If you want a fun activity on the Indy Northside, look no further!…read more I came here with a group of colleagues for a fun night out from the lab. It was a nice social activity that also allowed moments of quiet to focus on your piece. I find this dynamic kind of nice because I'm not one to talk endlessly even when I'm with my friends. They have tons of pieces to choose from, ranging in price and size, so you can make this activity as much as you want to get out of it. There's no studio fee, so glazes and kiln services are included with your price. They have just about all the colors of glaze, which have a display on the wall by the glaze bottles. The staff are all very friendly, Brooke and Fernando were especially attentive to us throughout the evening. They made sure to help keep our workspace tidy and helped with some glazing and artistic touches. Importantly, we never felt rushed with the process, which helped us feel like we could make something we're proud of. They also have some glass fusing stuff as well, so you can make some kinds of mosaic glass lamp shades (or at least that's what was shown throughout the space). I'm curious how that's priced, because that would be another cool outing! Pottery pieces take about a week to be fired in the kiln, so I don't have my masterpiece back yet. I'm very excited to receive it! They also provide shipping, so if you're a little further away, you can still get your piece. I'm sure I'll be back again before too long!

My husband and I came in for a date night and it was a great experience!…read moreWe arrived on a Saturday around 3 and they were quite busy, but we were able to get a table for two. They have a LARGE variety of different items to paint (as well as different offers as well). The employees were attentive as we painted with filling us in on the process, getting us new brushes, etc. They also offer adult beverages, which is a nice touch for date nights!

The Willows on Westfield sits on Spirit Lake, a small and serene lake-setting just off Westfield…read moreBoulevard that manages to stay looking serene even with all of the construction going on in the area. There's a lot of construction. This is largely a space for special events. The Willows largely takes up this entire area and includes multiple event options including a ballroom: reception building, a lodge for receptions, a garden, a ballroom for ceremonies, and a lodge ceremony space. The lodge area is actually my favorite area, though I've yet to actually attend an event there. I've now attended two events inside the Ballroom building, a decent-sized building right on Spirit Lake (actually everything is right on Spirit Lake). It has a classic beauty and can be set up for everything from parties to special events to speaking engagements or conferences. The last event I attended here, just a couple weeks ago, had (I believe) 500 in attendance sitting around tables. It was packed - so, I'm guessing any more than that would be unreasonable. This particular event actually had back-to-back events with about a 30-45 minute period between them. So, kudos to the staff here for doing a really quick changeover. The first event I attended here was also catered, a definite option here. I found the food solid (I for the life of me can't remember exactly what was served). I recall thinking it was in the 4-star range. Truthfully, I thought I had done a review after that event but apparently had not. The Willows utilizes Crystal Catering (which they own) for its catering. This facility is run by the same team behind Holliday Park, Crystal Catering, Indiana Roof Ballroom, and The Crane Bay Event Center. Accessing The Willows is fairly simple since it's right on Westfield Boulevard. They have two large parking lots on both sides of their ballroom building. The lodge section is farther to the right. There's a row of accessible parking to the right side of the ballroom building, though the spots are shy of true ADA. If there's a place where The Willows falls short, and it nearly led me to drop it to a 3-star, it's in true accessibility. It's simply not truly accessible and not even particularly wheelchair friendly. There's a significant incline to get up to the door. While you could be dropped off at the front door, if you're the one doing the driving (as I would be) that's not feasible. There is a curb cut, however, so you can at least get on the sidewalk. The double-sided doorway entry is a tad heavy, though during events there tends to be folks around to help out. I also had some issues with the restroom in the ballroom building. In short, if you're a person with a disability or you know you have one in your party I recommend having conversations up front with The Willows. They are, in fact, good at working with people and sometimes pre-planning helps. This is just not a place where I would simply "show up." I will also note that both events I attended here had audio issues. While audio issues can be caused by a wide variety of things, it's a bit of a caution to me that 2 of 2 events had them at one facility. Both times, they impacted the event from an attendee's perspective. The setting here is beautiful, the lake wonderful, the garden an ideal space for weddings, and the ballroom an idea spot for chic, classy events. The lodge can be more laid back or classy. There's much to love here, but there are some accessibility concerns and some little glitchy things that keep The Willows from truly being a 5-star experience. The little things matter, for example even in researching for this review I noted there's a couple dead pages on their website...again, details matter if you want to serve up an impeccable, classy experience. I would easily return here, though as a person with a disability myself I know to plan ahead and be sure to work through the audio in advance to ensure a spotless experience is had by all.

I recently was married here and had an amazing experience. Shawn was a dream to work with and had…read moreus on schedule the whole day. I never worried about my wedding ceremony or reception because I knew they were in her hands. THe garden was well taken care of for our ceremony and looked beautiful. The food was delicious and we are still receiving compliments on it. I loved that the waiters personally walked my husband and I through the food buffet line and served us and walked it back to our table. It was so classy. The bartenders were quick and accommodating with guests requests. I would get married again here in a heart beat.

