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Puddletown Adventures FAQs
General
Puddletown Adventures is a hub of activity located next to the Farmington River in New Hartford, CT. Our main building and surrounding land houses activities we offer which include Arrow Dodge, NERF Battles, Trivia, Yoga, Live Music, Food Trucks, Trivia, Cornhole, Private Events, New Hartford events, and MORE.
We like to say Puddletown is for all ages. It’s for parents who want a family- friendly location for activities and private parties. It’s for friends who want to get together and try a new sport like Arrow Dodgeball or NERF battles. It’s for individuals and friends who want to participate in yoga classes and workshops. For parties - parents, grandparents, relatives, friends are welcome to come hang out for the party. For live events like music and trivia - all are certainly welcome!
You’ll find Puddletown Adventures on Rt 44 in the picturesque town of New Hartford, CT. It’s a relatively quick trip for most of CT and MA!
Check out our event calendar for events and activities open to the public. You can schedule a site visit for party info by calling Rob at 860-764-6007.
You can email events@puddletownadventures.com or call directly at 860-764-6007. If the OPEN flag is waving on the building - feel free to stop by and say hi!
Yes. Our indoor facility is open year round. Outdoor events will occur as long as the weather is moderate, not raining, etc.
You can purchase water, energy drinks, sparkling water, non-alcoholic beer, kombucha, cbd seltzers, and other beverages on site if available.
Food can be brought in from local restaurants (see our preferred vendor list!) or from home. We do not have food for sale on site nor any materials needed for eating/ drinking, so please bring utensils, cups, napkins, etc.
We do not sell any alcoholic beverages on site. For guests over 21 years old - bringing beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, or wine is allowed.* We DO NOT allow hard liquor in any capacity at any of our public events.
*We reserve the right to ask guests to either stop drinking alcoholic beverages and/or to exit the premises for reasons which include but are not limited to: being loud/ obnoxious, extreme intoxication, threatening/ harassing our staff, destroying property/ equipment, becoming a fall risk, or any other dangerous/ threatening behavior. We will not hesitate to call the police if needed and certainly if any staff feels uncomfortable/ threatened. All vehicles to leave the property MUST have a designated driver. This is strictly enforced.
We intend to have food trucks regularly (weekly) at Puddletown. Make sure to follow us on social media, add your email to our list, check our calendar, or give us a call at 860-767-6004 for more information. We can help facilitate a food truck for your private event if desired.
In warmer months, we have seating on our lawn and also offer seating at picnic tables by the river. In colder months, we do have indoor seating available.
We do have a ramp on the side of the building for easy handicap access and also a handicap accessible restroom.
Foam Depot
Foam Depot is what we call all our all-around foam blaster battle activities! We offer blaster battles as an add-on to a party and frequent battles (called Pandemonium) open to the public on our newly built outdoor arena! We also have tons of used blasters for sale.
You can email events@puddletownadventures.com or call 860-764-6007.
As soon as possible! Our calendar fills up fast!
Yes - you can call 860-764-6007 and book a private blaster session for a minimum of 6 paid participants if we have the time available on our schedule. You must book AHEAD of time.
We have been hosting our “Pandemonium” blaster events every couple of months - which all people (aged 14+) are invited to. This event draws friends from all over the country and is played on our outdoor arena. Get ready to have a BLAST!
Arrow Dodge
This action-packed sport combines dodgeball with archery, creating a thrilling experience for players.
Our staff is fully trained in safety procedures and rules, and we provide thorough instructions before each game.
We ensure that all players are wearing proper safety gear and adhere to strict guidelines during gameplay. So, you can relax and enjoy the excitement of the game knowing that you're in safe hands.
Please wear clothing you can run around in. Athletic shoes (sneakers) are absolutely required in order to play, so please bring appropriate footwear - NO EXCEPTIONS!
The bow is definitely adult size, so ages 14+ can learn to aim/ fire. Younger folks have a hard time managing the bow, so we recommend a NERF event for them.
The arrows are foam-tipped and while you’ll feel it hit you, it’s MUCH less of an impact than playing paintball or similar sports.
At this time, you can check out an open play night every Thursday (unless otherwise noted on our calendar). It’s a great no pressure way to learn to play and meet new friends!
You can call 860-764-6007 to book a private game for 4+ people (minimum is 4).
We provide all players with a helmet, and arm guards (if desired).
Root to Rise Yoga
We have two amazing instructors, Sarah and Mike, who are both graduates of the acclaimed West Hartford Yoga Teacher Training program.
Check out Sarah’s bio HERE
At the moment, there are no regular weekly classes. Classes will be added to the schedule soon!
You’ll find info about our scheduled yoga/ healing workshops on the Root to Rise page.
We are happy to book private yoga sessions for individuals or groups! Classes can be gentle, all-levels, or power. Email Sarah roottoriseyoga@yahoo.com for more information.
Absolutely! Both Sarah and Mike are experienced teachers and will make sure you develop a safe and beneficial yoga practice.
Yes. We have our outdoor “nature studio” on a lawn next to the Farmington River - a pristine, beautiful, private lawn for yoga participants when the weather allows.
Please email Sarah at roottoriseyogact@yahoo.com for info and to be added to our email list.
Imagine celebrating your birthday or other milestone with a rejuvenating party tailored for you and your friends. The experience can include yoga, meditation, energy medicine, chakra healing, and more. Contact Sarah at roottoriseyogact@yahoo.com for more information.
Yes. If our instructor's schedule allows, we’d be happy to bring the yoga to you. Email Sarah at roottoriseyogact@yahoo.com for more information.
Yes. We hope to offer regular kids yoga soon, but you can schedule private kids yoga for 4+ kids with Sarah of Root to Rise for children aged 4-12.
Yes. Please follow @roottoriseyogact on Facebook and Instagram for yoga-specific information.
Facility Rentals
Yes! We’re happy to rent indoor/ outdoor space for gatherings of all kinds.
Events at Puddletown are completely customizable, so it’s a great place for birthday parties, team-building, employee appreciation, holiday parties, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, jack n 'jill, weddings, and more.
With the indoor/ outdoor space available, you’ll have plenty of room for whatever size gathering you are planning!
Absolutely. Your facility rentals representative can advise you of what we have on site.
Please email Sarah at events@puddletownadventures.com to set up a site visit, ask initial questions, check availability on dates, info on pricing, and any other inquiries about facility rentals at Puddletown!
