(This is on behalf of members of the retreat planning team of Moishe Kavod House)…read more We had our annual retreat at Friendly Crossways. It was a wonderful place for our community to come together, be out of the city, and relax! Mary Helan was SOO very very helpful in for months in advance of the retreat, during the retreat and post retreat. She was wonderful to work with and extremely patient. The facility was beautiful and allowed for a variety of activities, including a huge outdoor field! Overall, it was a wonderful weekend, and we really enjoyed the space.

I recently attended a wedding at the Friendly Crossways and although I had a great weekend with…read morefamily and friends, I think my perspective is different than most of the previous reviewers. As others mentioned there were no other options close by in the Harvard area to stay, so we decided to stay on site (even though I tried to find alternative arrangements). We arrived on Friday and found our room, which had only twin beds (the same for almost all rooms) but were yet to receive our linens (sheets/towels/pillow cases). We did get those later and as another reviewer mentioned they were very worn. You could also not bring in your own pillows or linens (as I had brought) and the party would be fined if they saw you doing so. The bathroom/showers which I saw were pretty outdated and dingy (except the ones near the front door which appear to be newer). They weren't unclean, but were just in desperate need of some TLC. We were also informed of a strict 5 minute shower policy which there are signs posted for in the bathroom. As most have said, it is very much a DIY venue, even so far as to washing your own dishes throughout the weekend. We did help out with a lot throughout the weekend which was fun helping our friends set up their wedding and be a part of it, but many times we would need to ask Mary or Keith (the owners of the property) for assistance or direction with a given task. Most of the time they were very friendly and helpful, but not all the time. I certainly understand they have a job to do, and tasks the Bride/Groom set up for them, and that helping me wasn't on their priority list, but at least be a little bit pleasant because we are paying you to be there. I would have to agree that the food they provided was excellent, and they were able to meet the needs of many dietary issues in our group. If I was reviewing only their food it would be 5 stars, no question. They used fresh ingredients and were very passionate about what came out of the kitchen. The other issue was the firewood. We were lectured that it was to be a "camp fire" and not a "bonfire". We were only provided with about 6 tiny pieces of wood to keep the fire going for our allotted 2 hours...and NO wood was to be put on after 11pm as the fire had to be completely out by midnight... It was nice to be able to just walk back to my room after the wedding/reception. The ceremony was beautiful set back under the trees on the lawn. If you are looking for a DIY wedding where you have to do just about everything for set up and break down then this is probably your place.

I'm thrilled to have a great music venue the next town over from me. They get great bands and I…read morelove Dead Ahead every Tuesday. It has a great vibe and I love the well-appointed bar in the back. Highly recommended... Lots of good restaurants nearby.

Went here to see Donna the Buffalo Thursday April 2nd, 2026…read more I love live music, but I also really appreciate venues-particularly unique ones...and this is def a must check out at least once if you like any of the acts playing here. I don't know what I was expecting, but this exceeded my expectations in every way! Really comfortable vibe here; plenty of dance room; great lighting and the stained glass just adds to the atmosphere. There is a cool bar in the back right of the venue and the bartenders are quick and chill. The sound was very good and it was a great night!!! I would not hesitate to return here for the right show!

My now husband and I had our reception at Exchange Hall on 11/12/16 and we couldn't be happier for…read morechoosing this venue! From the rich history of the building itself (which has been preserved beautifully)to very knowledgeable owners ( Peggy and Glenn) whom made our wedding reception planning a breeze. We would highly recommend this venue for any event! Peggy was very accommodating and extremely helpful during our planning and organized our vendors so we didn't have to. And if that's not enough both her and her husband Glenn even helped us decorate as well as clean up after the wedding was over! Who does that?! We still hear praises from our weddings guests about how gorgeous Exchange Hall is and how much they enjoyed the atmosphere. Look no further, Exchange Hall is not only gorgeous but is run by very talented owners! Bravo!

From the owner: This grand historic building features a beautiful 2,200 sq ft open dance hall, with seven foot tall…read morewindows and a fourteen foot high ceiling. The Ballroom has been used for parties, classes, lectures, and public dances since 1860. When planning a wedding, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday party, dance, fundraiser, or other special occasion the Ballroom and the Victorian Room are available to rent for an afternoon or evening. The Victorian Room accommodates up to 40 people and the Ballroom up to130 people. All function rooms are accessible by elevator.

