A New Canaan Treasure

INSPIRED BY HISTORY

— EST. 1912 —

Constructed in 1912 for the Lewis Lapham family, Waveny House sits majestically overlooking three hundred acres of countryside in the idyllic hamlet of New Canaan, Connecticut. This historic Tudor mansion is an architectural masterpiece, boasting endless views of the immaculate Waveny Park, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, flagstone walkways, a charming Walled Garden and fish pond. Waveny House is an unrivaled setting for both small gatherings and milestone occasions. 

New Canaan’s Crown Jewel

Waveny House represents the very best values of New Canaan: culture, community, heritage.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Couple exiting Waveny House through a sparkler send-off

    Customized Events

    No two events are the same. Waveny House is the perfect venue for designing your event your way. We host clubs, meetings, community events and celebrations all year long. The property features open fields and lush gardens, with a pristine and private setting. The interior of the mansion is vintage-inspired, and can be styled to your ideal aesthetic.

  • Guests gathered on the lawn beneath a large tree at Waveny House

    The Heart of a Community

    Steeped in heritage and the centerpiece of a three-hundred acre park, Waveny House is a fairy tale setting come to life. The house itself is the physical embodiment of elegance, culture and history, where the entire community is welcome to be together, connect and celebrate.

  • Wedding party in the gardens beside the Waveny House tower

    Expansive Gardens

    Waveny House boasts picturesque gardens that are meticulously maintained by the New Canaan Garden Club, in partnership with the Waveny Park Conservancy and the Town of New Canaan. The Waveny Walled Garden was originally designed as a formal rose garden, bordered by brick walks, and has since been landscaped to showcase a long rose border, complemented by deep herbaceous borders of perennials, small trees, flowering shrubs, bulbs and annuals.

  • Dining room at Waveny House with a chandelier and blue chairs

    Elegant Meeting Rooms

    There are several indoor spaces at Waveny House that can be used for meetings and celebrations, including the Grand Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, and Breakfast Room. The mansion’s ground floor opens onto an expansive patio overlooking the immaculate lawns and gardens. A complete commercial kitchen is also available for use by event staff and caterers.

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ACCOLADES

“The Waveny House proved to be the most perfect, unique, and breathtaking location for our wedding…We can't wait to return here for years to come to relive our special day.”
-Angela

“This venue is a gem.”
-Sara

“Waveny House was the first venue we looked at, and stopped our search shortly after. It was a perfect blend of old school charm and natural beauty.”
-Kelsey

“A fairy tale setting. The mansion is gorgeous on the inside and outside. The grounds are stunning.”
-Roger

Your Event Deserves the Best

A picturesque, historic location for the events that bring us together.

An architectural masterpiece and historic landmark, Waveny House reflects the culture, heritage and vitality of New Canaan, where the community can gather, engage and celebrate milestones that bind us together.

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