Cornucopia at Oldfield is Southbury, Connecticut's premier Bed and Breakfast.  Each of the guest bedrooms has been uniquely furnished to enhance the many fine architectural features of the house.  As the Innkeepers of the Cornucopia at Oldfield, we take pride in this antique home  circa 1818 and its surrounding 2.5 acres of rolling lawn and extensive gardens.  Guests of the Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast also have access to the spacious public rooms with their original fireplaces and views of the grounds.  There is also a large flagstone patio with bistro tables overlooking the stream that crosses the yard.  The nightly rate includes a full country breakfast.

The home, which is in Southbury's Historic District, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been published in various works, including Wallace Nutting's  "Connecticut Beautiful."  We are fortunate to have some of those original photos of our home in the Keeping Room as well as a picture of the home's first owner on his 100th birthday.

In addition to its historic significance, Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast has many modern amenities including Central Air Conditioning, secluded swimming pool, wireless internet access, a digital TV, DVD or VHS, and CD/Radio Alarm clock in each guest room.

Southbury is your perfect entry to the Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut as it conveniently located off of Interstate 84 (Exit 15 between Danbury and Waterbury). It is only 85 miles from New York City; buses run almost hourly from and to NYC.  Once you are off the highway, you are transported to a scenic New England town with historic homes and natural beauty. 

Connecticut’s Antique Center, Woodbury, is located only 3 miles to the North on picturesque Route 6.  Southbury, Woodbury, Roxbury, Middlebury, Bethlehem, Washington, Watertown and other surrounding towns offer many attractions and activities.  There are scenic rivers and streams for fishing and kayaking, beautiful lakes, local private schools, regional colleges , golf courses and several ski areas nearby (as well as cross-country sking on our 2.5 acres).  Heritage Village is only 1 mile away in Southbury.  Several corporate headquarters are within minutes including Timex and Chemtura, as well as IBM.  Specific attractions include Quassy Amusement Park, Audubon Society’s Bird Sanctuary at Bent of the River which includes over 15 miles of trails, Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust and the White Memorial Foundation conservation center. There are nearby museums including TIMEXPO, American Indian Museum, and Trucking Museum; vineyards; actor equity theaters; art galleries; restaurants; skiing and shopping.   See our links page for more.

Innkeepers Christine and Ed Edelson bring the history and magic of Oldfield to life for their guests at the Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast.  Guests look forward to relaxing in the comfortable setting of the Keeping Room, parlor, or one of the exquisitely furnished guest rooms.  Other guests at the Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast prefer strolling around the grounds (cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter) or sitting by the private swimming pool(or the large fire place in the winter).  

Your hosts enjoy acting as your concierge and delight in helping you plan a day or a week of activities. Reservations are made, maps are provided and at the Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast activities like wine & cheese by the fireplace are arranged with your schedule in mind.  See what others have said about our hospitality.

Festivities & Celebrations

The original owner and builder of the house at 'Oldfield', John Moseley, celebrated his one-hundredth birthday party here in 1875 complete with a parade to celebrate his many contributions to the Southbury – first town clerk, state representative.  The Cornucopia at Oldfield is ideal for your events ( from the intimate up to 100 people) such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthdays and other celebrations.  Cornucopia at Oldfield has also been the site of many corporate meetings, workshops and receptions.

View from southeast corner of 2.5 acres of property