The moose is a great organization, The lodge is a great…read moreplace to socialize with others in the community. Friendly atmosphere When the kitchen is open, good is basic but a good value, the drinks are reasonably priced. There is a band most Friday nights There is a room with video gaming. The banquet room upstairs was recently remodeled and very nice. It is available to rent. Friday night's are open to the public with a $5 cover charge for non members.

Great Organization, reasonable drinks, Great Bands on the weekends, and a Great cause. Always a…read moregood time at the Lockport Moose.

If you want to meet a welcoming fun bunch of people, have a good time, then come and meet this…read morecommunity. The decor is pleasant, the dancing is fun (free group classes), the bar is well stocked, you can bring your own food, and the people are lovely. I'm glad my friend invited me to join

A must book!! Could not have nicer things to say about working with Liz from Liza Loret. Our booked…read morewedding venue required a Day of Coordinator which doesn't begin to describe all that Liz does for her couples. Liz takes the time to meet with us monthly to keep up with our planning, was a resource for any questions we had along the way, offers to review contracts if you have questions, and handled all day-of vendor/guest coordination. On top of coordinator duties, Liz offers decor rentals, officiant services, creates guest escort cards, comes with an emergency kit on wedding day (literally has everything you can think of), and most importantly is always in your corner to support. Our day would not have been the same without Liz and I could not recommend her more when booking for your big day!

This is a nice venue, conveniently located just off the highway. We had a small baby shower here,…read moreand it had plenty of room. There's a large kitchen. It's a very good venue for private parties etc. The prices are reasonable, and there was a staff member there that helped us clean up. I would use this venue again.

I have hosted several events at this location. Convenient and comfortable environment. Surrounded…read moreby nature!

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Monte Bello Estate! One of my favorite things about the…read morevenue was being able to get ready on site and have our entire wedding day unfold in one place. We had our ceremony at the gazebo, which was absolutely beautiful, and our cocktail hour looked stunning. Moving from one space to another throughout the day felt effortless and seamless. They also had golf carts available to transport guests from the parking lot to the ceremony site, which was such a thoughtful touch and made things easier for our guests. One of the biggest things that gave me peace of mind when choosing Monte Bello was knowing that even if it rained, our wedding would still be beautiful. We had a May wedding, so rain was always a very real possibility, but I genuinely never felt overly worried about it. The inside of the venue is gorgeous on its own, and all of the windows still allow you to see the beautiful scenery while bringing in so much natural light. Even more importantly, their backup indoor ceremony space does not feel like a "Plan B." It is beautiful in its own right and still allows for that grand entrance moment I had always envisioned. Knowing I would be happy with either ceremony option took so much weather-related stress out of the planning process. I was also initially nervous about the food because that was such an important part of the guest experience for us. Attending both the food tasting and Raise the Bar event made me feel even more confident in our venue choice. And somehow, the food was even better on our wedding day than it was at the tasting, if you can believe it! We were so happy with everything. Another one of my favorite things about Monte Bello was their network of vendors. They work with so many amazing vendors and provided recommended vendors from the very beginning. Having vendors who already knew the property and were familiar with the venue helped bring our entire wedding together perfectly and made the planning process so much easier. Communication was amazing as well. I honestly didn't have many questions in the beginning, but naturally, as we got closer to the big day, we had more questions and a few last-minute things come up. The team was always incredibly responsive and answered us quickly, which gave us so much peace of mind during those final weeks. Monte Bello gave us the romantic garden wedding we envisioned while also making the logistics of the day feel incredibly easy. From getting ready on site, to our gazebo ceremony, to cocktail hour and the reception, everything flowed beautifully. Our guests loved the venue, the food was amazing, and our photos turned out gorgeous. We couldn't be happier that we chose Monte Bello Estate for our wedding day and would absolutely choose it again.

