Amazing people and beautiful land! Fun fishing, many animals. Will be back! 8) The owners are very…read morehospitable and we came for a baby shower. They do weddings as well. I didn't want to leave, but they didn't push us to hurry and leave. They have tables they set up. Tons of space to play! Can't wait to go back.

Llama castle! This place is amazing! It's out in the middle…read moreof nowhere, amidst the farm fields, there's a medieval castle built that houses llamas! Here, we met Barak O'Llama, Sir Llama-lot, Drama Llama, Bahama Llama, and the Dalhi Llama. They have an indoor, air-conditioned llama play room, where the llamas carry out their hierarchy and spend their time staring in the mirror. They have a whole llama show where they teach a llama class. It's super fun! If you ever need a llama themed wedding, this is a great place to do it. Out in front of Castle Waterford, be sure to check out their art- a metal chariot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other weird stuff. It's a beautiful venue that's such a fun place to hang out at! The only draw back was that the only restroom out here was a port-a-potty. Not very regal.

From the owner: Castle Waterford specializes in castles and royalty! Two medieval castles face each other, with a…read moreheart-shaped pond in between. Fairy tale statuary lines the perimeter of these castles. Weddings, vow renewals, marriage proposals and parties take place at Castle Waterford.

We had the rehearsal dinner here for my daughter and new son-in-law and the venue garden room was…read moreperfect for our size. We had about 50 guests. Although I didn't book the venue myself for this event, I had looked at it previously as an option for the bridal shower, so I'm glad the grooms family chose to have the rehearsal dinner here. I love all the options that the venue has.

I have been wanting to check out Honey Locust Farms for a while. Since it was such a nice day, I…read moreventured out to grab a coffee and check out their nursery. Upon entering their cafe/ gift shop, I noticed they had a Stranger Things Theme. There were a few families that were enjoying the large sitting area with couches, tables and table games. They really spent a long time crafting this theme and I really enjoyed all of the themed touches. I ordered a "Plain Jane" ice coffee which was delicious. You could see small pieces of graham cracker that added a good flavor. They had some baked goods available in addition to soda. They also offered a coffee flight which is something I would order if I was spending time with friends. There was one barista which did a great job keeping up with orders and communicating with customers. Next, I ventured out to check out their event space. They had an indoor event space with a shaded outdoor space right next to it with a bar area as well. After checking out the event space I looked at their flower, herbs and small cactuses outside the cafe. They had a small selection but good quality plants for a modest price. I also checked out their selection of pots and various plants outside the event space in additional to looking at their selection of trees and shrubs. Honey Locust would be a place I'd come to get coffee with friends as well as watch for any events they might have with the community. The theming they do in the coffee shop is fun and definitely worth coming to check out with your friends or family. All age levels would enjoy time here.

My parents had their 25th wedding vow renewal here in 2021 and it was just amazing! They were so…read moregreat with us and answered all my questions. Definitely recommend!

This venue is breathtaking and affordable! The property is huge which gives clients the ability to…read moredo pretty much anything they want for an event. The inside of the barn is also spacious with two women and men bathrooms, storage closets, a kitchen and a room for vendors. I love this venue for many reasons including it's air conditioned, all furniture/ rentals they have are included, the location is private and lastly the staff is kind and helpful.

Great service and food. The pond view is out of this age, great ambience…read more Great service and food. The pond view is out of this age, great ambience Great service and food. The pond view is out of this age, great ambience

Atmosphere is really fun -- live music, scenery, chill vibes. My kids couldn't get enough of the…read morefish and turtles. We were there around sunset and it was beautiful. The serving staff were mostly younger individuals but they did a fairly good job. I would not recommend any food outside of fried; definitely don't order a salad. I'd rate them more like a 3.9.

