Perfect place for a simple wedding!!! Water, woods, details that make for great photos. We were so…read morehappy we chose The Lake House for our brunch wedding!

This is a beautiful venue and I do not regret having my wedding here in September…read more I give it only 4 stars because of the difficulties I had with Julia, the Event Coordinator. She was unprofessional and very short with me when communicating though email even though I was nothing but friendly with her. When we first looked at the venue in person, she spent the whole time texting on her phone, and when I asked her questions about where couples typically have the ceremony she said "I don't really know anything about what they do because I am not here when they have the event." The worst part was the day of the event when Julia neglected to give me the passcode to enter---on the day of my wedding. We were doing the setup ourselves and working with very limited time and I ended up getting the code 45 minutes past when we should have had it! She claimed she "thought she had given it to me" and basically gave me a "whoops" when she looked back in her messages and found out she didn't. For a venue as nice as this, Julia certainly isn't doing them any favors. Otherwise, I have nothing but good things to say about this place. It is far more beautiful in person than what you see in the pictures, and the views from the inside and outside are amazing. I love that we could do both our ceremony outside in the sand, and our reception inside (with great views!) without having to have our guests change venues. It does, however, get very hot inside in the warmer months even with the fans and air conditioning since the place is screened in. All in all, the Lake House was the perfect casual, warm and inviting setting to have our small wedding!

Wintergreen Woods is the best-kept secret tucked away on Corley Mills Road. Conveniently located in…read moreLexington close to I-26 and I-20 for out-of-town guests, it was the ideal choice! We didn't think we could find THE PERFECT venue that was a one-stop shop, that was worry- and hassle-free, and that would provide the ambiance and vision for our brother's 40th birthday party, but we did! The Party Package at Wintergreen Woods more than delivered on our expectations. There was plenty of space for everyone to mingle, dance, and enjoy themselves while still feeling cozy and intimate. The natural scenery made it perfect for photos and created a really memorable atmosphere. What truly stood out was the hospitality. Donna and the team at Wintergreen Woods went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. There were NO ISSUES with food, decor, timing, cake, open bar... Everything was great! They're friendly, organized, and genuinely care about helping you have the best possible event. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the party, loved the venue, and adored how unique the setting was. If you want a party location that's beautiful, stress-free, and unforgettable, Wintergreen Woods is a fantastic choice. We HIGHLY recommend this rare treasure!

I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing my day was because of this venue and their staff! I was…read morethe most chaotic bride they have ever seen. We had a house fire, car accident, makeup artist cancel, party bus not show up, and probably so much more. But they were so sweet and accommodating!! Carly is an outstanding coordinator who is personable, professional, and smart! Donna is a wonderful owner who took on anything she could to help us enjoy our day. The space is just outstanding!!! We picked it because of all the beautiful options it has no matter what the weather is. They flip any and all spaces you like. They have a contract with Partytime DJ's to get you more bang for your buck, bake your cake (that was to die for), set up everything exactly how you want it, and so much more. Our day had so many hiccups but Wintergreen woods made it absolutely PERFECT! From attitudes to services, nothing could have been better. We love you all so much!!

Great place to host a special venue. We had our Realtor Luncheon today. Beautiful and very modern…read morebuilding. Plenty of parking even though the parking lot isn't paved yet. The caters were a little slow since we had over 200 people there. I don't know if they are affiliated with Central Energy.... but we really needed 2 catering sections with one on each side. Only having one with 2 lines was SLOW! Took a long time to get food. 4 lines would have helped a lot. The food was good and the staff was nice. Seems like they might need a few more bathrooms though. If you go to the bathroom at the entrance there's 2 locks that you need to make sure are locked. Also the bathroom could use a larger trash can. The one they have is functional, but lots of paper towels were all over the floor due to its size. The food was good but I'm not sure who catered it. Larger plates would be good also. We have to carefully place the food on the plate to make sure it all fits. Anyway, the acoustics are a little off so it's hard to hear. But over all we all had an enjoyable lunch there. I hope we go there again. And I hope they hear a few of the complaints and correct them.

