I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

Attended a wedding for my good friends. Really neat setting. The roof extension off the back porch…read morecame in clutch as it rained the entire day of the wedding. It's surrounded by trees and made for a wonderful wedding setting. About 80-90 attendees and it was a great size, more than 90 would probably overwhelm the space. Logistics and transport were not super smooth, but all was well once we finally got there.

This is probably the best church I've attended. The staff care about the people and the…read morefacilities. The music is exceptional, and the preaching is spot on. Pastor Gary tells it like it is, and doesn't feed you with "feel good" messages. Its the truth, raw and genuine. In this church, the Holy Spirit moves and you can feel the presence of God. I highly recommend you check it out.

At The Rock Central we can accommodate up to 140 people in a modern setting for any type of…read moregathering. The space is open and ambient, our special events team is creative and hospitable, and our prices are very reasonable. All of the proceeds from every event go toward local outreach ministries and mission work overseas (Vietnam & India). Our team can decorate and arrange the space in according to what you need. We rent for weddings, receptions, business meetings, breakfast meetings, luncheons, special dinners, seminars, networking events, large family gatherings, holiday parties, etc. Learn more details about pricing and availability by contacting our special events coordinator at (616) 298-0307. Let us help you make your next gathering your best meeting yet!!!

I can't say enough about how great our experience was here for our wedding! Sarah and the other…read morestaff were so helpful and communicative leading up to the day, and everything went smoothly for us and our guests. The venue is lovely, and the big attraction for us was the freedom we had to bring in our own caterer, design the ceremony in our own style, and make the whole day feel like us! We couldn't believe how so many venues nickel and dime you for every little thing, and force you to use their list of pricy vendors. District 5 Schoolhouse gives you the freedom to do your own thing, which is certainly helpful when working with a budget. But they can definitely provide guidance and advice for first time wedding planners like us too - Sarah helped us figure some things out we hadn't even thought of. Another huge plus is their decor closet - table runners and signs and vases and stuff like that you're allowed to use that can save you hundreds of dollars! All I can say is that this beautiful location is a great value run by kind and thoughtful people who will work with you to have an event that fits your budget and needs. Highly recommended!

Beautiful space and great owners! Sarah was so helpful to work with and very genuine. Of all the…read morevenues we toured and owners we spoke with, Sarah stood out for understanding what her business is about and what it means for couples. She was so easy to work with and made the whole process smooth. The chalkboards were so fun to decorate and really added to our decorations. The space was well cared for and maintained. The bell tower was a great spot to take pictures, but brace yourself for a climb! We especially appreciated the Pay it Forward decoration closet. There were so many decoration options and themes to choose from! It was a real help for us to have on hand so we could limit how many decorations we purchased/rented. We loved getting married here and would recommend it to anyone!

I can't say enough good things about Maddalenas! Book them! Amazing food, great value, and…read moreclient-focused! They were on our wedding venue's recommendation list, along with five other caterers. We narrowed the options down to two (Distinctive and Maddalenas) for tastings and Maddalenas killed it! The citrus salmon, airline chicken, and truffle glazed sirloin were all amazing... and affordable!! Amy was a great host and communicator all throughout the planning process. Covid restrictions unexpectedly forced us to delay, then ultimately cancel our wedding for quick overseas nuptials... and they offered to refund our deposit, no questions asked. Times like this show a company's character for better or worse and I can't believe how great and understanding they were! Definitely booking them for my next event!

My now-husband and I chose Maddalena's Catering company as our covid plan B wedding caterers, and I…read morecouldn't have been more happy with my experience with them! First off, Amy, the catering manager, did everything she could to serve us in a short notice, even though they had other wedding that day. We met with her and got an in-person menu explanation, then taste testing with the chef, Matt. He was so knowledgeable about what meals travelled well and when my husband didn't like the topping on the chicken (since he doesn't like mushrooms, even though I LOVE mushrooms), the chef was willing to switch the sauce with the one we both loved. Highly recommend their sirloin and airline chicken! The week of the event, Amy and her assistant came out to my private resident venue (yes - my covid venue) and scoped out the best spot for the buffet line and serving stations. She dropped off the linens for us prior too and was willing to pick them up after the event was done. On the day of the wedding, Amy offered to get my husband and I our plates so we didn't have to stress about waiting in line! HOW AWESOME! Seriously they went above and beyond. Also, to top it off... they have the option of doing late night pizza delivery... which we did and it was amazing! 10/10 recommend them, and sooo glad I did my "Covid wedding" because it was better than my original plan thanks to them!

