Yelp, other than over the bridge and under the wall, this one of the nicest conference centers I…read morehave ever been to. We were not the only attendees and there was plenty of meeting and dining space. The food is good here too. Breakfast was the hit of the day! I love it! Nestled right on Lay Lake, it gives you a feeling of serenity and relaxation. Imma definitely spread the word. Also, the kitchen staff and front desk staff were not only professional but pleasant. Thank you. Y'all already know, I wanna come back!

Solid center found on the outskirts of Columbiana. I've been 5 times in the last two years for…read morevarious retreats and it's always a restful experience. They have a beautiful campus complete with a swimming pool that you can walk around and the conference room areas are modern and spacious. The rooms are what you'd expect from a conference center- some are dorm style, some hotel style but they're all quaint and country-like. Think outdated decor & dim lights BUT I've never had an issue with it being clean or having hot running water & amenities like a working iron, TV, or hairdryer. The food is solid- not fancy restaurant quality but definitely satisfying.

Very easy to find. People are friendly ,respectful and resourceful. Great get away for relaxing…read moreand plenty of fishing spots.

How dis I not know this place existed!?!?…read more A large fishing lake that has a small general store full of various baits, poles, refreshments, fishing supplies and boat rentals. Plus, the water's edge has many picnic tables under small shelters so you can have a picnic while you fish This place is a gem. Check it out!!

The kids had a blast!! The crew that brought the bounce house was amazing and was on time!! Thanks…read moreto Ahmad Scott especially.

Such a beautiful venue! Very accessible from Birmingham but feels like you are on a mini vacation…read morebecause the property is so peaceful! So much attention to detail in decor and it is so bright and airy! I also love that they have outdoor space that can extend the party outside! The design makes it a great space for a variety of events!

If you ever need something out of the ordinary, besides hiring for kids birthday parties, check out…read more123 clown. They're great for office party. Also great for Christmas parties are just to brighten someone's day. I've used them several times for charity event to give a little twist to the entertainment and it's always been a hit. 123 clown is very professional so I would highly recommend them for any event from birthdays to officer parties to charity events give them a call.

If you are looking for pure entertainment and the kids and adults having a great time then this…read morecompany provides it all! I highly recommend them!

Xtreme Warrior Tag is a blast! Mobile laser tag and archery tag at its finest! If you're looking…read moreto take your events to the next level, give them a call. Tons of fun for all ages and events.

Joined to use the gym. It isn't the biggest gym ever, but really nice equipment…read more Lots of free weights, 4 tried mills, , many arm and chest machines, rowing, etc. Also a very nice pool with an amazing slide!

We live in the country and they recently (within three years) built a center, Para, that allows you…read moreto exercise (good equipment), an indoor swimming pool that gradually goes from children's to about 4-5 foot deep with two large slides. Two large party rooms you can rent as well as exercise classes to take. The sheriffs department is also connected so it's very safe. I'm sure I haven't done it justice but if you think it's something you would like, ride by and check it out. It's located on Highway 216 in Tuscaloosa county.

I don't think there are enough words in the English dictionary to describe the incredible…read moreexperience of being married at The Sterling Castle. From the very beginning, it felt very welcoming. My fiancé at the time and I toured the venue a month out before he actually propose. We knew that we were going to be getting married the following year so we wanted to start scoping out some venues. This was probably one of the first venues that we saw, and once we walked on site, we knew that it was the place. Misty is truly a godsend and her husband Victor was a true visionary. I was a little nervous because I am a control freak and, I'm working on that ,however, when it came to the actual day of the event, oh my goodness. All of the planning was well worth it. We had the opportunity to do a food tasting to choose what foods we would be offering on the day of the wedding. The food was just as good if not better on the wedding day as it was when we did the food tasting. We had the opportunity to choose our cake flavors, and the design of the cake exceeded our expectation. But for me, it was the ease of the day and seeing my vision board fully come to life. I provided pictures from a Pinterest board, and when I say it was as if the pictures came off the screen of the phone into reality. I was in tears at the rehearsal, the day of, throughout the whole process and not wanting it to end. The staff on site during the day of made sure the wedding went off without a hitch. I know people say weddings are stressful, but I can truly say there was no stress throughout the entire nine months of planning, there was no stress the day of the wedding, accommodating almost 200 of our family and friends, there was no stress at all. For the cost, I would say it was more than reasonable, considering other venues and vendors. I will say that we did look at other places we did meet with other vendors and for the value of what we got our wedding looked and felt like a million bucks! The payment plan helped us to make sure that we had cleared all balances prior to the wedding. I would suggest getting a plan ahead of time and making your payments prior to the due dates so that it does not feel so overwhelming with the cost. Nonetheless again the cost was very reasonable for what we received in the execution of the day and the overall wedding itself. I can continue to go on and on and about my wedding day. All of our guests walked away, feeling as if they were truly a part of a fairytale. I highly recommend this venue for anyone who is particularly busy and really cares about details. Having someone at the venue who equally cares about detail and has the time that you don't have to put into your wedding day being what it needs to be. This is definitely the place for you. If I could do it all over again I would.

The Sterling Castle is truly a 5-star venue. The venue itself, combined with its exceptional staff,…read moreis unmatched. They gave us the wedding day we had dreamed about for so long. From the planning process to the flawless execution, every member of the team was professional, attentive, and top-notch. We cannot speak highly enough about how amazing and magical our day was. Thank you to Sterling Castle and its incredible staff for helping make our special day everything we hoped for and more. We are forever grateful for the memories we made there. -- Amber & Josh Odom