This lovely, white building has stood on a small hill outside of Oakland for years! It finally has…read morebeen renovated and opened up for events like....arts/crafts shows (event I went to) but also for wedding (beautiful setting and hall), holiday parties, etc. the couple who are owners (?) organizers are very friendly and helpful. The inside hall for venues is a nice big room with lots of wood/ wood beams and overs look a water fountained, pond with colorful fish! I can see this to be a wonderful addition for venues.

Absolutely beautiful place!! owners are wonderful and very helpful. ponds koi and gold fish are…read morejust an added bonus to this amazing experience!! we will come back!

Convenience of downtown Elkins! Beautiful venue with personal touches for any event. Staff was…read moreeager to help with set up and break down.

always enjoy going there they have fabulous drinks great food good service, nice place to go and…read morehave good meal or relax.

Normal elks lodge. Standard food. Cheap drinks. Nice people. Tend to be mostly regulars. Not a huge…read morebooze selection. Bartender Jenn is great. The bartender every Saturday after 3 - Laura- is rude and mean. Just a tip.

We had a fantastic visit with Karen and Don. What a hidden gem tucked in the valley of the…read moremountains. The river is directly across the street and perfect for trout fishing. Karen and Don gave us a walking tour of the area and showed us all kinds of interesting flora and fauna. We had such a wonderful time relaxing, hiking, and enjoying the scenery. They had great tips on what to do in the area. Don gives fly fishing lessons and is a patient teacher. We had a fantastic breakfast and lots of interesting conversation. I think Karen and Don know something about everything. It was great. I was sorry that we had to be on our way. The good news is this is a 4 seasons area. I'm sure it's beautiful in the fall and is a short drive to Wisp Resort for winter skiing.

You won't find an easier and more accommodating owner than Don. He was wonderful in working with…read moremy family's difficult needs and was much cheaper than a lot of other nearby venues. We stopped by one afternoon and Don took time to give us a full tour of the cottage as well as the bed and breakfast. He even gave my husband a fly fishing lesson. We will definitely be back the next time we are looking to unwind and get back to nature.

This was the BEST miniature golf ever. We had such an amazing time here…read more This is an indoor, black light, 13 hole course and even if you don't LOVE cryptids now, you will once you finish this course! We found this course because we were checking out the West Virginia Paranormal Trail and when we arrived it was raining and they were closed but we decided to wait a while outside until they opened and I am SO glad we did. It's $12 per person but you can go through again for only $5 if you want. We probably would have done another round ourselves but time wasn't on our side. They give you a "lore card" and a score card so you get to learn all about the cryptids they feature while you play through and it is just so much fun. My favorites were the Flatwoods Monster and of course the Moth Man but it was cool to learn about some I had never heard of before as well and honestly we were tickled and smiling the whole time we were inside. It is small and does get warm inside and we were lucky that there were only a few other people when we went because they started getting busy as we were leaving and it was pretty cramped. If anything I hope that encourages them to open a larger spot and add even more holes. The owners were lovely too. They were warm and friendly and they had a super eclectic and well curated gift shop at the end of the course. We ended up getting a candle and some snacks but believe me, I wanted everything. I even asked about buying a display stand they were using for merch because it was so adorable and they made a joke about everything having a price. Then, as we were walking out, I saw a mask on the wall that I knew my hubby would love so I walked back and asked if they would sell me that. It turns out they had one in the back that they had had forever and were happy to sell it to me. The price was reasonable too so it was just a cherry on an already incredible experience. I beat my husband by a WHOPPING 11 strokes btw but that tidbit is really just for me. I hope the rest of the review was helpful and entices you to head over and support this fantastic establishment. You won't regret it.

This was one of the best mini golf courses we tried this summer! It's an indoor course, so weather…read moreisn't a factor. It's small -- only 13 holes (13! Spooooooky!) but the theming and elaborate props make it a worthwhile experience. The holes are fun, and each one is based on a local or semi-local spooky story. The staff was excellent, and had a wealth of knowledge and information about West Virginia cryptids, and general spookiness and mysteries well beyond what's covered in the course. The gift shop was very impressive -- small, and packed with cool things. We spent more money there than I was intending, but I also wouldn't mind returning to play another round and make a few more purchases. My kids could have also spent hours having their questions answered by the staff. I highly recommend this course

