Limited seating is available, please arrive early to secure your tickets. Please note: Tickets for “Neighbor Appreciation Weekend” are available for all four departures on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Essex Steam Train Ticket Window on the excursion date (sorry, no advance tickets) and are for COACH SEATING Passengers wishing to ride First Class must purchase a full price ticket. Treasure the historic sites, including East Haddam Swing Bridge, Goodspeed Opera House, and Gillette Castle. Enjoy close up views of native wildlife in their natural habitat as the train traverses the tidal wetlands of Pratt Cove and Chester Creek. Hop aboard this springtime adventure bursting with flora and fauna! The magnificent Connecticut River Valley – “one of the last great places on earth” situated in our own backyard – will be on full display from the multiple decks of the Becky Thatcher riverboat. Passengers may also select a 1-hour train ride or 2.5-hour train & boat ride (as available) at 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. 2-hour round-trip train ride or 3.5-hour round-trip train & boat ride to GOODSPEED STATION (Neighbor Appreciation Weekend dates of May 18 & 19 only) Mystique’s two climate controlled dining decks and observation deck located on the third level offer a truly unique venue.Ĭruise down the Connecticut River and take in the beauty of the region and your special day! Our dedicated staff will work with you to plan and execute every detail of your event.Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, and East Haddam Residents ride free on May 18 & 19, 2019 on the Essex Steam Train’s Neighbor Appreciation Weekend! Neighbor Appreciation weekend includes free steam train and riverboat rides (coach seating) for residents in six towns along the Valley Railroad’s operating line Essex, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, East Haddam and Old Saybrook. She can accommodate 200 guests for a sit-down dinner or 300 guests for a cocktail party. for a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or reception. Mystique can be your private yacht for your very special day. Aboard our luxury yacht, Mystique, the wedding of your dreams can become a reality. Have your dinner reception aboard our 1920’s Pullman dining cars while enjoying the Connecticut River coastline, or come aboard the Becky Thatcher for a truly unique reception! The MV Becky Thatcher is a 70' Mississippi-style riverboat that comfortably holds 220 passengers for sightseeing cruises, cocktail receptions and onboard sit-down affairs, offering a unique wedding experience for couples and their guests. The gallery is an ideal space for intimate ceremonies of up to 110 guests.īring your guests back in time. The Oliver Jensen Gallery is a bright, 1,000 square foot private room featuring wooden floors and white walls adorned with rotating art and photography exhibits. With 2,100 square feet of open space, this option includes up to 200 padded back/bottom chairs, center aisle for wedding party processional and sound system with speakers and microphone. The Dickinson Bottling Plant is perfect for a larger ceremony of 110-200 people. We have two spacious rooms that will perfectly accommodate any event, from weddings to corporate gatherings, and everything in between. The only wedding venue in the country that offers a steam train to boat connection! The rich history of our beautiful station adds to its romantic charm.
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