The Connecticut River Valley Inn

Was there for a bridal shower. The grounds are spectacular. Went inside(the first floor) and it is just beautiful. The living room and sun porch are lovely and the kitchen is to die for! I was not an overnight guest so I can’t comment on the rooms but if it’s anything like the first floor they too would be exceptional!

Great experience hosting a small wedding of 30. Very accommodating, nice attention to detail. Owners very warm and friendly. Grounds are incredible.the room we stayed in was beautiful. If we needed anything all we had to do was ask. Very convenient location also. A lot to do around the area.

The grounds are really nice and the inn itself seems to be well kept but the owner (Pat) makes it very difficult to do business at this venue. My fiancé and I tried to book an engagement party here and after being promised full access to the first floor of the inn and the patio for our 50 person event we decided to book it and gave a deposit. Unfortunately, this was the last time we heard from anyone at the inn for months. After multiple failed attempts to make contact with someone to coordinate logistics and see the space ahead of the event, we began to get concerned but were hopeful since we loved the space so much. Pat eventually got back to us and made it seem like we never confirmed or left a deposit and seemed to have us confused with another event. During our discussion, we learned that many of the things we discussed at the original meeting were now extra charges or not available at all. We tried to contact her several more times after this discussion but were unsuccessful again. We were disappointed that Pat made it seem like we didn’t do our due diligence to reach her after so many failed attempts to connect through text, email, and by phone. We had to make the hard decision to move our party 3 weeks before the event. For what it’s worth, we did get our deposit back after providing proof that had in fact made the payment 6 months prior.

We stayed in the dead of winter, but that could not dim how cute the inn was. we reserved the suite on the top floor, which gave a lot of privacy although you have to walk up two flights of older stairs so be prepared for that. lots of space, very clean, modern bathroom with a huge shower. Easy to control fireplace’s. took a lovely walk on the back of the property to the very frozen Connecticut river. Good communication from staff via text messages thoughtful little touches like freshwater for your room.would definitely stay here again

We loved staying at The Connecticut River Valley Inn over Christmas 2024. We stayed for a week while visiting family who lives nearby. We loved the fireplace and the spray shower in our room, and the set up was perfect for 2 adults as our 3 year old. All of the little details and design choices made this inn very unique and comfortable. Wayne and Pat were also very friendly and wonderful.

I attended an artist workshop at the CRVI in September, and it was a wonderful venue. Pat, the Innkeeper, recruits wonderful artists and then attends to every detail to make the experience perfect. From the comfortable and charming rooms to the creative and tasty meals, the beautiful grounds, the studio space and the walk to everything location, it could not have been more enjoyable. The ten workshop attendees were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived. With beautiful weather, we really enjoyed the outdoor space -- the gardens are beautiful, furniture comfortable and it was so peaceful! With a busy schedule (and all meals included) we didn't have time to explore the village center, but within a 5-minute walk there were dozens of restaurants, small stores, a great wine shop, a Starbucks and a Whole Foods market. There was also a nice park along the riverfront and an arts festival while we were there. I would highly recommend staying at the inn -- whether for a workshop, like I did, or just as a nice getaway in the lovely town of Glastonbury.

If you've ever wanted the opportunity to do nothing but quilt while lovely people attend to your every need and prepare wonderful meals and snacks for you, Pat's Artists Rising Retreats are for you. Pat's historic Connecticut River Valley Inn has been lovingly restored and updated. The accommodations are splendid, spacious, and quiet. The gardens are amazing and the workshop space looks out over the grounds. The food is delicious. Pat and Teri are charming and accommodating. Every single thing is perfect.||Pat and her staff prepare three meals a day for attendees and the food was consistently wonderful. At my retreat, there was one vegetarian, one person gluten-free, one person dairy-free and one person who doesn't eat onions. Pat fed us all, kept it straight, and was good-natured about our group of fussy eaters. It was remarkable.||Sue Benner is one of the most admired, respected, and collected textile artists in the world. It turns out that she is also a smart, supportive, creative, adaptable, hard-working, generous, and level-headed teacher. Sue shared her techniques, creative processes, ideas, hacks, wisdom and humor for five days. we learned from watching her work as well as from her prepared materials and daily slide shows. I feel lucky for the opportunity to study with her. ||The Sue Benner workshop at Pat's Artists Rising retreats in Connecticut is a five-star event. I would go back in a heartbeat.

