This GMU "alum" and former Fairfax resident had no idea this community center existed until this…read moreweekend. My colleague, mentor and friend's book launch and masterclass was debuted here and what an event it was!! This community center was the perfect venue to launch such a spectacular book. There is ample parking, spacious rooms, and a great location to host any event. Please checkout the book "I Forgive You" ... it can change your perspective on human interconnectedness and interpersonal relationships! If someone wronged you and is shutting you out as punishment, this is their internal traumas showing in physical form... if communication isn't an option just forgive them. "There is psychological and emotional freedom in forgiveness."

My 2nd time revisiting for 2 separate events. Outside is…read moreclean, plenty parking, located not too far from D.C. Close to major highways. Inside is clean as well, staff present at the front desk. Room that the event took place in was spacious, good lighting, good seating with 2 huge projector screens on the walls. Overall a good experience.

This was a great space for my birthday party in July. The host was gracious and very flexible with…read moremy needs and helped with everything from start to finish.

For historical sake, this is a stunning building. My favorite time is the Christmas tree lighting…read moreover here. The stairs are comfortable, for a view of old town. If you go on YouTube, there's footage of one of the large columns that fell over a couple years ago. Thank goodness no one got hurt. It's an antique, and while the new city patch doesn't show it, let's take a look inside. Restored with love for years, a lot of people have weddings here. I doubt I'll do that experience again, but cheers to all who do, as this would be a good location. Parking is for the most part a cinch too. The interior is well taken care of. The lower part is good for music, while the upstairs sometimes has paint exhibitions.

Fairfax City Hall, a magnificent icon of city history, worth visiting. On my last visit I was told…read morethat city is run by a Mayor-Manager relationship. Where a part time Mayor and council vote on policies and procedures to run the city & a full time Manager enforce those policies with his administration. Current City Mayor is Steven C. Stombre and council members are Michael Marco, Jeffrey Greenfield, David Meyer, Janice Miller, Eleanor Schmidt, and Jon Stehle.

Whimsical, thoughtful, elegant, and delightful. Fresh cut flowers, hot tea, tasty scones and…read morecream...every detail of today's Mother's Day tea was just ah-mazing!!!! Thank you Mrs. B and your lovely team!! Can't wait to be back!

Such great ambiance, they did a great job with this place! The employees were so kind and helpful…read moretoo. The food variety was great. They were able to offer great GF options too

I came for a banquet and was surprised at how nice the space was. On the outside, it's tucked in…read morethe corner in a shopping center. There wasn't enough parking though, but the space itself was very nice. There's a balcony and a chandelier as well as a dance floor. This space would be great for a gala, a small wedding reception, and great for gathering 100+ people.

My experience with The Royal was really good. Starting with Janise I can't say enough about her,…read morethe professionalism and the friendly kind smile just sold everything for me. The food was so so good, excellent staff very attentive the whole time serving the guest. I will definitely recommend The Royal and plan on using them again very soon. Thank you so much Janise for everything.

Whitehall is a beautiful venue and was very easy to work with. They had the cows out in the field…read morenear the barn for our wedding day, which was so fun! (But also optional if you don't like cows) They don't yet have water running to the barn, but included in the price were some luxury toilets. They also don't have chairs that can be used outside for a ceremony, which is a bummer, but we were able to rent some for cheap. Highly recommend, it was really nice to have a venue that was so beautiful that we didn't have to decorate it very much!

From the owner: Agricultural Meetings, Team Meetings, Weddings, Corporate Events, Retirement Parties, Celebration…read moreof Life Events, Birthday Parties, Office Celebrations.

We attended a party. The building is a decent size. There is a large room that could have a…read morepresentation or wedding. We were in the back area with a bar and patio. It was windy. The table cloths kept blowing off. If you are decorating the patio, have clips or tape. The party was catered. There was a variety of items. There was an assortment of veggies & dip, meat & vegetarian items and chips & salsa. There was also a beautiful cake. The bar had limited alcoholic and non alcoholic options. There are probably different packages available. The room was a bit small for approximately 85 people. The patio was a nice addition. The acoustics were decent. There was live music. The bathrooms were small. I did not notice if there was more than one bathroom. The parking lot was huge. We had a great time.

Quick service great prices and you don't need to be a service member to eat…read more Large room for banquets and parties on the first floor and a secondary area with a medium size room. Call to make arrangements if you need something.

Beautiful indoor venue with its rustic barn interior and decor! My friend wasn't going to risk…read morehaving a rainy day during her wedding, so the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all held inside the barn. The ceremony and cocktail hour were held on the first floor and the reception was upstairs (and yes, there are elevators). The only caveat is that there are only bathrooms on the first floor, so we all made multiple up-and-down trips throughout the night. There is also an outdoor terrace on the second floor (unfortunately, the view is... the parking lot) but it was a nice area to chat with other wedding guests on a breezy, late May evening. The dance floor area was a bit small for the amount of guests, but it ended up working out. The dinner was buffet style, and the food was quite good! The strawberry salad was tasty, but maybe a bit too much dressing. The mashed potatoes were very garlicky with the perfect texture (not too smooth, but not too chunky). The steamed vegetables (broccoli and carrots) were seasoned enough to be enjoyable on its own and with the protein. There were three protein options: chicken, salmon, and steak. The chicken had a creamy sauce with a red pepper topping that I didn't love. The salmon was seasoned generously, but it was a bit overcooked. The steak was seared quite nicely, cooked medium, and it was my favorite of all three proteins. Overall, the food was good for a wedding venue. This was a great venue to have a wedding! We all had a great time at Sweeney Barn to celebrate our friends getting married.

Great place for a barn themed wedding or an event. Birthday parties or business party etc can be…read morehosted here. Cozy outdoor space if guests want to go out. Customers should call and check ahead as the space is on the smaller side and it can be booked for an event and won't be open to public.

As a Kent Island native, I'll always appreciate any outdoor brewery with a beach themed vibe!…read more Great beers, friendly customers, and a good vibe to socialize!

Food- the near by locations are great! Service- they need to…read moreimprove as the few times I tried to attend an event is not well organized lines ate way too long. And the advertising is misleading. Ambiance- too crowded. I enjoy visiting when an event is not happening.

Great people and a fantastic space for my team! We use the meeting rooms when we need to have a…read morelarger client meeting, otherwise we just use our office. Maddie is a great help too.

This place has great vibes! Beautiful and open space... love the local flowering tree theme with…read morethe conference rooms (Cherry Blossom, Dogwood, and Magnolia... my fave is the Magnolia!)