wedding Venue Location

Wonderful location for your "dream wedding". From the separate amenities that house your whole wedding party to the modern reception hall, the large outdoor patio, the more intimate gazebo area the, firepit lounging area and the wide-open fields. This is just the place to carry out your personal idea of the perfect wedding. Let your imagination run wild. Nancy and Barry were terrific hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Great hosts, immaculate rooms, well-appointed. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Friendliest Farm in Union

We had a lovely stay at Barry and Nancys farm. The apartment is way better in person that in photos. Large, super clean and just about every anemitie you may need in the kitchen and elsewhere. Everything is thought through with care. There is a in person check in and check out which was a nice unexpected gesture. In a world of cell phones and impersonal business practice it was a warm welcome that made us feel like our happiness mattered to the hosts. Barry and Nancy are both delightful and fun people. We intend to return! Thanks Kapplans!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Wedding Weekend

We hosted our wedding at Bush Meadow Farm on 3/30/2024 and had the perfect wedding weekend. Barry and Nancy were so helpful and accommodating during the entirety of our planning process and throughout our stay. We were able to have such a fun and beautiful wedding with everything we wanted to do. Having our wedding at BMF allowed us the flexibility of doing a lot of the food/drinks, etc ourselves. Would recommend the farm to anyone looking for a fun wedding experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country stay

This was our 3rd stay at this lovely property. It offers us plenty of room and is wheelchair accessible. The farm fresh eggs were a treat, as was as the delicious bread. Everything was clean and the kitchen well equipped. It is our go-to spot when we visit Ct.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Farm stay with plenty of room to relax.

We enjoyed our quick stay at Barry and Nancy’s lovely farm. Barry was very kind and a gracious host. We certainly enjoyed the farm fresh eggs, which may have been the best eggs I ever had! We look forward to staying here again in the future. Thank you Barry and Nancy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Visit

This property It was perfect for spending time with my parents and getting in some quality grandparent/grandchildren time! Barry and Nancy were great hosts and even gave us a tour of the farm and their animals. Our beagle dodger was able to join the vacation. Very dog friendly. Thank you so much for a great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting. Lovely home, large and inviting

We enjoyed staying at Barry and Nancys beautiful property. They were very gracious hosts and even surprised us with farm fresh eggs, milk, bread and OJ as well as other snacks. Perfect place for a family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIndsay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We booked this property/venue for our wedding and could not be happier with our choice. The grounds are beautiful, the house is everything you could ever want and need and the owners are extremely accommodating and flexible. I can’t say enough great things about this property and its owners. Anyone who decides to book Bush Meadow Farm will not be disappointed, I know we most certainly are not!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis A., Hartford County, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Gem on CT’s boarder town.

Nancy and Barry are amazing host who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was the best it could possibly be. We had the venue from Friday-Sunday for our wedding and even with pouring rain and a change of plans, Nancy and Barry made themselves available at all times and gave us many options of how to utilize the property in more ways than imaginable. My wife and I highly recommend Bush Meadow Farms for all events, not only formal weddings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

We had a great experience renting from Nancy and Barry. They are attentive hosts and the property was perfect for our family. We especially enjoyed the firepit on a cool, starlit night. This was our second visit here and we will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tess P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baby Shower at Bush Meadow

We loved working with Barry and Nancy at Bush Meadow Farm in Union. They made party planning so easy by meeting with us prior to booking to tour the venue and provided multiple local business ideas for catering, floral, food and party rentals, ect. They also provided accurate estimates to help with planning and were truly wonderful to work with. Barry and Nancy went above and beyond to make our baby shower perfect for us and were so accomodating. In addition, the grounds are beautifully kept and the venue is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UCONN Visit

We could not be more pleased with the hospitality shown our family by Barry and Nancy. They thought of everything from providing breakfast starter foods to keeping an immaculate, well equipped property. Being city dwellers the farm setting and the beautiful animals were a real treat. Please accept our thanks and our wishes for all the best in the future. The Fallons
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect venue for a wedding!