Our daughter's wedding was held June 29, 2024. The venue is beautiful and well layed out. The…read morebeautiful farmhouse accommodated five couples for the bridal party, and the day of the wedding, the Bridesmaids for hair and make up. Food was delicious! Dessert was pies, and they were delicious. The after-wedding bonfire was wonderful where friends and family relaxed with a drink, s'more and snack choices (by bride and groom) provided by the venue. However, there were several issues that we encountered during the day of the wedding, primarily involving the venue's owner. I feel that Leigh Clark, owner and planner, would serve her guests better if she didn't directly deal with them. From the get-go, while trying to corral our guests to the deck area for the ceremony because of rain, she belittled them and was condescending, making facial expressions and rolling her eyes, while using a microphone.... especially for our group photo. Guests mentioned to us that the staff began clearing the hors'doerves well before the guests were called up to the reception. The first issue was with the dozens upon dozens of our homemade cookies. These were outdoors several hours before the 5 pm ceremony.... many of which became soft and crumbling due to the humidity. No food should ever be left outside, uncovered. Tables were set, and water and wine glasses (for the toast) were filled in advance.... making the sparkling wine flat and the water warm. Furthermore, not one server visited tables in my immediate view...the whole barn...to refill water or wine. Red and white wine were to be served. We were also told that the barn would "be cool, trust me," (Leigh Clark). However, one corner fan was not turned on, the other was broken, and all the windows were closed. It was a hot day made worse by no air flow. I went to reach table stains the windows and told them to open them. It did rain right before the ceremony, but there was time during the ceremony to open these windows and create a cross draft. The flow of the evening was rushed and out of order and not what we had requested. The "money" dance was done first when it was expressly stated during the planning stage that the dance must be reserved for the very end of the wedding. At that point, the bouquet and garter toss, as well as the cake cutting, happened in short order. Leigh felt the cake cutting was an insignificant part of the reception despite us saying that it has been a fun tradition in our family. We also paid to have welcome bags set up for guests to take back to their overnight accommodations. They were completely forgotten, which puts me in a predicament of what to do with them. There are no handicap parking spots and no clear parking spaces. The venue needs this desperately, especially to make easy access for the golf cart shuttles. (Gravel can be spraypainted.) Leigh and her limited staff, along with our paid photographer, thought it appropriate to sit at outdoor guest tables to eat. Staff should never take seating away from guests, especially to eat. Ever!!! Sadly, many guests came to us during the reception, informing us that Leigh was rude to them, not knowing who she was. At one point, Leigh became highly agitated with the parking situation and golf cart shuttle accessibility. She was recorded by one guest exclaiming she was "f......g done." I was also told by Leigh as she carted me to the farmhouse to retrieve a pair of shoes that if I was longer than a minute, she would leave me there and I would have to walk back. (In the heat, in my gown.) When we came in Monday to retrieve leftovers, I was told that although the soft pretzels and pepperoni rolls can leave with us, the graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate could not because of food safety issues. With everybody touching both the pretzels and the s'mores, I couldn't see where the food safety issue came into play. We paid for these bonfire snacks and left with half of them.

I spent two years planning my wedding at Chanteclaire Farm. It was -in my humble opinion- one of…read morethe best weddings ever! When I first visited Chantelaire with my parents when we were venue shopping I immediately fell in love. The owner, Leigh, has become a friend of the family due to her playful, but firm attitude towards wedding planning. She knows all. Trust her! Her team knows how to throw one hell of a party! I worked with Caroline (day of coordinator) for about 2-3 months before the actual day. She was such a help. Chanteclaire is an all-inclusive venue, so for 1 price, you are getting the venue (a beautiful, nay, stunning historical barn set with chandeliers), a ceremony space located next to the barn over looking the pond, food (amazing), place settings, tables, chairs, linens, and they have a store room with decor that you are welcome to use, DJ, and planning services. We also had our after party here for an additional charge of a few hundred dollars. This included a massive bonfire with s'mores and they moved our alcohol outside for us. At the time, 2015 (I booked in 2015 and was married in 2017) when we booked they were able to allow BYO alcohol. I am unsure if that is still the case, but WOW did it allow us to save some $$$. The venue throws planning events twice a year once you are booked for you to tour the property, meet some vendors, do your tasting, and touch base with your planning team. At the time, they gave 6 tickets per couple which was great because it allowed each couple to bring their parents. This was incredibly helpful for us because we also threw our rehearsal dinner at Chanteclaire - to make it easy as it was an out of town wedding for our guests (and us). We also rented the two overnight properties for the weekend. One was the cabin and the other the farm house. It was so nice being able to stay close to the venue all weekend. Something to note is that the decor in the basement cocktail area space was recently redone and it is GORGEOUS! I know Leigh plans to do more renovations for the future. A few years ago they had their silo redone and converted it into a bar - it's one of the coolest bars I've ever seen. We had such a blast planning and partying all weekend long! I wish we could do it again!!!

Beautiful place to hold anything from a wedding to a sporting event. Great service friendly staff.read more

Obsessed with Blue Moon Rising. This tiny home retreat is the perfect glamping destination. Each…read moreof the tiny cabins is uniquely made with reclaimed materials. The details and design of the cabins are truly charming. Amenities such as coffee and soap are locally sourced. Cars are not allowed on the property helping to preserve an air of privacy and tranquility. (The staff can help transport you and your belongings via golf cart.) We genuinely enjoyed our time at Blue Moon Rising and can't wait to return!

The absolutely perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. This is my fourth or fifth visit and I'm as…read morehappy as always. This visit I'm in Moonshadow, which may be my favorite so far... no idea why... maybe the incredible ceilings and floors and the very good mattress. There's also a claw foot tub! BMR is also dog friendly! My Zoe loves it here... sniffing for deer, meeting people... Whitney and Rob, like everyone here, are kind, professional and helpful. If you need to get away somewhere quiet and beautiful, come here.

During our time in Deep Creek, we decided to visit Wisp Resort. I was looking forward to visiting…read morethe Wisp Resort largely because of their mountain coaster. Upon arrival, I noticed how run down things seemed. The parking lot was in bad shape and there were piles of stuff just hanging out behind different buildings. I couldn't tell if they were renovating or what but definitely not how I envision a "resort". I was not shocked to find that the mountain coaster was out of order. Went with the vibes I was getting. We pivoted and rode the lift to the top. It was a beautiful ride, we saw some animals and lots of interesting plants. Once at the top we hiked around a bit and watched some people do the white water rafting. It wound up being an ok time for my family and I despite the coaster being down.

This is Maryland's only ski resort. I have skied Wisp many times and always enjoyed it. Even when…read moreit's icy. This is my first visit in over a decade and the first time not during ski season. The hotel was like I remembered. The restaurant and bar are different than my last visit. Sadly, I can't report on those because they close at 8pm. Even on Friday & Saturday nights. Wisp needs to change that for weary travelers who want a beverage after a long drive. They did do an excellent job handling our group and catering our lunch. The group dinner was given good marks by my colleagues. I want to return to play the two golf courses and ride the alpine coaster.