Loved it here, my aunt recently did a wedding here. & the service was great staff was friendly and…read morea pleasure to be around the space was big and the provided us with a dressing room area loved it

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Judi and Events at New Beginnings! When we first…read moremet Judi, we had set our wedding date just over 2 months out. From day one, Judi never once made us feel like our vision was impossible, unrealistic, or too last-minute even though we knew it was a tight timeline. Instead, she met us with kindness, creativity, and reassurance. She helped coordinate our off-site ceremony at a park and stayed in constant communication with us throughout the planning process. One of the most unique and special moments was getting an early preview of the venue fully set up and it was beyond anything we could have ever imagined. The reception itself was everything we wanted and more - nothing ever felt rushed or complicated, which is priceless on your wedding day. Judi even checked in with us after the wedding to see how we were doing and sent photos and videos she took herself, which meant so much to us. If you're looking for a wedding venue with an owner who is compassionate, organized, creative, and truly invested in making your day special, I highly recommend Judi and Events at New Beginnings!

I am the mother of the bride. My daughter had her wedding at Saxon Manor in December 2025, and I am…read morewriting this review because what happened to our family needs to be known. The catering failures on her wedding day were numerous and inexcusable. We had carefully selected a menu after going through TWO tastings, the first of which was so unsatisfactory that we actually asked to bring in our own caterer. We were persuaded to give them a second chance after being told a new chef had been hired. We went back, had a second tasting, and selected our menu: chicken skewers and a dip and cheese platter for appetizers, and for dinner, caesar salad, plain rice pilaf, steak bites, au gratin potatoes, and salmon. Here is what was actually served at my daughter's wedding: * Instead of salmon, they served chicken. * Instead of au gratin potatoes, they served green beans and zucchini, something no one wanted or enjoyed. * Instead of plain rice pilaf, it came out with cranberries in it. * They ran out of chicken skewers during the appetizer hour. Many of our guests did not get any. That is three wrong dinner items and a shortage on the appetizers, on my daughter's wedding day. The manager on site (Nick) acknowledged the mistakes and apologized, and told us the owner would call to make it right. When the owner called me, I was shocked by his behavior. He tried to justify serving green beans by saying they had received a large shipment and had extras lying around, as if my daughter's wedding was a place to use up surplus produce. He claimed he personally witnessed plenty of skewers and suggested our guests may have been overeating. He made an insinuation that my daughter was somehow at fault by saying "I don't want to say your daughter was at fault, but." He stopped there and gave no reason whatsoever how or why the bride would be at fault here (because there is none). When I asked him what do you mean my daughter is at fault, he changed the subject. And when I calmly said this appeared to be a breach of contract, he became loud, aggressive, and belligerent, repeatedly yelling "you played me." I was so uncomfortable with his conduct that I ended the call and told him all future communication must be in writing or with a male (attorney) family member. I then sent a detailed email to the owner and the venue documenting everything and asking for appropriate compensation. They never replied. Not once. Months went by in complete silence. It was only after my daughter filed a BBB complaint and posted a review that they acknowledged any of this, and even then, their response only mentioned one of the four problems and offered no compensation whatsoever. If you are considering Saxon Manor for your wedding or any event, please think carefully. When things go wrong, and they may, this is how they handle it.

The BoHo venue at Saxon Manor is beautiful, but my son and fiancé were disappointed by several…read moreimportant details and limitations that were not disclosed before booking. They later learned the BoHo package operates very differently from the Barn and Garden weddings, including a different vendor list and additional restrictions that were never clearly explained upfront. Throughout the planning process, it felt as though the Barn and Garden weddings were the priority, while BoHo couples were given less flexibility and importance despite paying significant deposits and costs. The bridal suite information stated it was available beginning at 9 AM on the wedding day. However, after booking, we were informed that practical getting-ready access would only be for approximately two hours before the ceremony. It also was not disclosed that the bride and guests would need to walk through the reception area in order to access the ceremony aisle and seating area. Before booking, we were told there was a larger gate entrance that could be used, but after booking we were informed that was not an option. This took away from the private and traditional ceremony entrance experience we believed we were reserving. They were also asked to select dishes and glassware during planning, only to later be told those selections were not guaranteed if needed for the larger Barn or Garden weddings. Additional décor restrictions were also disclosed after booking, including that candles could only be used if rented directly through the venue, and we were not permitted to modify the sweetheart table setup. Unfortunately, despite these concerns and the lack of upfront transparency regarding several operational details, Saxon Manor is still keeping our $1,600 deposit. Transparency matters when couples are making major financial decisions, and we wish these details had been clearly disclosed before signing and paying a deposit.

I have now been here twice and have to say that both times I thoroughly enjoyed myself!…read more I have drove by this place many times and never equated it to being a quaint tea room until it was introduced to me. From the outside, it looks like a red barn thrift store. But it's actually this cute, charming thrift shop in the front, garden space in the middle section, a store front in the back side and a tea room with inside and outside seating by the pond in the far back. I love the fact that the inside tea room is stocked with different eclectic tea cup sets and that each table is decorated with a matching set for the guests. I like that you are provided a menu of the teas of the day to choose from and there is one from black tea, green tea, herbal tea and a specialty flavor. It gives a nice variety for the table to enjoy. The finger sandwiches/pastries are just the right size and I absolutely love the balsamic dressing that goes with the salad. Tea time has become one of my favorite things for a nice little time away from all the hustle and bustle of normal every day life.