From the owner: Central Energy is Columbia’s most vibrant and versatile downtown event space, featuring over 8,000…read moresquare feet of a modern aesthetic and additional, unique indoor/outdoor social areas. Central Energy was designed for constant reinvention, making it a beautiful canvas to bring your vision to life.

Place was great for our event. Very clean including the restroom. Great location and plenty of…read moreparking. Venue owners were amazing and very kind and professional. Top notch and very well recommended.

From the owner: Step into an event experience like no other. Our 1300 sq ft venue isn't just a space; it's a smart,…read moreintimate setting perfect for events of up to 80 people. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to making your planning effortless. Forget hidden fees and sourcing individual items – our all-inclusive event packages come complete with high-quality tables, chairs, and a stunning selection of rental items, providing unparalleled value and convenience you won't find elsewhere.

We bought a package that included a night stay, breakfast, dinner and high tea. First of all, this…read moreis a must experience for anyone. You feel like royalty and are treated with the utmost respect. The hotel - is small, intimate and beautiful. It does not feel like a hotel, rather like someone's home. The rooms are beautifully decorated and you feel like you are in a different era. our room had a fireplace, huge four poster bed and a huge bath with a jacuzzi. Overall, just stunning and an experience of a lifetime. Also, in the afternoon we strolled the grounds and they brought out bikes for us to explore the neighborhood. So relaxing! The hightea and breakfast were outstanding. They think of the little things in how they present the food, which adds so much value. We had pancakes at breakfast with pecans and I can truly say that I have never had such amazing pancakes in my life. I love breakfast food and seek it out, but to this day I have not found a comparison to the pancakes at woodlands. I may go again just for the pancakes! The restaurant - it is a five star establishment and I would give it all five stars. The food is presented beautifully, tastes divine and the portion size is perfect. My husband likes various versions of mushrooms and told the chef that. He ended up getting a dish with all the different varieties. Talk about service! I loved my deconstructed ceasar salad and halibut. The dessert was so refreshing as it was a creme brullee with passion fruit. Overall, try a package if you must or just get a night to stay. You will not be disappointed. We went for my birthday/valentine and I can say it was the best birthday of my life!

