My wife and I went to a wonderful wedding held at Amber Grove Inn yesterday. The Inn is located in…read morea great area of northern Chesterfield County, conveniently located to Route 288 and the Midlothian area. My coworker, whose wedding we attended, blocked rooms out at the Holiday Inn on Midlothian Turnpike near Johnston-Willis Hospital just a few minutes away. The home dates back to the mid to late 1800s with a barn nearby. The wedding we attended yesterday had the ceremony in the barn. It was truly a special place with light filtering in through cracks in the wood. After the ceremony the guests made their way over to the reception area on the far side of the house. A tent connects with the house, allowing guests to travel back and forth under cover, which was important yesterday as there was a bit of rain. There are beautiful grounds including a gazebo and a fire pit. The staff was very attentive and the food was great. There were about 190 people at this wedding and it never felt crowded. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Just attended the wedding of the daughter of a friend of mine. My wife is in a wheelchair due to a…read moresevere ankle fracture. We could not view the wedding ceremony because their wedding venue is in the top of a barn with wooden steps as the only access. No elevator! We waited in the reception tent instead. During the reception, my wife needed to go to the rest room. We discovered that there is no wheelchair access to the house where the restrooms are and the restrooms themselves will not accommodate a wheelchair. We had to carry my wife up the stairs to the bathroom. When I asked the owner if he'd consider putting in a wheelchair ramp, he copped an attitude and said "Ain't gonna happen", "It's never been a problem until now." If you have anyone in your family with functional needs or are elderly and need wheelchairs or walkers, I'd AVOID this place since the owner doesn't see the need to meet ADA compliance standards. UPDATE - They now have wheelchair access to the main house.

The Valentine offers wonderful walking tours of RVA neighborhoods. Yesterday we did the Scott's…read moreAddition history hounds tour (yes, you can bring your dog!) and Nancy was a terrific guide. She's interesting, well organized and very knowledgeable.

We had a great summit at the Valentine. The set up was perfect and the staff were very attentive to…read moreour needs the meeting area was clean and well ventilated. After the event we were able to move about the museum that at some interesting items relevant to Richmond modern and older history. Great little museum to visit.

My husband and I spent 2 nights in one of the cottages. They were very well decorated, clean, and…read morecomfortable. The cafe was amazing, all of the pastries, ice cream, and coffee were delicious. Having a brewery a 1 minute walk away was amazing! Especially since it was a heat wave and being outside was brutal. We had dinner there one night and it was fantastic. Loved this place!

We were blown away by the food and desserts at The Mill at Fine Creek. Our guests are still raving…read moreabout each course, and the cake was stunning (even though our topper was mistakenly eaten, the team quickly provided a replacement, which we greatly appreciated). The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and created the perfect backdrop for our wedding day. That said, there are some areas where we think the experience could be even better. Communication throughout the planning process was sometimes challenging, even when we reached out with questions. On the day of our wedding, our hope was to follow the timeline we had carefully planned so that we could maximize time with our guests. Although our coordinator reassured us things were on track, the buffet ended up starting later than expected. Because of that delay, our reception ended with much less dancing time than we had envisioned. We had chosen a buffet in part because we were told it would be quicker than a plated dinner, but that unfortunately wasn't the case. We share this not to take away from how beautiful and memorable our day was, but because we believe The Mill has all the ingredients to deliver a truly seamless experience. With improved communication and a little more focus on time management, future couples will be able to enjoy every aspect of what makes this venue so special--the incredible food, stunning setting, and joyful atmosphere.

Looking forward to hosting an event here. The space looks great and the owner Jonathan helped me…read morewith my vision!

This venue is gorgeous, clean and pristine! I attended an event here and really enjoyed this space…read more It comes with this gorgeous red rose wall/backdrop that really livened up the room. The bathrooms were also nicely decorated and everything just looked brand new and well maintained. It's a large space with a foyer at the front that was being used for food. I loved how the food was separate from the event so the caterers could do their thing and not disturb the event. The venue is also equipped with AV which was useful during the event. This is a really great event venue and I'd recommend it for folks looking for a modern space to host their next event.

