If you're looking for something truly unique in Jacksonville, The Cove Social Club is such a hidden…read moregem! Located in a 101-year-old building that used to be an A&P grocery store, this space perfectly blends history, creativity, and community. I love that so much of the original architecture has been preserved -- and the fact that it was designed by a woman architect back in the day makes it even more special. The Cove offers so much: daily coffee service, cooking and cake-decorating classes in "The Lab," yoga and meditation on Wellness Wednesdays, Social Sundays focused on mindfulness and connection, and even Art & Wine nights where you can sip, snack, and paint while listening to live music. They're also about to open Sticks & Stones, a private cigar club next door that will be available to members -- it's going to be such a great addition to the experience. The next membership cohort begins November 1st, and spots are limited to just 150 members to keep things community-focused and personal. They also host networking events, lectures, and business education workshops, so it's a great mix of social and professional. Whether you come for a coffee, an event, or to meet new people, The Cove Social Club is one of those places that makes you feel instantly connected and inspired.

We recently had an Art & Wine event at the Affluent Concierge for our good friend's birthday. Our…read moregroup had a fabulous time creating paintings and being pampered with lovely decor, enjoyable music, nice wine and delicious appetizers by our wonderful host, Nicole and her assistant, Sherlock. Our art experience included all the necessary art supplies and the privilege being guided through the creative process by our awesome art instructor, Mia. Mia was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She spent time with each one of us, explaining techniques and offering tips and motivation. The Affluent Concierge provided a unique and delightful experience, with great attention to detail and heartwarming personal touches. Thank you, Nicole, Mia and Mr. Sherlock, we look forward to our next event!

Visited The Experience for a day party and really enjoyed the indoor/outdoor space and overall…read morevibe. The only drawback was the shared bathroom area for men and women, but the wait wasn't bad. I'd definitely come back for another event!

From the owner: Welcome to The Experience, where history meets modern elegance in the heart of Jacksonville's…read morehistoric Riverside neighborhood. Our 2000 sqft event space was once home to an old ambulance company, and it has been transformed into a unique and versatile venue for all your special occasions.

Location North Jacksonville off Old Kings and Dunn…read moreAvenue-near the airport Parking Large open lot Atmosphere Classy/ boutique farm Seating Okay-I didn't take a star off BUT-the seats are too high for the table skirt-I could not get my legs under the table and I am petite. Are people sitting side saddle? My daughter is small but put her legs down. Our friend pushed out away from the table. Otherwise, they have long tables-great for groups, high top tables for 2-inside/outside, rockets, cushy lawn chairs by fire pits. So relaxing. Service So friendly, attentive Menu What I love is the changing seasonal menu. If you had the broccoli corn bread-you will love the maycaw cornbread-C and P farm is the largest producer of maycaws in the world-fun fact! It is sweet, dense, corny taste-yum! Served with sweet fresh butter that is air light! We had the lamb sandwich served with a side. I wondered at first glance at the lamb-kind of a lam loaf-not like a gyro, served with mint and something else on the most AMAZING wheat bun!! The sauce-not typical tziziki but really delish. I chose the squash which was sautéed with dill-not my fav but the squash was cooked perfectly. We also had the shrimp and grits-a Jax fav that consistently pleases. Our friend had the chicken with heat sandwich-toasted bun, house pickles/many, slivers of onion, battered chicken breast, with a douse of hot sauce. If you like the heat-this is your sandwich-served with medium sliced fries. Very tasty. There is a separate dessert menu but we were full-satisfied. Re: drinks-house beers, ciders, iced tea-no lemonade, aske for 2 carafes of water as the glasses are on the small size. Note Walk the farm-see the animals, landscape-great walk after or before a meal. Think about wedding or special occasion spot. Summary This is our fav go to place to est esp when headed to the airport-very chill vibe, outstanding food, great service. Love this place!

My wife and I enjoyed our date night here. The price for the quality was on point. I recommend the…read morecider flight if you do not have a favorite yet. Then follow it with the chicken or Shrimp and grits. The chicken was phenomenal and the grits were perfect with the added sauce. A great spot for a date night!

If you're the one paying for this venue, make sure you read the contract very carefully--more than…read moreonce. The individuals who sign the contract may not be the same ones actually making the payments, which can create confusion. Also, stick strictly to the payment schedule outlined in the contract. Avoid paying early. If anything goes wrong and the wedding is canceled--even as far as six months in advance--you will not receive any refund. They will stop communicating with you.

Not when it is cold. I did an event there and I wasn't provided any heating like guests did under…read morebarn. It is a pretty venue a nice place for a warmer weather wedding or event.

My husband and I are wedding photographers in Northeast Florida, so we have the opportunity to…read morephotograph numerous wedding venues within the area -- but without a doubt, The Glen Venue is our absolute favorite venue. Not only is it a beautiful location, but it just feels like home! Photographing the venue is always a pleasure and there's always something new to work with! Not to mention, the owners (Magi & Lin) are the nicest people you will ever meet. True believers in Southern hospitality! They have a care for their clients unlike most wedding vendors, which is why we adore them so much! There are two houses on the property, The Mathias & The Linwood. (The Linwood being my favorite.) The homes were built in the 1800s and have remained in the family ever since. The Glen Venue serves not only as a wedding venue, but a working nursery as well. If you're in the market for a wedding venue, tour this property. You are guaranteed to fall in love.

As of now, I've had the pleasure of attending two separate weddings at the Glen Venue. Both took…read moreplace in early spring at the different houses on the property. As an attendee, the events were beautiful. The Glen Venue possesses a classically southern setting, rampant with lush undergrowth, magnolia trees, and live oaks. It's just lovely!

We actually used the larger venue the Eluxe, and I was so pleased with how everything came out. My…read morehusband's birthday celebration was on point thanks to her and my vendors. DJ services 904-536-4281. Bartending services 904-859-6271 Cakes by Publix and Nothing bundt cakes. Photography by AOM management 904-728-2664, Everything for the most part came out beautiful. Thank you again Ms. Evelyn for making his special day a special evening!

Great place to have a function! Clean, neat and convenient. Evelyn was wonderful to deal with and…read morevery straightforward, no hidden fees or regulations. The price was right! The tables, chairs and linens were great quality.

You guys did an amazing job with my parents 50th anniversary party. Thank you for your hard work…read moreand being so pleasant to work with. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Such a beautiful spot.

If you love history, this is the place for you. You can deepen your knowledge by participating in…read moreGeocaching. There is plenty of history to explore.

We visited this park in July when traveling through Florida. We had looked at its website, but we…read morewere still pleasantly surprised at how nice it was! It was not the time of year for one of their special events (which sound wonderful!), but we enjoyed just walking through this park and looking through the windows of the buildings from a pioneer era. It's so good to see a town preserving history and educating the next generations! This place takes you back in time (even when the buildings are closed) and looks like it would be a great setting for a picnic, wedding, or other event! There are beautiful tropical plants and lots of shade as well as the nice facilities.