For our 3rd night on the road we stayed here: the only 5 star/5 diamond place in SC (and one of…read moreonly 3 in the country who have that distinction, 5 AAA Diamonds, and 5 Mobil Stars)! We were excited:an old mansion from the 1800's, converted to a luxury resort. Bed was disappointing, but the worst was the food! Read on: They let us order room servicez since we arrived late, but that was a JOKE!....We love our fancy dinners-but this was one of those places where the salad was 3 individual inch sized pieces of Iceberg lettuce (1"x1"), with a 'buttermilk foam' and various toppings like fricken pistachios (eww) Oh, 1 of the lil' towers fell over when the waiter wheeled the table into our room, He got all distressed and wanted to take the salad back to the kitchen to have them make another! We were like "Oh, it's OK! OMGoodness, it was crazy to think some people might get upset about that!!" We could only laugh (his Caesar salad was a handful of romaine, that was SHOVED into 2 square 'crackers' that had an open circle in them, the 2 cracker squares were about 2 inches apart....THAT was the 'Caesar salad, and it had a DROP of dressing squeezed onto the plate! Hubby was like "WTF is THIS?" and i said, "Um, thats your Caesar, hun!" Oh yeah, and it had a lil' quail egg on top too.....(barely cooked) too Fricken weird. We are not unsophisticated people, we have eaten at 4 and 5 star places many a time (and love them), but this was preposterous! Hubby had Scallops that were fishy and weirdly prepared and I tried the Duck, (I LOVE duck, but this had a gawd-awful flavor, i can't even describe it... but it was HIDEOUS. He did eat a bit of his, begrudgingly!z Oh, I haven't told you, I got SICK to my tummy! LITERALLY (like I couldn't eat anything else, even when i was starving and got them to make me a burger, by the time i got it i was so nauseous, i couldn't touch it, and I suffered all night..... What made me SICK was the dessert. I made the mistake of taking a bite out of this thing, that was supposed to have Chocolate mousse in it (my fave and the only fancy dessert i truly enjoy).....get this: THE CHOC. mousse had HUGE Salt CHUNKS in it! BIG-ASS granules. No, bigger than a granule! This was like margarita- chunky salt. IN THE MOUSSE! Blecch! and it was intentional!!! I said to the waiter, that "I realize that salt is needed in Baking, like cookies etc, it brings out the flavor, BUT I've never in my LIFE seen salt IN a CHOCOLATE delicacy! He said, "Well, sayou should know how much brighter it makes it taste! I was like "ARE YOU FOR REAL? I'm wanting to vomit from it! My yelpers, you need to know to stay away from this place, even if it is only the 3rd place in the country rated 5 AAA Diamonds, and 5 Mobil Stars. The AAA/Mobil people must be on crack. Crack is whack. YUCK! Please Keep in mind, we like fancy, nouvelle cuisine once in a while.....like a good Pheasant Sausage with a confit this, and a foam that.....BUT this food was awful! Oh, and breffie the next morning? LAUGHABLE.....More tiny food (except thankfully I had eggs Benedict, and its impossible to make the eggs smaller when they are poached. Hubby had a ''3 egg' omelette that was definitely no more than one, maybe one and a half eggs tops. AND, the ''breakfast potatoes'' that came with breakfast, were chopped so microscopically, that u could not spear them with a fork, you could not even scoop them ONTO your fork! There were a few brightly colored onions/peppers in them, BUT they were not bigger than a grain of sand. I could just picture the poor chef standing over his knives, wasting his time chopping micro goods! LOL...i mean items. I don't want to call them 'goods', lest ye think they actually were just that......'good'. btw, the saving grace for you if u end up staying here (and please let me say, with the exception of the hoity-toity waiter, the staff was very friendly and VERY customer service oriented.....I will say that, we had no complaints there!)..... but your saving grace? That they change the menu daily!!! I wish like hell I had tried something off their normal room service menu, of a fish and chips meal, which was made with COD (good God, a 5 star place can't even serve top notch HADDOCK?) Cod is a lower-echelon fish! But in retrospect, I WISH i had tried it, it might have been good. BUT can u understand my reluctance to order something as plain as fish and chips at a 5star place? We were prepared to be wowed, and we were so disappointed! Better luck to you if u dare! :) I would go for brunch if u ever have an opportunity. They can't kill brunch too much, other than the TEASPOON of micro chopped potatoes they throw on your plate! (maybe ask for extra?) The Hollandaise was spectacular though, although i had to request extra! There was only a HINT of it on my Benedict! :o(

Just visited The Union Exchange and what a great little spot. We came on a Sunday around noon and…read moreit was pretty quiet, probably because of the time of day. I heard later in the afternoon they have live music and a lot more of a vibe, but honestly it was perfect for my friends and me. They have fishing, a park for kids, games, animals, food, picnic tables, and lots of open space to run around. Very family-oriented and such a nice outdoor experience. We really don't have many places like this in Miami, so I genuinely enjoyed myself. I didn't try the lemonade this time, but I did get an iced coffee and it was delicious. Next time I'm trying the lemonade, it comes in these mini buckets and looked super refreshing with a bunch of flavor options. If I'm not mistaken, parking was free (maybe because it was Sunday), and if you plan to fish, you do need to get a wristband and pay. Don't try to sneak around it because they will come find you pay your dues ;)

Nice hidden spot here in Monroe, if you look for a nice place to get out and relax too in the…read moreMonroe Area and surrounding areas this is it hands down one of nicest place in the area, if you looking for a place to stay the night they also do that too people are so nice here the food I have not tried yet but next time I go I will.