The food is great bar food, the service is top notch and the ambience so casual/private. You will…read morewant to buy a season pass and return week after week. (Seasons passes could be coming) Could this be a don't miss in the big RVA! Absolutely, some of the friendliest help, healthy competition, and amazing technique (to be gained). My second time throwing axes and I'm so hooked. Guess what everyone... they have a beer wall with wines and sangria! If you can't finish your beer or wine Stony Point Mall says it's fine to walk around with it outside. So top off your glass and enjoy a walk around the mall after your throw. Enjoy the great unique shops and come back week after week.

I love this place. The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is somehow both energetic and relaxing…read more This has become my hubby and mines go to date nite place!

One of my best friend's got married here this weekend and it was a gorgeous venue! We arrived…read morearound 11am and were in awe of the picturesque venue. We loved seeing the longhorn cows and goats on the property. The bridal suite was right next to everything and in a gorgeous room filled with great natural lighting. The grooms "cottage" was a little bit of a walk away, but also a good space. I loved getting ready in the bridal suite, it was so spacious and at a spot where you could see all the prep for the ceremony and reception. Their team was extremely kind and seemed to be on top of everything. The outdoor setting was stunning! The barn where the reception was held was also awesome. We loved that the doors remained opened the entire evening. And the dance floor was lovely too. It was a great wedding and I'd recommend this venue!

This is a very nice plaza area that is more than adequate for special events. There is a bike share…read morekiosk out front of the park. The park is accessible and is home to an awesome fountain. You will find a huge patch of green space that can be used to host an event, play a filed game like football or soccer, fly a kite or have a picnic, to name a few activities. The design of the plaza is very unique. It sits over the Downtown Expressway. it is only 3 acres and was constructed in 1980. The park trademark is it heptagonal fountain that feeds into a sunken pool composed of a complex arrangement of geometric concrete walls and terraces. I really do not see much utility for this plaza outside of an event, (maybe walking a dog). There is not any seating there to hang out on (at least when I was there, but that was after a large festival too), other than sitting on the green space. This is a nice spot though and is well maintained and I would love to attend an event here. If there were tables and chairs, or even benches here this place would be awesome. It would be a spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Kanawha Plaza is host to a random square of greenery in downtown Richmond. It's just up the road…read morefrom the river and surrounded by all the high rises in the city. I've become well-acquainted with it as a commuter over the past several months, but otherwise I'd likely never step foot in it. There are outdoor events hosted there in the summer, but I always missed them this past season because they started too late (after 5 p.m.). I feel like if they want to bring more downtown workers to the events, they need to begin an hour earlier. But, who knows -- they might be well attended. I've never seen them. The space itself is well-kept for the most part with a pretty fountain off to the side. They've also recently installed a fun little sign that lists Richmond's sister cities and their mileage away. I'd say if you have the time for a break in your day and want a dose of mild serenity, this is a great place to visit. However, be very-very careful crossing the streets to reach it! Walking at the crosswalk at 8th and Canal is like taking your life in your hands. Unfortunately, due to the never-ending Dominion construction at 7th, I've had to cross there recently due to road closures. Typically I'll have my phone up and video on, because turning cars simply do not stop and if they hit me, I'd like proof (if my phone survives I guess). Most of the time, they turn inches behind me, which is crazy dangerous. What if I lost my footing and fell backward? (It could happen. I'm clumsy.) Also if you're crossing on Byrd toward 9th, be sure to walk on the side closer to the Manchester Bridge. It's not at all safe coming from Byrd (speeding cars coming off the bridge don't stop at the yield and only look to the left to see if a car's coming, not if someone's in the crosswalk), but it's much safer coming from the plaza. If you walk on the side closer to the city, it's the same deal: the turning cars will not stop for you.