This was my first time visiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy after their rebranding and it was a great…read moreexperience! It's been at least 5 years since I last visited and I was impressed by the extensive trail network. The children's garden, Lost Hollow, was delightful even for adults! The castle playground was a big hit! You can get a solid walk/hike on the trails and they are well-maintained. Even in the winter, the gardens are nice and relaxing. The orchid conservatory is warm, vibrant, and thriving year-round! I was impressed with the size of their tropical plants - very impressive. It was a nice respite on a chilly December day. We were hoping to grab food at the cafe, but options were limited. Perhaps there are more food options during busier times. Overall, this is a great Charlotte-area day trip and a great place to take out-of-town visitors.

What a beautiful venue! Went to jazz show and was able to check out their Christmas lights in the…read moregarden afterwards. It was absolutely stunning and the gets you right into the Christmas spirit. The jazz music was amazing as well. They have a cafe you can get coffee, wine or beer and grab and go snacks to enjoy during the show.

Stunning property and lovely staff that helped answer all of our questions. Hannah was a joy to…read morework with!

We attended a wedding here today. When we walked in the decor was beautiful and chairs were setup…read morefor the guests. They appear to have a building for the gentlemen to get ready and a designated area for the bride and her bridesmaids. At the reception they had hors d'oeuvres and non-alcholic slushies while the wedding party was taking pictures. The meal consisted of barbecue chicken, garlic roasted potatoes, Mac n cheese, baked apples and rolls and an assortment of baked goods. It was all delicious! Plenty of area for dancing. Clean bathrooms and the staff was friendly.

Worth every penny!!! Cost friendly and such an amazing experience!!! Caroline and her team are…read morefantastic! It's all in one ! Everything you need from venue to food to DJ to decor ! The provide everything including your cake !!!

I attending a wedding here and was honestly blown away by this gorgeous venue. The ceremony was…read moreheld in a bamboo forest which was the perfect backdrop. The reception and cocktail hour location was lovely and spacious. Such a beautiful event location!

I attended the open house for photographers on September 20, 2020. The tour was given by Mark, who…read morehas helped with getting Camelot Meadows prepared for a building venue, goats to eat the kudzu, and soon there will be horses. The building venue completion date estimate is June 2021. The place has great potential for all sorts of events like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, etc. The bamboo forest is its landmark feature. Photo shoots are available for $50 per hour.

We went to Holland in Mt. Holly for a birthday dinner and had a great experience. The vibes and…read moreatmosphere of the restaurant were really enjoyable, and it wasn't too busy on a Friday night with our 6:30 PM reservation. Our waiter was very friendly, constantly checking on us and keeping our drinks refilled. We ordered the lettuce wraps, Korean BBQ wings, grilled shrimp, filet mignon, spare ribs, and crème brûlée. Everything had great taste and flavor. The Korean BBQ wings and grilled shrimp had a really nice kick to them. Our bill came to about $130 for all the food (we only drank water), which felt fair for the quality and amount we ordered. You should definitely give it a try--we'll definitely be back!

I was so excited to try this new spot, and it was such a let down…read more The space itself is nice! Love the layout and the exposed brick, and how there's an upstairs space. The service was fine but our server was frazzled. It seemed they were light staffed, and it took a while to get our order and our drinks (which we could see sitting in the well). The food- the appetizers- they were great! Would eat the shrimp, crab dip and Brussels again. Shrimp were perfectly cooked and seasoned, as were the Brussels. The entrees - not so much. Essentially everyone was eating raw, cold meat. Our one friend said the short rib was fine, but needed salt. Everyone else got some type of steak that was woefully underdone (as in we ordered medium, and got it flash seared). One friend described it as just chewy, raw meat. We also got a side of asparagus, and they were the saddest stalks I had ever seen - pale and mushy - and maybe 6 stalks for $8 - not worth it. After the food came, we couldn't find our server, but there was also a wedding party coming in to the upper space. Overall, I think they bit off more than they could chew that evening, and we were left chewing on undercooked meat and sad sides.

What a charming home on the National Register of Historic Places. They host many events and are…read morealso available for weddings.

We utilized the Saint Francis House at the Catholic Conference Center for our weekend scrapbooking…read moreevent and it was perfect. We've been to this location proabaly a half dozen times over the last 10 years or so for weekend events and this was probably the most pleased I've been with the updates (new flooring, painting and room setup). Cathy in the front office is super helpful and always available to handle any issues that come up and answer my questions, and I usually have more than a few! The house was perfect location for our group of 10 to have room to scrapbook, sleep and eat for the weekend. We cooked our own meals and much of the utensils and cookware were available as well as small applicances such as microwave, toaster and coffee pot (including coffee). If you looking to host an event in the area (or make the 1.5 hour drive from the Harrisburg area), or schedule a weekend away for a small group...it's a great option for $330 a night and the house holds up to 15 people in single beds and includes all linens. It's not the most up to date location and certainly not fancy or plush, but it is a nice option for a meeting space and if you have a larger group you can use the main building up the hill and utilize the cafeteria as well.

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

I took my brother here for a surprise birthday gift, and we both loved it! Our guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and provided us with great information about all the animals. My favorite part was doing the capybara encounter and spending a little extra time with them. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who loves animals.