I'm extremely disappointed and increasingly concerned after the recent announcement that the 2026…read moreGuest Chef Series has been canceled. We have invested over $4,000 in dinner tickets, along with a $600 membership, based on the clear expectation that these events would be honored. We are now being told refunds will only begin after the property is sold, with no defined timeline. That is not a reasonable or acceptable plan given the amount of money customers have already paid. (100 memberships were offered @$600 a piece) What is even more troubling is that Farrand Hall continues to actively promote and accept payment for upcoming community dinners, while simultaneously stating they do not have the capital to fulfill existing obligations or issue refunds. It is very difficult to understand how new payments are being accepted when prior commitments cannot be honored. At this point, customers deserve: * A clear and specific refund timeline * Immediate communication on how and when funds will be returned * Transparency around how current and future payments are being handled Farrand Hall has built something special over the years, which makes this situation even more disappointing. But transparency, accountability, and doing right by customers should be the priority right now. I hope we see more responsible communication and action very soon.

A total vibe! Highly recommend for the experience; such an impressive concept!…read more Although in a remote location, you are transported once you step foot on this beautiful and expansive property. Every where your eyes look, they will be greeted with an esthetically pleasing sight. We decided to dine with a guest chef that spoke to our hearts. His story was phenomenal and his take on family favorite recipes was inspiring and heartwarming. Looking forward to trying another event/chef in the very near future! Thank you for providing this gem!

Absolutely beautiful rustic venue for a wedding. This isn't on Google maps or listed anywhere but…read morefor the lucky couple that finds this place, you'll love it. The bathrooms and dressing rooms are so cute. The setup is perfect. The grounds are beautiful. Bar, catering area, dance floor, etc - all was perfect. The setup with guests upstairs and down, gave a perfect view to everyone, while able to keep distanced. The upstairs was a little warm but windows and fans circulated the air just fine. I cannot recommend this venue enough. It's in the middle of nowhere but you won't be disappointed.

My family has been to several shows here and it's always a nice time. Checking in is slightly odd…read moreto me, as they find your name and number of guests on a tablet, though it flows fine, so whatever works for them. The snack line is just past the line, so if they moved that a bit more into the hall I wonder if they'd have better sales. We will definitely be back for more shows from awesome performers!

Williams theater is inside the Gilmore theater complex. A little confusing but glad we found it…read more Here to see Spring Awakening. It was a great space.

I rely quite heavily on Yelp for making decisions about businesses, but like so many others, I…read moredon't contribute nearly enough to the community with my own reviews. After my wedding this past weekend, I felt I had to come on here and share my experience with our venue, Riverside Receptions. My wife and I were intent on having a unique wedding. We wanted something outdoorsy, and within a 200 mile radius of Detroit. We were also intent on finding a venue that would let us do things the way we wanted. So often, you see that the best venues make you use their caterer, place restrictions on how long the bar can be open, etc, and we wanted to avoid that to make sure we could throw the best party possible. We scoured the internet, and found virtually no options that met these criteria. When we came upon RR's website, we were obviously impressed by the pictures. However, we always assume that pictures are deceiving. So, when we visited the venue for the first time, we were astounded. Seriously, this is the most beautiful place you can imagine. The precision and care that went into the design of RR is mind blowing. Every detail is perfect - it's like Disney. John, the owner, was absolutely wonderful to work with. He let us do whatever we wanted, and provided tons of support in terms of pulling everything together. We had our set up at 10am, started the cocktail hour at 3pm, and didn't have to be out of the venue until midnight. How often can you find a wedding venue where the party is 9 hours long? And, since we were allowed to bring in our own bar and our own caterer, we were able to save thousands when compared to other venues. I've read other reviews online saying that RR is expensive. These reviewers are *insane*. You couldn't possibly find a venue as beautiful as this and spend less money. In the end, the comments from the guests ranged from "How the hell did you find this place?" to "This can't be real". Our goal was to wow people, and RR made that possible. Now, there's always a catch. For RR, it's that the venue is in the middle of absolutely nowhere. This is kind of cool, because you're totally isolated, but it does add headaches to the planning process. The closest hotels to the venue are in the middle of Three Rivers, about 10 miles away. I strongly recommend using the Super 8. I know what you're thinking: "Super 8? Sounds gross". But, it's actually quite nice, and much closer than some other hotels down in the Sturgis area. It's also very reasonable, as one would expect from a Super 8. Now, if your guests are drinking, you really need to have a solution for getting everyone to and from the venue safely. So, you'll have to spend some money to hire shuttles. The closet vendor we could find was in Kalamazoo. This added some cost to the event, but this was more than offset by the savings we realized on the caterer and bar. Moral of the story: For us, having our wedding at Riverside Receptions was the best decision we've ever made. Just visit the venue, and you'll understand why.