We knew from the moment we met Barry and Nancy, that our wedding dreams would come alive at Bush Meadow Farms. The space allowed for so much more than we could ask for....from a beautiful piece of property to hold our engagement picture shoot, to a place to host our rehearsal dinner and then have our amazing wedding. Being able to come in early Friday and start setting up, and then having Sunday morning to break down and clean up, made this experience not rushed and convenient. The Vrbo apartment allowed our close family that was here from out of state to stay with us and spend some quality time together. This wedding venue allowed for a night of dancing, playing lawn games, roasting marshmallows by the fire, and overall a perfect spot for an outdoor ceremony and indoor/outdoor reception. We recommend this space for weddings, or any other event. Thank you to Barry and Nancy for your hospitality and warm welcoming nature. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R., CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

The venue and accommodations were amazing. The host are very pro active and around to help at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem in Connecticut

We booked this property kind of last minute to attend a family reunion a few towns over. It looked great from the pictures, was able to accommodate our party number, and allowed dogs which was part of what we needed and it was a farm. I thought it would be a cool place for us to go stay. It turned out to be one of the best stays I’ve experienced since being a user of Vrbo. Nancy and Barry actually came and met us and took us through the property. They left little amenities and touches that are so important when you’re traveling. For example the first night you get there you check in -the refrigerator was stocked with breakfast items so our next morning we would have things for breakfast. They were constantly in communication with us, checking to make sure everything was ok and asking if we needed anything. This was a beautiful property. The building we stayed in had been newly renovated. Outside there is a fire pit and pergola. Peaceful with lovely landscaping. Space for strolling and looking at the cows. What totally surprised me was that there is the option for farm tours and other activities! They also have to capacity there for large gatherings- which I am keeping in mind for the future. When we were checking out,, they asked if there was anything that could be done better. My only comment was I wished I could’ve stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic & Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

With this being our first VRBO stay this was beyond perfection. Nancy & Barry were so helpful and friendly proving everything from your first breakfast to a spacious beautiful space. We absolutely love the bonfire and enjoying nature and the stars. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for starting our vacation out so wonderfully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away!

Very clean, quiet, and relaxing. Home is modern. AC works well. Plenty of space and very helpful with snacks and children’s stuff provided! Thanks so much for your hospital Barry & Nancy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fantastic Wedding Venue!

Perfect wedding venue! Nancy and Barry communicated the entire time, worked with us, our wedding planner, and all our vendors to make our entire experience seamless. So friendly and flexible I would recommend them to anyone! Beautiful property that is so well maintained. All our guests and family were blown away. Truly blessed to have found them. Thank you so much to both of you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Wedding Venue Ever

If you’re looking to have a truly unique, special, and beautiful wedding experience, look no further than Bush Meadow Farm. First of all, from the start all the way to the finish you will have thorough and pleasant communication with Nancy and Barry. They are not just great, professional hosts, they are great people first, something that was important to me and my wife with all our vendors involved in our wedding because they needed to care about our special day. Nancy and Barry did! We found our guests enjoying all parts of the farm. We had beautiful weather so we decided to keep the barn doors in the reception barn wide open, placed speakers on the outside as well as the inside, creating a sort of indoor/outdoor reception. Some people were inside at their tables and on the dance floor, some were hanging out or dancing on the patio, some were out in the field enjoying the bonfire or playing yard games, some were enjoying our photo area by the floating doors, and some were simply walking the farm to visit the animals and seeing the sights. My brother at one point said I should’ve left the barn doors closed for a bit so the dance floor would be packed. I told him that’s the beauty of the venue, let your guests decide what they would like to do best so everyone is having a wonderful time… and they did!!! In fact this is the last text message I received from a guest at my wedding after I asked if he had fun: “ I had a great time! It was so nice to catch up with Donna and John. Plus finally getting to meet Donna's BF, Russ was a long time coming. Totally laughed at the "still" part of your vows. 😂😂😂 Awesome choice of venue too! Looking forward to being able to hang with you guys again!” This was the typical and unsolicited feedback from our guests: that they had a blast and they were surprised and impressed with the venue. If you’re someone who enjoys the versatility and freedom of a venue that allows multiple options for guests to enjoy, do yourself the favor of booking Bush Meadow Farm!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022