This is stunningly beautiful place for a natural setting wedding and it is near a pond too, so you…read morecan have pictures by the water. Heck, maybe you can arrive in style, being rowed in on a boat! For the budget bride who likes something a little different, this place is a find. You can submit a rental inquiry online now (thank goodness), and it includes a set price for the whole/half day, a dining/function hall 1400sq foot, hardwood floors, air conditionining, a fully equipped kitchen (for your caterer of choice), tables and seating (so you don't have to pay more for rental). I confess, I never got to visit this place since I ended up finding my wedding site at First Parish Church United in Westford, MA, but I obsessed about this place for a long time. The outdoor wedding, the wedding pictures on a lighted deck...you should definitely consider this place if you're very strict on budget (at the time it was $500 for the whole day) but still want to have a beautiful wedding for 100 people or less.

Don't even bother. I…read moreread Ross's review so I knew I was going to be dealing with slow communication and I was okay with that: I'm planning a wedding for 2018 or 2019 (1-2 years from now). No biggie. Replies were slow, and the person I was in contact with wasn't very open. I first contacted (I'll call him "Kal") at the end of March. He said he could only show the place on Sundays. My fiance works Sundays and can not get that day off... but after a few e-mails we decided that Sunday at 1 would be fine. We now needed to pick a Sunday. We picked one, which turned out to be Easter day (we could make it but Kal couldn't: totally understandable) but we kept going back and forth saying "that Sunday won't work for me" or "I can't do that Sunday", etc... Fine. I get it. People can be busy and we have a lot of time to plan this thing out: no hurry, no worries. Then one day I get an e-mail from Kal: "Unfortunately I am not available any of the dates that you have listed. we have reached our quota of rentals for this year, so rentals are closed for 2017. As a result I am not scheduling special appointments to show the lodge. I know you are looking for next year. We will not be reserving any dates or booking events for next year until January of 2018." Now, I don't know about you guys, but to me, that means "screw you, we already have made enough money with booking so we're not going to put in the effort to even show you the place." My fiance and I just wanted to see the place: that's all. Not have any booking or anything, just SEE IT. I sent an e-mail back (on April 11th) explaining that to Kal, but now it's May 6th and still no reply from Kal. As far as I know, this place just wants your money and that's it. My advise to anyone thinking about going to this place is... just don't bother. It was a waste of my time and it might be a waste of yours. (I am going to link Kal this review: maybe their customer service will be better from here on out) Good luck.

When people have asked "How was your wedding?" My answer has been, "More beautiful than I could…read morehave ever imagined!" and that's thanks to Wendy and the Phineas Wright House. Seriously. If you're considering an event here, book it now and you won't be disappointed. First off, the property is stunning. The house has beautiful rooms to get ready in with great light; the facade of the house makes for beautiful photos; the barn is iconic and warm; the gardens were stunning in full bloom; there are fences and paths through the woods galore. We had our ceremony at the top of a hill overlooking a scenic New England field and pond. The reception was in a beautiful field under a big tree for shade. And for those worried about unsteady grandparents, there were easy ways to help them get around. Everything was beautiful, a real classic New England farm. Then, the decorations! Every small detail was perfect. All of the flowers were fresh from Wendy's garden and the arrangements were PERFECT. The signage and table settings were gorgeous and involved freshly stripped bark with calligraphied names of all of our guests. There were blankets on the back of all of the chairs for when it got chillier at night! Seriously, Wendy thought of everything. And last, but certainly not least, Wendy! You couldn't ask for a better planner, friend, and kind soul. She has been a wedding planner for decades and now she and her husband run the Phineas Wright House. I didn't stress once on the day of the wedding because I knew Wendy had it all under control. From the moment my husband and I started planning the wedding, she was alongside us supporting and cheering us on. I would often say "I'm so grateful for Wendy!" We had started our wedding planning with Wendy when we were going to have a 100 person wedding elsewhere, and by the end we had a 12 person, socially distanced wedding at her home, and honestly it was absolutely perfect. I still dream of the Phineas Wright House and our magical wedding day. I wish you the same joy!