We had our wedding at Monte Bello in June and could not have been happier with how the day went! It…read morewas the only venue we actually toured in person and we knew it was it as soon as we saw it. First of all, the outside is absolutely stunning- no matter which way you turn there's a prime photo backdrop. Secondly, the built in bridal and groom suites are amazing. The bridal suite is designed for getting ready with a separate area with mirrors and vanity, built in rod for the perfect wedding dress photo. The grooms suite is the perfect man cave, with a poker table, pool and foosball tables and signed jerseys and guitars hung up all around. The venue also renovated in between us signing and the day of our wedding and they made it even better than I could have ever imagined- a lot more neutral walls for photos and a women's bathroom that was jaw dropping when I saw it for the first time. Throughout our planning process, we worked closely with Abbey who was nothing but helpful and amazing. She was so communicative and always answered my hundreds of questions promptly. Food tasting went swimmingly and the Raise the Bar event (cocktail and wine tasting for signature cocktails and add ons) was so fun. Throughout these events, it was so clear how dedicated the entire team is to making sure we have the best wedding possible. The real tell was the day of the wedding. I've heard that most venue coordinators don't do all that much the day of in terms of helping with third party vendors so that was my expectation going in: I didn't have a wedding planner so I had assigned all my bridesmaids tasks just in case anything needed to be done. Let me just say- Abbey and the other venue staff took care of everything. All the vendors (florist, photobooth rental, band) came and set up seamlessly without me needing to think twice about it. Abbey even helped with coordinating the timing for the professional during the ceremony. We and all our guests had a blast, the food and drinks were amazing. We got so many compliments on everything, especially our signature cocktails! If you're looking for a wedding venue, I seriously cannot recommend Monte Bello enough!

I highly recommend Bella Flora for all your floral needs. Lindsay is highly professional and super…read moreeasy to work with. She did a Bloom Bar for my future daughter in law's bridal shower. Every guest who attended could not get over how beautiful it was.

Lindsay at Bella Flora was absolutely wonderful to work with! We started our wedding planning long…read moredistance and she was readily available via phone or email. She provided a great initial quote, and didn't complain when I COMPLETELY changed my vision, which made her redo everything. After moving back to the area she was also available in person, and even came to our house to pick up some items for our wedding. She quickly returned our items in perfect pristine condition (despite some people messing with some things). I wouldn't hesitate to work with Lindsay again. She made our vision come true and it was everything and then some! She was also willing to work within our price range and suggest less expensive alternatives that were just as beautiful as our inspiration pictures.

Had a great time staying at this hotel. Was convenient to places we meeded to go. Herb greeted us…read moreas soon as we walked in and check in was a breeze. Very pleasant experience. Our room was on the 3rd floor facing the entrance to 355 but we barely heard anything and slept well. When you stay with them the only way to get up in the elevator is if you have a room key so secure than most hotels. Plenty of parking. Everything was clean and had a great stay.

They were very rude when I checked in they told me they didn't take cash…read moreShe didn't like the fact I walked in off the street just carrying a backpack. I think she thought I was a vagrant or something. She kind of eyeball me when I pulled out a credit card. She explained that I would be charged if there was any damage to the room She questioned whether my dog was a really service animal. I've stayed at the Holiday Inn express before and the fact the matter is, I travel with a backpack and not normal suitcases just because it's easier with my disability. I do say that the room was very nice and the rest of my day was OK. It was just awful on how I was checked in and how I was treated at the desk.

Very nice hacienda property that I just was introduced to attending a quinceanera party as a guest…read more There property is tucked away and nicely private. The arrival area has a lovely hacienda feel with a lovely fountain outdoor. There is a lovely outdoor patio on one side of the building with outdoor seating and fireplaces. There is also a deck on the opposite side with wooden cocktail tables to mingle and socialize. In the main building there are three different areas. The first area is a smaller casual hall that opens up onto the patio with fireplaces (which was very necessary as the temps outside turn chilly). This was the place where the service before the party was held with family and friends. This space was also used for the buffet dinner and desserts. After the service, we adjourned to the other side of the building that contains the stables for the property's horses. We had a cocktail reception in the stables and were able to make use of the outdoor patio. The main event hall is very large and easily can accommodate a large party of 200+. It is very sizable and there was ample room for a dance floor and a long head table. There is a large stage in front and things were beautifully decorated for the event. Everything looked so beautiful. Gorgeous option for parties, weddings, and corporate functions.

From the owner: Owner is a by product of a hardworking mother and risk-taking father. By splitting time between my…read morefather’s small town of Cepio, Guanajuato, Mexico and Joliet, Illinois, I got the opportunity to view life from many perspectives. A theme that never changed no matter what the circumstances were was the importance of achieving as a family and supporting one another. Our time spent stateside opened opportunities for my sisters to seek higher educations and my brothers to seek business opportunities. Cepio taught me resiliency and self-reliance. Respect for life on the farm is something that was engrained in me from a young child, learning that nothing worth having comes easy. Passion for working with horses was almost an unspoken rite of passage that was passed down from my grandfather to my father, who later passed it down to me. I continue the tradition by teaching my children.