Fabulous place nestled in the middle of nowhere. Our host Linda was very gracious. Very nice snacks…read moreand desserts. Lake was fabulous as was the outdoor hot tub at night. Nice trails to wander along. Next time I travel cross country I'll make it a point to stay longer :)

From the owner: The perfect location near St. Louis for your lakeside outdoor wedding, retreat or just to rent a…read morecabin. Why not try a Missouri romantic getaway or bring the whole family to the DragonFly~In. Nestled on the site of Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's tallest peak, in the beautiful hills of the Arcadia Valley, in the Missouri Ozarks. The DragonFly~In is the perfect place to take that "close to home but far from ordinary" vacation and is just 90 miles from Saint Louis and 30 miles from Farmington, MO. Enjoy peace and tranquility at private gated resort with 178 gorgeous acres, 2 cabins, 1 lodge rental each with their own private bonfire sites. Dragonfly has 2 private lakes, hiking, fishing, swimming, paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks all on site for our guests. The outdoor wedding venue of choice in Southeast Missouri. Dragonfly-In features a premier scenic wedding venue with covered, all electric 30x50' pavilion lit parking, tables and chairs for 200 guests, all with gorgeous lake view on privately gated resort. Wedding packages tailored for your special event needs.

We attended a wedding here last night and we thought it was an exceptional venue and very well…read moreorganized. Something to keep in mind- the terrain is challenging for stilettos, old people, and toddlers. You should expect this when you see it's a barn venue, but some wedding barns have redone flooring. There is old plank flooring, gravel, and lots of steps and ramps to multiple levels.

Jen and Steve were amazing. The amount of attention to details and effort they put into our day…read moremade it all flow so perfectly. They worked with us and we're so patient with all our questions and changes. You'd be absolutely crazy not to book your wedding here!!!! A++++++ HIGHLY recommend!!!

I'm being forced to do something I would not normally do. Moreland Riedle and I flew here to view…read morethe wedding venue that she put a deposit on. With moreland working the Covid unit at work and finishing school, and Blake having knee surgery, neither were able to come up before now to start making plans. Let me just say, I am very disappointed that the woman won't give the deposit back from Bonita Valley Dance Barn and wedding Venue. The pictures on Facebook make it look spectacular, but in person it is a dump. I get you are in the country and it's a barn, but who knew we were going to have to drive past a makeshift mobile home trailer with what looked like a junk yard parked outside, with campers, tractors, chicken coops, all around. The barn itself was covered in cobwebs (although they said there was a wedding there last weekend) yeah, right! And the chairs and media equipment had inches of thick dust. The netting draped through the rafters looked yellow as if they hadn't been changed in years and they were infested with bug carcasses. The light bulbs were scantily present and as you walk in there is a trap on the ground. The owner said it was for a "skunk " that was loose in the barn. Gross!!! Along with the skunk, there were rabbits running around loose in the barn. The smell was indicative of something either living in there or had died in there. The kitchen was a joke. If a caterer came in there they would run the other way. There was no oven and a refrigerator not big enough to hold a gallon of sweet tea. Walk outside and the grass is knee high and around the wooden cross were wooden pews that were rotten, gray and dilapidated. The furniture in the "bride's" dressing area was a couch dated back to the 60's and the fabric was so dirty, I was afraid to touch it. The tables to serve on were pallets nailed to four wooden posts. They were uneven and rough. I could go on and on, but I don't want to seem like a bride momzilla . I just want people to be kind and give this young couple their money back. Oh yes, and she said to make sure that I added that the cost was $710 for a 2-day venue...Thursday and Friday... well, Now we all know why...we were paying for SHIT and shit is cheap! I would be embarrassed to have family and friends come to this place!

From the owner: We offer a beautiful authentic rustic setting nestled in the central southern beauty of Missouri …read more Our venue remains minimally decorated with lights and ceiling tooling with a kitchen area , climate controlled rooms , seating for 225 and plenty of room and indoor / outdoor ceremony options to accommodate weddimg and reception activities .

