Visited Arterra for an event recently--what a beautiful space. It feels uniquely Lawrence in the…read morebest way: modern, inviting, and full of personality. I was just a guest, so I can't speak for the hosts, but from where I stood, everything was spot on. The space was open, easy to navigate, and had that rare mix of elegance and comfort. The food and beverages? Fabulous--no rubber chicken here. If I were planning an event, this is exactly the kind of place I'd want. Stylish, spacious, and effortlessly well-run. Arterra nails it.

On Saturday evening, I attended a wedding here and was beyond impressed with the level of…read moreattentiveness, friendliness of staff, gorgeous decor and delicious food. The inside was elegant and tastefully decorated. They allowed the bride and groom to put their own touches on the wall by hanging engagement pictures and decorations. The ceremony was outside and I was surprised by how comfortable the chairs were. I also appreciated the shade tents they put up to block the sun for the guests. Dinner, drinks and appetizers were delicious. The staff came around to make sure you had everything you needed without being too pushy. This would be a great place to have an sort of event or wedding. I really enjoyed being a guest.

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

Where are you? Could not find the building!?!…read moreWould love to chat about membership but can't seem to get anyone to respond to calls...

During the pandemic, I prefer curbside delivery from restaurants, especially if done in a…read moreconvenient manner. The Jayhawk Club restaurant is open now for dine-in and for patio dining. But the curbside pickup is especially convenient. At other restaurants, to do contactless pickup, you must provide your credit card information when you call to place the order and you also have to decide on the tip in advance. But club members do not have to do either. When you call in your order, they bill your account, automatically monthly charged to your credit card, and automatically add a 20% tip. I then drive there, open my car trunk, and they put the order into the trunk. Could not be easier. In addition, since I am a dining member only, the monthly dues are much lower than for members who use the club's other facilities, such as the golf course, pool, or gym.

Wonderful stop for kids and adults alike! Kids can play…read morewhile parents enjoy a coffee/watch the KU game on one of their tvs

Love this place!! Super clean, comfy chairs, free Wifi for parents while their kids run wild and…read moreget all their energy out. Perfect for toddler age through about 9 or 10 years old. They also have a full menu of snacks, food and drinks.

In town to visit my sis and haven't tried this place yet, do we headed to dinner for me to try it…read moreout! Sat outside, so not sure what it looks like inside, but the outdoor vibes were super cute. Service is very Lawrence; super chill and friendly. They immediately came by with water and then gave us some time to review the menu before taking beverage orders. They also asked us if we wanted apps, so we ordered those too. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and mostly tasty; the fancy mushroom hummus was too salty for me. The pork and beans were my personal fave, but everyone had a different fave. Desserts were too sweet for me; butter cake too sweet and the chocolate tort too chocolatey.

Service was attentive and kind, loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Above all- the food was…read moreamazing. Everything we tried was excellent. It was our first time going but definitely not our last.

Lawrence's go-to destination event space…read more Name the event, they've done it hundreds of times here: weddings, wedding rehearsals, board meetings, cabarets, fraternity/sorority events, proms, etc., etc. You don't have the kind of scheduling and traffic they're running unless you're first-rate. Don't get here real often, but dropped by late last night at a political watch party. Things are humming behind the scenes, trash is getting quietly picked up, trash containers changed out before they're overflowing, bartenders are hustling, and everything seems to click. I'm reminded how well everything operates here. Happen to know who the executive chef is and he's the real deal, lots of big experience in the city and a no b.s. kind of guy that gets the job done right. Food is flying in and out of here at a rate that exceeds many restaurants in the area. If I had an event and was looking for a space to serve those needs I'd be looking here first because the experience and expertise lies within.

Bleh! That's the best way to describe this place…read more The food was bleh! Like add some seasoning The DJ was bleh. Like ebb and flow, man. The beer was bleh. The tapped beer was flat after they filled pitchers with super foam. Apparently they didn't tap the keg right but they didn't fix it either. And then they wanted to charge for bottled bud

Fantastic staff, everyone was helpful and friendly! We came in close to close, and got…read morerecommendations on where to go and what to do. A regular had her huskies in, and I absolutely love having a few beers while I make new furry friends.

