The entire north Texas area was at one time one of the largest cotton producers in the United…read moreStates. This cotton mill manufactured the largest amount of denim material in the world at one time. The structure sat abandoned for years until enterprising entrepreneurs repurposed it as office space and venue. I recommend you visit to inspect the " bones" of the original construction. Artifacts of it's former manufacturing self are strewn about. Check it out!

This is a cute venue. I love the history behind it. Although it's a bit high priced compared to…read moreother places when you look at space, ceiling height, accommodations etc. In the reception area the ceiling is lower than other places and there's a lot of pillars that make the space seem cramped. The lighting where they request you to set up the wedding party table is very dimly lit so you'll need to bring some sort of lighting. There isn't a ton of parking so make sure your guests carpool. You're required to use caterers off their list. I think the list had about 6-7 on it. The room they offer for weddings inside is a hallway. Literally a hallway. It's definitely not worth the $1,500 price tag they put on it. I would recommend using the outdoor space if you can. It's spacious and looks like a spot you'd have a wedding. It's perfect for an October wedding! The woman who showed us the venue spent maybe ten minutes with us. We felt a little rushed. But then again it was 7pm so maybe she was ready to go home. We never did get a follow up call or email from her. I didn't quite get that warm feeling from them. It felt very corporate. They book up pretty quick so you'll want to schedule your date here way in advance. Overall a cute place to have a wedding. Just make sure you hire someone to bring in lighting and you book your wedding not in peak season or you'll have to book two years out. Update: I received a message from the woman who did my tour. 1) She addressed me as Samantha. My name is Stefanie. Therefore she showed a lack of attention to detail 2) She stated she was in a hurry because she was showing 2 groups at the same time. During our tour she told us we were the last group and there was no one here so we were free to wander around wherever. We never saw a second group or couple looking around. 3) She was confused by my comment about lack of parking. Due to her lack of information and not telling us they apparently have a second parking lot, how were we to know there was additional parking elsewhere other than the one small lot we saw when we pulled in? 4) Regarding the head table. During our tour she told us that's where they put the head table. There was no comment about it being able to be elsewhere. She said that's where it will be set up for your event so it didn't even sound negotiable. My review still stands.

We stumbled across this awesome venue and so glad we did! This place is very classy and an awesome…read morevenue location. Stephanie (owner) was awesome to work with and I would definitely host another event here! Highly recommend this venue.

This is a gorgeous venue! As an event planner I love "vendor" friendly Venues! Setting up and…read moretaking down is so smooth. Venue owner is super friendly! Looking forward to hosting many more events at The space on west main!

I was craving Pho and found this place on google. Had no clue it existed. I love the building…read moreitself and how they turned a gas station into a restaurant. This place is one of those order at the kiosk or counter and have your food delivered. They have a play area for toddlers only. The staff is very friendly. I found it was more of a fusion Vietnamese place or a more Americanized Vietnamese place. Pho taste wise, wasn't terrible.... I've definitely had worse broths. Here was the issue, way too many noodles, not enough broth, they added bean sprouts to it and put way too much as well as too much onions and cilantro. Very little meat too. And the bowl, the bowl was all wrong, hot to the touch, not a true pho soup bowl, it was awkward eating from it. I also ordered a shrimp appetizer and it was lacking flavor. Bahn mi's don't have the traditional pate, just wasn't what I was craving.

Associates were kind, but def slow. Only one girl making ALL drinks. The man did orders and food…read more Drinks were all made well. The store was very clean, bright and welcoming. Thank you for the pick me ups!

We looked at a lot of venues for our big day but decided on The Sanctuary because of how pretty the…read morearea is and how beautiful The venue is itself. Also, we had A LOT of flexibility in choosing our own vendors for everything from decor to catering. Jennifer was absolutely amazing throughout the planning process, and especially on our wedding day! I will HIGHLY recommend the Sanctuary and Jennifer for your special day and hope it's as much of a success as ours was

The Sanctuary Events was the perfect location for our event. We worked with Jennifer for booking…read moreand details and she is extremely professional, helps with every detail, connects vendors, and made our event run smoothly. The space is gorgeous and the surrounding area is great for pictures. The bridal suite is exquisite spacious, and modern. We worked with Cooper for audio visual needs and he did amazing to bring it all together and accommodate our needs.

We were invited to a baby shower at the Flour Mill and were super excited to see it up close …read more. inside and out. It's a true McKinney gem that somehow manages to be both historic and Instagram perfect. Built in the late 1800s and beautifully restored, this trendy spot mixes both rustic charm with modern vibes, which basically means every corner is photo perfect. This venue made the baby shower extra special, memorable, and a lovely environment to eat, sit, chat and visit. The hosts brought in food, set up the area and it was fantastic! I highly recommend this location if you're looking for a rustic Texas theme with a classy vibe!

From the owner: Opened in 1872, The McKinney Flour Mill is a historic gem that still stands today right in the…read moreheart of beautiful Downtown McKinney. From the industrial equipment, original hardwood floors & beams, to our unique Event spaces that have hosted hundreds of events, the Mill has a one of a kind look that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Diamond Hall fits up to 250 guests. Prohibition Speakeasy, our 1920s themed space, fits up to 80 and hosts monthly tasting events open to the public. Our Secret Garden is perfect for outdoor ceremonies or as an extended space next to Prohibition Speakeasy. The Bistro Lobby or Lounge gives a quant feeling that suits more intimate get togethers or meetings.

