We had an absolutely fabulous wedding here. From the first tour we took, the staff was prompt,…read morekind, and accommodating. My mother has terminal cancer and we ended up having to get married a year earlier than we planned so we were stressing about finding a venue that could put together our dream wedding in 5 months. We almost settled and gave up on that dream wedding until we found The Cotton Gin. I still have no idea how they pulled it off so seamlessly. The Cotton Gin went above and beyond to make the whole day smooth for both my mom and us. When they say "all inclusive" they mean it. I did not lift a single finger for coordinating vendors, stressing about timing, or anything that usually causes stress for brides. I was calm the whole day and if any anxiety arose at any point in the process, the staff reassured me and was proactive in accommodating anything I needed. The owner Amanda is a creative genius and you can tell she loves what she does. Her goal is to give all brides a dream wedding that fits their budget. You can tell that she put careful thought into choosing staff that has the same passion and vision. Truly I feel like I made bonds with the staff that will last a life time. All of my guests gave extremely positive feedback about their experience! Also, the food was literally a 5 star dining experience. I am going to be craving their salmon and stuffed mushrooms for the rest of my life. I wish I could get married to my husband again and again so I can give The Cotton Gin more of my business!!

Wow! Everything was so wonderful from start to finish. We were guests for a wedding reception and…read moreeverything went so smoothly. Staff was very calm and professional and kept the appetizers coming. Bar offered a lot of interesting drinks. The venue itself is gorgeous with very little of your own decorating needed. They literally took care of everything it seemed. Lots of places to take pictures. We had beef mashed potatoes and asparagus, which came out temperature hot and well seasoned. The shrimp and grits for the appetizer was delicious and the presentation of the cheeses was wonderful. A beautiful, intimate and cozy place with a couple levels, including a dance floor. I would highly recommend this place if you're interested in having a wedding reception.

I visited this venue for a family member's 50th birthday celebration. The venue was nice and the…read moreparking was easy. The bartender made amazing drinks, but the service was a little slow and backed up because she was by herself. Great ambience and low lighting for an intimate setting. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus!

I usually don't venture this far outside the perimeter, but I made the trip to Powder Springs for a…read moreprivate event, a bridal shower for someone very close to me, and I'm so glad I did. Candela Bar was such a pleasant surprise. The space is beautiful, spacious with a great ambiance that's both upscale and welcoming. One thing that stood out to me was the sleek digital screens at the welcome hostess booth and behind the bar. It added a modern, stylish touch that I really appreciated. The bartender deserves a shoutout too. My drink was crafted perfectly, and you can tell they care about both quality and presentation. If I lived in the Powder Springs area, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots. Whether you're attending an event or just out for a casual night, I definitely recommend it.

Great venue for any event! Spacious with tables and chairs to fit any setting. Nice kitchen area…read morefor food prep.

Laura was an amazing and incredible host and manager. Will be back again for sure . We had a…read moreweek-long symposium there., and she was not only managing the whole place, but helping us all with everything we needed, including pointing us to local places in town .

One of my best friends got married here and it was the perfect venue for a spring wedding!…read more Reservations: I'm not sure how far in advance my friends reserved the venue. But if you're looking to have an event here, they do offer tours so check out their site for availability. Parking: The parking available on the venue is on gravel. Vibe: The flowers and greenery around the entire venue were beautiful. I loved how seamless the venue, bridal suite, and reception area flowed. The bridal suite is so big and has a large kitchen area with a fridge; a living room area with a couch and several chairs; a bathroom with a shower; a room that was used for hair & make up; and a front and back porch. The main venue space has a downstairs space that was used as both the reception area and the dance floor. I enjoyed celebrating my friends at this beautiful spot! I think it would be a great spot for weddings, vow renewals, and/or other large events.