From the owner: The Phineas Wright House is a historic bed & breakfast on a small New England flower farm. The barn…read moreand property are available for private rental for parties of 25 or less. Located in Bolton's historic town center, the Phineas Wright House is the perfect backdrop for your photoshoot, Indy film project, retreat, elopement, or epic dinner with friends. The best feeling after a dreamy day arranging flowers, learning a new skill or enjoying a fabulous field dinner is knowing you can also stay the night in the bed & breakfast. Plan your own dreamy experience here or join a hosted event put together by the owner, a 30-year veteran of the wedding industry who concentrates on curating experiences where guests feel welcomed, anticipated, and celebrated.

We just recently had our wedding at this venue this past weekend and I could not wait to let the…read moreworld know just how amazing this place is! Ashley was absolutely amazing, communication was outstanding, the food was incredible, the decorations were beautiful, I could go on and on. It has been days since our wedding and people are still talking about how amazing it was. Peter was the absolute best; super informative and friendly he was definitely on point the entire weekend and really made everything possible for us! I can't thank you enough for truly making our special day, one to remember for a lifetime!

This is a small strip mall near two hotels, adjacent to a gas station and near the Devens Commons…read moreCenter conference and event space. Here there's a gym, a Dunkin, as well as a pizza shop and a few other small businesses. Not a destination mall.

The church is surrounded by trees and gardens. The building has the benefit of modern, clean areas…read moreand a historic sanctuary, attached and is beautifully maintained.

This is a UU church. What's UU? From Judeo and Christian roots, but more liberal. You will…read morerecognize the traditions, but not have anything pushed down your throat. Emphases on finding your own truths, on the worth of all people, and on service in the world.

Great little function hall with bar and kitchen. Spacious and well lit with a nice view.read more

We go here when my son is snowboarding for 6 weeks at night. They menu is OK, not enough healthy…read morechoices. Service can be hit or miss. Last 2 times issue with ordering and getting our food. Their nachos are large with plenty of cheese and comes with chili (which is really good not very spicy), sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Since we have been several times we have a many things. The Cajun pasta is huge and has plenty of heat just wished the chicken was grilled more to give some color. French Onion soup is good nothing exciting New England Clam Chowder is good thick and creamy The Wrap Fresh flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, bacon, pepper jack cheese and spicy ranch dressing. The burger was cooked perfect med rare. "Scala" Meatball Sandwich is not really a sandwich a few huge meatballs on a slice of bread. needs to be eaten with a knife and fork. Mac and Cheese is creamy and a good portion for my daughter to have again the next day for lunch. Tuscan Meatball and pasta lot of pasta, my daughter is not a fan of the meatballs too dense. The beef burrito is very good. Onions and French fries are always hot and crunchy The kids grill cheese for $12 is a hit or miss for my son couple time it has been almost burnt or barley melted cheese. He usually just eats since he is starving and wants to get back to snowboarding. My favorite thing is their cheesecake. perfect size very creamy comes with a little raspberry puree and whipped cream (once it came with ice cream and whipped cream a little odd I thought. Molten cake is good size my favorite things to get is the Nachos and Cheesecake.

Expensive and outdated restaurant. Two drinks, one beer and one Margarita totalled $32 with 20%…read moretip. Like really... Margarita was fine, but served in a standard, 16 oz glass with plenty of ice. Didn't bother with the food after that; we went Epigram brewery and got 5 freshly brewed beers, a bar pizza and an app for $85 with tip instead. We would've been north of $120 at the Outlook for something close to that. Decor and furniture is unchanged from years past. Best thing is the view of the mountain, but not worth it at these prices and this quality.

This hotel is excellent, the staff is the best and I have stayed in alot of hotels bigger and…read morefancier but none has such a friendlier and helpful staff. I had a medical problem and Debbie and all of the front desk went above and beyond for me. The food is very good and the lady that works breakfast is a hoot so nice and funny. I can't wait to my next visit. Courtyard I hope you realize what a valuable group of employees you have, house keepers, maintenance they are all great.

We stayed here for a couple of nights during my visit to Boston as it was close to my fiancés…read moreoffice he was working at. I actually really enjoyed this little area, there was a great shopping center that was just across the way with lots of options. The rooms were nice and had a little couch seating area and a fridge and microwave which is always nice for a long stay like my fiancé had. I also loved the downstairs area. I went and worked down there on my laptop one of the days in a comfy couch that had its own little tv to watch something too. I'm also a big person about AC in hotel rooms and this one did live up to my normal expectations because I like a cold room. If you are staying in this area definitely a great spot to stay.