Me and my now husband got married here in the fall of 2023 and it was the experience of my dreams…read more I was never a person who thought about weddings growing up and honestly the whole idea at first when I got engaged overwhelmed me. Thanks to Kelly and everyone at Whistling Wren Farm, they made the experience as easy, painless, and fun as it could be. Weddings of course come with so much stress, but they were there every step of the way. Me, my now husband, and our families were supported through the entire process and Kelly was on top of everything! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Lots of love, Sam and Josh

The venue was lovely, the bride and groom suites created from stalls were unique and cozy. The…read moreoutdoor fireplace was gorgeous and made the ceremony so special. It was unfortunate that the couple was prevented from having their last dance due to a disagreement that got heated between the DJ and the venue owners who then abruptly turned on the lights and ended the reception, very bewildering to us all. No apology or explanation was issued that may have decreased our dissatisfaction. We also would recommend installing permanent bathrooms (the luxury portable toilets were better than expected) and providing heat in some way. We also had feedback from guests that the venue owners felt a bit overbearing and intrusive at times.

Well everything! From the moment we went in, the owner was so accommodating and hands on. The place…read morewas set up beautifully for my son's 40th birthday celebration. I highly recommend booking this venue because you won't be disappointed.

A nice venue ... I think they need better signage . The space was nice and the management was…read morehelpful and responsive

My husband and I live in Silver Spring, but we wanted a quick, romantic weekend getaway to…read morecelebrate our wedding anniversary. I fortuitously stumbled across the Hollerstown Hill B&B and they had exactly one room left: the Queen Anne. Since Frederick is one of our favorite small towns in the general area, with several truly excellent restaurants and always something happening, and because the B&B's location is very central and the pricing reasonable, I went ahead and booked it. And I am so glad that I did! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts, Betty and Phil. They showed us around the various common area rooms, including a large sitting room, a game room, a dining room, and a the large wrap-around porch. And invited us to use their coffee maker or grab a cold bottle of water, soda, beer or wine from the refrigerator. And then they showed us up to our room. The Queen Anne room is fabulous, with lots of light from the large windows, a King bed, two drawing chairs, an armoire, a sink/dressing area and a separate toilet and shower. Overall I have nothing but amazing feedback on our hosts and our accommodations, but if Victorian decor and dolls aren't your thing or something you'd be amused by -this may not be the place for you. Although in that case, there will be more of Betty's scrumptious chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for those of us that enjoy a truly memorable experience!

Betty and Phil are charming, compassionate and knowledgeable hosts. They've been in the business…read moreover 20 years and know the Fredrick area well. Their home is over 100 years old and well kept. Their home is a historic Victorian with a lot of collectable decor. It's fun to spend a night or more here for a cozy and personable experience. We had no problem parking out front. They have snacks, beverages, wine, beer, a library, pool table and a porch out front for a nice breeze during weather appropriate months. The home is about half a mile from downtown where there are amazing restaurants and cute shops.

We had a great experience with Hunt Valley! Darlene was extremely responsive to all of our initial…read morequestions about menu options, pricing, and every possible iteration of services Hunt Valley offered. We ended up putting together a package with them that included a seated meal, late night snack, and bar setups with mixers and we provided our own alcohol. I got quotes from at least five vendors, and Hunt Valley provided the most flexibility with food and bar options. They were the only vendor willing to offer more than two entree choices for a seated meal. They also had the most reasonably priced meal prices. We did two different tastings with Hunt Valley and they were kind and accommodating at each. They were happy to schedule a second tasting to help us finalize our meal and table setting choices. They were comfortable making our three signature cocktails and setting up the bar using alcohol we ordered from a different vendor. The month before the wedding, Darlene attended a two-hour meeting with our day-of coordinator and venue coordinator to make sure we were on track for wedding day. She was organized, professional, and great to work with. Throughout the planning process, she was always available to answer questions or address concerns. As we made changes to menu and tables, Darlene adapted perfectly. Wedding day service was seamless. Aside from a bit of a line at the beginning of happy hour (which I've experienced at every wedding I've ever attended), drink service during the wedding was seamless. I also appreciated that, when my husband and I joined everyone for cocktail hour, a waitress found me and brought us a large plate with an assortment of several of each appetizer so we could make sure to enjoy everything. Dinner service finished on time and not only did I hear no complaints about the food, but I heard a lot of compliments as well! We ended up adding a late-night snack in the month before the wedding, and guests raved about that too! Weeks after the wedding, I still have friends telling me how much they enjoyed the taste of everything. Finally, we heard from our day-of coordinator that Hunt Valley's staff were indispensable in the set-up process. We had a lot of decor items, and they went above and beyond setting up the tables with these extra items. They also lent a hand to the day-of coordinator at the end of the night, carrying alcohol out of the venue and placing it in one of our cars. Overall, we are really happy with Hunt Valley from start to finish.

