My children seem to grow like weeds before my eyes. I am glad that we took the time to have…read moreportraits done by Gandy Photography. I cherish those pictures as they froze time and captured my kids at different stages of life. Jeff and Julie Gandy are true professionals and captured awesome images of my kids every session. They are family run and family oriented. They are great to work with and are very patient with my three boys :) They have great rates on top of it all. I can not recommend them high enough to your family!

10/10 recommend this venue. As a bright and airy wedding photographer this venue is a dream! The…read moreopen air chapel is simply stunning and a great way to have a beautiful ceremony, rain or shine!

Ok. So this place was pretty spectacular. Our daughter's sorority had the parents weekend reception…read morehere Saturday night. I only wish I had gotten there during daylight to get some pictures. The genie is primarily used for weddings and it is gorgeous. Built on a sprawling 15 acre pecan orchard, there are stables, cottages and the main "pond house" where the reception was held. You have to do some driving on the backroads of rural southern Georgia to get there, but it is well worth it. Can't wait to check this place out during the daytime.

As a wedding photographer, this venue has great lighting and the best backdrops for your wedding…read moreimages! The new chapel is perfect and adds so much to the venue! If you are looking for a rustic but classy wedding venue, you've found it! Don't even get me started on the sweetest owners!!

This was the PERFECT hotel choice for a quick 2-night trip. It's situated smack dab in the middle…read moreof downtown Valdosta. While it's a tiny downtown, The McKey is walkable to everything of note. Its base floor is both a morning cafe with fantastic breakfast/coffee (gud coffee) and an evening wine bar (oak and live), but our room on the 3rd floor was quiet and we didn't even hear neighboring rooms once. The floor had a cart with water, ice, a mini fridge, and microwave, so that part was communal but a non-issue. There's no traditional lobby so you're really entering and exiting on your own via code the whole time. I'd never stayed somewhere like that before. The room was also perfect- a king bed, two lounge chairs, a tv, and a bathroom. All super clean and seemed newly renovated. Free street parking and nearby surface lots as well. Truly not one complaint about The McKey!

If you've ever wanted to stay at a historically preserved hotel and were afraid to, this is the…read morehotel for you. As a historian who is into historic preservation, The McKey hotel should be the standard to which all others should follow. When you book a stay at the McKey, the website addresses everything from parking to check in. I got a text two days before my arrival telling me I would get an email with instructions to enter the building and the room. It all went smoothly. Parking was easy and street side right outside the building. When you walk into the building built in 1906, it felt like walking into a modern hotel. The elevator was quiet and had a great picture of the 1940s downtown. The room we booked was named No. 15 because it was the 15th stop on the railroad from Savannah to the gulf. The room looked and felt like we were staying in a brand new hotel room. The bathroom was huge with hot water working very well. We have stayed in many restored buildings turned into "historic hotels" that were tiny rooms, no hot water, poorly managed and expensive. That is NOT the case here. They do provide a noise machine. There is coffee and a fridge in each hallway along with a set of earbuds. The hallway features many photos of old Valdosta adding to the charm. The room we stayed in featured a king sized bed which worked well. The only drawback was the amount of space of walkway of the bed to the wall. There is just enough space but other than that it is a great room. We both felt safe as the building locks behind each guest. We will definitely be back to stay in a different room the next time we are coming through!

Words cannot begin to express the gratitude and appreciation we have for everyone at the Rainwater…read moreConference Center. When the South Georgia District of Al-Anon was selected to host the 48th Georgia Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with AA Participation, we were both honored and humbled. Plus it was the 75th Anniversary of Al-Anon. As the smallest district in the state of Georgia, we wondered how we could provide a meaningful, welcoming experience while staying within our budget. We prayed for the right place--and Rainwater Conference Center was truly an answer to those prayers. From our very first meeting, the staff embraced our vision as if it were their own. They didn't just provide a venue; they became partners in helping us create a weekend filled with hope, healing, fellowship, and recovery for families and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism & addiction. Over 300 people joined us from across Georgia, along with attendees from Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and even California. Many were visiting Valdosta for the first time, and because of Rainwater and Valdosta Tourism, they left with a wonderful impression of our community and the genuine Southern hospitality it offers. Every person we encountered made us feel valued. Aldea, our sales representative, was there for every question, every detail, and every change with kindness and professionalism. Truly hands on deck throughout the weekend. Willie, the Operations Manager, was present throughout the weekend, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. Ray in operations worked alongside us with such dedication that he felt more like part of our convention family than a member of the staff. Carla and her catering team poured so much care into every meal. The banquet was exceptional, the lunches were delicious, and our opening-night ice cream social brought smiles to faces of every age. More than one guest said it was the best ice cream they had ever tasted! The dinner was elegant Michelle the Chef and her Sous Nathan pulled out all the stops. What touched us most wasn't just the beautiful facility or the outstanding food--it was the heart behind everything they did. Every interaction reminded us that we mattered, that our mission mattered, and that they genuinely wanted our weekend to be successful. There are moments you'll remember long after an event ends, and this weekend is one of those moments for so many of us. Rainwater Conference Center helped create an atmosphere where people could reconnect, find hope, strengthen their recovery, and build lasting friendships. That is a gift we will never forget. To everyone at Rainwater Conference Center, thank you for caring so deeply, serving so graciously, and helping make our convention far more beautiful than we ever imagined it could be. Your kindness, professionalism, and generosity touched every person who walked through your doors. If you're looking for a place to host a conference, meeting, banquet, wedding, or any special event, look no further. Valdosta is blessed to have Rainwater Conference Center right here in our backyard, and we wholeheartedly recommend it. We arrived as clients, but we left feeling like family.

This was the only downer of our trip, and unfortunately where our friends wedding took place…read more First off I will say this is a very nice place, and the outdoor option with water in the background is great. The issues lies in the execution and staff. First off they told us that they didn't have the ingredients for the Signature Drink which upset the bride, but they had premade it and then soon after brought it out. This was a lack of communication for sure. Then servers went around many times looking at the place cards for dinner options. The wedding ended at 5:30, and we were not served food until 7:00. The staff seemed very unprepared, and they even forgot to give food to some of the bridal party who had to ask for their food. Also they brought tea out, but they never served it to us. So we had to get up and pour our own tea by getting cups from the bar. It was nothing more than a complete lack of preparation and communication. This should not happen when couples are paying you good money for a wedding like this one. Anyone in this area reading my review I highly recommend that you stay away and find another venue that is more prepared and attentive.

We waited until the last minute to find somebody to do newborn pictures for our baby. Kellie had an…read moreopening and we jumped on it! When we got to her studio, she already had multiple looks set up and then she took over. She's very sweet and professional and the pictures came out AMAZING. Highly recommend

I must say we had the time of our life if I had to do it all over again Trust and believe I would…read more The driver was fantastic the music was on point and the ladies are still talking about it just know that you guys have all five stars from 2018 Florida , Georgie Girls Have a Blast

This company runs an excellent business. I've never had such a good experience with a cab company…read more And it is affordable too. The prices are substantially cheaper than anyone else in town hands down. They charge a low flat rate for a round trip fare, meaning you pay them when they pick you up and if they take you to the bar you can call them at 2:00 A.M. And they will come get you and take you back home! I believe it is a flat rate of $10 round trip anywhere in Valdosta. That's what I paid. It is $7 one way. The driver I've always gotten is Felix and he's cool as hell. Real nice guy. This company has my full endorsement.

Have used Lana in the past. Always a very good experience. She will deliver in this very rural…read morearea. Has taken flowers to relative's graveside. She is reasonable and easy to work with to complete your order directly.