The artist retreat that I attended at CRVInn was outstanding. It was a wonderfully inspiring artist retreat. The inn thought of everything. My room was comfortable, clean and full of the inn keepers art! The intimate surroundings were such a great space to share wine, conversations and even create art. I attended by myself but will definitely return with my husband for a relaxing getaway.

I was in town for business, so I stayed here for one night, on a Wednesday, which is obviously not an in-demand time. Have you ever been the only guest at a bed and breakfast?-- it's a little awkward. However, the inn is just beautiful. My room (room 3) was large and luxurious, with a door to the balcony outdoors. It is all immaculately clean, and the bed was super soft. The owners did their best to be unobtrusive. I didn't eat breakfast with them, so I can't comment on the food. There's a coffee maker in the room as well as in the common area. I adored that I could walk out the door and be so close to the coffee shops, stores, etc in Glastonbury. I ate supper at Plan B burger bar, because it's a five minute walk. I would absolutely return here next time I need to stay in town.

Let me say that the grounds are very nice. But as others have said here, the problem is the owner. We had scheduled an appointment with Pat to discuss our wedding. My fiancee emailed her on that day to confirm and when she got no response, texted her, but still no response. We arrived on time and after a few minutes of waiting around, Pat appeared and said she had forgotten that we were coming or the reason why were there, even asking if we had an appointment. As I said, the grounds are very nice. We had what we thought was a good conversation and were excited about the prospects of putting together our special day. Pat said "her printer wasn't working" and she couldn't print out the prices and details, but said she would email us the specifics. Welp, we're still waiting. My fiancee even emailed her the next day to say that we enjoyed meeting with her and she would look out for the materials. NO RESPONSE. It's simple courtesy to get back to people, not go silent on them, wasting everyone's time and resources. She "might" be able to handle smaller events (maybe a birthday party), but her abysmal lack of communication certainly doesn't instill confidence. And she'll probably respond to this poor review with some excuse - it's probably about the only time she'll be willing to communicate with us.

This was our third stay at CRVI. Glastonbury is a beautiful little town and is the perfect place to stay. The inn is warm, welcoming, nicely appointed and very clean. Pat's artwork is uniquely incorporated into the decor. The grounds are impeccably landscaped. Many eateries are within walking distance, allowing for much needed exercise after a long day in the car. One of our favorite B&B's!

Came here for a night on a fall weekend. The town of Glastonbury is really cute, they have small coffee shops and restaurants. We stayed in the top accommodation of the B and B. It was two rooms, with a nice big bed and in the second room was like a parlor with a couch. My biggest gripe was there were a few bugs - flying bugs and a couple spiders that were hovering near the skylight between the two rooms. I hate bugs!!!! Seriously it's a phobia not a small dislike... But we managed to make it in the room and leave the bugs behind. The owners were very nice. They had a couple dogs, who were docile and reasonably friendly. They do go to bed early and the downstairs entrance can be tricky so make sure to master if before you go out for the evening. If I stay in town- I would come back!

She still never returned the deposit after lying here on Yelp that she was going too. God bless you and your family and I hope you have a change of heart for others.

