Absolutely fascinating history at these caverns! We're Civil War buffs and honestly did not know…read moreabout these caverns. It was amazing. Our tour guide (I forget her name - so sorry) was amazing. She was knowledgeable and mixed historical content with geological content. The fact that experts from The Smithsonian came here to collect the artifacts (both Native American and Civil War) and authenticate several signatures (I believe from further research I did and then saw at the site, they cataloged the signatures as well) gives this site authenticity. For anyone that is into history, just the thought that you are standing in a place where Native Americans were before Europeans came to this continent AS WELL AS where Civil War soldiers etched their name for future generations, this is a MUST SEE. Is it pricy? Sure. But I give grace there. These caverns have been owned by the same family (they are on the 10th & 11th generation) since the original Harrison family acquired the land in 1748 by a land grant from King George. This isn't a gov't owned site. And from what I have seen and read, this family is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the caves. That can't be cheap. And I will say, it's worth it for the history alone. That is what sets it apart from all the other caverns in the Shenandoah valley. Could the gift shop be better? Sure. If you have helpful suggestions for improvement, let them know. They are all incredibly friendly. Don't wait and just complain in a review, We will recommend a visit here to any and everyone who is in the area seeing the sites. In fact, this cave is still being explored and new rooms and spaces are being discovered. Our guide told us they are working on adding a new room to the tour. So do we anticipate we'll be back when in the area again? Absolutely!

Worth the detour and the 1.5 hrs. If you have been in caves before, guess what? This looks like…read morea cave system too. However, unlike any other cave system I'm aware of, these caverns were actively used during the civil war. The evidence is everywhere within the caverns. Pretty neat, unusual. This is a small, quaint, friendly operation. Our guide Reagan was wonderful.

Excellent venue and wonderful service - We would definitely…read morerecommend. Wedding went smoothly and there were so many compliments from the guests and family.

Spectacular Venue! My daughter got married during the Covid-19 pandemic August 15, 2020 and Diane…read moredid everything right. She provided hand sanitizer and made sure we had everything we needed to keep everyone safe. I highly recommend this venue because we were allowed to make all the decisions for making the perfect wedding for my daughter and son in law, use the dance floor, have a cookie table, etc...It was very affordable with no hidden fees, very spacious and so beautiful. The rain prevented us from having the ceremony outside, but Diane and her crew quickly made the switch at the last minute and pulled it off in 15 minutes. She was so helpful throughout the entire process, always responded quickly by phone and email, had a spread sheet with all the information that we needed, gave us great suggestions, it was like having a personal wedding planner. She made sure everything went smoothly. She also has some decorations and drink dispensers which we used at no extra cost. They provided all the tables and very nice chairs, dance floor, bar, linens, plates, silverware, fire pit, changing area for bride and groom, clean bathrooms, and beautiful scenery for photos.

We waited 5 years after getting engaged to have our wedding, in part because we couldn't find the…read moreright venue. After looking on and off during that time, we finally found Khimaira Farm (1 of 3 venues we actually visited), and quickly realized we had found something special. We loved the relaxed/fun vibe Khimaira Farm had to offer and couldn't be more satisfied with our experience there both with the venue and the staff. There are so many things for your guests to do there- games, porch swings, walking around the grounds, and I really appreciate all the thought that has gone into that. After all the hard work you put into planning the wedding, it's really rewarding to hear your guests talk about what a great time they had. Linda and her team are easy to work with, they pay attention to detail, and are genuinely good people who want you to enjoy your wedding day above all else. Here's a good example- although they have plenty of awesome decorations, I enjoy making things and really wanted to make these bike tire wedding welcome signs since I bike. I hadn't had time to make any kind of stand for them but gave Linda a brief description of my vision for them and she assured me they would find a place for them. Linda's daughter, Corina, ended up creating a gorgeous display with them right at the entrance to the ceremony that was exactly what I was imagining and I received a ton of compliments on it! Corina also took pictures (I didn't even realize she was doing that) that helped supplement the pictures from the photographer. I've written words, but I still feel like I really have no words about this place, the people there and the time we had there- so much love all around! I'm hoping we get invited to another wedding there so we can enjoy it all over again :)

My husband and I had our wedding here on June 16th and it was everything we could have ever hoped…read morefor, not only in a wedding venue but as a complete service package. I have been to and participated in weddings where it felt very stressful and disorganized - this was absolutely not the case with Khimaira Farms. Linda and Corina are such wonderful people and really worked hard to make the day as easy as possible. They have great relationships with all of the vendors in town and have done this so many times that they really have it down to a science. We also switched our theme for our wedding like 4 times - we ended up seeing photos of a wedding at Khimaira Farms the week before ours that they had sent out in an email and we knew that's exactly what we wanted from our wedding. They worked with a short turn around time in creating that vision for us and I can't thank them enough. All of our guests loved the venue! TLDR; Pros: - Awesome staff, very communicative - Have a whole warehouse & pinterest page of all of their wedding accessories, wedding inspiration - Sustainable venue - Great working relationship with vendors in the area - Works with setting up food if you are bringing home cooked trays - Photo Booth - Beautiful landscapes & space to roam around for guests - Sometimes they bring their goats out! Cons: - Nothing. It was the perfect day and the best party I've ever been to.

