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Parmelee Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Killingworth, Connecticut
Tranquil park known for its wooded hiking trails and picnic sites, plus historical buildings, events and a community garden.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 150 guests, per the venue's own info
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Website parmeleefarm.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
The setting
“There are shady spots, frogs croaking in the little pond, an occasional breeze, and lovely views of the buildings, gardens, and lawn.”
Amenities couples mention
“There are shady spots, frogs croaking in the little pond, an occasional breeze, and lovely views of the buildings, gardens, and lawn.”
“Many vendors under the large pavilion, others around the grounds with individual canopies.”
“It’s just a real shame many people still don’t abide by the rules and allow their dogs to be off-leash.”
What couples say again and again
“Even with the heat and humidity of the day, Parmelee Farm is a beautiful place to take my pup Clover the Morkie for an adventurous walk.”
“Nice restrooms; not just portolets, although the one we saw was very clean!”
From the reviews
Beautiful! Just beautiful! Definitely well maintained with love from everyone. There was a family wedding there and the help was great.
Getting married at Parmelee Farm
Parmelee Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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