Simpsonwood Park is nice hiking area near the Chattahoochee River. There are other activities…read morehere. But can only review the hikes, as that was what a group of 10 of us did. We ended up hiking about 6 miles in nice shaded area on the trails. Some rocks and roots, so you must be careful. Relatively flat with a few small hills. The big downside is there are no trail markers or signs, so having a person in your group that is familiar with the area is necessary. We had two people that knew the trails, so zero markings was not a problem for us. Great outdoor area. Currently (4/23) there is construction of new water treatment plant along the river. Not many people here, so is sort of a hidden gem. Every one in our group enjoyed the hike. Lots of free parking. Restrooms available, but they were so-so inside. Definitely worth a stop. Also CRNRA Jones Bridge unit is across the river for additional hiking trails and is very well marked for easier navigation.

Great park for nature walks! The trail was not as well-marked as some of the other parks in the…read morearea but that just added to the adventure factor. What I loved most was seeing all of the deer in plain sight. What I loved least was hearing our coonhound barking at all the deer relentlessly. The only complaint is that the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. Also, we like to let our dog go for a swim off leash which is not normally an issue. However, off one of these trails, she jumped from a steep embankment and wasn't able to jump back up. This was really our fault for not checking first whether she would be able to get out of the water. Thankfully a few of the passing kayakers stopped to help us. Parts of the trail back up into people's backyards which is also kind of strange, so you don't necessarily feel as though you've been transported to somewhere remote. But all in all it's a fun place to walk and the trail is not too challenging.

We got married there last weekend and I was so appreciative of the staff! Long story short - we…read moreplanned this micro wedding in just 3 weeks, with the setting of their gorgeous Italian gazebo in mind. Due to crazy Covid, we had some miscommunication and I thought all hope was lost, but Rev Rick didn't take long to correct the mistake! The gazebo is beautiful. The deck is lighted so nicely. The bridal and groom suites were comfortable. It was nice to have the whole place to ourselves sans options setup for move inside if weather necessary. We brought our own officiant & photographer, etc but Rev Rick helped setup our decor, shuttled around our family on the golf cart, and was just overall ready and willing to help with a smile. Such kind people on a day when kindness goes a long way!

If you have a year to plan a wedding, or if you only have 60 days this is THE place…read more Their packages take a lot of the burden off you and allow you to focus on those things that will make your wedding special. Cindy does an unbelievable job in coordinating the event. She is quick to offer suggestions that can put those special touches on your day! They have a list of vendors, bakers, florists, tuxedo providers, photographers and videographers that they have worked with and they can speak to the quality of their work. Many of these vendors will offer you special rates and packages when they know you are having your wedding at the Castle. The staff there is friendly, attentive and a real pleasure to work with. On the day of the wedding the entire staff really shines. We had some of the family that could not go to the buffet and get their food. Without saying a word the staff talked to the disabled guests and made plates for them. I cannot say enough about this place. We had TONS of complements from friends, family and other guests about how wonderful and special the wedding was.

From the moment we reached out to Conley Creek Events, their communication style was responsive,…read moreclear, concise, helpful and insightful. The quality of their work and value was exceptional - the venue was beautiful and unique, with great lighting and an open, flexible layout that provided us with multiple options to personalize our special day. The Conley Creek team went above and beyond, ensuring the bride was always comfortable and taken care of, and even helped with the clean-up so it was one less thing for us to worry about. Our vendors loved the spacious areas; especially the kitchen, bar, and dance-floor, and the bride's blue truck was a huge hit! We are so grateful to the Conley Creek team for helping make our wedding day perfect.

Too hot, long walk from parking lot for all guests. Good luck getting back to dark parking lot at…read morenight. Chad has the napoleon complex. Never met a bigger jerk. You want a nice, relaxing wedding? Stay away from this place.o

OMG! Such a beautiful hidden gem! If you are looking for the perfect venue with Southern Elegant…read moreCharm, this is for you! When we started looking a year ago for a venue for my son's wedding in 2023 (this year), we chose this venue because it was small, charming and very affordable- it was under a different name and ownership. In March of this year (2023) it was sold, and purchased by Southern Grace Event Center. Our wedding was not going to be until June and honestly I had no idea what to expect- from renovations to change in ownership. Let me say, on June 3rd, we could not have asked for a more beautiful setting for a wedding! The venue was BREATHTAKING. The changes and upgrades included an open chapel with beautiful architectural design, new bride and groom suites, a completely renovated indoor reception hall with exposed beams on the ceiling, new chandeliers and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, a covered patio w a fireplace and a passthrough window from the bar (we used this as a cigar bar patio) as well as stunning gardens that included a waterfall, blooming roses and hydrangeas. IT WAS AMAZING! And, the new owner John was a joy to work with--so delightful and accommodating. He honored everything in our original contract and more. It was such a lovely experience and an unforgettable, gorgeous wedding.

Do not recommend at all. They are not the nicest people. There was had unfinished construction…read moreduring the wedding.

My daughter was married there October 24th. I am a bit of a traditionalist and was hesitant to use…read morea venue like this. Boy was I wrong!!! Lacey, Lindsey and Melissa were fantastic. All of our needs were met and any questions were addressed immediately. Their professional, yet social personalities were absolutely perfect. I could not have asked for a better wedding experience for my daughter, her husband and our families. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great place for a wedding. Their expertise and effort made it a memorable experience.

