This place has improved over the years. Looks like they are redoing some green surrounds and…read morebunkers soon too. I heard rumors they are redoing their fairways next year as well. Affordable memberships considering the area. I have friends who have been members for years and still enjoy it. The golf course is really solid. They have a great mixture of holes. A couple of drivable par 4s and all the par 5s are reachable from certain tees. Two tough par 3s on the back that can make or break a round. Green surrounds are tough if you're in the wrong spot. The greens themselves are always in fantastic shape. They are severely sloped at times, so you must be accurate with your approach shots. I couldn't find the golf course architect on their website, but they did a good job considering the hilly topography and small footprint of the property. But I can also see one hitting pretty much the exact same shots every time no matter what tee box you're playing. Favorite hole: Par 5 12th, except for the yellow range balls that litter the left side. Downhill the entire way. Range on the left, trees and then the 18th hole on the right. Reachable for many with usually a blind-ish to a peninsula green with water right and long. The very tall red stake frames the front right of the green. Very cool hole before the brutally tough par 3 13th. The driving range is good and they have really nice Titleist practice balls to hit. The short game area is outstanding. I could spend hours out there with a few wedges. They have two small-ish putting greens on either side of the clubhouse. The restaurant is a great space and they have an area for bigger events. The food and service are both good too. Sadly, I have not enjoyed the pool area. Just a solid club overall. The members I have interacted with have all been great. I have had and heard somewhat mixed interactions with the people that run the place, but nothing bad enough to write about here.

Not a member, but apparently, people can purchase a restaurant membership for a yearly fee. That's…read morewhat the in-laws did, otherwise I wouldn't be going. Anyhoo, I've been a few times, and the food is pretty good. Not great, but good. The service is very good, and the overworked staff do a heck of a job considering the obnoxious people they have to wait on.

Amazing customer service, great price for the space, and overall extremely accommodating. I would…read morehost another party in this space and recommend it to everyone. The only drawback is the heating food restrictions, but I completely understand for safety reasons.

10% off for being a Columbia resident and you get a free hour if you check in! Chairs, table,…read moremicrophones...all of that is provided! This is very spacious and convenient! There's even a kitchen area nearby the rooms to keep things running smoothly if you plan to have food at your event. Highly recommend this event venue, we loved it!

I recently returned to Maryland after a decade away, and one of the first places I re-visited was…read morethe Sandy Spring Museum. I remembered it fondly as having lovely grounds and a small collection of interesting historical exhibits. Well, it still has beautiful grounds and some historical exhibits, but now most of its space is devoted to the work of local artists. It currently hosts colorful yarn sculptures that appear almost organic. Their beauty is enhanced by the diverse shapes and colors the artist chose for each grouping. It's a display that can be enjoyed by people of any age, and it's small enough that children won't get bored. The museum is free to visit, so anyone can enjoy what it has to offer. Highly recommended!

Enjoyed a walking tour of art on the grounds of SSM. Daría did an amazing job explaining each…read morepiece. This is a hidden gem in MoCo with a lot of history. You def need to check their website for different events and featured artists. FYI-you can have weddings, company events, etc.

Don't come here, you've been warned…read more Don't come here when there's a wedding, but that's something you can't control and something the venue doesn't account for. After ordering, expect to never see your wait staff and wait at least an hour before getting any food. Table service is abysmal. The food itself is just ok. Nothing special. The brownie sundae was not a moist brownie but a dry brown cake. While the atmosphere can be nice outside, some of the best outdoor seating is right next to a noisy HVAC system.

Came here recently for dinner on a weekend. I wasn't sure I wanted to give it a try after my last…read moreexperience but we live nearby and decided to give it another try. The place is cute, it's like a house, with several different dining sections. We started with the pork "wonton" appetizer. Some pieces of the diced pork were a little fatty so hubby and daughter didn't love that. These were not wontons, they were more like chips with the diced pork on top of it. But I thought the sauce had a good Asian flavor. We also had the crab soup, which was very good. For entrees, I feel like they could have had more items on their menu. But I was in the mood for a burger, as was my daughter. It was a good sized burger and it was very good. We both enjoyed it. Hubby got a chicken pasta dish, which he enjoyed too! Service was fine, waiter was kind of serious but our food was good so ...

What a grand opening! There were beautiful bouquets and flower displays. They had a $25…read moreBuild-Your-Own-Bouquet and a $10 flower crown. They also had tables and displays of different vases to showcase their workshop supplies. I entered their raffle, but hoping to be back to use them as a go-to floral shop.