The venue is breathtaking and I couldn't have picked a more beautiful location to get married and it was an unbelievable day for us. I was referred here by a wedding professional in the industry and I was given a heads up that working with the owner/innkeeper would be difficult. Difficult is an understatement. Unfortunately, I cannot stress enough how awful the entire process of planning my wedding here was. The owner/innkeeper was very unprofessional, disorganized and cold. I am a very organized person who likes to know all the details of how things are going to be handled and I felt this was not respected. After-all it is my WEDDING. It took days, even a week or so, for emails to be responded to, and when they were, it felt like it was such a hassle and bother to answer my questions or offer any help/advice. When I questioned anything, such as the invoices not adding up correctly, % differences between various contracts, or just basic questions on my rentals/layout, I was made to feel like her errors were my fault somehow, or that I was being a pain by asking questions. There was so much disorganization and lack of attention to detail on every aspect. Every wedding vendor I have ever worked with (and I have worked with many) has gone above and beyond to be helpful, reassuring, pleasant to work with and most importantly excited to make my dream day perfect. This was the ABSOLUTE OPPOSITE every single step of the way planning my wedding at the Inn. It honestly ruined a lot of my memory of planning such a special day for us. Beautiful venue, but save yourself the stress and a nightmare wedding planning process. Thank you for reading, Kelly

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Connecticut River Valley Inn last weekend. In addition, we booked the inn for our bridal parties and ourselves to stay at the night of the rehearsal dinner and the night of the wedding. The Connecticut River Valley Inn was the perfect setting for our BBQ rehearsal dinner - the grounds in the back are gorgeous, the kitchen is well-equipped and easy to use, and there is a pretty trail in the back for taking photographs. The inn was also the perfect place to set up camp with our bridal parties for the duration of our wedding weekend. It was SO fun to have everyone in the same place, and there was plenty of room at the inn for all of us to comfortably fit. Wayne and Pat were so accommodating about providing breakfast for us and extra cots. Breakfast was fantastic both mornings we stayed, and the innkeepers were very sensitive to food allergies, which some of our bridal party appreciated! The Connecticut River Valley Inn was also a great spot for us to meet our photographer, and have our hair and makeup artists comes to get us ready for the wedding. We ended up deciding to do our "first look" at the inn instead of our ceremony venue because the grounds were just that beautiful. We highly recommend Connecticut River Valley Inn for wedding groups that want to get to spend extra time together during the wedding weekend and those who are looking for a beautiful rehearsal dinner location. Pat & Wayne - thanks so much for helping make our wedding extra special!

My husband and I were attending a wedding on the east coast and I wanted to stay in Glastonbury as I had lived there once before. After searching here on TA, we decided to spring for this property. It was more expensive than we had budgeted for, especially since we'd be staying just one night, but decided it would be worth it for good sleep. Unfortunately we arrived much later than planned because of rain delays at the airport. We flew in to Albany since we had to return from there for the wedding, so it was a long drive into Connecticut and we were very tired. The owner came down to let us in and show us to our room. It was very cute and clean and we were delighted we'd chosen to spend the extra money. Until we got in the bed. The bed had a huge divot in the middle, causing us to roll into each other all night. It was also very hard and lumpy. And every time someone moved it squeaked so loud it was jarring. After waking up for the 100th time (it's a torture tactic for a reason), my husband decided to sleep on the floor. Yes, he pulled a blanket off the bed and literally slept on the hard floor so at least one of us could get some sleep. (I know, I have a keeper). When we checked out in the morning, I let the owner know about the problem to save future guests. She took $20 of our room. I mean, I don't know about you, but if guests told me they slept on the floor because the bed was broken, I would have been mortified. To add insult to injury, I received an email today from the hotel that prompted this review. They sent an email saying they checked out the bed, it was indeed broken, which caused the loud squeaking and the sagging. I thought, "how nice, they're going to credit our room?" but NO. No, instead they said that they apologize, but when guests arrive late, it doesn't allow them to opportunity to fix these things. Oh, I see. It's OUR fault that my husband had to sleep on the floor because the bed was broken because we arrived late. I mean, seriously?? That's just terrible customer service. Thanks for going out of your way to let me know YOUR bed was indeed broken but it was MY fault you didn't do anything to fix it before we arrived. I would have understood that it went undiscovered, but once you confirmed you put someone on that torture trap, make amends! don't blame them! JUST AWFUL. p.s., not vegetarian friendly. At breakfast I was told she set the eggs the night before, but she picked out the sausage, though she may not have gotten it all. But I suppose that was my fault too, for arriving late. Wouldn't want you to have to fry up an egg in the morning to accommodate.

