Side View of Inn
The Inn's main house, originally constructed in 1816 by John Truesdell for William Bowen, has undergone a number of reconstructions, renovations, and additions over the years. As it appears today, the massive clapboard house has a steeply pitched hip roof, and dormers on all faces. The main entrance is marked by a segmental pediment, which, because of an addition to the north facade, is asymmetrically placed.

William Bowen, for whom the 1816 house was built, was a descendant of Henry Bowen, one of the thirteen "Goers" who settled Woodstock in 1686, and was the grandfather of Henry C. Bowen who built nearby Roseland Cottage. William Bowen was, in his own right, a selectman of Woodstock, a founder of Woodstock Academy, a tavern keeper (see the Asa Bishop Tavern), and the town's first postmaster. Following his death, the property passed to his son, Colonel Matthew Bowen, and then to his son, Andrew Williams Bowen, who sold it to his cousin, Henry C. Bowen. The Bowen family connection continued through Henry C. Bowen's son, Herbert W. Bowen, a diplomat, who retired to Woodstock in the early part of the twentieth century, and Gardner Richardson, Herbert Bowen's nephew.

The property remained in the Bowen family until after the death of Gardner Richardson's widow, Dorothea, who bequeathed the farm to the University of Connecticut in 1981 as a memorial to Richardson's son, Lt. Peter Bowen Richardson, USAF, who was killed in the Korean War. The farm was returned to the family in 1985, and the buildings and adjacent land were subsequently sold to a consortium of investors who converted the main house and barn to use as an inn and restaurant, known as "The Inn at Woodstock Hill." Most of the farmland remains in the Bowen family as it has for three centuries. Plaine Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SOURCES: Bowen, Clarence W., History of Woodstock, 1926. Lyman, Alexandra, site inspection. Richardson, Katharine, interview, 1995. Wood, Elizabeth, A Walking Tour of Woodstock Hill.

The Restaurant
Unhurried dining and conversation in a lovely historical setting reflect the New England tradition for congenial hospitality. Begin you morning with our complimentary breakfast in the breakfast nook or in our sunny courtyard overlooking the renowned gardens. Lunch and dinner in the main dining room include our chef's specialty salads and entrees made with seasonal local ingredients. Candlelight, fine linens, polished silver, and impeccable service are reminiscent of the finest Old World hotels.

The Grounds
The Grounds of the Inn are just breath taking. Our spring and summer gardens, the fall foliage, and the snow covered hills provide a gorgeous backdrop for a relaxing getaway. The romantic elegance, tranquil beauty, and luxurious comfort of the Inn are perfect for creating many unforgettable memories of your stay.

Weddings
Selecting the perfect setting for your wedding service and reception is essential to ensure these joyous events will live forever as fond memories. The Inn at Woodstock Hill, once a privately held estate, will make your wedding day truly special. Situated on sixteen acres of rolling countryside, our charming Inn affords its guests breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and meadows as the seasons change. Rustic stone walls border the terraces, and gardens with their perennial flowers and foliage provide a charmingly colorful backdrop for every occasion.

Corporate Meetings
When planning your next corporate function, consider The Inn at Woodstock Hill

Conference telephone access and availability

High Speed 802.11g Wireless (and wired) access available througout the Inn

Easy access from Interstate 395 or Interstate 84

Fax and copying service available

Discounted overnight rates for groups

Privacy assured

Room 201
Largest Room, Queen sized 4 post canopy bed, cream and rose, full bath, fireplace, sofa with coffee table, extra fan, blankets, pillows, large closet, dresser, cabinet space, 2 chairs, desk, fireplace, overlooking front, nice view.

Room 202
Large room, Queen sized 4-post canopy bed, green, shower, desk, armoire, fireplace, 1 chair, overlooks side yard and Gazebo, nice view.

Room 203
Large Room, Queen sized 4 post canopy bed, full bath with double sinks, light green, fireplace, desk, dresser, 1 chair, front of house, nice view.

Room 204
Large Room, Queen sized 4-post canopy bed, blue, green, cranberry, full bath with old claw foot tub, sofa, desk, dresser, fireplace, overlooks side of house.

Room 205
Large room, Queen sized 4 post canopy bed, full bath, cream and rose, refrigerator, 2 chairs, desk, fireplace, overlooks back gazebo.

Room 207
Small Room, Queen sized bed, full bath, 2 chairs, desk, dresser, overlooks front and side of house.

Room 208
Small Room, Queen sized bed, full bath, Rose and Blue, dresser, 1 chair, desk, overlooks side of house.

Room 209
Large Room, King sized 4 post bed, full bath, dusty rose, cathedral ceiling, hutch with TV and drawer space, desk, couch, 2 nightstands with drawer space, coffee table, 2 chairs, ceiling fan, overlooks side and back.

Room 210
Medium Room, Queen sized bed, full bath, desk, closet, 2 chairs, extra fan, blanket pillow and ironing equipment, overlooks front.

Room 211
Medium Room, Queen sized bed, full bath, yellow, fireplace, dresser, 2 chairs, desk, overlooks front.

Room 212
Medium Room, Queen sized bed, Shower, cream and green, 2 chairs, overlooks front.

Room 213
Small Room, Queen sized bed, shower, green and yellow, desk, 2 chairs.

Room 314
Large Room, 2 Queen sized beds, full bath, loveseat, coffee table, dresser, 2 chairs, overlooks front and side yards, 3rd floor.

Room 315
Medium Room, 1 Queen sized bed, full bath, sofa with pullout bed, coffee table, dresser, chair, desk, walk in closet, overlooks back and side yards, 3rd floor.

Room 316
Small Room, 1 Queen sized bed, full bath, 1 chair, desk, cedar on walls of bathroom, dresser, 3rd floor.

Room 317
Large Room with fireplace, 2 Queen Beds, full bath, full size sofa and sitting area, closet, 3rd floor overlooking the back of the Inn.

Room 319
Medium Room, 2 double beds, full bath, dresser, closet with ironing board and extra fan, desk, 2 chairs, ceiling fan, sky light windows, lots of light, bright room, 3rd floor.

Room 420
Located in our Guest Cottage, small Room, 1st Floor, 1 Queen sized bed, full bath, double sink, dresser, closet, desk, 1 chair, cranberry floral, overlooks fields.

Room 421
Located in our Guest Cottage, small Room, 2nd floor, 1 Queen size bed, shower, pedestal sink, desk, 1 chair, closet, Kelly Green and purple (Laura Ashley type print), front, back, and side view.

Room 422
Located in our Guest Cottage, small Room, 2nd floor, 1 king size bed and can accommodate 2 cots, desk, 2 chairs, shower only, single sink, 2 closets, Light blue, front, back, and side view.