I can not say enough about this perfect venue!! My older sister got married here in 2010 and I…read morefollowed suit in 2016...both experiences were absolutely perfect!! I chose to get married outside because my wedding was in October, and I can't even put into words how beautiful it was. The whole bridal party kept saying "I can't even believe this place exists in East Texas!" I had a very large bridal party (11 bridesmaids) and the dressing room accommodated everyone very comfortably even with our hair/makeup team in there. As silly as it sounds, the bridal suite was the one thing I was picky about while I was "venue shopping" and the Villa certainly has that part figured out! We opened the doors to the patio and had the most relaxing/stress free day of getting pampered! The reception room is so elegant and very spacious with a built in bar area. I could write a book on this place but words just don't do it justice! Not only is the venue amazing, but their team of coordinators/owners are the absolute BEST. Rhonda and Bonnie made sure every detail was taken care of so that I didn't have to stress about a single thing. We hired Laura Ann Herrington as our planner for the rehearsal and wedding day, and she was also fabulous!! Don't miss out on this place if you are looking for a venue--it is simply PERFECT.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with this wedding venue, particularly with the…read moremanagement, lack of communication, transparency regarding pricing, and unwillingness to work with clients. We booked this venue approximately a year ago, and during that time there have been multiple changes in management. McCall is the current manager, and unfortunately, my experience with her communication and customer service has been extremely frustrating. Pricing, expectations, and additional costs have not been communicated clearly or in a timely manner. My biggest issue has been the bar. When I booked the venue, the information presented to me led me to understand that the bar was included as part of the overall venue pricing. Throughout nearly an entire year of wedding planning, I was never effectively informed that I would be responsible for a separate $1,500 bar expense. Instead, FIVE DAYS before my wedding, I received an unexpected invoice for approximately $1,500 for the bar. Receiving an additional expense of that amount just days before your wedding is incredibly stressful, especially when that expense had never previously been clearly itemized on the invoices I had received. When I expressed my concerns to McCall, I did not feel that there was any empathy or genuine attempt to understand the situation. Instead, she referred me back to the contract and stated that it was ultimately my responsibility to review the contract. I completely understand that clients are responsible for reviewing the contracts they sign. However, my issue is that the contract and invoices I had been provided throughout the planning process did NOT clearly identify or itemize a separate $1,500 expense for the bar. The pricing showed what I was paying for the venue as well as an additional ad-on for the photo booth, which I knowingly agreed to. There was never a similar itemized breakdown showing that I would owe an additional $1,500 for the bar. What is especially frustrating is that only FIVE DAYS before my wedding, the contract/invoice was then revised to include and itemize the bar expense. Prior to that revision, throughout the entire time I had been planning and making payments, that $1,500 bar charge had never once been clearly itemized on my invoice. To then add the charge to the paperwork five days before the wedding and refer me back to the contract as though this expense had been clearly presented to me all along was extremely frustrating. If a client is expected to pay an additional $1,500 for a required service, that expense should be clearly disclosed, itemized, and communicated from the beginning--not added to an invoice five days before the wedding. The situation is even more frustrating because clients are not given the flexibility to choose their own bar vendor or seek a more affordable alternative. The venue requires the use of its bar services, yet in my experience, the associated cost was not made transparent until days before the wedding. After investing a significant amount of money into a wedding venue, I expected professionalism, transparency, empathy, and timely communication. Instead, when I raised a legitimate concern about an unexpected $1,500 expense just days before my wedding, I felt dismissed rather than supported. Wedding planning is stressful enough without receiving a surprise $1,500 invoice five days before the wedding for something you understood to be included in your original pricing. Based on my personal experience, I strongly encourage anyone considering this venue to request a detailed, itemized breakdown IN WRITING of every expense before signing and throughout the planning process--including the venue, bar, required vendors, ad-ons, service fees, and any other potential charges. Keep copies of your original contracts and invoices as well so that you have a clear record of what was and was not itemized when you booked.

I reached out to Jason with a special request for a commission piece. Not many photos of it exist,…read morebut it's Guy Clark's ashtray, a gift from Emmylou Harris, and appears in the film Without Getting Killed or Caught. He took on the project, sent progress notes and knocked it out of the park with vintage glazes and even watched the film for inspiration. It's truly a work of art and the recipient cried upon opening it. I can't thank him enough for this gift of his talent and will be taking some classes in the future. Top. Notch.

Loving DIY Lounge's TUE night 7pm Strum Circle…read more COME play, sing & listen in open jam circle in fresh evening air. EACH THU strings meet souls, as folks meet ole & new friends! FIND art opps inside, at your own pace. Register online or in art studio for art classes. edomdiylounge.com/

Went there with a good friend from out of state to see "Footloose". It was very enjoyable and every…read moreseat is a good seat. The actors were very good. If another play comes that I'm interested in, I would definitely go back!