Located on Glastonbury's historic Main Street, the Inn is a short walk from this quaint Connecticut town's restaurants and shops. Friends hosted a post-wedding celebration here, and the venue was simply perfect. Rustic, classic styling indoors, and gorgeous outdoor space. Pat and Wayne were such warm and welcoming hosts, and the rooms were tastefully decorated and well-appointed with comfortable beds, fine linens, fireplaces, and modern amenities such as steam shower, WiFi, DirectTV. I stayed in the Fall room, and loved the autumnal decor - the bathroom sink and shower are lovely. I can't think of a better place to have a New England getaway, hope to return for another visit very soon.

My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Connecticut River Valley Inn in early October, and the venue was incredible. The wedding turned out fabulously, and a great deal was due to Pat and Wayne, the Innkeepers. They were incredibly accommodating, and essentially gave us free rein of the property to set it up as we wished. In our initial meeting, Pat sat with us and provided all the info/pricing options for holding the wedding at their inn. Additionally, she had a list of all the vendors she had used in the past, and their contact information. It was extremely helpful to know all the cost up-front, and made the process run very smoothly. We had several discussions about different options, and Pat was very accommodating for our 100-person wedding reception. The day of the event ran extremely smoothly. Pat and Wayne put in a lot of work the day of the event to make sure everything went well. They went above and beyond - even when Mother Nature did not cooperate - by finding a piece of wood and then laying a carpet across it, to prevent our guests from getting wet when traveling between the tent and the patio. The grounds at the Inn are absolutely beautiful, and are a perfect setting for a wedding. The landscaping is stunning, and Pat has added numerous artistic touches to make the Inn a special and inviting place. We would recommend the Inn to friends, or to anyone planning a vacation or needing a place for an event in Connecticut.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Wayne and Pat at the Inn. What's most striking about the property is how well the grounds and the rooms are kept...simply immaculate. Wayne and Pat were attentive and very caring hosts. The renovation of the historic property was nothing short of outstanding. All of the modern amenities that you could hope for (steam shower, WiFi, DirectTV), with thoughtful preservation of the charm of a old home. We absolutely will be staying here again!

Pat is a bitter women with no social or communication skills. Was going to book the 2 room suite for the wedding party to get ready in, but they wouldn't let use do hair and makeup in the room that we paid for, and expected us to pay extra just to use the room we were already paying for. they wanted to charge us an extra $500 just to use the room we were already paying for. apparently staying at the hotel will disturb other guests, and we have to pay extra for that, even though other guests won't see that money, It took asking multiple times what the fees were for, to get a legit response

We chose this inn for our elopement last New Year's Eve and it was wonderful. Pat arranged the minister and photographer and our wedding was perfect for us and the inn just beautiful. Hope to return again for our anniversary.

Very cute venue for my daughter's medium sized wedding but.....she can't accommodate for parking and the bigger issue, only one toilet. If we wanted to have a medium sized wedding there, we would have to ask the church next door and pay a fee to park. She also said it would be our responsibility to purchase a porta potty :(. Ummmm, no. No porta potties at a wedding and no, it's not my responsibility to make up for the lack of toilets. Im hoping the owner would consider adding another bathroom to accommodate or to just keep her weddings advertised to very small. I would of definitely went with this venue but the porta potty (even hidden) is a deal breaker for a wedding. I'm not asking my guests who are dressed up to even consider using one "just in case". Other than the above mentioned glitches, this place would be perfect for a smaller type gathering! When I come in as a customer, it's not my problem to fix the venue's issues. As the owner, it's truly your responsibility. Plain n' simple. I hope you can fix the problem areas bc you will most likely find more business will come your way after doing so.