Alice and Tim not only provide wonderful meals; they provide great customer service. The meals are…read moretop notch and a value for the cost.

Tim and Alice are amazing. I searched high and low for a caterer that didn't try to talk me into a…read morebig, formal brunch for my wedding day. We had family members, both in the wedding and not, staying on the property. We wanted a grab and go type of style for the family to access throughout the day. I talked them through my vision and they easily accepted it. They asked plenty of questions and made me feel comfortable that they've had lots of experiences providing meals for people at vacation rentals before, so they could definitely handle our ask. Their warm nature and happy personalities made me feel comfortable and at ease going into a wedding full of stress. I have them a price point per person and what types of foods I was looking for. They delivered a menu and I made a few requests such as not wanting BBQ slides which they substituted with a beef, horseradish, and cheddar sandwich which my father in law and I LOVE, and a different vegetarian frittata that didn't include spinach because my mom is allergic. They also accommodated no peanuts for my cousin, which meant she could eat anything she wanted. They had plenty of breakfast meat for my husband who loves sausage and bacon and all the things! Some favorites that I would recommend to someone looking to book them for something similar... seasonal fruit salad- it was not just melons! Apples, pineapple, berries, from babies to adults, we all loved it. The lemon blueberry muffin things? DELICIOUS. I have had those for breakfast 3 days in a row now... The frittatas were also cooked to perfection and HUGE! The best part... everyone crushed ALL of the leftovers the day after AND we fit in some for lunch that day too. They supplied PLENTY of food for us and made everything a breeze. We are so grateful for them and the easy peace they began our day with. Thank you both so much.

The Yellow Barn is nothing you want to plan to go see on its own. It is free admission when you go…read moresee The Caverns, and if you are already in the area, it is worth seeing. They have a live bee hive inside, which is very cool. And there are some pretty cool historical cars and buggies. It isn't going to take long to go through this place; the kids may like it. There is a little to learn. Basically, if you are looking for something to do and you have time to spare, this is a great spot. But if you are on a time constraint, I would skip it. I certainly wouldn't call it 'creepy'.

Previous reviews are a bit harsh. I can see where the "creepy" comes in to play - an example in one…read moreof my photos. On a positive note, admission is free and the Yellow Barn did have some really nice restored cars, buggies and tractors. It felt like a means for a collector to share his collectibles with the public. They were in the process of adding a stage so things were shifted around and it did have a lacquer paint smell. My group did not understand how the Yellow Barn made any money, being that they do not charge and the gift shop was basically Vinci (pandora-type) jewelry. Overall, I can appreciate a place like this because it allowed me to show my son what my father's tv looked like when he was around my son's age. If you are in the area - visiting the cavern or the delicious Route 11 potato chip factory, it would not kill you to stop in, but it probably isn't worth a long drive. It looks as though they rent the space for weddings and other large party events.

Absolutely the best place! Owners were so nice and helpful, we couldn't have asked for a better…read morevenue! Hurricane Debbie tried but couldn't stop us from having the most perfect day for our daughter. Truly a blessing of a find in the Shenandoah Valley.

If you want to have a Spectacular Event, release it to the Event Coordinator, know for sure you…read moredon't have to micromanage,... then you need to Choose Happenings!!! I am not a easy person to deal with... and Heather's relaxation made me nervous wondering if she could really pull this off without a hitch. Truth be told. Well, she and her staff most certainly did!! She told us where to be and when, Orchestrated our line up for all, lit all the candles, catered the food, arranged the set up template, fixed a couple of my decorating mishaps, made sure announcements were on time, music happened, the correct songs were played, and much more!!!! I, as Mother of the Bride, got to totally observe and be with my daughter and enjoy everything!!!! I just sat back and watched it all unfold!! It was a Beautiful wedding and could not be happier or more pleased. I made the decision to let her have it, and She ... Happenings.. owned it!!! It's sad that I only get the choice of 5 stars because she would get an endless amount!!!!" Thank you Heather and staff for a fun stressless day.. Never imagined I'd ever be able to say the aforementioned! So, if you want to relax and have fun on your big event day, Choose HAPPENINGS!!! Thank you so much for making my daughter have a Spectacular Day!! Grateful and Pleased, Ann M Stalbird

GREAT CATERING/AMAZING PEOPLE :) Heather at Happenings hooked our group up!! We were in town all…read moreweek with a work group and she and her team rocked our lunch catering needs each day! We had plenty of food each day and she worked with us on the menu which had lots of variety!! She made things SUPER EASY which is much appreciated and she did it all with a smile!! LOVE HER!!

Grassroots surpassed every expectation--including those of six discerning adults, two toddlers, and…read moreone notoriously hard-to-please tween. Chef Brendan took the time to understand our culinary preferences and budget, then crafted a beautiful Italian-themed birthday dinner that hit every mark. The meal featured from-scratch lasagna, a vibrant caprese appetizer, freshly baked focaccia, and a crisp side salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. We were especially impressed with the generous portions--so much so that two members of our party actually argued over who got to claim the leftover lasagna for breakfast! Highly recommend Grassroots without hesitation. We'll absolutely be booking them again for our next event in a few months.