Intimate place that's perfect for those who want a jazz experience. It was Chris Pitts, piano, and…read moredrummer & bass. The ensemble was delightful. The venue reminds me of other cities so am very happy that Indy has this. The bathroom seems like it was upgraded recently. Bar with plenty of drinks to choose from. No food ... it's not a restaurant, but "food truck" type offerings just outside. Very reasonable prices. Friendly folks who are welcoming. Definitely check out this place. I don't quite know their days and hours yet, but will be on their mailing list soon enough. You can be on their mailing list, too.

I attended my cousin's wedding at this venue, and it was a beautiful celebration. The venue has a…read morehistoric charm with a dimly lit ambiance that creates a warm, elegant atmosphere. It's located in downtown Indianapolis and has its own parking lot, which was very convenient for guests. The space was spacious enough for the size of the wedding, and everything flowed well throughout the evening. For smaller events, the parking lot is sufficient, but I could see it getting tight for larger events here. One thing to keep in mind is that renting this venue appears to cover only the building itself. My aunt mentioned they paid by the hour for the venue and also had to rent the tables and chairs separately, as well as arrange and pay for the catering. The bar was located in the back and was cash only or their wedding. The wedding turned out beautifully, and the venue provided a charming backdrop for a memorable day. I believe my cousin had swing dancing events here, so they also host a variety of activities.

Thank you to Pipers for an incredible evening!…read more My now husband and I got married at Pipers at the Marott on New Year's Eve 2022. Pipers at the Marott was not even on my radar, when initially searching for venues for a wedding. I was looking for something upscale, classy, and looked vintage. I recently moved to Indianapolis and happen to be driving by one day. I noticed that this beautiful, twin brick building mentioned it provided catering services and had to inquire. Pipers had everything I was looking for, and the best part of it all, it came with Ashley, the sales & catering manager. She really was incredible. She was very fast to respond to all emails I sent and helped me through the (very emotional) process of planning my own wedding. With her help, I felt confident that I didn't need to hire a full-time planner because she was so on top of it. Pipers has in-house catering, the venue, service, and will provide dessert. After viewing the gorgeous face, I knew it was perfect for our party. Thank you again, and I hope this review helps future brides make their decision!

Our daughter Megan got married at Pipers last Saturday. It was a beautiful day. This venue is top…read morenotch, from the classic architecture, to the food and the staff. Ashley, the planner, went over and above to make everything perfect. She was incredible! I would highly recommend this venue for anyone planning an event. Jeanette and Jim Roach.

Our Grandson and his lovely Bride had their wedding here. The grounds are very well kept and the…read morestaff is very organized. It was a beautiful outside wedding!! S Ludwig Farmland IN

Stunning! I recently went to Crystal Coop for a charity dinner event. It was my first time to the…read morevenue and I was blown away. The inside of the chic barn had white washed wooden wall, lights around the trusses, several crystal chandeliers, a fireplace and cute bar area. The property the barn sits on is large and spacious. It would make for an amazing outdoor wedding ceremony or event! In addition to being an adorable venue, the staff was very friendly! I loved my experience at Crystal Coop and can't wait to go back!

If you are in need of a large event space, look no further than Trinity Meeting and Conference…read moreCenter. Not only is the space huge (4 different areas to use), the service is top-notch. Shanna was so amazing. She took care of EVERYTHING. I hosted my son's 18th birthday party here, and all I had to do was show up with food. Shanna decorated everything exactly the way we discussed plus more. There were plenty of places to pose for pictures and she included all of my son's interest. I didn't have to even worry about monitoring the food because she took care of that, too (although the mom/host in me still did it, too). I truly wish I was hosting another event soon so that I could rent this place again. I was so happy with everything, but more importantly, my 18 year old was even happier. I am truly happy with my experience from talking with Shanna on the phone to the outcome of everything. Thank you so much for making my son's 18th birthday a day to remember

Very nice event space with indoor and outdoor seating. Bar staff can be hired. Space also has…read moreco-work space attached that can be assessed by purchasing a day or monthly pass. There is plenty of parking and is easy to find.

I had a 70 disco boogie party. It was my 50th birthday. First I want to say the place is nice ,…read moreAmanda was cool and that's who I was working with setting up this arrangement, so the day of my party that night they had like a Mexican security guy first that was very kool and helpful, he warned me but I didn't get it to things went wrong, they end up getting a real big black man that was scary looking and didn't even look professional as a security working for this company he just looked sloppy he was sitting at the front door people's like are they at the right place ,so I didn't like that. it was very embarrassing he was very rude to my guests. He didn't look happy at all, he was so fat and unhealthy looking, if something happened he couldn't run or do anything to save someone. He didn't stop us from having fun but I wanted to warned people when they have parties. Make sure you ask for a different security guy or go somewhere else for your event. other then that we had a good time, the devil didn't stop us.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Erika and her team were fantastic to work with. The…read morefood was FANTASTIC, multiple compliments are the variety and taste! And we got so many compliments on the beautiful display/ambiance they put up for us! I would 100% recommend to anyone I know, and will be using again!

Erricka created a beautiful and DELICIOUS desert bar for our party of over 120 people. The guests…read moreraved about her goodies. In addition she created a Popcorn Bar with four flavors and customized cups and take-out boxes. Everything was a hit and truly yummy!