I would like to start off saying I would NEVER recommend or book with Rendezvous by Maria (Mitzie)…read moreReich LLC (also known as Reich World Events Services) business' again. This business has demonstrated a consistent lack of professionalism, honesty, and communication. The issues began when Maria double booked the venue we contracted through her. Instead of contacting me to discuss the error, she sent an email on a Friday evening confirming a different venue she had already booked without my approval. We approved a decoration mockup created by her assistant; however, the day-of execution did not match what was agreed upon. The tablecloths provided were wrinkled and visibly damaged, including holes and mold. Although Maria stated replacements were on the way, the issue was not properly resolved. Additionally, the table runners were the wrong color and there was not enough inventory, resulting in mismatched runners, which was not part of the agreement. Maria was not present for setup, leaving the work to her assistant and others, which contributed to poor coordination. After the event, I communicated my dissatisfaction with both the planning and execution. Maria stated she would provide compensation in writing, which never occurred. Our contract also included a $200 refundable deposit, which she acknowledged would be returned. It has now been nearly three months, with repeated follow-ups and no resolution or refund issued. While personal circumstances were cited as the reason for delays, failure to return a contractual deposit and follow through on written commitments is unacceptable. This business did not meet contractual obligations, and I would strongly advise against booking with this business!

A Golden Celebration to Remember! If I could give Rendezvous…read moremore than five stars, I would do it in a heartbeat. We recently celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg and I was naturally a bit anxious about making such a massive milestone feel special. From the moment we sat down with the Rendezvous team, specifically Mitzi and her daughter-in-law, Abby, all that stress just evaporated. They listened to every detail that I specified and gave me suggestions and other choices to choose from. Right from the start, Mitzi and Abby made me feel comfortable about my decision to hire them. The decorations were beautiful. They managed to strike that perfect balance between "Golden Anniversary" opulence and warm, inviting intimacy. The floral arrangements, all fresh flowers, were spectacularly elegant. The tables were set up as I specified, with gold table cloth, napkins and place settings. They transformed the Holiday Inn ballroom into something that felt both nostalgic and sophisticated. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how beautiful the room looked! Now, let's talk about the food. Prior to our event, Mitzi and Abby invited us to a food tasting event where there were about a dozen dishes that I could choose from. And they delivered! The appetizers were creative and flavorful, and the main courses and desserts were cooked to absolute perfection. As for the service, the Rendezvous servers were well trained, attentive and professional. In conclusion, Rendezvous treated our very special celebration with the respect and care it deserved. They didn't just "cater" a party; they hosted an experience. To the entire team: Thank you for making our golden year shine so brightly. If you are looking for a caterer who actually listens and delivers beyond your expectations, look no further than Rendezvous! ________________________________________

This review is for the Underground Railroad Hike at Woodlawn Manor. The guided tour is given from…read moreApril till the end of October. You can sign up online through WoodlawnManor.org or you can show up 10 to 15 minutes before the 10am start time on selected Saturday Mornings. The hike can go from two miles up and two miles back, in some cases they may only go 1 mile and give you the choice to continue on the trail. There are bathrooms located at the Carriage House (the visitor center). Here you can pick up free pamphlets and maps that tell you about all the historical sites available throughout the state of Maryland. We had a group of around 25 people and we took on a trail close by, on the other side of the property. I recommend bringing a light jacket, small snack, and bottled water. Our guide John was very engaging and told us a variety of stories about enslaved people that escaped from Maryland, he answered questions along the way, and had pictures to aid in his presentation. He asked questions to help us engage ourselves to think how enslaved people would, as we traveled through the woods looking around for clues, sites, and hiding places. I really got the sense of how smart and connected to the landscape you would have to be in order to survive this journey. I don't want to spoil it for you, but one of the most intriguing people that we learned about was Ann Maria Weems, at the age of 15, she ran away from her slaveholder in Rockville, Maryland, disguising herself as a male carriage driver and escaping to British North America, where her family was settled with other slave fugitives. The information given is brief, but enough to make you go do your own research. We came to certain landmarks in the forest that would have likely been used as markers for those running to freedom. While this trail is not the actual Underground Railroad, the trail serves as a good example of how an escape route would be devised given the resources needed to hide and camouflage one's self for safety. A small fee is charged, less than $10. There are outdoor picnic tables available for visitors who want to sit for a while or host their own lunch. They also offer group hikes and field trips. I highly recommend this trek, it is a real eye-opener to the experiences of the African American hero's who lived to tell an amazing story of thier survival and path to freedom here in America.