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It was a cute little chapel !! A husband and wife team and we are so happy we decided to go with…read morethem and get married in beautiful Helen Georgia !!

If you like a bossy man who fumbles over his words in your ceremony and doesn't want you to even be…read moreable to pose the way you want to in photos you are PAYING for, this is the place for you. The guy is more worried about his place than your ceremony, folks. Decorations in garden room chapel are cheap plastic and have cobwebs on them. Some of the flowers are so old they looked burnt.

NO WAY HOSEA! Let me…read morejust say that I was not the primary consideration during this visit, I was asked to tag along and give an opinion. Well, I did not actually have to give an opinion because the venue spoke for itself. The person that was considering the venue actually rated it -5 on a scale of 1 to 5. Following is my reaction to our visit: We made an appointment to meet with John to check out his wedding venue. He actually described it as a tour but it turned out to be one dirty, unsightly room with unmatched furniture and a ridiculous set up. It is the type of place that you pull up to and keep going because once you see the location, you don't need to see the rest. First of all, this place is in a very run down area of town, with limited parking. It is a building that is connected to other businesses so it does not stand alone. The "chapel" really is just one room that has some chairs and cheap decorations placed throughout. I don't care what kind of budget is involved, this would NEVER be an option. You would be much better off just getting married outdoors in a more personalized setting. To sum it up: No Additional Thoughts: When you are considering the venue, also consider the person who will be taking your photos because oral and physical presentation does matter and this is the person you will have to see and interact with on your wedding day. Make sure that when you are looking at photos, you are seeing the complete picture, (not just photos taken of the stage, but from the stage), so you will know exactly what you will be looking at during the ceremony. You want to be okay with the entire room as there should be no distractions on your special day. Before you get excited about the photos you see, verify that they are actually taken at the site because they may be taken at another venue and will not be relevant to you. Be aware of the general area and make sure that it is safe, and has convenient and ample parking. Make sure that there are appropriate rooms and toilet facilities for taking care of business and changing. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

The quality of service for the price is unparalleled. You won't find a better place to have an…read moreintimate ceremony. Way better than any courthouse. I recommend it to all my friends that want to have their wedding in a special, personal place that focuses on exactly what they need.

This was a very nice get away for us while on Spring Break vacation. Brian and Barbie, the owners,…read moreset up this carriage house and 3 acre mini farm about seven years ago. They offer private farm tours, carriage rides, a bed & breakfast, a wedding chapel and lots of flowers to enjoy. My family went on the carriage ride with Brian and Barbie. They use an original carriage from the 1800s which has been updated with fiberglass wheels and hydraulic breaks. The carriage is drawn by Moses and Aaron (Gypsy Vanner Cross horses). The ride takes about one hour along a mountain gravel road. For portions of the ride, Brian & the horses kick up the speed to around 40 mph. It's pretty cool and exhilarating. A fun family friendly experience. The kids enjoyed petting the animals. They have a donkey, a pony, fainting goats, chickens and pheasants. You'll also find daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, a type of cherry blossom and other flowers.

What a great time my fiance and I had here. Barbie and Brian are wonderful hosts had we known we…read morecould have stayed there we certainly would have. We went for the carriage ride and what a wonderfully memorable event that turned out to be. Beautiful carriage, beautiful horses, great food, and enjoyable conversation. When in the Blue Ridge area we highly recommend this farm tour and ride through the beautiful woods.

If you are looking for a cute as a bug farm/barn wedding, then this is your place. Horses in the…read morerolling grasses. Window boxes bursting with flowers. Flowers in the bathroom, flowers, flowers, and flowers, country charm, and very well organized. Everything went extremely smoothly after the wedding. I had a beautiful cocktail reception with comfy places to sit and shaded trees, and the most beautiful food. Artichoke dip and meatballs and beautiful vegetable platter just to start out your evening, then moving into the big venue with a perfect little place for your band and dance floor, string lights for ambience. And to top it off with incredible wedding food. Everything came off perfect and beautiful so very impressed. My only tip would be staff could dress a little nicer.

The owners are dishonest. They stated they would pay my family back our deposit for my June 2015…read morewedding if they booked that day. They never told us about the wedding they ended up booking; we found out about the wedding and they refused to talk to us much less refund us what they said they would. My parents took them to small claims court and won the case, and they still won't pay. If they had just told us that we could not have our deposit back, we would have made it work. But they chose to get an extra pay day instead. I would not want to have such uncaring, dishonest people in charge of such a special day in my life. And you can see from other reviews that this is a part of how they make a living. I hope I saved someone some stress and disappointment by finally posting our experience.

We had our daughter's wedding here this weekend and they were simply amazing! Kelsey and everyone…read morethere was so helpful and made our special day even more than we could have ever imagined!!! They will give you the wedding of your dreams and the location is spectacularly beautiful!

Thank you for making my granddaughter's wedding the day of her dreams. I do not think five stars is…read moreadequate. From start to finish, the amazing staff at Vezalay went every single extra mile to make the event perfect. There is not one thing I would have done differently. The complements from our guests are still pouring in. You did an exquisite job . None of us will ever forget it!