Oh my where do I even begin? Julie is the reason my wedding was everything I hoped it to be. My now…read morehusband and I walked into the venue last July in awe of this hidden treasure on Dickson street already prepared to book just based on the aesthetic! But then we got to meet Julie and immediately asked where we needed to sign. Everyone in this world needs a Julie (but let's be real, we don't deserve one). From the moment we signed our date (Oct 23, 2021) Julie became our right hand lady. She was there to help us plan as much or as little as we needed assistance with. She showed us all of the amazing decor pieces included with the venue (don't worry about buying table clothes, vases, table markers, signs, ANYTHING. Julie has it ready for use!). All costs were upfront (and let's be real, way below the CRAZY wedding costs were all used to). The week of the wedding Julie acted like we were the only couple she was working with (despite having three weddings before us that week!). She called our vendors, confirmed all drop off times (and even put a few grumpy people in their place). No stress on this bride and groom! When we arrived Saturday morning everything was already set up. The tables, ceremony chairs, everything! Julie was also ready to get the floral arrangements arranged herself before I asked to out of excitement. Every hour or so she checked in on us to make sure we were okay and didn't need anything. When it was time to get down to business (aka photos and guests arriving) it was like Julie was in 5 places at once. She was handling it all! When we had a person who was not invited show up and try to make a scene, Julie was there ready to fight (well not actually fight, but make sure they didn't take one step into the venue). So on top of a wedding planner, coordinator, best friend and venue owner you also are getting a body guard! The whole ceremony and reception was perfect. Julie made sure everything stayed on track and was just a joy every second. When it was time to wrap it all up she gave us (bride and groom) some togo boxes and sent us off on our way (after LOTS of hugs). I miss the flowers and my pretty dress from that day, but I miss Julie the most. I can't image doing that day over without her. So run now to Dickson Street and book any event you can think of at The Garden Room. You will have the best day and night of your life and work with the most amazing person to exist. I wish I could rate The Garden Room 10,000/5 stars. It was such a magical experience.

We were planning a wedding on a less than 6 month timeline and considered many venues around town…read more I'll be honest, I have lived in the area for over 10 years, and was not aware of the Garden Room. When I contacted them initially, they were quick with providing all the information needed to assist in a decision even before meeting with them - availability, accommodations, and pricing of everything from facility to catering. I found others to not be quite as forthcoming with that in advance of the meeting. When we met for the first time, I could see the potential of the beautiful venue, even though we were in the dead of winter. They were very thorough in asking about our vision for the day and providing suggestions. They have a crazy amount of decor available at no additional cost, all the table centers, candles, all types of candle holders and glass items, easels, etc. that takes a great deal of worry and cost out of decorating. They offer many option for linens at a reasonable fee, and have beautiful dishes, serving pieces, etc. for your use. The catering options were very extensive and reasonably priced, compared to other locals. They were super flexible in allowing you to select from all the different items, and were good to offer up suggestions. We had heard from others that the food was always excellent, and when we showed up for a tasting nothing disappointed! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. That sealed the deal for us and we put down a 50% deposit for the venue. In the lead-up to the wedding, we met a few times, and they were gracious about us "popping in" to the venue in the afternoon hours to take a look at things for our planning. We finalized the menu a few weeks out and head count 2 weeks before. Julie provided a super detailed timeline to ensure every detail was covered, down to what we preferred to drink that day so that the staff could keep us in beverages. No bride should have to fetch her own drink! The day of our wedding went off perfectly. We had secured the office as a bridal suite/lounge early in the day and had decorating hours in the morning. We had designated parking spots for all our vendors and later for wedding party and family. The location allowed close by lunch options and the Chancellor hotel was our guests' hotel. It rained from 1:30 pm to almost 5, and I kept my cool, as we had planned for the afternoon showers and everything was managed. When the rain passed, the staff quickly had everything dried off and ready for our first pictures at 530 pm. Julie ensured everything for our ceremony and reception went perfectly as scripted, down to managing the background music herself! We had decided to have an intimate dinner in the bridal suite while our guests enjoyed the buffet and it was perfect, to sit down to beautifully prepared plates and have a few minutes of quiet reflection and time together before we party!! All the guests were very complementary of the food - spinach/artichoke dip, beautiful mixed green salad, mini muffulettas, smoked pork tenderloin with fresh yeast rolls and horseradish sauce, bacon wrapped shrimp, new potato rounds with ricotta and parmesan and fruit salad. The entire reception was managed beautifully. The Garden Room in a beautiful venue for any event. But what made it extraordinary was Julie and her staff. Their engagement from the very beginning, attention to every detail, and quality of product and service provided was really so much more than I expected. They didn't just provide a place, they helped us host the perfect wedding and reception. I highly recommend the Garden Room for your party or event.

I recommend this very unique and very nice hotel. Our room was very big and the matters and pillows…read morewere comfortable. The grounds are nice and the staff were courteous.