Great people that do a great job…read more I went and saw "The Drunkard". This was my first visit and was welcomed with open arms. The volunteers and staff were very easy to talk with and very warm. It is a very different experience from the big theatre companies of Dallas, Houston, Vegas, Sacramento and such. It is a small house and all of the thespians are more than friendly. This is not a small time production company just because it is in a smaller venue. At the end of the show all of the cast and crew were easily accessible for autographs and general dialogue. Parking is a first come first serve and so is seating. In saying that, neither are an issue.

My wedding was held here around three weeks ago, and it was picture perfect. My guests constantly…read moresaid that this was the prettiest wedding they had ever been to, and I couldn't have done it without Kelly! We got a great deal for the lowest price around Lindale/Tyler/Mineola area for such a beautiful place. I am sad they are retiring, but they have been hosting a great venue!

Beautiful venue with a lot of potential not being taken advantage of. Fountain that doesn't work at…read moreall. No outlets inside reception building and only one outside reception building. Can't use real candles because of handmade farmhouse tables that aren't even in the best condition and owner has limited LED or battery operated candles. Guests said alot of the chairs didn't look or feel stable. Owners have their children do parts of setup they aren't capable of doing properly. One of the owners told my dad that the bride had a bad attitude when I had barely even seen or spoken to the man. You have the venue until midnight and the owners starting flashing the lights on and off at 1030 because they were trying to get the bartender to start packing up. They hired the bartender for 5-11 but the reception didn't start til 6 and nothing could be served until security showed up at 630. We paid $1000 for the bar. No heat or AC inside reception building. Propane heaters outside that don't do a whole lot of good. Bridal suite is not practical for bigger bridal parties at all. Owner had supposedly just cleaned bridal suite and it was still very dirty minus clean sheets. Light bulbs were out and toilet paper was not stocked. Bathrooms are located completely across the property from the reception building. Apparently they have a sewer system that sprays close by the bridal suite with no signs not to park there. Owners attended the entire reception and just watched everyone making everyone uncomfortable. Their kids were mingling, running serveillance and telling people what to do. Paid $100 for non alcoholic beverage station and it consisted of arizona sweet tea (in TEXAS!) and great value lemonade. A door apparently was left open and a cat ate what was left of the cheesecakes and some of the cake and trailed cake covered paw prints all over the tables. When I visited the venue the pond in the background was green and she said they would have it cleared up by my wedding. It was still the same. The venue is gorgeous but it's not quite functional for big medium sized weddings. It's not great for the winter and I imagine it's not any better during summer either. If it had owners that knew more about the culture where they are located now and weren't so uptight and rude, it wouldn't be a bad place. It needs some work and is definitely not worth the money.

Lots of fun and we learned something! Our announcer was very entertaining and I LOVED the star…read moregazing bit of the show! 10/10!!

The new TJC Center for Earth and Space Science Education is a great place to go and learn about…read morespace. It has a brand new planetarium capable of showing stunning dome style movies or displaying the stars. It also has a fantastic exhibit area called "great balls of fire" that will teach you all about objects that have fallen onto our planet. If you live in the area or are visiting, go and get your science fix at TJC's CESSE.

I went to a child's birthday party that was to last two hours. The woman at the front desk bordered…read moreon being rude! The play area was full of blowup gym stuff. You could not see all of the children because of the tall blow ups and there was little to no supervision. After 15 minutes we were rushed into another room for cake and opening presents. Two girls served the cake and supervised the gift opening. They did not appear to be enjoying their jobs. The party was over in 40 minutes! I am glad I did not drop off my grandchild expecting him to be there for two hours!

Had my stepdaughter's party here. The owner was very nice and was a pleasure to work with, however…read morethe hostess rushed us through everything. The kids barely got to play on the bouncing area for about an hour before they blew the whistles and shuffled us into the next room for cake and gifts. During gifts, the hostess just stood off to the side awkwardly. We paid for 24 children and had 5 show up. They provide ONE Capri sun to each child, as well as dollar tree plates and forks. My husband asked if he could have a juice, and the hostess told him no. We paid $300 for a party of five children and they couldn't spare a single Capri-Sun. Definitely changed my opinion on the establishment, will never be returning.

Great establishment that has everything to offer for your party needs. They are extremely helpful,…read morefriendly, and caring. I wouldn't throw a party without the help of these guys! Highly recommended.

Beautiful chapel and grounds, but the owner could use some etiquette with customer service. They…read moreaccept feedback from their brides, but only if they deem it true. Be sure to add time before your wedding day or event as after the contract is signed and the event has started, you are unable to add time.

Beautiful!!! The little white Chapel, and the grounds are made and accommodating for the bride…read moregroom and wedding party. And even for the guests.