We had the opportunity to visit this event center in Abilene while visiting ACU. This place is so…read moregorgeous. It was decorated so beautifully with white lights all around on the inside but the vintage and antique feel is what made it a hidden gem. The bathrooms are so clean and designed well. This place is spacious and was able to accommodate a meet in greet, full buffet and then had another room for dining and a presentation. The staff who help serve us food were amazing. I give this place a 10/10. I'm not sure what else this space is used for but it would be amazing to host a wedding reception here as well or company event.

I was very impressed by this venue. It's got that bare bones, warehouse loft, rustic charm for…read moreparties and good times. Everyone I talked to was just gushing over the decor and everyone is hoping their office Christmas party is going to be held here in December. Very spacious inside and there was good parking nearby. Cool place and conveniently in downtown

Called to make an appointment for a tour, left a message and no return call. Drove to the house on…read morea Friday around 11 am and no one there and it was locked up.

My friend and I decided to explore Abilene and Swenson House was on our list of things to do. On…read moreYelp, it is described under Venues and Events which it is used for occasionally. However, it is also a museum of sorts. For starters, it is one of the only historic homes I've visited where majority of the framework, fisxtures, furnishings and finishing are the originals from when the home was constructed. It costs $10/person to view and you have free reign to walk about the entire house to see and learn about the different aspects of it. The house was deeded to a preservation society and there are volunteers in each room waiting to enlighten the visitors on the house's history. It was fully decorated for the Christmas season with lavish trees and ornaments everywhere. It was a lot, but very tasteful. If you're into history, decor, old homes or antiques, you should definitely stop here if you're in Abilene. Oh... they also have cookies!

Warehouse Depot, I'm sorry I just don't get this place. Only went to the North 1st location a few…read moretimes, did not get it then. Maybe I'm not the target market they shooting at. A buddy said its like a club in "The City' no its not.. I lived in The City, NYC. I don't get the feel. Not that a Texan would want the NYC feel, if they do they can just reach for the pace picante sauce. Other reviews seem positive so check it out and let me know.

A touch of the city comes to Abilene. I went here last night with some new friends and felt for a…read morelittle while like I could pretend that I had migrated to Dallas, or Chicago, or -gasp- NYC. They have an extensive martini and drink menu and a good assortment of bottle drinks. I did feel that their prices were inflated to big city prices, which just don't really need to be here in Abilene. The bartenders were running their asses off and the DJ was spinning some good mixes. The decor is fun too with a variety of seating and standing options. Other things to consider: 1. no cover! yea! 2. They are only open Thursdays and Fridays. My hope is that this changes with the new location. 3. No food So if you want to feel trendy for the evening head on out.

My family and I went on a road trip across Texas to hike in Big Bend and stopped halfway down and…read morethen again halfway back. We wanted to stay in unique places and I feel so incredibly lucky that I saw this place!! The entire experience started off so nicely when Kim (one of the owners) called us the day we were arriving to ask about our arrival time so her or her husband Mark could be there to welcome us, and she also offered to make us an early continental breakfast since we were leaving before 8am the next day. It was so kind, but we declined because we were good to grab food on the road so we could get home. But that level of customer service and genuine kindness was a perfect example of our stay! Mark met us and gave us a tour of the BEAUTIFUL house, told us about the history, showed us historical photos they got from the granddaughter of the man who first built it. He offered us wine and coffee and the best banana bread I've ever had (seriously I need to email them for the recipe), and he even let us meet his puppy which made my daughter so happy! The house itself is incredible. Mark and Kim did an impossible task renovating it from abandoned nightmare to a breathtaking home that feels luxurious and so special. It really would be perfect for a small family celebration or wedding! Our favorite parts were the atrium in the center of the house that still had the 100+ year old birds of paradise plants that the original owner brought there from Guatemala, and the fact that their beautiful Christmas decorations were still up. We were extra lucky to be the only people staying there, so we really had the run of the house and got to hang out in their gorgeous living room to enjoy the Christmas decor and watch a movie together on our tablet. Everything was clean, the beds were so comfy, the amenities were awesome, the owners are SO SWEET, and Mulberry Manor is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. We've been home a few days and my daughter is still talking about it! If you get the chance, I cannot recommend it enough!

