I wish I could write a novel about this place! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! It is because of Marywood…read moreRetreat Center that my wedding was PERFECTION! Matt, Ansley, and Shawn are the perfect team to make your dream wedding come true! The atmosphere is beyond superb and absolutely perfect! I had my whole wedding there-- myself and immediate family stayed on site in the Inn and accommodating rooms, my ceremony was in the chapel, and the reception in retreat center. I have no critiques that could make my day anymore perfect! The entire staff is EXTREMELY accommodating, everything was perfect! Even though my wedding was 3 months ago, I still have family members contacting me about the atmosphere, the food, the venue as a whole, and all they say is positive complements! There is absolutely no need for a wedding planner if you have Marywood Retreat Center as your venue, everything will be taken care of. I had this venue booked 2 years in advance and as of right now, they are only accepting Catholic members... But the planning and wedding went flawless. It was because of Matt, Ansley, and Shawn that I was stress-free prior to, during, and after the wedding. I cannot thank Marywood Retreat Center enough, my wedding was complete perfection and ANY wedding party would be beyond satisfied if they choose this venue!

We just had a beautiful wedding at Marywood! The newly…read moreremodeled conference center and soon to be remodeled hotel rooms along with the historic mansion adjoining the quaint chapel makes this venue a hidden gem . Now envision this on the banks of the St a Johns river! Very impressive! The new management staff headed up by Matt were stellar. The combined experience of the convention staff made it look easy. The wedding was flawless, the ambiance was a storybook wedding. Words cannot express how successful and carefree the wedding was. We would highly recommend this venue for a wedding! We cannot thank Matt and the staff enough for the very special day!

YES to everything.. YES it's amazing venue with a gorgeous…read morepatio area that welcomes you in with a large wooden patio and nice cement blocks that seat well as a path to the indoors and in the corner is huge firepit for added wow factor. The area is Landscaped perfectly to enhance those elements of design. YES to the beautiful inside with grand lights and old brickwork from days gone by. The offer a bridal suite and a warming kitchen. Yes this is the spot if you need, a venue for a party or a wedding. You cant miss it as Brick and Beam welcomes you with a colorful, "Welcome to Springfield" mural on the outside as you drive down main street so look them up and consider them for next time.

WOW- this venue was totally a surprise. Alaina was the best and definitely made us feel at home…read more The space inside and out was just what my daughter was looking for. She wanted a more historical feel- exposed bricks and beams of course set the tone. We could not have chosen a better place- the patio was perfect for cocktail hour as the tables were being set inside. As MOB I had to cross the ditch and the river to get here and I would do it all over again... Did someone say party?

This place is so cute!! Parking is limited, but I just parked at the beach lot and walked over…read morewhich took all of 2 minutes! I went here for a friend's baby shower and it was beautiful. Lots of space and lots of light!! It's a fantastic venue.

This is so beautiful. The most quaint gathering space. A great venue near the beach cozy, well…read moreorganized and easy to decorate. Visited for a Mary Kay event and already can think of several other events I would love to host here.

Cady club on kings avenue was so cool. i loved the checkered black and white flooring that kind of…read moregave it a vintage feel. the place was spacious not huge but just about right for intimate gatherings and celebrations. the walls were of windows so the natural light shone through which made it even more beautiful. The staff at the bar were helpful and kind as i got an iced vanilla coffee. They also had danishes but the bad thing was is that they run out knowing that helpers would be coming through they should have been more prepared. The seating was nice plush and comfortable. i loved how the black had bro is walls, neon lights and palm plants. it gave it a vintage, chic yet industrial look. The outside was nice too with the wall art mural by the parking lot. definitely a nice place if you're going to have an event.

A really nice spacious event space that doubles as a cafe during the day and a bar in the evening!…read moreIt was pretty easy to find free street parking on a Tuesday late morning, but I can see it getting more difficult in the busier hours. And they do have password protected wifi, so I'm sure it would be a nice place to get some work done. The workers were so attentive and friendly, and the coffee and pastries were delicious! The drinks really deliver on the flavors they advertise without being too sweet.

