What Farmington Gardens does

Farmington Gardens is a family-owned event venue located on a 6-acre property at 999 Farmington Avenue (Rt 4) in Farmington, Connecticut. Founded by the Chabot family and operating since September 2011 after renovations to the former Lexington Gardens site, the company operates under the Chabot Hospitality Group umbrella and employs 51-100 staff. Its core offering is full-service venue hosting for weddings, social events (birthdays, showers, proms, Sweet 16s, awards ceremonies, fundraisers), and corporate functions, with a maximum capacity of 342 guests distributed across a 5,000+ sq ft main dining room, a converted greenhouse cocktail space, and approximately one acre of landscaped grounds with water features, a pergola, and a 625 sq ft dance floor.

The company's revenue model combines one-time event venue rental fees with professional-service revenue from on-site catering (led by Executive Chef Katrina Chabot) and full bar service (managed by Bar Manager Rob Szabo), supplemented by traditional and digital gift card sales available in any denomination. Pricing is quote-based and varies by event type, guest count, and package; brochures are downloadable after contact-form submission. Customer acquisition runs through direct website/phone inquiries and guided in-person facility tours, with significant demand sourced from The Knot and WeddingWire marketplace listings, organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest), and client referrals.

The business is regionally focused in the Northeast US, serves individual wedding clients as the primary segment alongside secondary social and corporate segments, and operates one major event per day to preserve exclusivity. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard website and marketplace integrations — no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Farmington Gardens

Legal name

Farmington Gardens

Website

https://farmingtongardensct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Farmington Gardens is a family-owned event venue in Farmington, Connecticut, hosting weddings, social events, and corporate functions for up to 342 guests across a 6-acre property with full-service catering, bar service, and event planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Full-service event venue hosting weddings, social events, and corporate functions. Revenue generated through venue rental fees combined with catering and bar services.
2. Catering and Culinary Services: On-site classically trained chefs prepare menu items using top quality ingredients. Executive Chef Katrina Chabot leads culinary operations.
3. Beverage Service: Full bar service including custom mixology program managed by Bar Manager Rob Szabo, featuring copper-top bar and cherry bar in greenhouse.
4. Gift Cards: Traditional and digital gift cards available in any denomination, providing additional revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Farmington Gardens is a family-owned event venue located on a 6-acre property in Farmington, Connecticut, hosting weddings, social events, and corporate functions for groups of up to 342 guests. The venue combines a 5,000+ sq ft main ballroom, a converted greenhouse bar, and landscaped outdoor grounds, supported by on-site catering, full bar service, and professional event planning. The venue operates one major event per day, providing single-event exclusivity and access to the grounds for photos and decorating.

Product overview

Farmington Gardens is a family-owned event venue (since 2011) offering a single unified hospitality service centered on hosting special events. The core offering is wedding venue services complemented by social and corporate event packages. The product portfolio consists of the main ballroom (5,000+ sq ft dining room accommodating 100-342 guests), a converted greenhouse for cocktail hours, and approximately an acre of landscaped grounds. Additional modules include specialized event packages (buffet meals, cocktail events, holiday parties, proms, Sweet 16s, school awards), traditional and digital gift cards, and professional event planning services. The venue operates as one major event per day, giving clients full facility access for photos and decorating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Services Full-service wedding venue hosting ceremonies and receptions for up to 342 guests, featuring the main ballroom, converted greenhouse, and outdoor grounds with photo opportunities for couples and their families.
• Social and Corporate Event Hosting Flexible event hosting for birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, proms, Sweet 16s, bar/bat mitzvahs, retirement parties, fundraisers, award ceremonies, galas, product showcases, auctions, corporate meetings, and bereavements for groups up to 342 guests, with on-site catering and bar service.
• Traditional & Digital Gift Cards Gift cards available in any denomination through the Chabot Hospitality Group gift card portal, with digital e-gifts delivered in minutes or scheduled for future delivery, and physical cards shipped by mail to the buyer or recipient.
• Event Planning and Coordination Services Professional event coordination and planning assistance from a team of event specialists managing logistics from initial client meeting through event day for weddings, social events, and corporate functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ square foot dining room with 625 sq ft dance floor accommodating up to 342 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Foundry: Long Island City, NY event venue in a converted 19th-century building. Directly comparable as a full-service event venue with unique industrial-historic physical assets, hosting weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings with on-site catering.
• The Liberty Warehouse: Brooklyn, NY event venue specializing in weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Directly comparable as a full-service event venue with unique physical assets, on-site catering, and event planning services in the Northeast market.
• The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station: Connecticut wedding and event venue located along the Connecticut River. Comparable as a regional CT event venue offering wedding receptions, ceremonies, and social events with similar capacity, catering, and full-service model.
• Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility: Connecticut-based wedding and banquet facility offering full-service event hosting with catering and event planning. Directly comparable as a regional CT wedding venue serving similar clientele with similar full-service offerings and capacity.
• 583 Park Avenue: Iconic NYC event venue hosting weddings, galas, and corporate events for over 75 years. Comparable as a full-service Northeast event venue with similar capacity, catering services, and target clientele for upscale weddings and social events.

Others

• The Knot Worldwide: Wedding planning marketplace and content platform (parent of The Knot and WeddingWire). Connected as the primary customer acquisition channel for Farmington Gardens, not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem partner for marketplace-driven bookings.

Emerging players

• Convene: Hospitality company offering premium meeting, event, and conference spaces in major US markets. Comparable as a full-service event space provider targeting corporate and social events with integrated hospitality, technology, and catering offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global hospitality and membership club company operating hotels, restaurants, and event spaces worldwide. Comparable as a broader hospitality player that hosts weddings, private events, and corporate functions at premium venues with full-service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/farmingtongardensct
• Instagraminstagram.com/farmingtongardensct
• Pinterestpinterest.com/farmingtongarde
• Xx.com/farmingtongarde

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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