The Boiler Room has its own YELP page?! Well, it's definitely getting all my LOVE. I stop by The…read moreBoiler Room {i.e. the atrium of Full Frame Theater} whenever I'm visiting American Tobacco Campus, and believe me, one look inside, and you'd understand why. If your type is big, strong and handsome [BUILDINGS!], Full Frame Theater's Boiler Room has YOUR name all over it (him? her?). This incredible space welcomes guests entering Full Frame Theater, as well as sometimes its neighbor, The Power Plant Gallery. It's a VERY unique event venue flanked by mammoth coal-fired boilers that were used in the original building. You can admire the elevator shaft to the right of the front door, or envision the unseen inside (but very visible outside) base of the Lucky Strike smokestack which The Boiler Room "horeshoes" around. Enormous windows, concrete floors and brick walls give this space the perfect impression for any event [can I plan my next birthday party here?!] No space has ever scream contemporary meets historic so clearly! Plus, doors are open 9am-midnight, SEVEN days a week, so there truly is no reason to miss this drool-worthy space. Secret tip: it's air-conditioned and they've got tall-topped tables and chairs inside along the massive windows. This would be the perfect get-away from the office or {indoor} picnic lunch spot.

The Boiler Room is a great space for events! My organization had an evening reception for 200…read morethere. The team provided excellent customer service prior to the event, answering all our questions and working with us and our caterers to make sure the event went well. During the event, staff were on site to troubleshoot and further assist. I would highly recommend checking this space out for your next event!

I came here as a guest for a wedding and must say this venue is absolutely gorgeous. The ceremony…read morewas held next to their pond and it was gorgeous. They even had a alpaca in a top hat - hard to beat that! However, the thing that stood out most was the genuinely caring staff. I'm embarrassed to say I had a little to much to drink that evening but without going into too much graphic detail I will just say that the staff went above and beyond to make sure I got back to my hotel safely. They even drove me back in their own vehicles and made a point to text my fiance in order to check up on me the next day. I would highly recommend this venue for all your event needs, you and your guests will definitely be in great hands.

Email I sent to Brenda Leeper,…read more I want to thank you for all your help in decorating "the barn" for the Rehearsal Dinner. It was so beautiful and Matt and Ellie were so happy with it! Even the rain on the rooftop added to the atmosphere. You are such a talented, sweet, genuine person and it was my pleasure meeting you! You are the best at putting people at ease. The "Wedding and Reception" were like a fairytale, more beautiful than words can describe. The lightning made it look magical! I highly recommend Chapel Hill Carriage House. My family thought it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had ever been to and we have had many beautiful weddings at our family home on the Pamilico River! Best regards, Fran

Beautiful grounds and outside ceremony space. As a wedding guest, I thought the staff was efficient…read moreand attentive. The catering company (City BBQ? or something like that), was fantastic. I assume catering was offsite, and the food was amazing. Fresh, hot and everything was perfectly seasoned. The reception space is beautiful, and is perfect for a memorable reception.

If you ever have the opportunity to attend an event here--don't turn it down!…read more When I was first invited to a wedding here in June, and saw how rustic it was in photos and outdoors, I had grave concerns, but in the end no one got hurt and everyone made it back safely to civilization. The reception area is indoors and a fine place for a party of any type. They serve drinks with Lavender from their farm. They will give you packets of Lavender--it's a real Lavender Farm I will forever have great memories of attending a wedding here. Such a unique place. Some important details you may want to know: 1. Give yourself a minimum of 30 minutes from Chapel Hill to get here--45 minutes during the business week. Slow speed roads, lots of turns, dirt the last section, drive slow. 2. The last 1/2 mile is all dirt gravel--some thick. I had an SUV 4-wheel drive truck rental coincidentally--no problem at all. If I had my personal sports car--PAIN! I may not have gone down the road... If you are flying in for an event here--do yourself a favor and rent a PU Truck or SUV, not a passenger car. If you live here--borrow someones truck--you will thank me. 3. The entire parking lot is gravel--drop everyone off on the reception pavement and one person parks and does the long walk on gravel to the reception--wear appropriate shoes to walk on gravel. I cleaned my shoes for 30 minutes the next day. They have golf carts--if you are concerned about your shoes--ask for golf cart pickup from the parking lot. 4. Men's and women's bathrooms are tiny for a party more than 100 people--get in there when everyone else is not. 5. The outdoor wedding ceremony in June brought tears to my eyes...and sweat to my body--dress appropriately. 6. Spend as much time as you can on the patio outside--it's so pleasant there overlooking the Lavender fields I could sit there every night with a drink. I don't have a review of the food because the food is different for everyone based on budget and who you hire for food provision. I posted some photos of the place, but on the request of the family will not post photos of any attendees, or the wedding couple due to their national celebrity status. I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the owner of Lavender Oaks Farms who is one of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs you will meet. Interestingly, she was originally from the Los Angeles area of California but very happy to make a home in North Carolina more than 30 years ago.

