If you are looking for a place to hold a Wedding or commemorative event, Kentlands Mansion should…read morebe on your consideration list. The staff were very responsive and helped us plan the layout of the rooms and educated us on how our event might flow. Great job!

I am an owner of Russian Piano Studio in Potomac. We have held student's piano recitals every year…read moreat this place. Antonia and the stuff are very professional, easy to communicate with and accurate. My students and parents love to come there for our events. We feel very welcomed. Beautiful facility and well organized.

The process with reserving a space with Ebony ?the owner) at the Blackbird Studio was seamless from…read morebeginning to end. She was extremely patient and attentive from the beginning to the end. I was a total wreck on the day of due to a few deaths in our family and friends that really shocked us but we made a decision not to cancel the event. Not only was Ebony patient and kind, she was there in the before the event asking if I needed a helping hand and making sure I was squared away before she left. Instead of feeling like I rented a 'venue' , it felt like I was using a friend's space for an event. I would recommend Ebony a thousand times over. Her venue is breathtaking and her service is top notch!

From the owner: Blackbird opened on May 5, 2018!read more

What a quaint venue! Didn't know this place excited and what a treat it was to visit. Love the…read morepottery on display in the gallery downstairs. The theater was intimate and comfortable for a night full of laughs with improbable comedy and Griefcat.

I seem to find myself in the Kentlands area a lot lately but my 1st time visiting the Art Barn…read more My Cousin was debuting his new Independent Film and, of course, I am going to support. The building used to be a stable that has beautifully renovated. It definitely has farmhouse touches with the wood, faux pocket doors and rustic touches. There is a reception area on the main floor where there was coffee(I love it already!) and refreshments. There is accessible parking out front and an elevator for those who may need it to get to the theater upstairs. The theater is small and intimate with 99 seats. I wanted to take pictures of the theater, but they were doing panel discussions and I just didn't feel comfortable snapping pictures during such a thoughtful process. As I understand it, they also provide services to the community around art in the form Of classes, discussions and even camps for the kids. So yes. . . Gaithersburg has begun to grow on me even though I live in Southern Maryland. I live over an hour away but I didn't mind the drive. I would definitely come back again.

I came here for a company picnic and was blown away. They offered many different types of…read moreactivities to keep the kids busy (reptile handler, face painting, colored sand bottles, snow cone stand, bouncy house, basketball, and zip lining), and food and drinks for adults. The food is smoked on site, and the staff did a wonderful job. They offered smoked chicken, ribs, brisket, hamburgers and hotdogs. All of which were solid. The baked beans were phenomenal, and they also had good Mac n cheese and potato salad. The staff was friendly, the dj played a enjoyable variety of music and my family and I had a great time.

Top 10 on the food hands down will go back any time. They cooked everything outside. Have plenty of…read morespace. They also have amazing tasting pies!

Holy concrete, glass and art! Glenstone is a canvas for adults' imagination. This retreat is if a…read moreminimalist billionaire and Mother Nature had a serene art child. Every turn of concrete and glass leads to a magical surprise. My favorite was the Alex Da Corte exhibits which were full of color and textures.

Glenstone is one of the country's most well-respected and influential modern art galleries. The…read moreRales' have amassed a private post-War art collection worth more than $2 billion, and they have built a private museum to showcase their collection, spending more than $200 million to build the structures over the years. The property encompasses 360 acres and includes not only the two buildings housing the art, there's also an arrival center, a cafe/cafeteria, a patio cafe/coffee shop, and a beautiful woodland walking path, along which one can experience many outdoor sculptures and pieces of art. And all of this is open to the public for free. You are advised to schedule your visit in advance via the website, but walk-ups are accommodated during the winter months. If you arrive via the Ride-On bus (the Rales' worked with Montgomery County to ensure that a bus would be routed right to the front door of the arrival center), you are guaranteed entry. Students 12 and older (including college and graduate students), educators, active-duty military members, veterans, and museum professionals enjoy guaranteed entry for themselves plus one guest, 12 or older. You might read articles about Glenstone that disparage what the Rales' have created, but the reality is that they are doing good in the world: they are making world-class art available to the public for free. I've visited Glenstone about a half dozen times over the years. There are some permanent exhibits but the majority of the galleries rotate art from their massive collection. The cafe has great food. The grounds are quiet and beautiful. The staff are all unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful. A visit to Glenstone is a gift to yourself.

Just a lovely space for family fun - youth and adults... nature, ponds, playgrounds, picnic…read moreshelters, putt-putt, pool, community center, history, and more... great resource!

DONT COME HERE !!! Unless you want to hear the life guard blowing their whistle the whole time…read more Kids literally can't do anything without hearing the whistle being blown every 5secs. Differently not worth the price.

Went there for a Monday early luncheon. Food was ok .There…read morewe're hummus and two kinds of bread .Taste was ok . Appetizer we're spring roll with lamb stuffing . Pretty bland no spice at all . Needed some Greek spice in the stuffing to make it better tasting .Mushroom mini pie were very good .Tasty enjoyed . Lunch we had Yellow rice very dry tasteless. Then salad ok . Grilled vegetables again no spice bland .Bit of oregano & basil would make the vegetable better . Grilled chicken same story . Dry & bland . Salmon was soft and served with white sauce it was more liquid very bad taste .Not Bechamel sauce . Mushroom soup was ok .That's the only thing that tasted good . Tiramisu & fruit tart were good . Wouldn't recommend this place .

I'm not a member but came with family members for dinner. We ordered a bunch of items from the…read moregrille menu. They bring you a bread basket for the table. I ordered the pan seared salmon, which was a great choice because I was hungry and it came with soup and 2 sides. I also enjoyed the mini crab cakes appetizer. Dining area is large and comfortable space. Serving staff was attentive. Overall great experience.

My sister and I celebrated our birthday at Rocklands Farm Winery with a group of 20+ people, and it…read morecould not have been a better experience. We reserved a private space with a private tasting, which made the day feel extra special and perfect for a large group. For many of our guests, it was their first time visiting this location, and everyone had such a great time. One of the co-founders, Greg, personally led our tasting and was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and checked on us throughout the afternoon to make sure everything was going smoothly. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. I also appreciated that some friends who don't drink were still able to enjoy themselves thanks to the non-alcoholic options. The property itself is beautiful with scenic views, plenty of space to relax, and such a peaceful atmosphere. We had amazing weather the day we visited, which made it even more memorable. If you are looking for a great place for a birthday, celebration, group outing, or just a relaxing day with friends, I highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

I had an awesome first experience at Rocklands…read more I joined a group of 15-20 on the first really nice Saturday of the spring season; it was fairly crowded but we got there right at opening to secure a large section of shaded picnic tables. There was PLENTY of seating still - lots of large and small tables scattered throughout the property. They also have seating inside the winery at a small bar. The wine itself was really nice; we had several bottles of the rose at the table. It was light, crisp, and easy to sip in the nice weather. I was impressed that they also had 2 non alcoholic wines; the non drinkers in our group were happy to have some options made just for them (which were delicious also). There is a third party pizza business that had food offerings; we had many different types of their pizza which were all good. Very smart to have a food option for folks to enjoy while we sip our wine. Overall, the property is wonderfully maintained and the wines meet all expectations. I'd recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for a nice winery north of the beltway!