I haven't had my event yet, so I'll update later, but so far, the experience has been alright. The…read morewoman who I met with originally was very nice and enthusiastic, and the owner is always very responsive if you email any questions. The price is great (especially for the food quality), and they definitely give you tons of food to sample at the complimentary tasting. There is a lot of flexibility with the menu, and they have great packages and options. They walk you through the menu and the options and answer any questions. The only issue I've had is with picking out linens, because originally I picked out what I wanted during an appointment, and later was told that what I picked didn't actually come in those colors. That was okay with me, I just needed to choose again, so I looked at the website. I liked some of the stuff I saw, but wanted to see the swatches in person just to be sure (literally, just glance at them for a second to make sure they were what I expected). I had to make an appointment, which is fine. I drove up and met with one of their reps (not the same person from the tasting) who had the book of swatches. I knew the name of the swatch I wanted, and just wanted to LOOK at it in the book, but she kept telling me that the book is not up to date, and I'm better off just looking online. Now, I'm not a bridezilla, and I've been what some may think is too passive during the planning process, but I drove from Baltimore City to Monkton just to see a piece of fabric and she's telling me the website is better? Since she asked, I told her that I had made a 30 minute drive to make the appointment, and I THINK she was trying to go over some things just to make me feel better about the drive, or something like that. She started asking about my timeline for the evening, which is when I also found out the time for my event was recorded incorrectly, and I wasn't prepared to discuss it because I was only there to glance at the fabric swatch. So that was frustrating. There have been some other instances where I've been told the wrong thing, like the cost quoted for linens doesn't include chair covers. It's frustrating, and I still really don't know if there is a meeting or anything typically before the actual event where the final details can be pinned down. Overall, I would say that they are good for the price, and the food at the tasting was excellent. There are just a lot of little annoyances along the way. Hopefully everything will turn out well!

Beautiful grounds and great room. We were lucky there wasn't a wedding when we stayed. Only…read morecomplaint is the hours. The inn charges for breakfast but doesn't start serving until 8:30am. We are long gone by 8:30am!! They should either make breakfast an optional add on or start serving earlier.

We have stayed at Antrim a few times over the years and it is always wonderful! The staff is very…read morefriendly. The food was excellent. We enjoyed playing a game of pickleball before taking a nice stroll along the walking path.

I have never been more excited to give a review. The farm is BEAUTIFUL. It is actually even better…read morenow than when we first decided on it. Robin and Robin never stop working to improve. Most importantly, Robin and Robin are amazing. On a professional level, we felt like we got much more than our money's worth out of wedding planning and coordinating. We received excellent advice, vendor suggestions, and support. We had some nontraditional ideas for our wedding and we felt they were not only receptive to our ideas but worked to enhance them. On the actual wedding day the DJing was great, and they both worked SO DARN HARD to keep everything running smooth. And trust me, my family threw some curve balls, but all was handled with competency and grace. For all this alone I would recommend them to anyone....but that's not all. They are more than just great professionals at their jobs, they are just down right good people! I enjoyed every part of the planning process with them because spending time planning very quickly felt like talking it over with friends. The effort and care they provided feels truly special and it is not something my wife and I will ever forget. I really can't stress enough how much they were appreciated. I couldn't give more praise! Choose Tymeless Valley Farm for your wedding, you won't regret it!

We chose The Vineyards of Mapleville Manor for our wedding reception, and we could not have been…read morehappier with our experience! The venue itself is absolutely stunning: spacious, elegant, and full of beautiful French country charm. With plenty of windows throughout the venue, the natural lighting is incredible. The chandeliers add a romantic touch, the bridal suite in the loft is gorgeous, and the reception space is simply perfect. The grounds are just as beautiful as the venue itself. It is clear that Gretchen and her husband take great pride in maintaining the property. The flowers outside, fountain on the patio, and vineyards create such an elegant atmosphere and provide the perfect backdrop for photos. We chose to have our hors de' oeuvres outside on the porch and it was lovely and very spacious. Every detail of the property is thoughtfully cared for and adds to the charm of the venue. Gretchen was AMAZING to work with from start to finish! Communication was easy, and she was transparent, accommodating, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. As a bride on a budget, I appreciated how willing she was to work with us while still helping us create the reception we envisioned. She was incredibly accommodating throughout the setup process and went above and beyond to help ensure everything came together smoothly. Her willingness to work with our needs made the entire experience much less stressful and truly meant a lot to us! On the day of the reception, Gretchen acted as a reception coordinator to assist my coordinator to ensure everything ran smoothly. Because of her attention to detail and support, the entire day felt stress-free and organized. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful the reception turned out. We would highly recommend Mapleville Manor to any couple looking for a beautiful venue and owners who genuinely care about making your day special!

A great and unique experience for a stay. Visitation Hotel Frederick is a 65-room boutique property…read morebuilt within a former 1846 convent and Catholic school. It is located in the heart of downtown Frederick, Maryland. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. The bathrooms are huge and include double sinks. The in house restaurant is Wye Oak Tavern, led by renowned chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio. It is easily one of the top restaurants in the DMV area. Service here is exceptional.

Interesting unique hotel in the heart of downtown Frederick. The hotel used to be an all-girls…read morecatholic school before it got converted to a hotel. Pros: -Within walking distance to bars and restaurants in downtown Frederick -Great service -Nice clean bathroom -the restaurant on site, Wye Oak Tavern, feels like you're in a church with high ceilings and pretty architecture steeped in history -Easy parking -Valet offered -free candy by the front desk! -filters water stations around the hotel -lattes and pastries in the cafe were delicious Cons: -Thermostat was inconsistent and not very responsive; the room was warm and stuffy at times -getting in/out of the hotel felt like a maze -if you're bringing a gaming console, Marriott box causes latency -pillows were super soft, could be a tad bit more firm -TV was poorly mounted to the wall (we found a crumpled paper towel in the back used to line it up to the rack) -if you're a light sleeper - church bells can be heard in the morning even though we were farther away from it than other rooms Overall I'd stay here again. Seems like the only hotel in the area that doesn't require you to drive to the bustling parts of downtown