It has marvelous vibes. Outdoor ceremonies can be held at the inn, and a favored location is in the formal English gardens that offer a view of Pequotpsepos Cove. At Mystic bride and groom. Guests dance the night away in an adjacent gazebo. The Inn at Mystic, rtes.
Minimums vary according to season.
From Christmas through March, only the mansion may be used and there is a 100-person maximum. Beautiful Lake Waramaug has no shortage of admirers, and we predict that the same will soon be true of The Birches Inn on the lake in New Preston. Under new ownership, The Birches underwent a complete restoration before its reopening this past September. Entrance to the inn is gained through a foyer graced with intricate fluted woodworking and a cathedral ceiling. A lovely spot for a ceremony is the patio off the dining room.