Beautiful property for Weddings. Two beautiful ponds, beautiful wildlife, and lots of space.read more

I was pretty stoked to check-out this location after reading Mark B.'s review and checking out…read moretheir website prior to my first visit here. I do not exaggerate when I tell you this place is storybook gorgeous. I mean it's probably one of the prettiest locations I've ever seen for a wedding (if not the most beautiful) and I've been to tons of weddings in my lifetime. This place even trumps Trump National in RPV even with the cascading views of the Pacific ocean. Perhaps it's because I'm a southern girl at heart or maybe the owners designed the property and the buildings specifically around the natural landscape you will find here. I probably should have asked as they were on-site making sure all of the structures were just perfect for a November wedding of a very dear friend of mine. Just...wow. Like Mark B. points out, the wedding ceremony usually takes place on a covered bridge and they have bench seating for all of the guests. If you look down you can see the water sparkling between the floorboards, but still feel confident the bridge will hold two to three hundred people [maybe more] without buckling. It's very solid and if you need to charge your phone, there are a few electrical outlets strategically placed on the walls towards the front and back of the bridge (and throughout the barn). The reception was held in their big red barn which features high ceilings, a commercial kitchen for catering, a spacious hall large enough for twenty round tables of ten (I would guess) plus enough room for the caterers, the DJ, the dance floor, the bar, a sitting area and whatever else you want for your special occasion with plenty of room to spare. Seriously. I have to mention that they offer a huge bridal suite complete with lighting, chairs and mirrors and an adjoining room for your bridal party to get their hair and make-up did (and for your friends to come visit prior to the ceremony) located towards the back of the barn. Super convenient. Overall, I loved the rustic feel of the place, yet it was so modern and meticulously maintained from the picturesque grounds to the adorable bathroom stalls located in the barn to the wood fenced parking area. In addition, the property had nicely paved roads that circled the pond area and well maintained paved sidewalks. And they laid plenty of gravel leading up to the barn so you never dirty your fancy new heels or freshly bought pedicure at any point during your visit. Asides from the great photo opps, there are so many other reasons to have your special event at The Keeler Property. And if you can just come here as a guest, definitely go and enjoy the wonderful environment. Don't forget to take a lot of pics...

The Lark is a beautiful, historic loft in downtown Jacksonville with 4000+ sq ft of open event…read morespace overlooking James Weldon Johnson park. UNFORGETTABLE GATHERINGS START HERE With a large, open floor plan, The Lark has the versatility to host a range of events. * Wedding ceremonies and receptions * Rehearsal dinners * Engagement parties * Corporate meetings and events * Fundraisers * Private parties * Pop-ups * Photo & video shoots Today the event was hosted by 'Things to do in Jacksonville' Had yummy food from local restaurants and donuts shops. The Goat - served variety of tapas veg and non-veg The Hungry Owl - served amazing PHO The Mini bar donuts - served assortment of donuts Pi95 Pizza - served meat balls in tomato gravy Wick candle bar - custom made room spray with many assortments of different fragrances It was a fun event with lots of festive vibes.

Great location for your special event - wedding, work event, etc. plenty of room to spread out…read more Clean and easy to get to.

My aunt connies celebration of life was a great turnout. I enjoyed myself immensely. The staff and…read morethe whole place was beautiful and outstanding. The place was decorated beautifully. The staff was wonderful and helpful. I had a great time and the place its in was beautiful also. My family picked the best venue. I think this place should be a #1 venue. It was breathtaking!!!!! Thank you bowing oaks...you guys are the best !!!!

Just had my wedding here in March and 100% recommend. Heather was very easy to work and communicate…read morewith. The venue is so beautiful. From the giant Oak tree outside to the back up option for sub optimal weather to the get ready rooms, cocktail hour space and the main ballroom. The main ballroom is spacious with enough room for a live band and stage. We set up our buffet line outside however would have had room inside. They have pre hung chandeliers and drapery which adds a beautiful touch. The get ready rooms are everything you could wish for! Tons of mirrors for the ladies, a large table to sit around, comfy chairs and a mini fridge. The men has a pool table, comfy sofas and a bar which make getting ready fun! Really couldn't have wished for anything better!

I had the displeasure of doing business with an unlicensed, unprofessional stylist that rents a…read moresuite here. She has blatantly taken $609 of my hard earned money by purporting herself to be a professional stylist that works here. She was commissioned to make a handmade custom wig for me(2x6 closure with 4 bundles) Instead she purchased a cheap premade glueless wig with closure that doesn't meet the criteria of what I asked for and attempted to give it to me as if I wouldn't know any better after she failed miserably to bleach the knots. I refused to take it with me and asked for a refund. She first denied my request and then she agreed to the refund but still won't give it to me. She has blocked my numbers and my social media accounts-leaving me without my money or the wig. It's literally theft at this point. To make matters worst, this unscrupulous so called stylist has no braiding license, no cosmetology license and no business registered with the state of Florida. I was told by the owner of this business that she didn't need any credentials because she's a sole proprietor and falls under his licenses. I'm not sure if the legality of that but I highly recommend that if you choose to work with someone in the beauty industry that works here, you need to do your due diligence and check for their credentials. There are people out here with nothing to lose renting spaces in this building and scamming people. Seemingly anything goes here as long as self proclaimed stylist have the funds to rent a space.

A great space to rent a office or event venue space. The owner is a very nice pastor and business…read moreman. He desires to help other start up businesses as much as possible.