Mulberry Manor was the most charming B&B we have ever stayed in! I am so glad we found this gem…read moreonline! I felt like I had stepped back in time! The décor was absolutely gorgeous! Kim and Mark have done a wonderful job bringing this magnificent house back to life again! Love it!

Looking for a wedding venue? There truly are not enough…read morewords to thank Thomas for everything he did for us during our wedding. From the moment we started working with him, we felt supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Thomas had a way of making everything feel manageable and calm. On our wedding day, he was everywhere we needed him to be without us ever having to ask. He handled every detail with so much professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Because of him, John and I were able to be fully present and soak in every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That is such a priceless gift on a day you can never get back. What stood out most was how much heart he put into his work. We never felt like "just another event." He truly cared about us, our families, and making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. By the end of it all, Thomas didn't just feel like our venue coordinator -- he felt like part of the day itself and honestly became a friend. He danced with me and our guests, celebrated alongside us, and brought such a fun, positive energy to the entire evening. Looking back, I can honestly say I had the BEST team ever, and Thomas was such a huge part of that. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Thomas, for helping create memories we will cherish forever.

It was a nice afternoon in Abilene when my girlfriend and I explored the historic Grace building…read moreand visited the Grace Museum. We got in a little after noon to see new exhibits that had genuinely just opened for the season that day. The museum is very quiet and, thanks to road construction, a little confusing to get to, but it is worth the drive and adventure. As we arrived, we noticed that a wedding was being set up in their courtyard and event space, and we were in awe of how cute the space was for a wedding. On the first floor was the Gail Norfleet collection, where we were amazed by these multi-layered plexiglass paintings that added depth to her floral pieces and recreated rooms. It is such a unique style. Gail's use of color is quite impressive. On the second floor sat the other two new exhibits. The first was Focus on Photography: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which includes a diverse and vast collection of still images printed on numerous materials such as gelatin, inkjet, tintype, and metal, giving each image a unique display. As a photographer myself, this was my favorite exhibit. My girlfriend's favorite was the Cindi Holt collection showcasing colorful, prairie-inspired pieces. Other areas included the play zone that has the tower challenge and the history exhibits on the third floor focusing on downtown Abilene and the Texas railway. I'm excited to return to the Grace Museum next time I'm in Abilene when new exhibits are on display. What a cute and small museum! RIYL: The Tower Challenge or feeling so much cooler than everyone else because you're being enriched at a museum

Make sure you go when they're open with the activities . We had a pretty long drive when we went…read morebut nothing was open but the store . We got some cute pictures and left but definitely make sure you go when it's open fully We did not get charged to get in due to it not fully being open and I appreciate them having us anyway

This is a beautiful place ! Well groomed and decorated however for the Harvest time it was $5 per…read moreperson to do the maze and it was over in less than 5 minutes . It was cute and clean and safe but $3 is probably more appropriate pricing . The line to get into the country store was so long we didn't even see that . The food truck was a great touch and their event building looks like it would be awesome . We drove 2 hours and were done in maybe 30 minutes top. I was just hoping for more . Great idea just not enough for me to make the drive again !

Nice enough coliseum. Of course I came for the Sweeetwater JC's Rattlersnake Roundup (…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/sweetwater-jaycees-rattlesnake-roundup-sweetwater ). See that Yelp page for reviews on the RR. Coliseum was A-OK. Dirt floor, so that tells you what most events are, i.e. events with animals that have hooves. Given the size of crowd, the facilitates were kept clean. I was a bit surprised at the liquor options. Of course I expected beer, but there were quit a few liquor options too. If I can find the picture, I'll upload it. Not sure if that's the case for all events, but it was for the RR. Bottom line: I really can't imagine being back in Sweetwater. It was kinda a fluke that my brother and I were driving back from Big Bend National Park, and the timing was right to swing through Sweetwater.

This place is great! The colleseium & annex stay nice and cool! The dirt is great to run horses…read morein- I don't think I saw a single horse slip at finals after 3 rounds. Good seating. Also- a huge covered warmup area! Stalls are nice & solid for horses to stay in. Arena manager is nice also.