When the good Lord sends you lemons....you make country style lemonade. A fantastic fall farm…read morewedding was what our daughter envisioned since she got engaged. A perfect site was found in Barn at Ross Farm......everything was AWESOME.....well Tropical Depression Nestor thought he got an invitation so he showed up at the eleventh hour. Gail and her team was EXCEPTIONAL through it all. We found a tent we made Plan B & Plan C, it all came off PERFECTLY. Our daughter said "rain or shine, I'm marrying my man"! and she did! Thanks to Gail for keep us all positive, her team and the catering crew of Lisa Metcalf were EXCEPTIONAL!! Comments from our guests "wow, what a venue. WOW! WOW! Best wedding food we've ever had, the most beautiful wedding ever, it was simple, it was classy it was AWESOME!" Thanks Gail Ross for being a wonderful part of this chapter for daughter. It was SPECIAL beyond all our dreams, dripping rain and all! ALL ABOUT THE ATTITUDE! Reserve and Rent it!!

We couldn't have been more pleased to have used Flat Duck for our daughter's wedding. The…read morewonderful staff accommodated our request for a "drive-in" wedding during the pandemic. The venue is glorious, and the barn perfect. The large pond provides a great backdrop for photos. The staff bent over backwards to help to make this a wonderful occasion for all that attended. Highly recommend.

We meet at Flat Duck for meetings and our Halloween party. We always have a good time and the barn…read moreand small pavilion are great for our events. I've never been to a wedding there but I have seen the room where the bride gets ready and it looks like it has everything a bride and bridesmaids need. There are also two bathrooms.

We had our wedding and reception here in 2014. Barbara the owner was AMAZING, but I found the…read morewedding planner hard to work with. I would definitely use this venue again. You get so much for the price.

What a beautiful location. It encompasses a venue space, photography studio, a suite, full…read morekitchen, and more. I hosted a reception here and Ms. Donna was such a good help. They supplied food, decor, and day of assistance. If I lived here, I'd definitely rent this space. It's perfect for small, intimate affairs.

We rented the Loft for our sons wedding rehearsal dinner and we were not disappointed. The location…read moreis great and the host were super. We were running late so the host helped us get everything set up and even came back and helped with the clean up. The Southside loft is an excellent place for your gatherings..

Beautiful cottages on wooded mountain lot that is so close to Chattanooga. My wife and I spent two…read morenights in a cottage for a short vacation away from home. There are several great hikes close by. We did Signal Point to Edwards Point hike which has a swing bridge, waterfall view, and great valley views. Cottage has refrigerator and microwave so it is easy to bring snacks and breakfast. It's not far to restaurants. Looks like a great location for a wedding.

Gardens in the Gorge on Up The Creek Trail in Chattanooga is an excellent vacation rental and event…read morespace that has everything that you could possibly want in a picturesce mountain adventure. Everything is very storybook and feels like an entirely different world that is enchanted with wonder and mystery. Everything here is very relaxing and away from everything, but still close to everything. They are well worth checking out for a memorable and magical experience.

Spectacular wedding venue with so many options and accommodations! I've been a wedding photographer…read morefor 13 years now, and I've yet to see any other venue capable of offering as much variety and beautiful settings to couples as Howe Farms does Love photographing here!

The church building my nephew got married in was nice and quaint, it's like a church on the hill…read more One of the challenges with the church which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5, it has two levels but no elevator. For people who couldn't handle the stairs or were using an assisted means, the elevator was necessary. The property overall is very nice, offering different venues for ceremonies.