The Team at Viewpond Banquet Hall was kind, professional, and very accommodating! Our guests gave…read moreus many compliments on the event location and talked about it being very elegant and yet cozy and friendly. These were the exact words we were hoping for when booking the event with you. We appreciate your AV expertise, the large screens for the presentations, and the wonderful sound system. We are looking forward to having more events with you in the future! Christine Morse

5 stars for handling all my event needs. All Inclusive Venue with custom "Packages" dependent on…read moreyour needs. They take the stress away from you by providing yourself & guests with all the crucial components that most people forget about, and are scrambling to buy at the last minute! It is nice to have feee parking as well. I heard of an expansion to the building which sounds exciting. Cheers

One of our favorite places to go for fall things to do with the kids. Their pumpkin donuts and…read morecider are a must when we go. There's plenty of things to do for the kids, they recently added a corn pit, a game area, and smaller playground right behind the corn pit. They did have a huge play area right when you walked in and they took it out this year, our kids were bummed but we noticed parts of the playground were moved to different areas. We went the first week of October and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from. You can either do pick them in the patch yourself or they do have some lined up in the front. They also have additional fall decor you can purchase as well.

Simple Review!!! Are…read moreyou Ready??? These are absolutely the greatest donuts on the planet known to mankind if you think I'm kidding prove me wrong. Go there during these fall season and grab yourself the pumpkin glazed, donuts, hot crispy, soft luscious silky over the top make your tummy happy do somersaults upside down backflips dances, happy dance, happy feet. This is the place to go get the donuts and your hot cider. Take the kids walk around the petting zoo do all the festivities absolutely the coolest thing outside of the Grand Rapids area at post farms. Did I say Flippin Fantastic!!! Well the are!!!!

I'm in my movie era, and I'm so excited to finally have gotten a membership at Wealthy Theatre…read more Nate and I went to the Cat Video Fest on my birthday, which was so fun and sold out! I'm glad I got tickets online ahead of time, but they were still selling tickets at the door when we arrived about 20 minutes before the show. Memberships are only $15 and are good for the year. Membership gives you voting privileges for board seats as well as access to the bar at events. They sell some cocktails, beer, canned seltzers, and snacks. The theatre is historic and beautiful, and the seats were pretty comfortable. I will say it was a hot day and it got a tiny bit stuffy, but wasn't too bad. They show older movies and also have live music performances. I can't wait to come back to see more movies!

I like having a community theatre for movies, plays, or in this case, a comedic opera…read more The Yeomen of the Guard was entertaining with great talent, including a live orchestra. It ran a bit long, 3 hours with a 15 minute intermission. The theatre itself feels hipster. Slightly old but revitalized with the creative shows. You have to be a member to enjoy alcohol at the events. Join for $15 and you can drink for a year. Overall a nice place with some free parking in the back. Check out something that interest you today, playing this summer.

Both plants of fish were prepared very well. Asparagus were delicious. The rolls were a dream…read more We were very promptly greeted, and all of our food needs were taken care of right away It's a very nice clean restaurant that overlooks the Bay - beautiful scenery setting

The food is also amazing, friendly bar staff and a huge wine selection Plus , You can't beat the…read moreviews!

What an amazing event space! We attended a masquerade ball at The Lit, and it was such a fun time…read more There was enough room for people to get refreshments and sit down while not on the main stage, and there was space upstairs for additional activities. It's such a cool and unique building, I hope we're able to attend another event here again!

Went to an event at The lit. They are trophies space for rentals, free saxophone events every other…read moreWednesday, yoga and more! They are back in business serving the community! WELCOME BACK!

I had a great stay here. Staff was super nice. Mike was so nice and the other staff was helpful to…read more The room was very nice and the place was decorated nicely. They went out of their way when I asked if we could use the conference room! They allowed it. They put out more Hot Cocoa when I asked. They were helpful.

What a great stay. The staff was amazing, especially Chris at front desk…read more The room was clean. Well supplied bathroom. The bed was comfortable but my only concern was the height of bed. I had a difficult time getting on it. Too high for seniors, disabled people, younger kids... Free breakfast was a treat. A lot of choices and staff were keeping serving dishes full.