Unlike many hipster bars who think that having a beer on tap that only five people have ever drunk,…read moresomebody at GG who knows beer actually curates the stuff available. It's next to impossible to find a place like this. It's so much better than the trendoid dumps pimping for reviews that say "chill vibe."

the property is beautiful. the guestrooms are all very nice and the barn is very pretty. little…read moreawkward to have food downstairs and have to carry your plate upstairs. the only thing is the owner was so anxious about everything! You are not allowed to decorate the arbor even though all the pictures of the venue show it decorated. Strip the beds and throw the towels down the laundry chute and sort them. Take out the trash. Clean off the counters and clean the mirrors, etc... the rooms have to be paid for by 1100. Idek how many times we got that message. Gave us a lot of unnecessary stress.

This farm, which at one point was a B&B is now a full blow event space for weddings, large…read moregatherings, etc. Over the years I've been here plenty of times for various events and today was part of a musical group providing music for a wedding. The old "barn" is a rustic but gorgeous dining and table space downstairs (with a small bar), the upstairs more of a ballroom feel with stage, lots of space up to the rafters which is where I'm guessing most weddings are held as it was today. Surely they are on Yelp and have been reviewed I thought as I was working, got done and drove home. Yes, on Yelp, never reviewed. Well, let's just take care of that. Lots of parking for guests, beautiful outdoor patio area made of rustic timbers, several wedding arches, lots of places that appear to be set for photographic appeal, etc. The grounds are gorgeous. Plenty of charm, good space, and best of all, away from town a but on the far edge of North Lawrence so maybe 5 minutes from city center. Easy access for folks from KC or Topeka and the turnpike. I love this place. As someone who has been married more than once, it is unlikely I'll do that (fingers crossed) again, but should I, I'd want it here and a big party to boot. Fact, the folks we played for today were musicians and were spending most of the rest of the afternoon there just having a proper jam session. Fun. This is a great place. Worth checking out if you're in need of a gathering spot for a lot of people for all kinds of occasions.

The wine is delicious. The food choices were so much more than I thought they would be... The…read morecharcuterie board I got was great. The staff there are phenomenal and the music that night incredibly enjoyable.

What a lovely and friendly little spot at the edge of Lawrence. It's situated on some farm land so…read morethere's chickens and other animals nearby. The owner and bartender are very kind, check up on your often, and will explain their story. We grabbed a few bottles between some friends and gabbed for hours. We sat outfit for a little bit and then came indoors after it got too windy. Feel free to bring your own games and snacks, they definitely welcome it!

Rooms were very clean, pool and hot tub worked great! Breakfast was enjoyable. Theres a movie…read moretheater in the far end of the parking lot that my teens enjoyed! 24/7 tea, coffee and hot cocoa was appreciated.

Holiday inn Express Lawrence,  KS…read more My husband,  daughter  and I decided to stay at this hotel because  my husband has stayed at several other HIE hotels  on business in other cities  and liked them. Not so here. In fact, it was truly awful.  We booked a week here. Not a brief visit. We arrived late on a Friday night and had conveyed we'd be late due to a long drive. When I went to check in about 9:30pm a male, Asian front desk clerk said 'oh good. You're the last one I'm waiting for.'  OK ... we got our keys and went up to our Room 202. Immediately noticed a strong, stale, moldy mildew smell. The bathroom had wallpaper peeling off and a lot of mold in the shower crevices. The next morning, we went down to the grab and go breakfast. If you enjoy high sugar,  prepackaged gas station food...this one's for you.  I asked if there were any hard boiled eggs.  No. Coffee had no nondairy creamer and tasted like dirty water. We told the front desk  girl about the smell in our room and also requested additional towels.   When we used the keurig in our room, it was no better than the lobby coffee.  Headed to  IHOP disappointed. Upon returning that evening,  the smell in the room was no better. We ran the air conditioner  24/7. No extra towels....but there were dirty, wet ones in the wardrobe from the previous person. Gross. By the third morning, my husband and I were feeling terrible. Headaches,  congestion, generally  awful. That morning, we told the front desk they needed to resolve the smell and, by the way, still no extra towels and trash is overflowing.  That evening, we could tell something had been sprayed to cover the odor but the problem was not solved. My husband  went down to the front desk to  insist on a new room while my daughter and I packed up our stuff...including  the towels and wash cloths we finally got the  previous evening. Still trash and wet towels in the room. We moved to Room 224. Thankfully,  this room had no smell and was in good condition.  It is apparent that housekeeping and  maintenance  staff desperately need training. Our second room was never turned either. We saw the manager on 3 separate occasions,  including checkout,  and were never asked how our stay was. We noticed he was in his office and wondered how it's possible to manage a hotel from behind a desk? Hopefully,  the corporate owner and/or Holiday  Inn will realize this facility  requires desperate help so other customers will not be subjected to these issues in the future.