A pleasant country ride:

From Hartford, CT:

Take I-84 east to Exit 67; From exit turn left onto Route 31 North; proceed 0.2 miles then turn right onto Route 30 North; Follow Route 30 North for 9 miles; (if you get to the traffic light at Route 190, you've gone too far.  Backtrack 0.2 miles)

From Springfield, MA:

Take I-91 south to Exit 47E (Route 190); follow Route 190 east for 12.5 miles to Route 30; Turn right on Route 30 and the Mallard's Nest is 0.2 miles on the right.

From Boston/Worcester, MA:

Take I-90 west then south on I-84 to Exit 73 (Route 190); proceed east on Route 190 10.4 miles then turn left on Route 30 and the Mallard's Nest is 0.2 miles on the right.

Or, use Google Maps for custom directions.

Destination: 17 Crystal Lake Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076