Beautiful place for small elopement! Just park at the kayak launch and walk down the path. You come…read moreto a wooden dock overlooking the wetlands and the Cypress Creek. Photos are wonderful!

If you enjoy short day trips that involve the great outdoors then Windsor Castle Park should be…read moreright up your alley. From my home in Virginia Beach it was around an hour without much traffic. I planned this trip on a day that my kids had off school. Unfortunately we got a much later start then I hoped and was unable to cover all of the park. Our adventure started at the Smithfield Station entrance on a sunny mid 60's afternoon in November. Immediately your taken with the beauty of the area. Not to mention Fall in Virginia made this a special day with the foliage unfolding right before our eyes. We took the trail up to Windsor Castle and explored the exterior of the old barns and even the house thanks to a super nice City of Smithfield employee in the home. I snapped some pics of the house and was surprised to find out it is to be sold off by the city to a private party. The structure has really terrific bones, but is in need of a few million to renovate. What was more shocking is the antiques that were located in the non climate controlled home. A pre Civil War piano was the most noticeable YIKES! The area to be sold off includes all the barns and vineyard. Before we headed into Smithfield for a tour we enjoyed going down to the water at a overlook area. The scenery is very stunning and on a warm Fall day was even better. What was very disappointing was the amount of trash every where just below where we were standing. Lots of beer cans, bottles and debris in this beautiful marsh. Trash was also on the decking area with a trash can just feet away. We cleaned up the trash on the deck before leaving. The city, or a volunteer effort needs to get this cleaned up. Most certainly we need another trip back to this park to take in all of what is offered. I hope the next time we return a serious clean up effort has taken place. I mentioned. It is also quite shocking that Smithfield is selling off such a treasure in Windsor Castle. I am unaware of the budget constraints, or politics of Smithfield to really say more than what I have mentioned. On this visit we only scratched the surface of this stunning recreational area. Beautiful town, beautiful park and a must area to check out.

Recently came here for an October wedding on a Saturday. The venue is barn style and is located in…read moreIsle of Wight County, VA (Windsor, VA) near Smithfield. The venue is located in the country so expect it to have dark roads upon leaving the Venue. The venue is located on a large amount of acres offering a modern/rustic vibe. The venue is woman-owned. Friendly staff! There is plenty of parking for guests. The wedding I attended was an outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception. The barn can hold a good amount of guests (my friend had around 150 or 175). The max it can hold is 200 guests. There is a covered deck area in the back of the barn perfect place for the bar. The venue offers a bridal suite, chairs, parking, tables, altar, and arch. Nice venue if you're looking for farmhouse/rustic style. Harleys Haven offers venue services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement party, elopement's, and rehearsal dinners. Nice setting overall. I would come back again!

Interesting venue, but for the most part I love the concept!…read more If you are looking for a barn style wedding or any event to accompany about 150 people or less... check out this place. My fiance and I attended a wedding here a few weeks ago. The distance from Chesapeake was under and hour, but it felt like forever. The ride home... in the dark... scary. Nevertheless, please exercise extreme caution. The venue ... a barn literally... it was cute. Did it smell... no... not sure if it's a working barn, but everything was fine. Tables were set up inside... the ceremony took place inside as well. The reception followed the ceremony... all under one roof. I understand the pricing is affordable as well. They offer overnight stays as well for a decent price. The wedding party stayed for the weekend and they enjoyed everything. Check it out... this may interest you if you are looking for this concept at an affordable price. Have fun and enjoy life :)

They have such a great assortment of collectibles. They have an awsome array of old and antique…read moreCoins and Confederate money. Also obsolete currency, they have a die cast selection that is awsome. With everything from Hot Wheels to NHRA & Nascar. And if your a gamer they carry old school games and systems like Atari 2600 and Playstation 1&2 systems and a great selection of games too. They even carry Rock & Roll memorabilia like tshirts, guitar picks, concert ticket stubs, stickers and more.

