The estate is just stunning service is top notch and the rye whiskey is so smooth. I just love the…read moreprivate barrel of whiskey, truly a top shelf experience for whiskey drinkers.

I have been a guest at several events at Crown Rose Estate since it opened, some held in the manor…read moreand a couple hosted in the renovated barn. It is always a treat to be back in the elegant, historic, and cozy surrounding of Crown Rose. Even the barn is a comfortable and lovely place to be. The previous comment about the barn being filthy perplexes me. It is an outdoor building in the country, maybe dust is the filth referred to? Tara is a welcoming and conscientious hostess, and if I had a reason to book a celebration or event in Frederick County, Crown Rose would be the first place I would consider booking.

We just had our wedding at Ostertag Vistas, and it was absolutely incredible. The location is…read moreabsolutely stunning, exactly what we wanted. We hired Donna Easterday, whose family owns the venue, to be our day of coordinator. She was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I'm so impressed by her professionalism and organizational skills... add this to the fact she has such a kind and helpful heart she made for the perfect person to support us during our day. Without her, our day wouldn't have been the same. She made sure everything ran smoothly and it was the magical day we had dreamed of. She made sure all of the decorations were completed. She also made sure that during the wedding our guest book was signed, pictures were taken, favors were passed and so much more. There was so much more that Donna did to make our day flow smoothly and perfectly. We have absolutely no regrets in picking this location - it was everything we could have hoped for. It was affordable, beautiful, and we felt completely supported and cared for. Thank you, Donna, and family, for sharing your beautiful place with us and for an incredibly magical day - we are so incredibly thankful for ALL you did - we couldn't have pulled off such a magical day without your help!

Ostertag Vistas is absolutely incredible!! Donna was so welcoming and extremely helpful in helping…read moreus prepare for our special day. She showed us around their beautiful venue, made suggestions from their many years of having weddings at their location, and always responded quickly to any questions we had. Kim, our on site wedding coordinator, was an absolute delight to work with. She is awesome. She was everywhere and stepped in and helped out where she didn't need to. She definitely made things run so smoothly. Finally, we want to thank Mrs. Easterdays. I would have never thought an owner would actually come out and just make sure your day was so special. I learned after the reception that she doesn't miss a wedding at her venue. She was quietly everywhere. As we were looking at our photos, we noticed that Mrs. Easterdays peeping in during the ceremony. We were honored and thought it was so sweet she was there. We only wished we knew prior to our ceremony how much it means to her that her clients have an amazing time. If we had, we would have had her sit in on wedding ceremony. Thank you so much Ostertag Vistas for allowing us to use your beautiful and historic property!!! It was an honor to get ready in your cottage and think of all the generations that had lived there. I just wish we could give a higher rating!!! Do not go anywhere else other than Ostertag Vistas, especially for a wedding. THEY ARE TRULY INCREDIBLE!! Christy and Troy Scruggs

Absolutely beautiful wedding venue…read more The ceremony is held about 1/2 mile down the road from the main log cabin style venue. There is a beautiful pond with a small house next to it, and the wedding was held right in front of this house with the backdrop of the pond that had a large spraying fountain at it's center. A large weeping willow tree stands at the edge of the pond which the happy couple was united under. I think one of the things that really helped make this experience seamless was their staff who were really clear about where the ceremony was happening and gave us super clear instructions about how to get back to the reception hall after. But yes, the reception hall was really incredible. The cocktail hour took place in the downstairs which is a really nice room that goes out to a stunning patio, screened in porch, and did I mention that the patio has a giant cauldron that they made a fire in while we were having dinner. The cocktail hour basement transforms into the dance floor and they had stuff to make smores out by the cauldron fire during this time as well. The staff at the bar was incredibly friendly as well. They have a REALLY good staff on their hands there and it really enhanced the whole experience. The large reception hall where dinner takes place is like the coziest most lovely log cabin style area with large couches, a fireplace, and windows that surround a good portion of the room. It really was just such a perfect spot for around, I wanna say, about 100 or so people. SO so happy for my friends who were married there. I'm definitely gonna recommend this spot in the future. People definitely sometimes tap me for venues of this style- and it's good to have an excellent one in my pocket ;).

