Great, welcoming and safe place for your kid to learn riding the proper way. The farm is in a…read morebeautiful setting and the owner very knowledgable. incredible horseback riding experience.

If you're looking for an incredible horseback riding 'home' for your child, I cannot recommend…read moreHannah enough! My daughter took lessons with Hannah for 12 years, and the experience has been truly life-changing. Wildewood was the first place she went when she got her drivers license and the last place she went when she left for her freshman year of college. Beyond just learning to ride, Hannah teaches responsibility, patience, confidence, and resilience--skills that extend far beyond the barn. She creates a safe, supportive environment where kids not only develop strong riding techniques but also build a deep bond with the horses and gain lifelong lessons in perseverance and dedication. Hannah's program takes place on a real, working farm--this isn't some polished, bougie equestrian center. Kids get their hands dirty and learn what it truly means to care for horses, from feeding and grooming to cleaning tack. They develop a deep respect for hard work, nature, and the animals they ride, gaining life skills that go far beyond horseback riding. Thanks to Hannah's guidance, my daughter has grown into a brilliant, capable young woman with a strong work ethic and a deep love for riding. If you want your child to learn from the best while growing in confidence and character, Wildewood Farms with Hannah is the perfect place.

We hosted our daughter's wedding at Overlook at KC Bison Ranch on March 28, 2026, and it was truly…read morethe most wonderful experience. As the mother of the bride--and having hosted three weddings for our three daughters--I can honestly say this was the best experience we've had. From the very beginning, Kim made us feel so welcome and was always kind, responsive, and helpful with any questions we had. Ashley was absolutely outstanding--she handled all the booking details seamlessly, provided excellent vendor recommendations, and made sure every piece came together perfectly. As the wedding approached, Kadie from Invited Events stepped in to coordinate seating, planning, and execution, and she ensured the entire day went off flawlessly. The caterer, Yahoolah Creek, was amazing. The food was delicious, and we received so many compliments from our guests--it truly stood out. Every detail of the event was so thoughtfully planned, from the getaway car to the late-night snacks, the photo booth, and the beautiful fireworks send-off. What meant the most to me was how easy they made everything. All I had to do was show up and enjoy this special day with my daughter and our family. It was stress-free, seamless, and absolutely magical. I love this venue and cannot recommend it enough. Planning a wedding here truly can be a wonderful experience.

My daughter was married here today!…read more She is not my biological daughter, or even a daughter by marriage or adoption. I met her when she was only 18 months old, back when my wife and I volunteered together in the youth classrooms at church. She was a shy little miss, but seemed extremely comfortable with me and my wife. She would sit with me nearly the entire service, from the time her mother dropped her off to the time she'd return to pick her up, sometimes not wanting to leave us. One day our pastor asked the men of the church to voluntarily provide childcare for the single mothers during a special Saturday conference just for them. Without hesitation I asked her mother to leave her in my care. That lead to other times where my wife and I would keep her for an entire weekend so her mother could run errands and have some 'me' time to herself. Soon month passed, then years as she joined us on vacations, cook-outs, holiday dinners and any family event, because she was family. If you have paid attention, she is in many of my yelp photo's. At some point she began to call ME dad, and my sons her brothers. So it was truly an honor when she asked me to walk her down the aisle today, 22 years after we first met. [ THE VENUE ] Located on the property of a 118-year-old cotton mill where raw cotton was spun into fabric for over a century, the venues encompass three old cotton warehouses. There are two Event Halls: The Kennedy and The Jackson, both of which come with the use of a bridal suite and groom's room on the day of the event. Each venue can accommodate up to 250 people with a dance floor, and 300 without and includes 72" round tables & black padded chiavari chairs. The space itself has beautiful whitewashed exposed brick, wood ceilings, stained concrete floors and cute touches throughout such as a vintage looking piano, rope lighting, antiqued furniture, chandeliers, see-thru cream-colored drapes, greenery, outdoor patio and high-top tables. [ THE EXPERIENCE ] Pre-wedding activities included pics all around the grounds of this historic warehouse. Many areas were once covered warehouse rooms, but are now just brick shells of the past. Great for an industrial urban backdrop! The wedding was held in the Jackson Room, where one half of the room is used for the ceremony while the other half holds circular tables to be used for the reception afterwards. After the ceremony was over, guests were invited outside for appetizers under the covered canopy that was once the loading dock for the cotton mill. It was perfect for a beautiful sunny day, but not sure how well this would work during a Georgia thunderstorm. This gave the Venue team time to reset the room for the reception and put all the tables in place. My daughter's wedding included 150 guests, and that left ample elbow room for all in attendance. Those brides looking for a more simplistic wedding venue loaded with historic charm will find The Cotton Mill Event Venue delightful. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I share reviews revealing personal parts of my life in hopes my transparency can be a lesson for someone facing a similar situation. Simply put, when you see the opportunity to be a positive influence in someone's life... DO IT!!! I know it can be scary. Self-doubt and thoughts of inadequateness can overrun your mind. If I'm being honest, 20 something years ago I was not immediately open to the idea of being a father figure to children outside of my biological's. I feared not being good enough, but faith is not in knowing the endgame. Faith is believing the endgame will turn out well, despite our personal handicaps. It was a slow process for me, one I wish I would have embraced quicker, more eagerly and done better at fulfilling. Still, I'm so glad I took a leap anyway. I didn't know it would be one of the great joys of my life to have known this little miss, whom today became a Missus. She, and her new husband are two of thee best products of this generation and I am thankful to have been a part of her life's journey and now his. You should have heard their vows. They brought everyone to tears with their heartfelt dedication to one another and God. Thank you Cotton Mill! You don't know it yet, but the event you hosted today was for a young couple destined to leave a glorious mark on the world... just you wait and see. 2019/70