This place is a great little getaway a few hours away from the St. Louis area for camp camping…read more There are tons of options with cabins with Jacuzzi, permanent cabins, and little houses as well to rent. When we arrived at check-in, it was super easy to get checked in and everyone was very kind. They have a store with some small items if you forgot anything. The owners live on site and they let me and my kids go visit their puppies and play in the puppies area/run house. They are very kind and spoke to us often throughout. They even offered to go to the store to pick AA batteries for us and a couple other things instead of us going to the store and purchasing it from them directly that was very kind and going above. The only reason for the four star is, I did call them to get additional towels for the cottage house we rented. Whoever answered the phone had hesitation in their voice, and seemed annoyed that I was asking for extra towels. They asked how many people were in our party because they saw a lot of people.kitchen told them yes we rented the cottage house +3 primitive cabins we had a large party, but we were not over using any space. He thought hesitation in his voice and I explained to him we only had two towels and he was more than welcome to come check if he doubted us he said oh that's strangely usually put four or five in the house I said well, they didn't then they offered to bring more as much as we all spent for the entire weekend. It was a little frustrating how we were treated in that specific scenario. They had paddle boats you could rent and we rented two. It was a decently priced 35 for four hours. They also have horseback riding and a couple other things that you can pay additional for. The cottage was fully stocked. The primitive cabins you do have to bring your own linens, which is clearly stated

The grounds at Spring Lake Ranch are genuinely beautiful. The lake is gorgeous, peaceful, and…read moreseemed like a great spot to unplug in nature. However, my check-in experience was incredibly frustrating and ruined the trip for me. Upon pulling up to the Country Store (exactly as the check-in instructions stated), one of the property's loose farm dogs (a Great Pyrenees) began barking and jumping repeatedly on my vehicle, leaving behind scratches down to the primer. I stayed in my vehicle with my dog (who remained calm and quiet) secured in the backseat, as I didn't know if the loose dog was friendly. When the owner, Jonathan, came out, he put the dog up but loudly began blaming me for the damage, stating I should have gotten out to stop his dog or moved my vehicle elsewhere. He made multiple excuses and was very dismissive of the fact that my property was damaged by his unleashed animal. Jonathan ended up walking away and a different man asked me to go inside to check in. Flabbergasted, I proceeded with the check in process even though I didn't get an apology or any concern for what happened or how I'd been treated. The entire ordeal, including the hostility, really just ruined the stay for me and I ended up leaving early the next day. I did get an initial text from Johnathan apologizing and he offered to give me a free next stay and pay for buffing the scratches. I declined another stay, and notified him that I buffed out most of the scratches, but that some had gone through to the primer. I told him I would take care of it and I was not going to send a bill. Dragging this on further, he sent another message attempting to blame me again. This time claiming that my window being cracked a few inches is what caused his livestock dog to bark and scratch my doors. The constant blaming and complete lack of accountability for a guest's damaged property was unacceptable. It is a beautiful property, but proceed with caution, and be prepared for loose dogs and a defensive, unprofessional, owner.

Fun place. Nice they allowed outside food here because we had birthday cake etc. it was a nice day…read moreand they should have opened the room up with the overhead doors to maximize enjoyment of the views. It was mostly self serve. You go up to the bar for drinks.

made a reservation for Jan 2 at 530pm. They closed before we even got there. No call- nothing. We…read morecame from out of state and made reservations for 15 people.

I can't begin to explain what a great spot this is!…read more It is dog friendly, it is wide open and beautiful, it has lots of live music, it is run by a family that is so very nice, and it is super affordable and tastes great! You can get a flight of wines for $5 or a glass of wine or a pint of beer for $5 each. You can even do a tour and tasting for $10. Plus, all the bottles are pretty much under $25. And they have quite a large variety of whites, reds, and roses too. Cindy, one of the owners, is so very friendly and helpful. She will go through an entire tasting with you with the highest level of patience, allowing you to taste and try anything you'd like to. Her brother-in-law also Is a gem, he himself Popsicles to all of the kids running around and let them ride on the tractor or explore into the garden. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!