My wife and enjoy bed and breakfast lodgings over hotels and if we could afford it, we would chose them every time. We recently had the opportunity to spend two nights in one, and for the holidays we drove up to Glastonbury, CT and stayed at the Connecticut River Valley Inn. If you are ever in the area I would recommend this Inn. The owners Larry and Patricia are wonderful hosts and made us feel at home. This historic home is restored and our room had a gas fireplace to keep out the chill of the evening. A king size bed and a spacious bathroom made it that much fantastic. Since it was drizzling the time we were thee, we were unable to enjoy the walk-around porch outside our room. Patricia served us a three course breakfast each morning and chatted with us answering our questions. Patricia is also an artist and her artwork is all around the home; she even had some her artwork licensed on dinnerware (which she proudly displayed). Since it right on Main Street, we were able to walk to the shops and restaurants, but also drove to one restaurant the innkeepers recommended. My only problem is that I am a light sleeper and our first night there, two of the other rooms were occupied and when the guests left early in the morning, I was awakened by their footsteps on the hardwood floors of the hallway and stairs. The second night we were the only guests and I got to sleep to almost 9:00 a.m. (Didn't want to miss breakfast!)

Absolutely amazing stay here. It was beautiful, clean, cozy. The innkeepers were extremely kind and accommodating. The room we stayed in, was gorgeous. The grounds were breathtaking. Breakfast was delicious!!!! Can't wait to go back, ASAP. Cannot give this place high enough reviews!!!

Pat, Wayne and Laura know how to make guests feel as if they are at home. The right mix of attentiveness and allowance for privacy.

I went here for my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend (we're in our 20s) and we had a great time. It was very laid back and relaxing. We wanted someplace to get away and sit outside and read or walk around, but also have somewhere to go at night to get a nice dinner and this was perfect. The house is really nice and was newly renovated and the host's are lovely people. They might talk your ear off a little, but unless you're in a rush you will have a great conversation. Also, the breakfast was AMAZING.

It's taken awhile to get to this review but still feel as strongly now as I did while we were there. It was lovely...the setting, the treatment we received and the accommodation in the room. It had all the quaint New England feel to it but with all the modern conveniences you need today. It was impressive. Every nook and cranny was a delight to look at - inside and out. There was such an artistic flair to the place. Wish we had a home that looked like that. I don't do well while I'm away from home but I slept really well. I didn't want to leave. We don't go to Connecticut very often but would go back there in a heartbeat! I'd want to stay in a different room each time - they were all unique. And would love to go there during the different seasons. Would be beautiful. The people were always helpful and accommodating. Such a contrast to staying in an impersonal hotel and the price wasn't that much more. Worth every penny. Had a great breakfast, too like you would in a small down home cafe.

We had a 3-day stay here for our son's graduation from Weslyan. This is a historic home which is a convenient 15-min drive along a picturesque country road to get to campus. You can take walks along the Connecticut River or enjoy the historic homes & church nearby. Breakfast is delicious and generous. House and garden are beautifully appointed. Unlike other B&Bs this one has free wireless, cable TV, and an in-room coffee service. There's air conditioning & a gas fireplace. Pat & Wayne, the owners, are very nice and helpful.The rooms are on the second floor, not a problem for us but possibly for senior guests who have trouble with stairs. Wayne is happy to help with your luggage. All in all a wonderful stay, and I do recommend it!