I attended a wedding and arrived early to set up. Although most of the staff was helpful, the…read moreperson who was in charge was busy doing tours. She was rude and dismissive when she finally came to check on the event. Here are something's that needed improvement. Spiders were inside and outside on the corners. The event space needed a thorough cleaning, with the exception of the restrooms. The grass was full of weeds. The building needs to be pressure washed. A tree had fallen and we could not use one of the entrances. Things that were great, waiters/waitresses, clean up crew and the valet. For the money paid, this would not be a venue that I would use in the future.

i started my birthday here it was a blast I did all 4 levels of zip lining, and even traveling to…read moreeach zip line on all the levels was very entertaining especially crossing the creek heading to level 4 the tour staff was great, shout out to Abby and I can't remember the others staff membe name but shout to you my boy they both was knowledgeable and fun to hang out with on the tour

What a great quick trip! We tried to cram in a lot in a 3 day/2 night stay…read more We started with the swin cars - they emwrrr lots of fun and our guide, Kaitlyn, was really great. You could tell she knew her stuff but didn't make you feel dumb for asking questions... or for help. It was the perfect start to our stay! We did the crazy squirrel ropes course and it was fun.., my oldest got scared and would not continue and they were awesome at helping her transition off. She walked away still interested in doing ropes in the future. The horseback riding was great too - make sure to opt for the 2 hours, totally worth it. Ok, so the next part is 100% my fault - we over slept and had to cancel our zip lining experience. We were there during spring break and everything was booked so it just wasn't going to happen. So this is my advice - don't overbook yourself! Or don't put the biggest attraction for your group on the day you leave! Food - so, we drove down from East of Atlanta and weren't familiar with the area. There isn't anything close! And what is close is closed on random days! Check the listings. West Georgia campus isn't far away and there are lots of options there. We had a combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner there- the food is great! Breakfast was enough to fill you up for the day and enough options for the whole family. Lunch is HUGE! You can easily split the sandwich or chicken tenders. We had the spring break family dinner and it was great- cheese burgers- but I will try their gourmet dinner next time. The grounds are expansive and beautiful ! So you have lots to do and explore. So make sure to build in some downtime to walk/hike around. One thing I was surprised about is that the cabin on the ridge (not sure about others) had a full size kitchen but no plates, utensils or pans. So pack them if you plan to bring in your own food.

Love to go to Big Door Vineyards. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good snacks, good wine and…read moreusually good entry.

Went to Big Door Winery on a Sunday afternoon with my best friend and had the cutest time. As soon…read moreas we got there, we heard music playing outside and planned to sit outside right away. We went inside first to order and ended up getting two flights to try different options and a charcuterie board. Since we had a lot to carry, we decided to stay inside for a bit, and I'm so glad we did. We started chatting with the owners, and they shared such a sweet story about the winery and their friendship. It honestly made me and my best friend look at each other like "okay, should we open a winery too?!" lol After we finished, we got a bottle of the "Best Friends" red wine, which was perfect for us, and then headed outside to enjoy the weather. The whole vibe was great felt like we were at a little Napa Valley winery. This is a nice relaxed spot with great wine, great energy, and such kind people. Will certainly be back.

I rented the space for a baby shower, my initial meeting with the owner went well, we liked the…read morespace and verbally agreed on some changes to his drink policy. The owner was very nice and assured us that bringing our own mixed alcoholic punch would be fine, he actually recommended this. The day of the baby shower (after he had our money) everything changed he did not allow us to use the punch and had the audacity to tell me that he never agreed to the punch (LIES - we had multiple conversations about the punch) & then he had the nerve to threaten us if he got a fine due to the punch. His exact words were "if I lose my liquor license or get a fine, you are going down with me" Who runs a business and talks to paying customers in this way?? I don't want to pull the race card but I can't help but think he would NOT deal with white customers in this way. We are young black and very respectful - we paid and were nothing but professional. Long story short we used the punch with NO ISSUES no fights broke out no one was shot no police came out. But I would not recommend this space to anyone. THE OWNER IS UNPROFESSIONAL & DOES NOT STAND BEHIND HIS WORD! BEWARE!