Riverside Receptions is by far one of the best wedding venues in Southwest Michigan. If you see a…read morebad review of this venue, contact the owners and they will assure you that these reviews have many false statements in them. You will not be disappointed having your wedding here.

The Station is a dance mom's dream come true! They get it! Jennifer was so helpful and their…read morecustomer service is top notch! I live in Chicago and will be reaching out to The Station for my daughter's pointe shoe needs in Kalamazoo again for sure! They have so much in stock and are so helpful!

My daughter needed pointe shoes for her summer intensive. We were looking online and called many…read morestores that showed having her shoe, only to find they did not have them in stock. We were super happy to find The Station! Not only did they have what they advertised, the friendly and helpful staff member went out of her way to make sure we had the pointe shoes in time for the intensive. She was also helpful in reminding us to order ribbons and elastic. We will definitely be shopping at The Station again!

Went to a wedding party there. Pretty nice place. The people there were friendly and helpful in…read moregetting it set up correctly.

This is the perfect spot for planning and setting up your own 'self-catered' foodfest or…read morecelebration. I have attended many functions here. It has enough room for Church, Family, and School (Graduations, etc.) parties. It is clean, adequate, and private. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an absolute

The Olde World Village is located half way between Galesburg and Augusta and is host to many events…read morethroughout the entire year! Featured events are: an annual Easter Egg Hunt complete with the Easter Bunny, Buccaneer Bash, SteamDream Expo, BlackRock Medieval Fest, Frontier Days, Music Festivals and the ever popular Haunted Hallows! We had the pleasure to attend the 2018 BlackRock Medieval Fest for the first time this summer! On a secluded 35 acres - you begin your adventure by turning onto a long winding drive (seems kind of sketchy at first) that takes you deep in the woods and opens back up to a huge field that is used for parking. As you walk up to the gate at BlackRock Medieval Fest you are greeted with smiles and the "no outside food or drink allowed inside" sign. Once inside you can enjoy live entertainment: live jousting, live action steel combat, 6 stages of entertainment, and live music. You can also enjoy fresh food and cold beverages (Including BEER!) that will quench your thirst and fill your belly. If it's shopping you like - lots of vendors are available with a wide variety of items for purchase from clothing to goblets. So many things to do and see but never enough time! General admission is only $10 at the gate, and children 12 & under are free! Overall: A solid 5 stars - the perfect destination to go and get a glimpse of a time gone bye.

To use a much over used term, this place is AWESOME. This was my second time here, both time during…read morethe Blackrock Medieval Fest. Tucked back in the woods just outside of Augusta, my first impression (3 years ago) upon turning onto the long winding entrance drive , was that this would be the perfect start to a cheesy slasher flick. Directional signs that appeared to be handwritten added to the effect. So to say I had low expectations for the experience would be spot on. Happy to say I was totally wrong! Fast forward to the present. I was excited to return to the Blackrock fest after my previous visit. And I wasn't disappointed. The way that Olde World Village is setup makes the entire Blackrock experience so much better. Everything just flows together and is easily accessible. I love how each show has it's own stage or area so that multiple acts can be simultaneously run without interrupting each other. Gives the visitor more bang for their buck. Plenty of easy parking. Easily accessible porta-johns. It is dirt/gravel parking so don't wear your best shoes. This location is perfect for historical simulations. I believe they also have a pioneer festival, and a pirate fest or steampunk fest at various times also. You should check out at least one of them!

Nice little spot w friendly staff. Room set up nice for…read moreall. Nice pricing to make it affordable. Parking lot is private.

A small, family owned campground nestled in some woods right smack beside a lake. They have a…read morecouple small piers so you can tied up a boat or use the lake as your mode of transportation to the Amigo Center. There are some stricter rules due to it being a faith run campground, but besides the noise (normal) and alcohol limitations (getting more normal), you wouldn't know it. The bathrooms have 1 shower and 3 stalls, so showers in the morning take a bit... but that's what the lake is for (says my dad and grandpa). The playground is right under a couple shady trees, so even in July it's still a cool place to play (or watch the nephews play). The prices are fair and there is a fresh spring to get water. :o) Yeayyy!