Truly breathtaking venue space. Rustic and charming--not in a euphemistic way, but it's actually…read moregorgeous. I attended a wedding in the pine grove and reception in the main lodge and it was amazing. Just perfect. If I wasn't already married, I'd be looking here.

Great Food! and good prices for drinks. Bar and restaurant open to AL members and their guest…read more very well maintained and managed.

Wedding Venue Review:…read more My fiancé and I toured this venue on a Friday morning and absolutely loved it! Not only was the venue gorgeous, but Rachel, the amazing event sales manager, answered all of our questions and made us feel special as we toured for our special day. Rachel emailed me back and forth prior to our tour to answer any questions that I had. She explained that the tour itself was about 20 minutes, but she blocked out an hour of her time incase we had questions on site or for her to explain anything in more detail. We easily used the entire hour discussing how to make our dreams a reality. We have had experiences at other venues where we felt unheard or that our questions didn't matter. That was NOT the case with Rachel as she was attentive to our questions. In the rare instance that she didn't have an immediate answer, or if we wanted to see specific photos of the venue (sparkler send off, ceremony in rain), she took notes and sent an email within a few hours after meeting. After touring other venues, this is by far the best service that we have received.

I had my daughter's 15th birthday at this venue last week and the experience was excellent! This…read morevenue is beautiful and a great value. I loved working with the coordinators, Susie, and particularly Bonnie and Sandy went out of their way to accommodate us. I wish I had more money to have all my parties at this venue. Thanks again for an unforgettable time!

Bluebird manor is the dream wedding venue. From the organized and kind people that work there, to…read morethe stunning property, there's no better place to get married. The owners are extremely detailed oriented and it's evident they have put thought and love into every single piece of this venue. You can feel the magic the second you step onto the property. On the day of my wedding, Carol was there to greet us and help with anything we needed. Leading up to my wedding, Bailey was a fast communicator and extremely accommodating. Working with bluebird felt like working with family. In addition, the venue is so versatile. I love that my guests could choose to be dancing inside, playing corn hole in the back, hanging on the balcony or watching the sunset. It was so important to us to have an indoor outdoor feel, and so many people commented on how unique and special it felt. Additionally, they have a gorgeous bridal suite with everything you need to feel comfortable and excited while getting ready on your big day. I really can't recommend the bluebird enough. After you see it in person, you'll never want to leave!

The venue has no AC so it's not wise to hold a wedding here. Far too hot. Ive also witnessed…read moremanagement hound the DJs to constantly turn down the volume. Tough to dance to a whisper. Plus they shut down all sound at exactly 10pm. Look elsewhere because there are better venues.

We used Leiter's for our daughter's wedding. Extremely pleased. Bree helped coordinate! Superb…read more Food was delicious. Bride has celiac. Precautions were perfect. Richard, Brayden, and Megan made the event effortless for us! Will use again.

Leiters' catered our wedding in August, and I am very happy with the service they provided. The…read morefood was great, and the staffers were polite and friendly. They asked a bunch of questions in advance, from what level of formality the servers should dress at to questions about dietary needs for our guests. They were able to accommodate a handful of vegan guests, and communicated with us and offered suggestions to perfect the menu and event to fit our vision. Thanks to their knowledgeable staff, the event went very smoothly, and we all had a wonderful time! Thanks, Leiters' for helping make our special day stress-free and joyful!

I recently stayed at the Claggett center for a conference. The rooms were nice and clean. There was…read moreno TV in them so There was plenty of time to relax and take a break from technology. The staff there was amazingly nice and the food was good with there being plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The spaces for the conference itself were nice comfortable, and all had a spectacular view of the countryside. It would be a great place to have a retreat our conference.

Our family loves being at the Claggett Center! Our teen agers grew up at Claggett summer camps,…read morewith the best and most kind counselors. I've come on group retreats and alone for a personal retreat. The food is always good- with healthy options that I appreciate. The trails have been freshened up during COVID pandemic and it's always refreshing to walk along the Monocracy River trails and along the edge of the nearby cornfields at any season. The staff is really committed to their work of hospitality, and there is a gentle and grace-filled presence in this place. The outdoor labyrinth is really great, too!