Very friendly bartenders, nothing against the owners, but a handful of creepy staff unfortunately…read more(comments, stares, etc)

We visited Still Life's new location in Chapel Hill a couple weekends ago. I was impressed. I…read moredidn't know Chapel Hill had an "upscale" dance/nightclub with a sexy, big city vibe to it. We hung out at "The Loft" bar and lounge on the 3rd floor which I believe is 25-and-up only. The Loft is like a covered rooftop patio with outside views on three sides, none of which face Franklin St directly, unfortunately. But still, it's a cool, sleek spot with a nice-looking bar, white couches, and high-tops. We stayed up in The Loft and never went downstairs where, presumably, the main club and dance floor are located. As we drove down Franklin St to get here, after 11pm on a Saturday night, we saw a line of what looked like undergrad-aged kids waiting to get in. So, I'm not sure what the atmosphere was like downstairs, but things were very "mature," chill, and relaxed upstairs. I didn't feel like I was on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. We parked for free in the James Wallace Parking Deck, accessible behind Still Life via E Rosemary St. The deck is next to "Amber Alley," which connects the back side of the buildings to Franklin St. On the deck side of the alley, our big group (who had a connection and called ahead) literally got red carpet treatment. Our IDs were checked and we were given wristbands to access The Loft. We took the glass elevator up and down and there were stairs too. Parking in the Wallace Deck was free because we parked outside the hours of operation: 8am-8pm, Monday-Saturday except holidays. According to Still Life Chapel Hill's Instagram page, their rooftop-only soft opening was July 8 and their entire-venue grand opening is two weeks from today on Friday, August 19th: https://www.instagram.com/stilllifeunc/. Currently, there is another Still Life location in Greenville (NC): https://www.yelp.com/biz/still-life-greenville-6. And there used to be a Still Life in Raleigh: https://www.yelp.com/biz/still-life-nightclub-raleigh. I believe this space used to be The Strowd (https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-strowd-chapel-hill) and before that, the Players club (https://www.yelp.com/biz/players-chapel-hill). When my friends were undergrads at UNC, they came to Players. Yep, we're old. Anyway, we had a good time at Still Life and I think this is a club worth checking out. Also, the bartenders were nice and the espresso martini I tried was good. Well made, and nice and strong.

I was invited to be a vender here and it was an amazing experience! The owners provided the table,…read morechair and table cloth! All I had to do was show up with my products and be ready to smile. The inside is spacious, bright and has an open layout! I love how there is plenty of parking and a stage inside!! If you're looking for an event space check them out.

From the owner: Curate Studio is a boutique event venue that offers hourly rentals! Featuring 2,800 sqft of open…read morefloor space and a built in 8x11 platform stage, Curate Studio boasts exposed white ceilings, giving it an industrial-chic blank canvas for your event. Seating for 80 provided, along with tables. Perfect space for Birthdays, Showers, Graduation parties, Retirement parties, Receptions, Micro-Weddings, Corporate workshops and trainings, Photoshoots, and MORE!

We had been here for an event years ago and recently attended a fundraiser for a local charity…read more There is not a lot of parking nearby but you can find space if you drive around. There seems to be two interior dining ares (one with an upstairs balcony) plus a patio and then an open grassy area. It looks like they host many wedding receptions and other special events. I won't comment on the food or service since ours was cooked by a guest chef and served by volunteers, but I can say from what I saw, the owners/staff would do a great job with any event.

I had been dying to check out the Cookery and finally an opportunity fell into my lap in the form…read moreof a charity dinner sponsored by Pizzeria Toro! The cookery looks great from the outside: color mural on its side-wall, fancy metal, grillwork up front along with a cool sign are the only hints of what lies inside. For this charity dinner they had a bunch of long tables set up family-style for a communal dinner. In back the bar was busy and buzzing with action. And the overall space is not huge but comfortable and lit really well. Accent lights on the rough brick walls created a lot of visual texture for the eye. The space is open but still very personal. A landing area at top was unused and a storage area up front near the ceiling housed what looks like brewing equipment for Ponysaurus (?) Overall the Cookery seems like a great space for a corporate or personal event if you don't have a huge headcount. While there isn't much else right around here, the Cookery is worth the drive out if you've got an excuse for a visit...

Beautiful visits and welcoming invitations for educational events. I can't imagine not wanting to…read morevolunteer, work or provide a contribution here. The artwork is inspiring, the gardens are peaceful and the staff is friendly.

First time visiting the Botanical Gardens. The lady at the information center was so nice and…read morehelpful. She gave us a map and explained the layout of the gardens. The gift shop is beautiful. There are reasonable gift priced selections. The carnivorous plant section was very cool. Lots of pitcher plants and Venus flytraps. All of the plants are well tended to and look healthy. There's cute kid activities embedded into the garden. A giant chess set and sand box. You can jump on stumps and or just chill. The gardens are laid out well and there's lots of shade and benches to rest on. Lovely place.

This was a lovely backdrop to a fantastic celebration of love. On August 23rd a dear friend had her…read morewedding here and it was gorgeous, comfortable and surrounded by the beauty of nature. They allowed camping on the grounds, so some folks set up camp around the perimeter for the weekend, us less outdoorsy types stayed in a hotel back in town. The main building was a great place for the reception, plenty of room to mingle, some outdoor seating as well, overlooking the lake on the property. It was all very lovely.

It's beautiful an…read moreamazing getaway very impressed there's much more here than you could probably imagine

I get the impression I might not be allowed to review this place because it is a COVID-19…read morevaccination site. Well let's see! Well since that is why I have been here twice, it is nice enough for that. The exterior is kind of dirty and needs power-washing and painting. The inside is modern and nice, like a small convention center. There is tons of parking.

I've been to several conferences here and have sat in both large ballrooms and smaller breakout…read moremeetings. Most recently I attended a full-day conference on a Friday in November. They have coffee and breakfast food in the morning, a decent buffet for lunch, plus an open snack area that includes sodas, coffee, fruit, granola bars and cookies open throughout the afternoon. I also had a complimentary smoothie (I believe it was blueberry) that was delicious. Tech support was good and although several of the attendees complained about the cold, I thought it was fine.

Great service and loved the holiday menu! I enjoyed the oreo hot chocolate and chatted with the…read moreteam, really nice! Looked like a solid spot to chat, meet, or even study a bit. Would return!

Cute little local spot on Franklin St. Great service and loved the recommendations! Coffee bar and…read moreadditional tables with seating. Some local bakery items too. Overall great prices and drinks!