The Hounds

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $6,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Located one mile from the harbor in picturesque Stonington Borough, The Hounds is a stunning, coastal, event venue with immaculate landscaping that abuts the Avalonia Paffard Marsh preserve. The inside spaces have a low-key nautical decor, custom, in-house made lighting, double-side bar with mahogany and cherry bar tops, and floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that let the beauty of the surroundings be enjoyed from every seat in the room. The Hounds is the ideal place for weddings, galas, corporate events and parties. This New England weather-proof property is open year round.

Seated guest capacity

15-250

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

769 Stonington Road, Stonington, CT 06378

Our event spaces

Bridal Suite

Discover our exquisite bridal suite, an elegant and serene haven perfect for your special day.

This spacious, apartment-style suite features wall-to-wall mirrors, ideal for hair, makeup, and changing. Enjoy ultimate comfort and luxury in our tranquil setting, designed to make your wedding preparations unforgettable. With thoughtful amenities and a peaceful ambiance, our bridal suite ensures you and your bridal party can relax and enjoy every moment leading up to your ceremony

Guest capacity

20-30 Seated

20-30 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Small Kitchen Table and chairs Sofa Extra seating Vanity mirror Bathroom Shower

Room cost

$500

The Hounds

With new floors, sliding glass doors, nautical light fixtures and full-size bar, The Hounds offers the perfect casual but upscale New England vibe for your next celebration, meeting - or big day.

Surrounded on three sides by the Avalonia Nature Preserve, The Hounds has stunning views of salt water marshes, a tidal creek and a forested hillside. This protected area is abundant with wildlife including ospreys, blue herons, egrets and deer.The Hounds Interior features custom nautical lighting made in-house; a large double-sided bar with stunning mahogany and cherry bar-tops; a new floor; and large sliding glass doors grace the back of the building providing stunning views of the patio, lawn and nature preserve. Parties of up to 250 can be accommodated for sit down meals.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

• Indoor & Outdoor Event Space • Covered Terrace with Heaters • Panoramic Meadow Views • Plentiful Parking and Handicap Access • Catering Options and Full Bar Service