We had a Surprise Birthday party for a family member on Saturday December 4, 2021. The staff was…read moreamazing, from holding two VIP parking spots at the door for the guest of honor to mingling with the guest. One of the guest of honors requested a certain Cognac that the bar did not have however Management went out an got it for her, Specular. A family owned Professionally Black owned Business Bravo

This was a cute little venue for Earthbound's first birthday party. The wide open area made it…read morerelatively easy to move around, although it was incredibly crowded. The location is also nice. It's surrounded by interesting restaurants and bars (I discovered ArtBar last night and immediately fell in love). I'm not sure how steep the rent prices are, but I would definitely consider renting this place for an event in the future.

Good location. Good service. Nice simple decor. We went to a retirement party here. It was cash…read morebar. And pizza pasta for dinner.

This is the most awesome venue! We have had 2 rehearsal…read moredinners & our anniversary celebration at The Gathering Place. Austin does a great job, especially on our most recent rehearsal dinner. The decorations were coordinated to the wedding colors & the food was great (Pasta Alfredo, Mosticcioli, salad, toasted ravs, cheese garlic bread & pretzel bites w/cheese. Our bartender Kathy was sweet & attentive. This is the perfect place to have a special occasion celebration!

This venue was perfect for our celebration of my mother's 90th birthday party. The rate was very…read moreaffordable compared to other venues and I especially appreciated that the rental was for the entire day. So helpful to not feel rushed. The beautiful fireplace made a nice background for photos. It was very easy to make all of the arrangements via email. Instructions for entry were clear and easy to follow. If you are looking for a mid sized gathering spot, I would definitely recommend.

We hosted our brother's celebration of life at the Hearth Room on April 2, 2022…read more Making arrangements for the facility was smooth and easy. Ginger consistently responded to inquiries and requests very quickly. We had a beautiful day at a wonderful facility-- Thanks to Ginger and all the staff and volunteers who make this facility available at a very reasonable price. It' a hidden gem.

What a lovely setup here. This was our 1st outdoor event of the season and it was great night to…read moretry out this venue. A friend told us about the Tuesday night specials here which tonight's was build your own pizza. They serve very reasonably priced alcohol and have live music. Music was a tad loud but the guy probably turned it up bc he was outdoors. The pizza was so so but maybe my impression is influenced by my choice of toppings: bacon, tomato, pineapple and black olives. I should have added chicken too. Please note that this event was held on covered patio which is next door to the old church or "Abbey". They had the church/abbey open so I went in to see all updates. Really a very nice space. Haven't been to anything held there so I can't say more than it looks nice.

I left this review on the Knot, but they allow business to hide reviews... We were honestly so…read moredisappointed with the business practices at Main Street Abbey. We booked the venue for our ceremony in February, the pandemic obviously hit in March. Throughout all the changes in the pandemic guidelines, MSA didn't contact us. I had to call and check on our ceremony status every time. In August, the state really tightened the restrictions - all reception halls were closed, including MSA - a month before our wedding. Our reception hall canceled us and we ended up moving our entire wedding to Missouri. Every single business gave us our money back...EXCEPT MAIN STREET ABBEY. They wouldn't refund our deposit, they said we could re-book within a year, but we didn't have a need to. They said that's what was agreed to in the contract, but I signed many contracts and other businesses understood that we're in a pandemic and this was out of anyone's control. Businesses that did give us money back include: Turner Hall, Bountiful Blossoms, and Bloomin Diehls. I would HIGHLY recommend any of those businesses. I also know that Hecker Dome was refunding couples their deposit amid the pandemic. I suggest supporting businesses that are kind and understanding considering these circumstances, Main Street Abbey just isn't one of those. I just don't want other couples to lose their money also.

Very nice setting and atmosphere . , nice people. Food / is so so, but good enough. Selection not…read moregreat. Food appeared old at lunch , not crisp & fresh

Docent lead tour of an amazing and well loved house. So well maintained with commitment and love…read more Our docent was so knowledgeable! No doubts about her love of this house and keeping this beauty around for all to enjoy!

Hey! I didn't even know this place existed until a friend had their wedding reception here! I loved…read moreit! Its tucked away behind Sperreng Middle School off Tesson Ferry. It's a small white old looking building with a partial gravel lot, part paved. If you are looking for a nostalgic place to hold a reception with a great sized dance floor, a stage, plenty of room to have tables around the perimeter of the dancer floor... Check this place out! I thought the way they did the buffet was brilliant! The bar is down 5-6 step on a lower level. So while you are on the main level the crowd works its way down the stairs, to the buffet to get their food and grab a drink and then head up the other staircase on the other side of the room. Seamless flow and unless you are behind someone who just can't decide on the roast beer or chicken... there are no hold ups in line! I think this venue would also be great for parties in general! Whether its for line dancing, a Zumba event, or just to have a fun party with a band! The basement bar is full of old Anheuser-Busch memorabilia and the bartender gave us quite the history of its location and how many famous people have visited there. My guess because of its "nostalgia" look... it might not be for all... but my guess is, its not expensive to rent out. And if you aren't needing a modern location, why not help preserve a great looking and very well functioning building and community! I'd go back here... in fact I hear they have open west coast or swing dance lessons / nights! hmmmmm!

Well, there I was in the beginner's group. I put my own self there, so there's no blame to go…read morearound. Unfortunately tonight, four of the men didn't know their feet from a hole in the wall. Couldn't get a beat even though there was no music on. But can you count one-and-two, three-and-four? This is not a stretch of the phrase rocket science in any sense of its meaning! I was so spent (and sweaty) after the one-hour lesson that I couldn't stay for the open dance. I was actually pissed (have to balance that with a pissy day) about the beginner dance lesson. We didn't rotate partners. YOU NEED TO DO THAT. If you get a slower partner for a while, you can persevere. If the teachers don't have you rotate, you're stuck for the entire hour. Nuff said.

Ordered cider. Asked 16oz or 20oz. I Ordered the larger. Charged 11.50. Brought the plastic glass…read morehome . Checked the amount i received. It was less than 15oz. I don't appreciate being cheated!

9 Mile Garden is a great place for family friendly activities and the opportunity to experience…read morevarious food trucks. The Canteen has a full bar with a nice variety of draft beers. Many from local craft brewers. It offers a nice place to escape the weather.

GG creates beautifully themed charcuterie boards and grazing tables. Their food is always fresh,…read moredelicious, and sometimes almost too pretty to eat! The pick up at Renew in Columbia, IL is convenient, fast, and easy if you're looking to pick up your pre-ordered board on your way to an event. Grazeful Gatherings has become a staple at our family events as we've made a tradition out of ordering one for Christmas and the Kentucky Derby. If you're looking to order during Christmas time, be sure to place your order early because they go fast!

Candice is a creative genius! My husband and I envisioned a cheese wheel cake, macaroons, and other…read moregrazing essential for our wedding dessert and late night snack. Candice delivered! All of the food was amazing and our guests were super impressed with the layout. Highly recommend for your next event.