This is a neat little farm to stay at. It's a little hard to find in the dead of night, but after…read moreseveral missed turns we made it. Our cabin was cute and clean, but it got pretty cold at night. The little electric wall heater couldn't quite cut the chill. However, there were plenty of blankets available so you could just bundle up. The farm animals are pretty neat and you can pet just about all of them.

Myself, my daughter and grandson went to Franny's Farm for Earth Day! We had a great time! Nice day…read moreoutside listening to music and enjoying good food and company!

Great views and venue for wedding or special event. Wedding or office party or any medium to large…read moreparty would have a great time here. Staff is very accommodating and food is wonderful!!! The view of asheville is spectacular!!!

We had our wedding here (at the Crest Center) last year and you honestly can't get better views of…read morethe mountains anywhere else in town! Our wedding pictures turned out gorgeous and everyone from out of town gushed over the scenery. Being an out of town bride, the event staff was very accommodating and always answered my many questions (and follow up questions) promptly and thoroughly. We also didn't buy the right type of sparklers for our send-off and they happened to have some on hand for our guests to use. Totally above and beyond! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that they have the bride get ready in the women's restroom. The same restroom that many of my guests wished to use upon arriving at the venue. Not everyone saw me before I walked down the aisle but the wow-factor was taken away a tiny bit as many of my female friends and family members had already seen me in my dress. Also it was a bit stressful trying to calm my nerves before the wedding but having to greet people as they walked in the restroom door. I would still totally recommend the venue though, it was amazing!

We are so lucky to have found Black Eyed Susan catering for our wedding! Cynthia and Brad were…read moreattentive and professional from the very first contact, and they are truly masters of their craft. Planning a wedding in the midst of COVID is incredibly stressful. What stood out about Black Eyed Susan is their willingness to accommodate our needs and their attention to detail. They were never pushy or impatient, and the communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Their team went above and beyond on our wedding day. I was initially worried about the logistics of preparing food onsite, but the process was seamless and the presentation was absolutely beautiful. A few highlights were the ham and sweet potato biscuits, the balsamic glazed short ribs, and the fried green tomatoes. If you're looking for a caterer, I can't recommend BES enough!!

We hired Black Eyed Susan for a dinner at our conference at Montreat this past week. Cynthia was…read moregreat to work with, crafted an awesome menu within our budget, and executed a top notch (full-service) event for us. Her staff were wonderful and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend for large gatherings or weddings!

My company recently hosted a cocktail party celebrating 10 years in business at Reverie for…read moreemployees and family. Abby was a spectacular hostess and planner. Everything from the initial communication to the actual event went very smoothly, and the venue far exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend. A++

One year after the last 5 star review, it's a pleasure to leave another. Only wish there were more…read morestars. Yesterday, my partner held a rehearsal party at the Reverie for her son's upcoming wedding. In this otherwise busy urban section of Lexington Ave, a group of unrelated building structures have come together to form an garden oasis that has been designed and manicured to form a wonderful event space. One couldn't ask for a better indoor/outdoor space. We were so blessed to have mild sunny weather for the entire event; every area of the beautifully decorated venue was embraced and appreciated by our 30+ guests; their complements were effusive. It is a space, however, which can handle many more. The air-conditioned, nicely stocked indoor bar, feast table(s), photo-booth, and sitting area rounded out a truly perfect event venue. But wait, it doesn't stop there. Abbey and staff exemplify a management team that is friendly, helpful and proactive. Abbey was always present on the scene offering to assist in every way possible. We sent her the music list in advance and she took care of the sound system including a microphone was crisp and clear. It was clear that everyone including staff had an enjoyable time. My partner had a vision of what she wanted, Abbey fulfilled it. Our feast table theme was Spanish tapas; 67 Biltmore catering executed our curated menu to a T. Individual dessert servings of fresh fruit shortcakes were provided by Reverie. Reverie also have a full kitchen space if wants an all-in-one option. The outdoor space has an area with a raised plateau (stage) which was excellent for the rehearsal practice and could be utilized in many creative ways. There are many parking options in walking distance, including street meter parking. I wish I had taken some pictures but was too involved in event. Abbey has wonderful pics on the website.

One of my favorite restaurants, 67 Biltmore, is now open 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday…read more They have great food, big portions, low prices and free parking (if you get one of the 8 spaces right next to the building). If not, the City Parking under the Aloft Hotel is just a few doors away, free if you are there 59 minutes or less, or $2 an hour. Not too hungry, you can buy 1/2 of most sandwiches (all come with chips and a pickle spear). They recently renovated with new flooring and paint and more. Never noisy when I am there. Seats are further apart than other downtown locations. Those of you who are here for a while might remember this as Laury's. She was very community involved and when she died way too young, her staff took over the restaurant. So a great staff and local owners. They are very well known for their catering. You can, also, run in and pick up prepared meals or sides from the glass cases in the front of the restaurant. There are 2 10 minute, curbside parking spaces right in front so you can order your food and get it to go barely stopping. Great place for men's or women's groups to meet for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner

Overall loved this place and the atmosphere. Only downside was it did take approximately 15 minutes…read morefor our sandwiches to come out, but I do believe the wait was worth the taste. The chicken salad was perfectly balanced with mayo, mustard, celery, etc. and staff were very friendly too and apologized for the wait. Would definitely try and give this spot a try if you have time.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ashley and her team on back to back Open House and…read moreChristmas parties. The food, the professionalism, the attention to detail, you name it, everything was 10/10. Hoping to use them again in our future planning.

