Allegra Farm and The Horsedrawn Carriage and Sleigh Museum of New England

The Allegra Farm has been offering horsedrawn carriage rides for more than forty years. The farm is home to an authentic livery stable, as well as the Sleigh Museum of New England. The farm restores vintage carriages, as well as wagons and other equipment. The Horse Drawn Carriage and Sleigh Museum of New England offers an opportunity for visitors to learn about an bygone era and experience the rides for themselves, firsthand. The museum offers exhibits on attire, horses, etiquette and more, all in an effort to educated visitors about the Victorian times when horse drawn carriages were the most popular form of transportation. The farm is located on Lake Hayward in the town of East Haddam. Scenic carriage rides are a great way to enjoy a romantic evening in the area and they take passengers around the lake and through the New England and tri-state area for special occasions. Clients can reserve carriage rides for anniversaries, weddings, proms, proposals and other private celebrations. The carriages and sleighs are also seen in area parades and special events. The farm has provided carriages to a variety of Hollywood productions including Amistad, Kate and Leopold, Ed and Sex and the City. The horses and carriages often participate in the Lantern Light Tours in the town of Mystic, Connecticut, head every year throughout December.