Great home with super hosts. Wayne and Patty have the perfect personalities for hosting a bed and breakfast. They have the uncommon ability to quickly know which patrons want to "get away from it all" and spend time alone and which guests want to "interact and learn more about the area." My wife and I stayed here on a trip through the Hartford area. It was a really quick stay as we arrived in the evening and departed early the next morning. However we did get to enjoy a superb breakfast prior to leaving. Everything about this place was excellent - the food, the rooms, the beds, the hosts and the grounds. The town of Glastonbury looks like it would be a great little town to spend a long, relaxing weekend. I said on another review of this property we only have one complaint and it is a major complaint and that is we only had the opportunity to spend one evening here. We definitely plan on coming back! Room Tip: loved the Autumn Room.

I just arrived and I love it. Pat, the Innkeeper is a wonderful host. She indulged my love of old house (this one was built in 1790) giving me a tour and sharing renovation ideas. Each room is beautifully appointed and thematically decorated in relation to each season. Beds are comfy and each room has a gas stove inset in the original fireplaces. So far, great!

My husband and I were married here on 10/12/13 and we couldn't have picked a better venue than this. It was very clean, comfortable and the rooms were all gorgeous. Patricia and Wayne were wonderful hosts, very helpful and very nice. They set up everything we needed for the wedding. The seats for the ceremony, the table and chairs for the reception, the table was decorated so nice with fall colors and flowers. The yard was beautiful and had so many flowers too. We stayed there the entire weekend along with a few of our guests and they loved it there also. They served us breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning and the food was amazing!! I highly recommend this place and will be returning again!

I must acknowledge my bias because after falling in love with this B&B and getting to know its owners, I now serve as the Inn Sitter on the rare occasion that the Brubakers take a vacation. After spending a lot of time here, and having the opportunity to stay in (and clean) all of the five rooms, I can honestly say this place is a true treasure. A variety of different types of people traveling for a multitude of purposes come to stay and yet they all have a similar reaction when they step into this little oasis near the center of town...there is a sense of relief, appreciation, and delight. Despite being an old house, the inn has been updated in a way that provides all of the modern amenities without sacrificing the charm. If you are looking for a little escape for yourself, a special place to house out-of-town visitors or want to impress corporate clients, The Connecticut River Valley Inn is a unique, memorable and affordable option for an overnight stay and/or special event.

My husband and I got married here last November. The Inn specializes in small, intimate gatherings and we had just 25 people. It was perfect for us and just what we were looking for. The inn itself is gorgeous, clean and meticulously cared for by its owners (including the grounds). The Main St. location is also great if you're looking for a place with a true New England feel. I have to say though, if you are a bride who wants to have a say in every single detail of your wedding than this might not be the best choice for you, as Pat pretty much takes care of everything. The package deals they offer are by far the most inclusive and cost effective I'd found in the area, and it was perfect for someone like me who wasn't interested in choosing napkin colors to match my bridesmaids' dresses' sashes or whatever. The only thing we decided not to include in the package deal (and they are great about subtracting anything you wish to do yourself) was the creation of my bouquet. Pat used seasonal flowers to decorate our buffet table and a few other areas, and the rest of their decor is so nice that you really don't need much else (in my opinion!) decoration-wise. Our reception was inside, so obviously there's a lot more room for personalization if you have the whole thing outdoors. We were hoping to have an outdoor ceremony and had to wait until the morning-of to make sure the weather would cooperate and they were incredibly accommodating, setting everything up just after breakfast for our 12 o'clock ceremony. I personally thought it was so nice to not have to worry about anything except getting myself ready on the day of; Pat and Wayne took care of seating arrangements, worked with my (wonderful) caterer on the food and cakes, and took care of clearing everything up afterwards while we all lounged in the living room area and beautiful bedrooms upstairs. Pat was sometimes hard to get ahold of during the planning process but it ended up not mattering because the wedding came out so great in the end. So again, if you're looking for a low-key, intimate ceremony where you can really relax and enjoy the day instead of fretting over details and logistics I cannot recommend these folks enough. They will work with you to make sure your day is just the way you want it to be. My whole family was delighted with the place as well. I should mention we also had our rehearsal dinner there which they again did all the set-up and coordinating for, which was a big plus. AND they make a superb breakfast!