The Meadowlands at the DCA

The Meadowlands at the Darien Community Association is a 15,000 square foot Regency-style estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Set on over eight acres in Darien, Connecticut, the property features formal gardens designed by renowned early twentieth-century landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. The estate offers over 15 distinct spaces for events, including a spacious Garden Wing with attached commercial kitchen, an intimate library, a boardroom, and a dedicated bridal suite. The venue's formal gardens, maintained by volunteers from the DCA Greenhouse Group and the Garden Club of Darien, serve as the centerpiece of the property. Additional outdoor spaces include a sweeping front lawn, a secret garden ideal for first looks, an original Lord & Burnham greenhouse, and a four-acre bird sanctuary with nature trail. Interior spaces feature natural light throughout, with tall ceilings, large windows, and beautiful wood floors. As part of The 203 Project: A Sustainable Showhouse at the DCA, the rooms have been newly decorated by professional interior designers and are fully air-conditioned, with views overlooking the gardens.