The Rockfall Foundation owns and maintains its offices in the historic, 18th-century deKoven House in Middletown.

deKoven House Community Center

The deKoven House was bequeathed to the Foundation by the organization’s founder, Clarence S. Wadsworth, in 1941. The deKoven House, just yards from the banks of the Connecticut River, is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings as the Captain Benjamin Williams House.

Flexible Meeting Space in Downtown Middletown

The Large Meeting Room is available for public meetings and events. Please contact us by using the meeting room reservation button or by calling 347.0340.

The deKoven House is centrally located at 27 Washington Street in downtown Middletown with easy access to Route 9 and I-91. It offers two fully air-conditioned meeting rooms, the use of a small kitchen, Wi-Fi access, technology setup*, and two restrooms. The rooms are ideal for workshops and trainings, association gatherings, board retreats, and membership meetings.

Meeting rooms are available Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 10 pm.

The Large Meeting Room is 1,000 square feet, accommodates up to 70 people, and is equipped with:

  • 70 chairs
  • 10 large folding tables
  • 2 small folding tables
  • Podium with speaker system
  • Retractable ceiling projection screen
  • AV cart
  • Dimmable lights
  • Coat rack

Rates for non-profit entities: $85 for up to four hours and $25 for each additional hour after four hours.
Rates for private events: $150 for up to four hours and $30 for each additional hour after four hours.

The Wadsworth Room is 450 square feet, accommodates up to 20 people, and is equipped with:

  • 3 meeting tables
  • 20 chairs
  • Portable projection screen
  • Dimmable lights

Rates for non-profit entities: $70 for up to four hours and $25 for each additional hour after four hours.
Rates for private events: $125 for up to four hours and $25 for each additional hour after four hours.

Organizations claiming financial hardship can apply for assistance. Additional charges may be imposed on those who incur excess custodial services.

*The Rockfall Foundation will make available a projector or conference telephone for an additional fee. The projection screen may be used at no cost.

Reservations are encouraged at least 14 days before your desired date as rooms are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is due upon reservation. See the full reservation, cancellation and refunds policy.

Parking is limited at the deKoven House during the day. However, ample parking is available adjacent to the building in the Melilli Plaza Municipal Parking Lot.

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the organization using the space to return the room(s) to original set up by the end of the reserved time. There shall be NO SMOKING, NO OPEN FLAMES, and NO ALCOHOL served at any time. View complete Rules and Guidelines here.

Contact us to schedule your next meeting or view the space at 860.347.0340 or email Pete Weiss at pete@rockfallfoundation.org

The Rockfall Foundation House Committee oversees operation and management of the deKoven House Community Center, preserving it and ensuring that it be used for the benefit of the community. As part of its own environmental and stewardship mission, the Foundation offers nonprofit organizations subsidized, low cost office space as well as the use of the community meeting rooms.

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