We hired blooming blossoms through a recommendation from our wedding planner and they knocked it…read moreout of the park! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous, the communication was phenomenal, the details were perfect and they even handled cleanup. At the last moment I decided I wanted to preserve the bouquet because it was just too beautiful and they were able to accommodate that as well. I cannot recommend any other florist! They took out look book and created absolute magic!

I've been ordering flowers delivered to friends and family members in the Olney area from My…read moreEnchanted Florist for many years for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mothers' Day, pick-me-ups on rotten winter days, etc. Their tasteful arrangements always manage to exceed the pictures on their website. I always call rather than order on line because, after all these years, it's like catching up with old friends.

I selected Guiding Grace Bouquet for a dear friends funeral because of the light colors and flower…read moreselection. What I received was not at all what I ordered. Some different flowers, darker rose colors, and a bit skimpy on the hydrangeas. The arrangement sent was nice but, very disappointed in the difference.

I attended a Celebration of Life at the Wheaton Moose Hall Lodge. The room we sat in was huge…read more There was a separate full bar area and separate room off to the left. There was a huge stuffed moose hanging on the wall, so you can certainly see why this room got its name. They had television system playing with videos of the loved one. There was a whole wall devoted to food. It is a bit dated, so I took off one star. But, if you are looking for a gigantic room with all of the electronics and clean bathrooms, then, Moose Lodge is the place for you.

Great prices, people and space highly recommended for all people and ages. Great place to watch…read moresports or host an event!

Absolutely gorgeous gardens and the best part is that admission is completely free…read more Rain or shine, the gardens were stunning and exceptionally well maintained. We were impressed by the variety of plant collections, some of which rivaled gardens we had previously paid admission to visit. Parking was free and we chose to park at the Visitor Center. However, those planning to visit the Butterfly Experience should park closer to the Conservatory, as the walk between the two was fairly substantial. The map was detailed and pathways were well maintained, making the grounds accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. We purchased tickets for the Butterfly Experience and check in was quick and seamless. I did find the additional $2 service charge unfortunate, especially since there was no option to purchase tickets in person. Thankfully, staff were flexible with entry timing. The volunteers were incredibly kind and guided visitors through the double door system efficiently. Inside, butterflies freely flew around the conservatory and many rested on the ground, so we had to stay mindful of where we stepped. I especially appreciated the bulletin board displaying all the butterfly species currently housed inside. The Children's Garden was relatively small but wonderfully colorful and dense with greenery. The vibrant artwork throughout added a whimsical charm that made the area feel playful and inviting. Nearby, the Winter Garden and Camellia Garden were similarly well maintained, though neither was particularly abundant in blooms during our visit. I still appreciated the many art installations scattered throughout the surrounding trails. The Fragrance Garden absolutely lived up to its name and ended up being one of my favorite sections. Beyond the floral aromas surrounding the garden, the entire area felt incredibly serene and the air itself felt remarkably fresh and crisp. The Japanese Tea House was beautifully simplistic, featuring plain wooden benches along the exterior while overlooking still water framed by lush Japanese trees. The Anderson Pavilion offered a similar tranquil atmosphere on the opposite side of the Visitor Center, though surrounded by a different collection of trees and landscaping. The Visitor Center contained a small gift shop, though I did not notice many customized or particularly memorable souvenirs. The building otherwise seemed primarily dedicated to educational programming and exhibits. The grounds were incredibly well maintained and there was an impressive variety of gardens to explore and interact with. While I found the Butterfly Experience somewhat expensive, it would absolutely be worthwhile for those who have never visited an active conservatory before. Otherwise, the free portions of Brookside Gardens alone make this an easy and worthwhile stop for anyone in the area.

This is a lovely park and served as a great alternative to going downtown to see the cherry…read moreblossoms. They have areas to sit with various views of the lake. Dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals. There are centers on the premises that have bathrooms in addition to events and programs they give yearly.

For Mother's Day this year, we gave this local florist a try and WOW! We discovered a hidden gem…read more The arrangement was beautiful and communication from the company was exceptional. We will definitely be repeat customers!

I live in Florida and needed to send flowers for a funeral to a very close friend and I didn't know…read moreof any florist in the area where the service was being held. I found Vivi Flower Market and spoke to Junior who went above and beyond to make sure the flowers arrived at a specific time. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. I definitely will use this shop again.