Our church held a special luncheon at The Event Station today and we all just LOVED this amazing…read morevenue! The decor is gorgeous and very spacious while still having the charm of this antique Powder Springs landmark. Event planners will love the freedom to tailor their catering and decorating options rather than having to choose from a limited list of a traditional venue. The owners were very accommodating and really knew how to make visitors comfortable and delighted. Feature this charming venue in your next event and see if you don't agree!

My friend used this venue for a graduation party on May 23rd, the cashier was the rudest. The…read morecashier tried to be smart, wasn't a good look for her. She said there was no receipt paper and when she asked what type of I wanted and I accidentally said paper and she got all rude and said "we're PAPERLESS" and I said my bad. She was also rude to the graduate and was butting in her and her brother's conversation. She acted like she got shot when I gave her a shirt and she told me to give it without the hanger, it wasn't even mine, it was the graduate's. I genuinely don't understand why she was being an ass, it's not like she's doing her job for free. That ruined my friend's night. The place was nice, a bit pricey but not a surprise. That employee ruined that night though, so bitter.

The young man that checked me out hit "no receipt" for me and didn't give me a receipt. When I got…read morehome I added up my total as $77.99 but he charged me $101.11. Pay close attention to what they are charging you.

Absolutely phenomenal venue - wedding, banquet, fundraiser all things similar…read more Open air covered areas very comfortable environment with excellent catering Technology, supported for presentations and plenty of seating. One of the nicest venues on the north side of town that I've been to out of many. I highly recommend the butterfly pavilion. Heavy hors d'oeuvres were absolutely wonderful with a variety of desserts provided at the end of the event. Walked away, astonished and full. I will be recommending this place.

We attended a wedding here and thought the venue was wonderful! The parking lot is gravel and they…read moreoffer golf cart shuttle service to the ceremony. It is totally walkable, but we were one of the last ones to get there so parked in the upper part of the lot. You walk right by where the reception is to the get to the grassy area below where the ceremony was. Afterwards, it is a short walk back up the hill to the reception area. This area is covered in case of rain, so have no fear. It is outdoors and had a nice breeze. There is also a fireplace for those cold nights as well. The dance floor is huge and there are many photo opps around the property, that you are welcome to roam. They let you use your own vendors that come onsite from what the bride and groom told us.

My 50th Birthday Party This was the venue I went with…read moreafter searching about 4-6 event venues around metro Atlanta. I had specific requirements - Black, Woman Owned. Working with Danielle was such a pleasure and my event was amazing. Touring the venue is like an AirBNB host - you get a code and self-tour. Also, all the steps to book, make payments, coordinate the decor and even add-ons like bartenders, decorations, etc. were available through a portal which was very easy & professional. She was also available via text for random questions. My 50th planning committee was hands on & showed up early to get in at set up time. I also had my vendors - Bartender, DJ, photobooth and caterers set up before guests arrived. I had notified my guests when to arrive for my grand entrance! Overall, the perfect location for parking (free on the street), a unique setting, intimate and you can customize it to your liking. It felt like a Brooklyn loft and was a big hit! 10/10 highly recommend!

This is a very nice venue space. It's located in a small downtown area and on a strip with other…read morebusinesses. There is some parking out front, but not much. From my understanding, people were parking down the street once space in front was gone. There is a small kitchen in the back with a refrigerator and a sink. The bathroom was really cute and clean. The DJ area was spacious and nice also. There are buildings in shelves alongside one wall and bricks on the other. I absolutely loved the look and feel of this space. It was chic and rich with color. The hardwood floors only added to the beauty of this space. I would definitely recommend having events here. I don't know how many people it can hold, but I saw a lounge area, two large round tables, a full bar, and three long tables with food while I was here. Decorations were done by A Touch of Tanya G for this birthday party. www.atouchoftanyag.com