This is where we had our wedding last month! Originally, the ceremony was supposed to be outdoors…read morein the park, but we were rained out at the last minute. Thankfully, our preferred backup plan worked wonderfully. Usually, during the warmer season, if you get rained out, your back up is the tent that is attached to the Garden House. There's no polite way to say this: tent is not pretty. We did not want to use the tent. When we first saw the Garden House, we knew we wanted our back up to be in front of the fireplace with the guests all at their tables. That's what happened and it was perfect! We booked the Garden House a year and a half before our wedding. When we met with Jill, she was nice, but sort of distant. We didn't make a personal connection with her, but we connected with Look Park and the Garden House right away, so we booked it. When we returned for a visit this past summer, we met with Jill to go over some details and it was like she was a different person! Warm and personable and she even seemed excited for us! Maybe she's got a "sales" persona when she's showing the place because most people don't book...? Who knows? But the bottom line was that she was great to work with. On the day of the wedding, our on-site contact was Mari who was very calm and also great to work with. One thing we liked about the Garden House was that it's a non-profit. They fees we paid go directly to the Park, which is nice. The prices aren't bad- they're not rock-bottom, but you can get a break if you're a Northampton resident or you choose to have your wedding on an off-day or off-season. The Park is a beautiful place for pictures as well. They ahve a list of caterers you must choose from or pay a small fee. We liked this as it gave us some guidance- we are in the Boston area and know nothing about the caterers in Western MA. This at least narrowed our search! I would highly recommend getting married or having an event at the Garden House!

When we were in the process of choosing a location for our wedding reception, in addition to…read morewanting a place that was comfortable, visually appealing and a bit unique, my husband and I needed to know that the venue was well-managed. I'm (surprise!) fairly Type-A, and professionalism and communication is very important to me. Jilian, the Garden House's wedding coordinator, was excellent. She was down-to-earth and funny, and the planning process went smoothly with her help. Our day-of coordinator (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten) was also very sweet and helpful. The space itself is beautiful. I could offer an inadequate description, but if you're in the market for a reception venue, you'll want to check it out for yourself anyway!

I'm a year round bicycle commuter and work in Northampton. I was excited to hear that Northampton…read morebike which I'd been a customer of was creating a bar. I went to the Handlebar a few weeks ago for a first date and it was an excellent experience. Super friendly staff and lovely aesthetic. I'll definitely be going back and look forward to seeing the Handlebar grow.

From the owner: Ever wished your local bike shop had a sweet spot to hang out and have a drink before, after, or…read morelong after a ride? Yeah, so did we…

Tom Rush and his associate, who was great. Nice people! Great show! Intimate setting. We loved it!read more

Great new performing arts venue in Florence MA. Situated in a church conveniently located to…read moreNorthampton Ma.

The moment my husband and I stepped into Union Station, we instantly knew this was the perfect…read morevenue for our wedding. The venue's unique history and aesthetic appeal, coupled with flawless service and incredibly friendly staff, set the stage for an unforgettable day. The Event Coordinator, Neil Gadbois, was the orchestrator of our dream wedding, ensuring everything ran smoothly and with utmost calmness. Neil was transparent about the offerings within each package, never feeling pushy or like a salesperson trying to close a deal. His easygoing and responsive nature made the entire planning process smooth and enjoyable. Whenever we had a question, Neil was always there, ready with an answer. An event coordinator like that is accompanied by an incredible staff. Jaylene and Emma were amazing in taking care of us. Jaylene even greeted us with our signature drinks once we finished our ceremony, helping us kick off our celebration on the right foot. Our guests kept raving about the unique charm of the venue. It creates a nostalgic, speakeasy-like ambiance that takes you back in time. We couldn't have asked for a better day and we highly recommend that others give Union Station a visit, you will not be disappointed. - Lisa & Marc

We recently had our wedding here and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Neil and his…read moreteam were absolutely fantastic and attentive to our needs. They made the whole wedding process, beginning to end, easy and stressless. Even day of emergencies were handled amazingly! I would highly recommend this beautiful venue, and Neil and his team, to host your special day.

You've got to visit Progression!! Great vibe, casual atmosphere, excellent bar-style food, & live…read moremusic!! Their friendly service is much appreciated This place just keeps getting better!

Another great visit to Progression. I used to be all about the other brewery down the street but…read moreProgression has leap-frogged to the top preference. Nice comfortable venue with excellent beer and very friendly and helpful staff. Decent location and parking is just as brutal here as it is anywhere else in town, so if with a group maybe plan to drop them off in front and go find a space somewhere. I lean toward the IPAs but we also had a Plum Berliner which was excellent. Of course we brought a case home! Highly recommend this one!

I rented this space for a small gathering of community members, after attending an event here. It…read morewas the perfect balance of warm, but professional and chic. It was clean, well appointed, and even smelled lovely as we walked in. This is a great place to book to have a community gathering or meeting of likeminded women or non-binary professionals. I am sure we will book again.

From the owner: A coworking space to uplift women and nonbinary folx in Northampton, located in historic Parson's…read moreBlock in Florence. At the Sphere Innovation Lab, our mission is to empower women and nonbinary entrepreneurs in the greater Northampton area. One of the key ways we support our members is by identifying the specific gaps in resources and opportunities and providing solutions to fill those gaps. We believe that by providing the right support and resources, we can help professionals thrive and succeed. We are not just a coworking space. While we do offer over 28 workspaces to choose from, our members will also have access to so much more including complimentary vending, business resources and tools networking events, professional learning workshops and concierge service (coming in 2025) to help with life’s errands. We are a supportive and nurturing community that is dedicated to empowering women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.

I happened upon this store while walking around Northampton one day. The store itself, down to the…read moresignage outside is absolutely gorgeous. You feel as if you've been swept away to a mystical dream surrounded by beautiful flowers when you're inside the shop. My parents don't know it yet, but I've purchased a package for them to receive flowers from them 4 times a year at a very reasonable price considering how prices on flowers have gone up. If you check their website, they have lots of options for all kinds of events. Also their merch.. so gorgeous, I ended up walking out with two different kinds of shirts. One is a crop top with a gorgeous floral design (see pic) the other, a unisex tee I'll probably wear when I go to the pottery studio. Such a beautiful store, well suited for the cute neighborhood that is Northampton.

Service here was excellent! Kendall was super welcoming and crafted a gorgeous bouquet. The shop…read moreitself is very pretty.

Very cool place! Definitely a small, intimate venue with a good sound and lighting systems. They…read moreget some pretty good local bands here. I would definitely go back here to see a show!