The cutest afternoon tea spot! Service is fast and friendly, everything was well timed. Will say…read morethe tea could have been warmer. Otherwise everything was delicious! It is a very cozy and eclectic vibe. Their are several other small local shops on site, including a small home goods store and antique and plant store as well! Reservations are tricky, definitely contact well in advance. Parking can be tight and mostly grass and gravel. But overall we all Loved the experience and great price at just $30! Our table was able to pick 2 tea flavors. We had salad, scones, pastries, and savory sandwiches as well as desserts, and they accommodated our vegetarian preference! We were all stuffed by the end. Highly recommend everyone try this place!

Fantastic place for field trips and birthday parties…read more This place is definitely a favorite for field trips and birthday parties. I've chaperoned a couple fields trips here and we've attended a couple birthday parties as well. The latest was for a five year old's birthday party and the weather in February was perfect (I could see it being a bit hot in the summer since the sitting/eating area is open door. They do have an air conditioned room you can rent though, we've attended a birthday party in there as well.) The invite said three hours and I thought is this really going to last three hours? It did, it was a jam packed three hours. We saw all types of animals, had a hay ride, picked up chickens, kids rode ponies, and milked a cow. It was fast paced enough that it kept everyone's attention. The farm may not seem big, but they do a fantastic job organizing the group to move from section to section. There was even an outdoor obstacle course that I didn't see before that the kids loved. If you're looking for a fun, organized activity, this is a great option. Both the kids and parents had a blast.

I really like this place. I have taken my son twice!! It is an excellent value for what you get…read more Milking cows, hayrides, pony rides, petting tons of animals is all included for $15. The animals are incredibly tame! The farm is beautiful well kept, and on the water!!! I highly recommend this as a wonderful outing with children!

We had such an awesome time at the Dade city Farms for their sunflower festival…read more Beautiful bloom sunflowers in a field was just what I needed for some self-care and relaxation. I ended up picking a couple flowers to bring home it was a really nice experience. They also had a petting zoo and some farm animals on the property like a camel, Highland cows, goats, and more. For the kiddos, they had a little bouncy area and also a ball pit and corn pit to play in also they have two big slides. They do have vendors that come out on the weekends so if you're looking to do a little shopping or wanna grab a bite, they do have options. PS: the bathrooms are in a kind of a trailer. It is a tight squeeze and not handicap accessible.

So happy to have checked out the Dade City Farms at the best time, while the sunflowers were…read moreblooming! They were so stunning with the sunshine background. Weekends through May 10, 2026 (Saturdays and Sundays), they have their Sunflower Festival. There is an admission fee for families for this event which has music, animal encounters, kids activities, sunflowers, tons of pic pops, and hay rides, just to name a few. Came here on a Friday with my friends Grace and Boon. There was no admission, & not all of the sunflower festival activities were available. We were able to take fun pics, jump on the jumping pad, see the animals, go in the sunflower field, pick flowers, and take pics. There were also areas for shade when it got pretty toasty. Loved visiting here and being around all the sunflowers. It was so much fun. The farm is not dog friendly so I didn't take my dog who is always with me. It was too hot for him anyway.

If you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding or reception then this is the place you…read moreneed to book! The ceremony area is absolutely beautiful and has a large tree branch that hangs over the area that the bridal party that you can decorate. The reception area is located in the barn and is just as amazing! The Hitching Post Barn has more decorations than you could ever imagine and are so helpful with making it look exactly how you want it to. When it comes to the day of the wedding Suzie and her staff are miracle workers and will literally do everything to make sure your day goes off without a hitch; and if it does, they are just as good as fixing whatever may pop up. I cannot say enough about how great these people and this venue is. If you're looking for a beautiful venue, that will also make your day a breeze, then contact them immediately. Thank you guys for being so amazing!

Took our grandson last year and had a blast competing to find the biggest blueberry. We then made…read moreblueberry and lemon muffins for the whole neighborhood that were fantastic. Great farm and wonderful experience!

Really nice place .. all my family loved it .. We went for pumpkin picking . Great peopleread more

We went to the Father's Day lunch and it was really good. Good service…read more They had a special Father's Day menu or you could order from regular menu. Father's Day menu was shrimp n grits, ribs, fried catfish. Everyone liked their meals. The 2 who ordered Greek salads liked their food as well. The salads were large. The restaurant was not crowded and made it a nice place to have conversation with a good view.

Beautiful golf course with very well-maintained greens and fairways. The layout is scenic with lots…read moreof water features and lakes, which definitely add to the challenge...be prepared to lose some balls! We played on New Year's Day, so that may be why, but the only downside was that the snack bar/restaurant closed earlier than expected. And no cart girl. So I had to finish my round a little hungry. Other than that, it was a great experience and an enjoyable round on a gorgeous course.