Amazing band, loved the music and the best drummer I've heard in a long time…read more Highly recommend them!

Our experience with Castleton Farms was beyond excellent. I was planning the wedding long distance…read morefrom Los Angeles, which could have been a nightmare, but the Castleton staff, specifically Darla and Christy, were there for me at all hours any day of the week, providing the ultimate support in whatever capacity I needed it. The venue itself is magnificent, straight out of Southern Living. I looked at venues in LA, New York, Nashville and in East Tennessee; Castleton was my top choice because of its physical presentation, the excellent reputation of its planning and production services, and its geographic nearness to my elderly family members. It was the total package with multiple gorgeous venues on property (we had the whole property for the weekend, but there are various packages and a good price range), built in wedding planning, superb day-of production, as little or as much hand holding as you want, and a selection of established, quality vendors who already have relationships and extensive experience with the property. I was looking for a venue similar to South Carolina's Boone Hall Plantation; Castleton Farms blows the Boone Hall Plantation out of the water. The thing that most impressed me was the Castleton staff, particularly on the wedding weekend. There were 9 million details I should have already worked out but hadn't, and the staff bent over backwards to make sure that all 9 million of those details were worked out and executed to perfection. Christy was absolutely amazing; she is a superwoman in the world of wedding, always there when I needed anything but magically also in 30 other places at once, effortlessly clearing every potential disaster like she was born to do it. The golf cart drivers were on their toes, shuttling grandparents and older friends and family around the venue, and the security was absolutely incredible. I cannot recommend them more highly; they went above and beyond in every way. The staff service and staff coordination were absolutely impeccable. Darla, the Executive Director, is the heart and soul of this venue and is the genius mastermind behind the magic that is Castleton. There was no issue too big or too small for her; she earned my full confidence months before the wedding and solved every problem I had before I even knew I had it. She runs a very tight ship and is worth a thousand times her weight in gold; she is the force of nature that sets this venue above and beyond any other. I could not recommend this venue more highly, and I can also heartily recommend the following of the vendors they use: All Occasions Catering (Kelly blew it out of the water, was the best vendor contact we had), All Occasions Rentals, Waldorf Photographic Art (Shawn was awesome). If you are looking for great music, I can also highly recommend the harp trio we used for the ceremony, Farr Horizons, and the bluegrass/country band we used for the reception, WestWend.

The grounds of the manor are beautiful. I was here as part of the bridal party and the staff and…read morecoordinators were some of the kindest/attentive people ever. It was a beautiful experience, a wonderful plus to seeing my friends come together in matrimony.

I am so happy with her work it was worth every penny. Her eye for small details and friendliness of…read moreher staff are the next level.

This place is 1 in a million. Absolutely amazing owners ans staff. The property is stunning. For a…read moreday ir a week, this heavenly spot will rejuvenate you mind and soul. I was given the opportunity to visit here thanks To some great friends. If your looking to get married anytime soon, this is your spot. Right on the river. The amount of hummingbirds on property will melt your heart. I can on all day talking about this property. Chexk it out if you need a break from reality! You will not regret it

This beautiful and peaceful property offers so much from a person needing to get away, to a…read moreromantic couple retreat, groups, family events, etc. The restaurant served a wonderful dinner, but unfortunately/fortunately; breakfast was missed! Due to being able to sleep in! Whether you like basketball, tennis, frisbee, golf, volleyball, sitting around the fire pit, picnicking, canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding, or just feeding some horses; you can do so much here! Next time I come here, I want it to be for a big family gathering for a weekend. This would be an ideal location!!

Smokin F Barbecue delivers the kind of brisket that makes you slow down and appreciate every bite…read more The bark had a deep, smoky crust with just the right amount of seasoning, while the meat itself was tender, juicy, and full of rich beef flavor--not dried out or overwhelmed by sauce. Each slice had that ideal balance of smoke, fat, and rendered tenderness that good barbecue brisket is supposed to have. The sausage was equally impressive. It had a satisfying snap to the casing, a smoky, well-seasoned interior, and enough spice to keep it interesting without setting your mouth on fire. It paired perfectly with the brisket: one rich and melt-in-your-mouth, the other hearty, savory, and pleasantly peppery. If you're ordering at Smokin F, don't skip either one. The brisket proves they know low-and-slow barbecue, and the sausage is a standout sidekick that could easily hold its own as the main event. A great place owned by a Christian group, God bless America, and Texas

Best BBQ in E Tennessee. Fun relaxed atmosphere with choice of community tables or smaller ones,…read more welcoming, friendly staff. Good thing I don't live next door cause I would eat there everyday. Everything is so good, hard to make a choice. Ribs, brisket and sides so flavorful and tender, just deeeelicious!! The scenery is serene with longhorn cattle peacefully grazing in beautiful meadow. Love visiting the mini donkeys too.

The customer care, the beauty that surrounds this place, rolling hills, wine quality, staff, and…read moregorgeous breathtaking views. This is a place we will certainly return to! Thanks again!!

I have a friend that likes sweet wine so we stopped by this place to purchase a bottle of wine…read more It is a beautiful view but since we were on our way to our friend's place with the bottle of wine as a hostess gift, we didn't purchase the tasting package. To be honest, we told the bartender we had never been there before & we wanted to purchase a bottle of sweet wine for a friend. If the bartender would have said, I'll just give you a free taste of this wine (the one I was purchasing), then they might have had a sale of 2 or 3 bottles rather than just one for our friend. My friend was very excited to receive the wine but she didn't open it so we never got a taste of it at our friend's house either. Again - the view is beautiful.

What a great little cafe. So many options; menu items, buffet option, breakfast, lunch, dinner -…read morewow! Did I mention the coffee is good?! Rare find. I love the area and to find this little gem with good food is a plus. Hunter was our server and what customer service he offers; happy, attentive and really made this visit special. Fortunately, I believe this is how everyone at Donna's is...all the time - which is refreshing in the world we are in today! I love this place and can't wait to come have lunch and dinner, (maybe breakfast for dinner on Thursdays). Definitely sold me on coming back! See you again soon, Donna's Cafe!

This was our first time to visit. While it was a little bit of a wait, it was a sweet place. The…read morefood was decent and service was friendly. We could definitely tell that there were "regulars" dining. We had chicken salad, big al burger, grilled chicken salad and open faced roast beef. It's a small restaurant but, well planned. We would visit again.

My niece had her wedding at The Quarry and it was absolutely beautiful!! Everything from the…read moregorgeous outdoors with waterfalls in the background to the reception area and food were all perfect!! My niece and her husband had an unforgettable wedding and everyone is still talking about how much fun it was!!! I would recommend this to anyone looking for any where from a wedding venue to a retreat venue.

Truly one of the most beautiful wedding venues that I have ever been to!!! The location is…read morebreathtaking and being around the nature and rocks is just something else. For a venue that's so popular, it was slightly disappointing that they did not have any actual restrooms. There were upgraded porta potties but I really thought they should've invested in plumbing and building a few restrooms. Besides that, totally beautiful place!