You guys. If you love beautiful days at wineries and chatting with the nicest people, please visit…read moreEdg Clif. A friend and I had the most delightful time. The scenery is lovely. Arthur was the live music for the day and he played a great variety of songs (acoustic guitar). The wine is fantastic. I do not know a lot about wine, but I do know that each one we tasted (6) was very easy to drink. We shared a bottle there and I brought 2 home. Bonus: you can bring your own snacks (no beverages). I love this. I enjoy planning my own winery snacks. I was bummed when many wineries quit allowing food because they opened kitchens. So if I have to pay $30+ for food. I'm buying less wine. Anywaaaay, make a little weekend out of visiting this area and have a lovely time at Edg Clif. (Photos do not do it justice)

We stumbled upon this winery while trying to find somewhere to enjoy a late lunch after a morning…read moreof hiking. The food, service and ambience did not disappoint. Everyone talks about their garlic parm fries for a reason. Order them! We also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with sesame cucumber salad and sriracha mayo, which was so good (we ordered the food to split and both agreed we should have gotten our own chx sandwich). The flatbread was also good, but the fries and chx sandwich were just so much better that the bread was left in their shadow. I can't comment much on the wine as we both ordered mimosas . The grounds were well maintained and the waitress what friendly. Will return.

I searched "date night activities" on yelp, and this place came up, and was just 10 minutes from…read moreour house. I had no idea. It was so relaxing for a couple that rarely gets date night. We enjoyed ourselves so much. What a beautiful setting.

I was searching for a place to spend my birthday, something different than my norm. I was seeking a…read morerelaxing experience with some shopping. This place exceeded my expectations. Upon booking, you choose your room. My room was great, the mattress perfect, the claw foot tub was amazing, mini fridge, WiFi, Keurig, everything I needed in one room and tastefully decorated! Downstairs there was a library with board games and books. A yoga studio upstairs. Hot-tub and sauna in the back of the property. Breakfast was freshly made and also to note, one of the best parts of my birthday getaway. The inn keepers were super welcoming and hospitable, making for a warm, comfortable birthday stay. We will be returning for some of the events happening in town this year. Don't hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed!

My stay here with some friends was a special time, thanks to the owners of this wonderful B&B. My…read morefriend, who lives in St. Louis, has family familiar with the area and recommended we stop in Caledonia to visit the quaint town. We had booked the Old Caledonian and had an absolutely amazing stay. Since there's not many dining options in the area, we added on a made to order dinner, which ended up being the best meal during our weeklong trip in Missouri. The grounds are absolutely beautiful with a flowering garden, gazebo, magnolia tree, koi pond, hot tub and sauna. We spent our evening out in the yard watching fireflies and listening to their fountain. Inside, every corner is packed with antiques and vintage charm. Most rooms feature a bathtub but to shower (at least in the upstairs rooms,) there is a communal bathroom. We happened to be the only guests so it was fine. It also featured a library with plenty of books to read and board games to play. The owners were absolutely lovely people and cooked us wonderful meals, delivered with attentive service. We were able to make requests for vegetarian food and they prepared a delightful veggie curry and green goddess quinoa bowl for dinner. For breakfast we were served yogurt and fruit, veggie quickie and some lovely homemade scones. There are their own handmade lavender products for sale as well. Beds and pillows were super comfy and they had some great green tea bath products for use. We had such a magical time enjoying the early summer in Caledonia and the folks here were such a big part of that. At check out they even let us split the bill 4 ways and gave us a parting gift of homemade truffles. Please consider supporting this family business. It was a simply perfect stay,

I hosted an exceptional retreat at H&M in April 2023 with a very respectful group, and decided to…read morereturn the following year. I was approved to return in May 2023 by management, so I spent countless hours organizing the schedule, finding staff, and advertising only to be alerted mid December 2023 that H&M Retreats will no longer host my event. This is very unfortunate. Sadly, I must now spend more of my time refunding and contacting attendees. I do not recommend this establishment for the unprofessionalism that took place months after booking and organizing and advertising my event. Attached is a photo of last year's event.

Don't trust that this place. They cancelled our event which costed a substantial amount of money in…read morecancellation fees. Sad because it's got a lot of good things going for it, beautiful location and the cabins are very nice.