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Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden Group Tours

Available May – October

9 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT 06751

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Looking for things to do in Connecticut? We have the perfect group getaway daytrip for you!

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or have explored the halls and grounds of Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden countless times, there’s always something new to discover!

A private group tour is perfect for entire families and friend groups to spend valuable time together, for book clubs to explore the source of inspiration for Martha Hall Kelly’s novel Lilac Girls, for nature-lovers to walk the serene gardens, or for school groups to delve into the lives, actions, and commitments of the house’s former residents.

Private Group Tours Offer Exclusive Access to the Property

Everything You Need to Know About Group Tours

When are private group tours offered?

Private group tours are offered during our regular season (May – October) on non-tour days and are subject to staff availability:

May & June – Monday & Tuesday

July & August – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

September – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

October – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Is there a maximum capacity for group tours?

No! There is no maximum number of people but note that we are limited by guide availability for larger groups.
The minimum number of people per group is 10. We do permit smaller groups but require that they pay for 10 people.

What can I expect the day of my group tour?

Groups should plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. All tours begin at 11 am and run for about an hour. They include a guided tour of the house and garden with the property entirely to yourselves.
Please Note: Due to the size of the house, groups are limited to 15 people at a time, larger groups should allow for extra time when visiting.
After your tour, groups will be allowed to roam the property and visit the gift shop.

2024 Group Tour Pricing

$12 per person

In order to hold the date, a deposit equal to minimum group size ($120/10 people at $12 per person) is required. Final head count and payment is due a week prior to the scheduled tour date.

Questions/Contact

Thank you to all the groups who visited us in 2024. As our season comes to an end, those who are interested in booking a group tour for the 2025 season can fill out the form below.

Additional Questions:

Peg Shimer, Site Administrator, Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

bellamy.ferriday@ctlandmarks.org

(203) 266-7596

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