The Springs was an amazing venue at a great price. Everyone was super nice, courteous, and flexible…read moreon our wedding day. One thing I do want to point out despite my 5-star rating is the fact that we were limited to only 2 bartending services. One that was all inclusive and really expensive (more than the venue itself) and another that charged $800 for 5-hours of bartending service and we provide everything (liquor, beer, wine, sodas, napkins, cups, straws etc.) , they go by the name of "3-Bartending" we went with this option, they were by far the worst Bartending service experience that we've ever had. Many of our guests complained about being forced to tip, and being harassed by the male bartender to tip or being plain rude to them. Many of my male friends expressed how all females would get a 16oz cups for drinks but males would get the 9oz cups that were purchased for wine and not necessarily drinks. Female friends even told us that the bartender would mention "I'll make you that drink if you tip me" comments like that. Given they already were paid and had a tip jar out, which we were fine with. But to be rude to our guests was totally unacceptable. At the end of the night our wedding planner mentioned that the bartender would not leave until we gave them an additional tip, after them having a tip jar all night, harassed our guests and had already been paid $800 for 5-hours of bartending service. Many people also complained about the lack of liquor in each drink, telling us they were very light which caused them to go for more and more, and each time they went, guess what happened? Even after them already tipping once before, guests were harassed to tip again! Lack of supplies, was not an issue on our part; we had plenty of cups, alcohol, beers, mixers and ice left over by the end of the night. It just seemed like this was done intentional to charge our guests for a drink that we had already purchased and paid for their service. Prior to the event we even had to do our own research for the ingredients and measurements of each drink that we wanted to offer. That kinda then surprised me that a bartender wouldn't know how to make a jack & coke, a cherry sour, or a screwdriver and why do we have to provide instructions to a bartender on how to make a drink, after literally being paid $160/hour to do their job. The least they could have done was do a simple google search prior to the event if they didn't know. I really do and blame The Springs on this one. With very little bartending choices and the only choice to have an a la carte option, we were stuck with a horrible service from "3 Bartending" I would write a very negative review for them, but to their luck, they are no where to be found on Google, which I'm not surprised, by the service they provided, they probably would receive many other negative reviews if they were easily found. The Spring, I really highly recommend you get a replacement or offer additional bartending options other than the only 2 options given

DISHONEST AND RUINED OUR DAY. We had our wedding at The Springs Rockwall. I DO NOT recommend them…read more They concealed an issue with their AC system, and never notified us until it was late into the evening and we and other guests were continually asking why it was so hot. They later admitted the HVAC systems were having issues for DAYS before, which they knew of in advance and DID NOT TELL US. We had to end our wedding early because it was just too hot inside, when we were promised an indoor climate controlled space which you can find anywhere else in Texas. They offered only a partial refund after the fact, which doesn't cover the devastation and costs of ending early, the lost time for all the vendors we paid for, hair and makeup not lasting, guests being uncomfortable and some guests even getting sick and leaving early, etc. They even went so far as to try and blame us for "leaving the doors open for up to 30 minutes" which our own footage shows that actually didn't happen, and if they had noticed the doors being left open and they KNEW about the AC being out, they should have notified one of our team or actually just shut the door. Any church or restaurant in Texas knows how to keep the indoor climate freezing cold, even in the peak of summer time. This is a VENUE. The fact is they knew and said nothing and therefore we could do nothing. Based on this experience ruining the day that we worked so hard to create, I recommend DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM.

5/3/26: Course was in horrible condition. 16 of 18 greens were dirt and fairways looked like they…read moremay have been mowed one time this year. It was my first time to play it and that came from a couple of recommendations on lower cost and quicker rounds. Cost was $47 which was very high for the condition of the course. I really liked the layout of the course and I can see where it was a great course at one point. Highly disappointed.

Course was in horrible condition for the time of year and it was not worth the price at all…read more Worst part was the marshal was super unprofessional and was on a power trip. Would not recommend this course to people who are beginners and trying to learn, people who are trying to have fun with friends, and if you're good at golf don't waste your time here. Also at least the front 9 smelt horrible the whole time, my group had to leave because it was so bad.

We renewed our wedding vows on 11-15-25. The evening went so smooth. Jennifer paid attention to…read moreevery detail to ensure everything was perfect. The food was delicious. Many of our guest commented how good the food was. Hats off to Zach for preparing the perfect meal. Again we would like to thank everyone who had a part of making the night magical.

Occasions at Stone River catered my son's rehearsal dinner on 5/9/25. Jennifer was fantastic to…read morework with and paid attention to the details. She met me at the event location and discussed setup. The event location had indoor and outdoor options, so she and Chef Zach came up with setup options in case there was weather. Occasions catering provides an all inclusive option which was perfect for me since I live out of town. The table decorations were beautiful and the food was outstanding. Chef Zach prepared a prime rib dinner for 60 and the prime rib was far better than any I have ever eaten at any restaurant. The sides and desserts were equally as delicious. I am not easily impressed and Occasions far exceeded my expectations. My guests were still bragging on the rehearsal dinner at the wedding.

Room ten out of ten Front desk clerk was super friendly…read more Breakfast better than the usual and freshly cooked everything!!! Parking was safe and very well lit. No trouble! The Lone Star Cafe was right next door. It was TEXAS if you ever looked for THAT kind of place! Good stop in Hillsboro just 30 minutes North of Waco

The woman at the desk was so polite and professional. Knowing it was late, she said, "I know you…read morejust wanna get to bed," then she made the process quick and easy. The hotel is CLEAN, looks new, and is very comfortable. GREAT stay :)