This is a wonderful cultural icon in the county that features beautiful and well marked trails, as…read morewell as a small museum which speaks of the local and county history. A great opportunity for intergenerational bonding while taking a walk on the approximately 2.5 mile walk.

Can non-members just come to eat because OMG the food is delicious!…read more I came here for a coworker's retirement lunch and was blown away by the delicious food. EVERYTHING was cooked perfectly and flavorful. I got the calamari as an appetizer and the lobster roll for my entree. I literally could eat here everyday. The calamari was cooked perfectly. The lobster roll was on the fluffiest bun with a creamy garlic aioli. It came with fries which were surprisingly some of the best fries I've ever had in my life.

We drove up there for a USTA tournament. First of all, it's way out in the boondocks. I mean old…read morecars rusting in your lawn country. Secondly, the clay courts were terribly maintained and the bounce was crazy. Finally, for a country club out in the sticks they had this bourgeois air of snobbery that would've been irritating if it wasn't so laughable.

Fantastic Venue!!! Guests of all ages loved the space and the cars. The team was terrific to work…read morewith. The Rev Room is truly unique and is so much fun! Highly recommend!!

From the owner: The Rev Room specializes in unique events that incorporate beautiful classic, muscle, and exotic…read morecars into the event venue. Have a private chauffeur court you to your one-of-a-kind event run by your own personal venue manager.

The event is a disaster. The venue is old and the grounds are not well maintained. The food is…read morecold and even the golf course is subpar with bad greens. Do not come. The Jillian Bilrke event promised high quality with exorbitant cost but did not deliver!!! Fail

Played in a charity tournament here earlier this summer. Manor CC is one of the few private clubs I…read moreeither haven't played or don't have any connections to. Course was absolutely immaculate. Was disappointed that the range limited our tournament to mats (yuck!) for warming up. Also, the back nine was great, but was woefully disappointed by the front. Bit of an old school tree lines course with lots of holes very close together. Not necessarily a bad thing, just didn't suit my eye. Staff was incredibly accommodating and facilities were great.

This review is only for the facility. I went here with my husband for an annual ceremony for the…read moreknights of Columbus. Upon arrival there is a very large parking lot on the right and on the left side of building there's more parking all of which have handicapped parking and the facility is handicapped accessible on both levels. The lower level is set up as a bar to chill for the knights and I didn't notice what else was on that level since we were on 2nd level. No elevator that I noticed. There's steps inside to get up to the banquet hall area. Additionally there's a handicap ramp on the top level that goes down to the bottom level but it's outside...but 5/5 for being handicap accessible, parking, restrooms etc The restroom was clean and was handicapped accessible. The banquet room is very nice and big. It has a bar to the right side as you enter and turn left to see the main hall and the small hall off the left side. It is carpeted so ladies choose your shoes wisely:-). The restrooms are just outside of the hall entrance maybe 25 feet from hall entrance. There's also a coat check closet but it wasn't manned when we were there. It may be that they just don't have one & everyone hangs up their own coats. Overall I definitely recommend this place for your event if they're renting out. It's clean 5, large banquet hall with bar and restrooms close. The decor is pleasant. Definitely a 5/5 all around.

Thank you, Tom Phelps, for welcoming us as we plan an event at this location. It was good to see…read morehow accessible the place is (quite! even for an older building). Clean and large with ample parking and just lovely ambience. Thank you for letting the Mattie Stepanek Guild host their Heartsongs Fundraiser there. Peace.

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!