Good: Lots of tea choices…read more Friendly lady who runs the place Beautiful tea pots Bad: Very crowded inside with tons of stuff they are showcasing for a variety of artists. Too much stuff! The food that accompanies the tea was not very good.

This house is so charming from the outside! It's a real gothic restored home and is gorgeous from…read morethe street. Inside, it is filled to the top with odd bits and bobs and art and decor - almost all for sale. It's a strange antique-y type vibe inside but then also feels like a mishmash of things. You can find some gems inside to be sure, but a lot of it feels of lower quality and it's very crowded with stuff.

A hidden gem in Chesapeake for sure! I personally loved my experience there at Riverview; my best…read morefriend had her wedding reception there not too long ago and it was absolutely beautiful. They have a huge event space that you can rent out for anything, and it faces out onto the water which was a gorgeous view. I also did personal training here with Sierra Meacham and for anyone looking for a personal trainer but doesn't know where to start, like I was, I highly HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Sierra even just for a talk. She helped me personal train and helped me understand meal prepping and what to look for in my foods and what I need nutrients-wise for my goal as well as my weight goals! She kept pushing me to my PRs are farther:) She is so understanding and takes every problem I had whether it was with meal-prepping or weight-lifting posture hesitancies and how to overcome. I highly recommend her but definitely reach out and check in with her! She can book up quickly because of how awesome and thorough she is with her clients!! She can also guide you through the different rooms in Riverview such as the redlight therapy and saunas and what not and the importance of them on the body physically and mentally. They also have networking nights and people with different small businesses or want to get out there with the public and socialize I highly recommend checking in when the next night is and go... it's a lot of fun 100/10 recommend!! #personaltraining #mealprep #she'llsetyoustraight! #networking

From the owner: Riverview Centre provides Event & Wedding Venue Space, Private Gym Memberships, Sauna Memberships,…read moreInBody Scans, Podcast Studios, Youtube Content Creation Studios, as well as a Cyc Wall Photography Studio in the Chesapeake, VA area.

My first-ever winery visit was to Summer Wind Winery, and it was everything I hoped it would be…read more I've always wanted to do something like this, and when my relatives came to town looking for something chill but vibey, my Uncle Daryl found the perfect spot. Even the ride there set the tone it was scenic & peaceful, and full of wide-open fields that felt like a refreshing change. It was the kind of drive that makes you slow down and just enjoy the moment. Once we arrived, the winery itself was stunning bold, beautiful. The wine selection was impressive, and I loved getting to explore different flavors. I figured out which wines I enjoy most, which ones aren't for me, and felt like I had a truly immersive first-time tasting experience. The staff at Summer Wind were amazing knowledgeable, friendly, and patient in answering my questions. Although I didn't get to order food this time, I saw plates coming out of the kitchen that looked absolutely delicious, so that's definitely on my list for next visit. I enjoyed myself so much that I'd love to make this a yearly tradition around this time of year. Summer Wind Winery gave me not just great wine, but a great memory, and I'll absolutely be back.

We visited SWV on a Saturday afternoon. The vineyard has beautiful views. Upon arrival, we were…read morecheerfully welcomed by the staff and presented with flight options. The pear sangria was refreshing. SWV offers a variety of food options which SWV freshly prepares upon ordering. SWV has indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio is adorned with colorful umbrellas, tables and chairs with spectacular nature views. The indoor seating is adjacent to the tasting room and well air conditioned. We enjoyed the wine & food at SWV and recommend that you visit SWV for an enjoyable wine tasting experience.

Jordana is Excellent! We had the pleasure of working with…read moreJordana for our wedding ceremony. She helped us create a ceremony unique to is and our story. We couldn't be happier with the way everything was done.

Jody is the absolute best officiant to work with! she is a family friend and we are so grateful to…read morehave had the pleasure of her marrying me and my husband. The process was so so smooth, and very quick. It could not have gone more perfect and would highly recommend!