We used Smash for both catering and floral for our daughter's wedding just last weekend. Everything…read morewas superb. The food was fantastic and we received so many compliments on it. The flowers and decorations were absolutely stunning. Ashley and the team took my daughters vision and brought it to life. We couldn't be happier. Linda O.

Are you military? Then Sleepy Hollow doesn't want your business…read more We were looking at Sleepy Hollow Inn and Event Center yesterday as a potential wedding venue. We are a military couple and already married (eloped), but want to have a "real deal" wedding for our friends and family. We were drawn to SH because of their cheap, "all inclusive" packages. They have upfront pricing and a strong web presence. We went up to Swannanoa to meet with Danrae, the owner and coordinator, and tour the site. We arrived before her and poked around to get a feel for the site. Unfortunately, the highway noise was unbelievably loud throughout the small property. My wife wanted to veto the venue altogether, but I said that we should wait for Danrae and give it a fair shot. When she showed up, we asked her what others had done about the noise. She claimed that no one had ever mentioned it (but it's so loud!) and that the officiant would have a mic. She gave us a tour of the rooms and property, and everything is pretty, but smaller than the online photos would have you believe. It is truly, truly compact. When she sat us down to discuss the packets, the meeting took a turn for the worst. We told her that we were looking for October 2016, but that we couldn't set a date for at least another month. We weren't asking her to hold a date for us or anything -- just saying that we couldn't put a deposit down yesterday. We promised to get back to her in a couple of weeks. She told us that she "hesitated" to book us for a desirable October weekend *at all* because we were military and "who knows" what the military would do. That's right: She didn't want to book us because of the military. Despite how friendly their site looks towards military and how much they seem to support it, she would prefer someone with more stability to book her venue. She said that she could book the October weekends "ten times over" to people who wouldn't get deployed or pulled on a mission, and that she would be taking a big chance on us. This is no way to honor a veteran's service -- by "hesitating" to let them spend their money on your business. When I pointed out that my wife was *serving our country*, Danrae said that she didn't mean to offend me. Well, of course she offended me. And it should offend you, too.

My cousin rented out the entire venue for his wedding…read more The Sleepy Hollow Inn was very cozy and warm. I loved being able to spend time with my whole extended family in the same place. It was very intimate (versus staying at a hotel where there are other people outside of the bride and groom's friends and family). The house was filled with antique-style furnishings. It felt very cabin-like. I love that the area was secluded far away from polluted and noisy cities. The surrounding nature was nothing short of breathtaking. There were a few creeks nearby. I went for a run in the morning with some family members and it was just wonderful! The location is great for a getaway. There is a large, green lawn outside separating the house from a pond nearby. The pond is filled with fish and has a fountain spouting from the center. In front of the pond is a pretty, white gazebo where the bride and groom were married. I loved the reception area (which was a separate building where guests could eat dinner and dance after the wedding ceremony). It had a cabin-like atmosphere as well and was very spacious. At the rehearsal dinner, there was a big dinner laid out for us in the dining room. I am not sure if Sleepy Hollow Inn catered the dinner. The dinner consisted of heavy southern foods: Beans, hush puppies, sliced tomatoes, potato salad, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken. Appetizers: Cheesy spinach dip with crackers, deviled eggs. Beverages: Iced (sweet) tea, wine, beer. The food was delicious but not the healthiest choices. I felt uncomfortably sluggish afterwards, but I enjoyed myself while eating the food. The place has a continental breakfast. The continental breakfast on the first morning (which was on a Saturday) was very mediocre. Breakfast choices included cereals, milk, juice, fruit and different kinds of bagels (along with cream cheese, butter and jam). The breakfast choices on the second morning (Sunday) were far better. I like hot foods in the morning. They served sausages, eggs, potatoes and pancakes. There was also fruits and juice. As for the dinner on the night of the wedding ceremony, the appetizers were buffalo chicken wings, meatballs (so delicious), and spinach-and-cheese stuffed mushroom caps. Dinner consisted of macaroni and cheese, salad with dressing (some kind of vinaigrette), chicken with creamy sause, pork chops, mashed potatoes. I enjoyed the appetizers more than the dinner itself. Beverages: three selections of beer, three selections of wine, sweet tea. The staff was very kind and seemed eager to accommodate (though not easily reachable in the off hours). I had several complaints: In my room (the Hydrangea room), the bed stunk so bad. I thought the sheets were not washed, but I took off the sheets and I realized the source of the stench was the mattress. It smelled as though it were soaked with old sweat or as if a dead body was sewn into the mattress. It was absolutely terrible! I slept there the first night (it was too late and I was not sure who I was supposed to talk to about that problem, as the staff had seemed to retire for the night). My sister and I slept in my parent's room the second night. The plumbing could use some work (especially the bathroom beside the Hydrangea room). It was really hard to flush things down the toilet. The bathrooms did not feel as clean as a hotel.

Attended our daughter's wedding here a few years ago and it was a beautiful setting. The area was…read moreable to accommodate our 20 guests and a nice cake and champagne reception followed in a beautiful setting.

The Venue is an amazing sight to see, my wife and I loved everything about it. Melissa was so kind…read moreto us and made everything nice and smooth. We will definitely be coming back soon!!