The Mayors Mansion is marketed as the top historic bed and breakfast in Chattanooga and a AAA 4…read morediamond property, located in the historic Fort Wood section of Chattanooga. So, with that in mind, my review is contrasted against that intention. (As Kurt Russell's Wyatt Earp says, "you called down the thunder..."). But it's three stars, so it's not bad, there's definitely room for improvement. I recommend staying here, it is a comfortable good value, just not "nex-level." The good - The rooms are nice, we had a good seating area in the Cumberland Suite and the bathroom was spacious. Everything was clean, we had triple sheeted bedding, with comfortable beds. Being on the third floor, we thought hot water might take a while to reach our shower, but it arrived quickly. The front porch is an excellent place to enjoy reading, visiting, a glass of wine and relaxing. The library is also comfortable and complimentary soft drinks and water are provided in a refrigerator easily accessed near the kitchen. The mansion is truly a grand old dame with high ceilings and detailed ornate woodwork (some mismatching though), a nice large dining area and an even larger annex for their dinner cruises. The coffee is very good. The constructive criticism: With some attention to detail and tweaks, the experience could improve substantially. The check in process was strange. We had been contacted the morning of arrival to determine our arrival time, which was approximately 4PM and we were punctual. The door was locked and no one was in sight, so we called and we were soon let into the side door. The front door area off the big main porch would have set the first impression much higher. The overall area is safe but sketchy, especially later in the evening. We didn't interact with the same staff person at any time during in our stay. I found that to be unusual, since hospitality is personal. The first impression is an office area is in the main foyer, which takes away from the overall first impression of the manor. The staff did wear a uniform, but they were basic monogramed scrubs. The four course gourmet breakfast was far from our expectations or as advertised, but the service was prompt. For example, he first breakfast course both days was vanilla yogurt with one solitary blueberry in the middle. It was a lonely blueberry that begged for some company of granola or other berries or even a drizzle of honey or a sauce. It's not gourmet, it's a scoop of vanilla yogurt and one blueberry. The main courseielbasa medallions were fried almost to a crisp, but they were fancifully arranged in a semi-circle of a smiley face below two egg muffins and two slices of raw squash? We really did want breakfast to shine based on their marketing, but while good, it was ordinary. I could go on, but Yelp limits to 5000 words. I hoped to provide some constructive feedback as I think this is a worthy property and could improve a lot with some attention to detail. One example being the coffee from a local roaster was very good, so serve it as a highlight with real cream instead of artificial creamer. Sounds nit-picky, but a lot of small details would add up if someone had a passion or vision for the manor. FYI, there is no elevator, so third floor guests are hoofing it, which is great if you are in shape, we were fine with it, but be advised. They are very upfront about this during the reservation process. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the Inn, its just that sometimes when you are close to something, you sometimes become blind as to how to make improvements. Small details.

This place is amazing. Like you are in another era. Staff was so friendly & attentive. We were…read moreplanning to leave bright & early, but we just couldn't bring ourselves to leave for a couple more hours in the morning

Having our wedding at The Barn at Highpoint Farms was probably one of the best decisions we made…read more First off, I love that it is a family run business with generations of experience. They take pride in their venue and the personalized, thoughtful, and unique setting they provide. Margie has been planning weddings for years and her experience was incredibly helpful for us during the planning process as she asked questions and gave suggestions on things I never would have thought of without her! The Barn at Highpoint Farms offers SO much- first, they are a flower farm as well as a wedding venue. This means that we were able to use fresh cut flowers for our bouquets, table settings, ceremony décor, and got to take pictures in flower gardens that had the same flowers used for our wedding in them. The flowers were stunning, smelled and looked fresh, adding to the ambiance. The arrangements were well thought out and better than I could have imagined. Second, they offer some housing on site! Along with the ceremony space and the barn for the reception, there are two houses and a couple's tree house on site that you can rent for additional spaces to stay. We did a premium package where both houses and the tree house were included in our weekend. GREAT DECISION! This meant that we, plus our wedding party, had somewhere to stay Friday AND Saturday night that was right on site. Everyone commented on how much they loved that they didn't have to commute back and forth from a hotel, and that they got to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the farm all weekend. Plus no one was late or had any mishaps. We loved the venue so much that we had our rehearsal dinner there Friday night plus the wedding ceremony and reception there Saturday. It was so convenient and really reduced stress having everything in one place for the entire weekend. Finally, there is so much to do and see on the farm! It feels like a magical place, and they have done an excellent job of preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the farm. Everywhere you look there is a perfect photo opportunity, from flower gardens to old pickup trucks, to green houses and rustic barn doors. The venue has so much natural character and charm you really don't have to overdress it with décor and fluff which was a cost saver in the end. There are even horses, goats, cats, and dogs you can take pictures with offering unique photo opportunities. The two guest houses are comfy and stunningly decorated, Margie and family really have a great designer's eye, making them beautiful settings for getting ready photos as well as comfy places to stay all weekend. I could go on and on about The Barn at Highpoint Farms, but it'd be a book. Go tour the venue, you won't regret it. I highly recommend, it was the best decision we made in wedding planning.

My son's wedding was held here and it was amazing. From our very first contact until the time we…read moreleft, Margie and Jill (and staff) made sure everything was perfect for us. Very accommodating! The view is stunning but Jill's ability with flowers and greenery was over the top! Everything she created (bouquets, table decor) was so very pretty. The arbor she decorated at the front of the aisle took my breath away and made a beautiful background for the pictures. Our guests loved the baby goats and the bonfire/corn hole area. It just added to the fun and enjoyment. I highly recommend this venue to anyone!l