I could give this 10 stars! From the first day we toured…read morethe venue, till the day of our wedding, Darrell and Jill have been there every step of the way. Our wedding was a little bit "non-traditional", with some different ideas we had in mind. Darrell and Jill collaborated and helped us put our ideas into motion. Both went above and beyond to make our wedding unique and exceeded our expectations by a million. Our guest are still mentioning how attentive the staff was and how Darrell was extremely professional, yet personable. Which is hard to find someone so genuine! My husband and I will always recommend this venue to anyone! They are the best.

We ate here at the Mother's Day buffet. The place is nice and I love the chandeliers. The staff…read moreis very sweet. The food was very disappointing. Eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes were cold. I didn't see any salt and pepper. I could not eat cold potatoes at all. . Ketchup would have helped. , but there was none. The pastries and fruit were fine. The only thing that was really great was the cream brûlée French toast. Too expensive for what we were served. I doubt We will be returning. It seems they had little experience in how to run a successful buffet. I hope they can do better in the future because it has potential. I wish them luck, but it will be a pass for us in the future.

Spring is in the air, and this place is a great place to get your sand volleyball on. I didn't know…read morethere was a beach in Texas?!?! Ha! the facility gets you pumped to play and the courts are lit. There is a place for those who come to watch and support to get refreshments and food. They serve alcohol here so it is great to bond with teammates before or after your games. There is lots of parking but the walk can be far to the check in center. I'm not complaining though :)

The organization of their beach leagues is a complete disaster. Although the courts are nice with…read morea nice area to watch the games, if beach volleyball is important to your child, this is NOT the organization to take seriously or make it an important part of your family's summer schedule (as of summer 2015.) If they get to play, they get to play, but maybe not. What really is disturbing is the director's attitude and inability to be polite. (See details below.) 1. We found out 3 days before the first game that the league isn't starting or ending as originally scheduled because they extended the registration deadline to get more teams even though we'd confirmed the schedule 4 days in advance. According to their admin, "beach volleyball players 'just sign up late because it's a new sport and people don't take the deadlines seriously like club volleyball, so this happens.'" The schedule will be pushed back by 2 weeks and we have the option to drop out. (gee thanks.) Each family on our team had scheduled our summer plans based on the things our kids wanted to do this summer (which included beach volleyball,) parents had already scheduled time off for travel, etc... so there are many components affected by the delay which is disappointing, but in this case unavoidable & we understand. 2. Communication with them is terrible. Since our team wasn't receiving any updates/ information/schedules about courts or what court we were on, etc... our parents had to call them multiple times for updates about schedules, court numbers, release forms, requirements, etc... 3. Finally, the director needs customer relations training. Her interaction with her customers (the people who pay to be a part of her organization and ultimately pay her salary) is quite lacking and unprofessional. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but that doesn't give her the right to be ugly to the customer because of her lack of communication and disorganization. She could have least apologized for the inconvenience, but she acted like the customers were completely unreasonable to expect the Beach at Craig Ranch to keep their end of the deal or to at least communicate in a timely manner if there might be a problem. What the director also doesn't seem to realize, is that by rescheduling, they're going to lose some teams who can't/aren't willing to change the rest of their summer plans, so this is going to be an ongoing problem because they'll be losing teams at the same time that more teams sign up.

It's really roomy and lots of space to sit as an adult. It's got pretend play, a big ball pit and 2…read moreslides. You can also bring your outside food and drink! It's very nice and fun.

The food and service was excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant. The key lime pie was…read morethe best I have ever tasted. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting.

The ambiance was great and romantic (great for dates). Man... great attention to detail. What…read moreimpressed me the most what they use like Diet Coke in glass bottle, really nice tableware, everything made from scratch, unique decoration that make the restaurant warm and cozy. I feel like service could've been a little better. My refill was quite slow but overall service was decent-good. Food... was great but missing a little element here and there (personal opinion). Man, I love the calamari here but it just needs a little seasoning. For the Wagyu, the steak wasn't rest long enough before it was cut (not a big deal) and I personal find potatoes to not complement the steaks well due to both item was quite greasy and oily. I think the steak would've pair better with perhaps mashed potatoes? They nailed the tiramisu (nothing to say about that). Again, food was great. those nick pick just my opinion what would take what I had tonight to a next level. Overall, really nice place for hangout, date. Great food and great people! I will be back to try others dishes.

Absolutely wonderful spring break outing at Heard! We love this museum and wildlife sanctuary about…read more30 minutes away in McKinney. Heard offers short and longer nature trails with tons of areas to rest, shade, and signs. Our favorite parts this time were the dragons along the path. Kids from ages 2+ can have a fun time here. Bring a picnic, cold water, and enjoy nature!

It has been fun watching The Heard develope over the years. I remember when it first opened decades…read moreago. I visited and left feeling I'd just walked through a hot pasture. Which,it really was back then. Jump forward and civilization has grown right up to the doorstep. However,once you park and enter,another world opens up. They've done a great job of developing the place where you can go and see what north Texas was in its unspoiled condition, as well as participating in organized activities. Such things as flashlight night walks for all ages to the fund raiser I attended today. There's something for everyone especially if you're new to this area. If you haven't been and especially if you have kids...check it out !