We went to a wedding here on a beautiful November afternoon, and this place is just wonderful. I…read morewasn't able to see the entire breadth of the grounds, but what I did see was a truly elegant experience. The drive up to the Inn is pretty easy-- you get off the highway, go through a couple neighborhoods and you're there. It's completely enclosed in trees (even though it's right around the corner from the U of A stadium), and they offer a decent size parking lot for your parties to park. The only thing that is slightly confusing is that there is no one there to guide you where to go. There was more than one wedding going on the day that we were there, and although there are signs that guide you where to park, there aren't signs guiding you to where your party is located. But regardless of that, when you walk up to the Inn itself, there is a beautiful fountain and quaint landscaping that surrounds a circular driveway. The porch on the building is superb-- something right out of the old south, complete with ceiling fans and all. They offer seating on the porch as well as a TV! Our party was located around the porch on a flagstone porch that led into a dining room. On the flagstone porch they had the wedding chairs set up and a nice little set up for the bridal party to stand under. When the ceremony was over we had to carry the white chairs ourselves (kind of ghetto in my opinion) into the dining area to eat. Inside the dining room, they offered a nice fall-esque set up on each table complete with candles and pumpkins. The food was all buffet style with southern food and finger food, which was brought in by the bridal parties. The place was really nice overall, especially for outdoor weddings-- if you're a spectator. I'm not sure how the process went for the booking of the wedding. But I was pleased as a visitor.

We had a great stay during parents weekend at UAK. Rooms very clean, super comfy beds, nice plushy…read moretowels and the location the top of the hill seals the deal. Awesome for watching the sunset.

Beautiful lookout and cross statue on the hilltop in Fayetteville. No parking so you have to park…read morenearby and walk but not far. Nice grounds nearby for events and weddings but kind of run down with trash all over the lot.

I have been here for a few different events the past couple years. It is a nice centrally located…read moreevent and space venue in downtown Fayetteville. I love the outside balcony/patio area - what a beautiful view! There are regularly different events going on and it seems to always be well organized, laid out, clean and good service.

GM pulled a power trip as we were looking to add a table to our buffet line per the request of a…read moreclient. "Just to let you know I'm the GM here" in the most rude manner. She mentioned liability as some kind of excuse for us not to simply move a table. Just completely rude and power tripping. I recommend and send a lot of business their way over the years. Perhaps she didn't know who I was??? I was the Owner and GM that was actually working the event hands on today that helps pay her salary. You shouldn't treat guests or vendors that way. And by the way, your loading dock is absolutely atrocious, a safety hazard and full of broken glass and other trash. I even took a picture of it. Perhaps YOU should grab a broom and sweep it up before you have a real liability issue. I cut my hand twice. OHSA would not approve. I'll be contacting the city.

What a cool dive! And today was especially awesome as I was sitting in the Bombardier seat of a…read morerestored B29! What an awesome opportunity. And this museum never fails to offer great learning and educational, as well as interesting relevance and historical exhibits and events!

The kids really enjoyed the planes which they could get inside and explore. The museum has a nice…read morecollection of aircraft and military jeeps. I would recommend going there .

I love to stop at botanical gardens across the country while I'm traveling for work! This specific…read moregarden was really beautiful and I loved the setup. There's a large grass lawn in the center and all the gardens circle around it. There are different pathways to take and there were so many butterflies this time of year. I went on a Wednesday and there was hardly anyone there. It was beautiful and relaxing. The perfect way to spend a few hours or a day.

Absolutely beautiful gardens that I highly recommend checking out if you are in Fayetteville and…read morehave a free afternoon. It is not super big and is an easy walk around, even for my elderly Dad. There are Japanese Gardens, butterfly gardens, sensory gardens, rose gardens, multiple statues and themed areas, bridges, swings, a greenhouse, and climbing areas and tunnels for kids. They have inside bathrooms and a gift shop along with events like yoga, bingo, live music, and festivals. Great for all ages, although I think the prices are a little high compared to other Botanical Gardens I have been to. $13 for adults, $6 for kids. They have summer camp too, but it is around $200 for weekly kids classes. We usually go for special discounted events and they give free passes away for summer reading at the library.

This is such a fun, outdoor venue. There are potentially two stages, places for vendors, etc. we…read morewere here for a finalist for a woman with cancer, but it's just such a great outdoor place.

I can't believe I'm the first to review this great venue! Coming in from out of town it immediately…read morewas apparent that we were welcomed guests. Every person from Sharon the owner to April who runs the venue and every staff member we had contact with were super nice and accommodating. The venue is well marked for appropriate social distancing with many options for location and price for tickets. Sound and lighting for the Forgotten Space show was top notch with seasoned vets running the show. Strict cut off time for music is 10 pm but you are welcome to hang around the fire pits in comfy chairs after the show. Bonus was morning yoga on the grass at 9:30 am. Overall a really wonderful experience and we hope to be back for another show again soon. Thanks to all for a fantastic night!

The place is cool but the staff is horrible. They are snobs and don't give a shit about their…read morecustomers. I had a club soda bottle thrown at me and then they threatened to kick me out. 0/10 would not recommend

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