This venue was gorgeous! I want to come back during the daytime so I can see the full farm!…read more The parking was close to the venue which was nice, and there was ample parking so it wasn't hectic at all. The barn was great, spacious, well decorated and not run down at all. I can imagine it being a great venue for many occasions. There was another building right next to the barn, not sure what it would be called. It was also very nice. It was much bigger than the barn, but had less charm. Overall it was a great venue, and definitely a great place to think about hosting future events. If anyone is having a wedding- this would be a great place to do it!

From the owner: Gorgeous wedding venue!read more

What a groovy little conference center in near Live Oak, Florida!…read more I came here on a wellness retreat and the folks here couldn't be friendlier. The food was good, the rooms kept clean, the staff aimed to please. Mind you, there are gators in the swamps that surround this place, but the beauty that I saw is not to be missed!

The setting certainly appears to be lovely. No argument there. But be aware, a newly built family…read morehome is a stone's throw away. As is SummerGlen, an established 1200+ home retirement community. This party/wedding venue property is tucked in between Highway 75 and residences across from their upper fence. Excessive decibel levels from evening celebrations can be incredibly annoying to many homeowners. Enchanted Oaks owners have been informed of the noise disturbances and apparently, cannot monitor volume levels from the music. While your wedding might indeed be beautiful, remember that folks across the fence can easily view the trailers and buildings and we often hear every note of your play list! Perhaps if the DJs were reminded to keep decibels down, we all could be happy. And despite this complaint, we do wish every couple a lifetime of happiness.

This venue is absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately, the management was HORRIBLE. From start to…read morefinish, our wedding experience here was filled with unnecessary stress, which is truly disappointing because the property itself is amazing and has so much potential. I'm not someone who typically posts reviews--especially negative ones--but I feel it's important to be transparent about our experience to hopefully save someone else from the stress we went through. If you're considering using the owner's "day-of coordinator" service for an extra $700, don't waste your time, money, or sanity. I highly recommend hiring a professional coordinator from another company who will actually fulfill the responsibilities of a day-of coordinator. Here are just a few reasons why we were extremely upset with the owner's services: The day before the wedding, my husband and his groomsmen had to bring their own equipment and climb onto the venue's roof to blow off leaves because the owner refused to do it. They also had to use a ladder in the reception area to remove three old strands of random foliage from the ceiling--leftovers from someone else's decorations--that the owner had been asked to remove by previous brides but never did. On the wedding day, my family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen were all out setting up decorations and helping prepare the venue because the coordinator seemed overwhelmed and behind schedule. They even had to set up our cloth arch for the ceremony without any help from her. I personally had to dig a trench on the morning of my wedding to bury an extension cord for the fountain in the pond--because the owner refused to fix or address the issue the day before, even after being asked. That's not something any bride should be doing on her wedding day. During dinner, none of the champagne glasses were filled for the toasts. Despite both my husband and I telling the coordinator multiple times that we had boxes of champagne and that she would be responsible for pouring it, she did nothing. Instead, my bridesmaids had to step in and pour the drinks while the coordinator just sat there. Similarly, three tables had no cups or silverware. Guests were coming up to me asking where they could get utensils after already receiving their food. Again, my bridesmaids had to find and distribute the missing items while the coordinator was at the bar drinking our specialty cocktails and sitting by the fire--completely ignoring the issues. Our send-off at the end of the night? Completely ruined. We planned a bubble exit, but as we were walking out, the coordinator abruptly turned off all the venue lights without warning, leaving us in the dark mid-exit. These were photos we had planned and looked forward to, and they were ruined. Guests had to use their phone flashlights so we could recreate the moment. This was especially frustrating because we were staying on the property that night with our family and bridal party, and we were on schedule with the 10 PM guest departure time--there was absolutely no reason for her to cut the lights. To top it all off, the coordinator took multiple boxes of our leftover wedding food for herself, her child, and her boyfriend--without our permission.

Very nice and affordable venue. Management very flexible and works with you. Would book here againread more

This is such a great option if you're looking for a space to host an event/gathering/reception in…read moreGainesville. We had food catered from The Top right next door, which you can never go wrong with as they have such a great selection from meatballs, the corn nuggets (the best!!!), hummus, and more! There is ample space both standing room, and seating, as well as a stage! An open bar is also available for events.

I don't know much about Gainesville and what's there other than when I visit a couple friends there…read moreI go and do whatever they suggest. I was in town recently for a friend's birthday and she rented out The Wooly for her party. The space is really neat and can be divided up easily like my friend did. The front leads into a reception area, and she used a chunk of it to get a photo booth for the night. Go a little further and there's a small bar on the left, some seating on the back wall, and on the right an entire dance floor (or space to set up seating) and slightly raised stage. She hired a DJ and had some catered hors d'oeuvres on tables between the bar and dance floor. The folks at the bar were nice and it wasn't stupidly expensive if you wanted to get a mixed drink. The venue had some really nice textures and lighting (separate from my friend's over the top decor) that made it feel more upscale in a college town. I have no idea what it cost her or how easy it was to coordinate with the venue, but as a guest I had a great time! The only downside is you'll likely have to circle around a couple times for street parking if you don't want to pay for the garages nearby.

On the third floor, you can pay only $60 for year-long pass to Sweetwater Wetlands Park!! Some…read morepeople go there to jog, some people go there to bird with binoculars, and some go birding with camera equipment, like me. It's $5 per visit by car and $2 per visit on foot or by bike. The lady who waited on my was so nice! She told me about one of her visits there! Whatever your reason, go to the Thomas Center and get your year pass!! Do it!!

I've attended many Wine & Cheese parties here over the years and the space is perfect for special…read moreoccasions as well as . This is a historic landmark well over 100 years old which was originally a private residence, then a hotel, a community college and now a cultural community center in the heart of Gainesville. The Center has a beautiful courtyard, sprawling trees, manicured lawns, elegant architecture, and plenty of space for large groups. The Thomas Center also boasts two art galleries and open cultural center available for all who come to this quaint college town. They offer seasonal concerts, community guided tours and self-guided garden tours. Overall, a wonderful gem in downtown Gainesville. If you ever get a chance to come here for any reason, definitely go. It's one of the hidden treasures of this town and must be experienced to really appreciate it.

Love this place my daughter went last year for the 2week July 4th session and she had a blast and…read moremet some really awesome friends, this place is the real deal you sleep in what looks like little houses but it's more like a screened in porch so you get the experience of real camping without the mosquitoes and the girls are completely unplugged. Sending my daughter back this summer as her request she wants everything just like last summer, and this year her little sister wants to go too

From the owner: Are you looking for a dynamic Christian camp for girls in North Florida featuring a fantastic…read moreaccredited equestrian program? Dovewood is one of the top summer camps for girls where each camper has fun, develops self- confidence and grows spiritually, physically and mentally while selecting from over 24 activities to enjoy.