The Cotton Mill is a beautiful venue that is able to offer the amazing opportunity to host a…read morewedding without having to do a flip for the reception. Two, beautiful, well-cooled, indoor spaces provide the perfect setting for a bride to have the day of her dreams!! And the staff is top notch and willing to go above and beyond to make sure the bride (and her momma) are happy!! Call Marsha and book them now!!

I can't say enough good things about Jenny's work. She has done Christmas decorations, inside and…read moreout, for the last 3 years, for me. She not only does all the decorations, but she comes back after Christmas, takes them all down and puts them away! She's a pleasure to work with and her rates are very reasonable.

We gave my mother a surprise 70th birthday party at Sweet Dixie Farms. It was beautiful and such a…read morenice place to host a event of any kind.

Lush green valley is the truly beautiful view from the venue and make a perfect background for…read morewedding photos. Just attended a wedding this weekend there and Sweet Dixie has so many options for weddings and special events. Level ground from parking into the building was easy for elderly and kids in strollers to get around. Quiet and peaceful only a few miles from Dahlonega.

We had a great time at Best of Hall County! Thanks for doing a great job! We had fun at this…read moreprofessional event

JB jams has always done a great job ffor us but november 24th was outstanding. We asked them to be…read morethe event planner for our anniversary party. Sue took care of coordinating the venue setup, provided decorations and also worked with catering vendor so we could enjoy a stress free evening. Of course their dj was fantastic, great song selection curated by Sue based on the crowd we described. Dance floor stayed full and everyone had fun. Dj led a wobble lesson and everyone joined in. Sue had lots of little suggetions that enhanced the party experience. All our family and friends tell us it was the most fun they have had in a long time

They did the setup for my wedding reception. Tent, dance floor, tables, chairs, bar, lighting, they…read moreliterally made a venue in a field. They showed up on time, set up everything as described, and made it possible for us to have an amazing day in a field for 180 guests. :D

We rented tents, dance floor, bad, chairs, table clothes, bathrooms, fans and strings lights from…read moretents tents tents! Chi was extremely efficient, she always answered our emails fast and helped us solve any problems we had! They were so easy to work with and took away any stress we had! We can't recommend them enough! We had our wedding in my sisters backyard and they truly transformed the space! They delivered and picked up on time! The owners were SO nice and even gifted us a handmade wedding gift! You should absolutely use tents tents tents for all your rentals!!! We will always use them!! Thanks again!!!!!!!

Everything was perfect for my daughters graduation party. It's was so beautiful and amazing. Every…read moreperson that came bragged how beautiful it was. thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into it to make her day great! It was pretty awesome!!!!