While this venue appears to be gorgeous, LGBTQ couples BEWARE. After noticing several religious…read moreitems in their pictures, I emailed to ask if they were open to working with queer couples and got the following in response: "This venue is located at our Christian home. We personally have gay friends but we believe their behavior is a sin. I am a sinner and I believe we should love the sinner and hate the sin. The current law allows gay couples to marry. I think gay couples should respect the beliefs of others just as they want to be respected. " Clearly, they don't want to come right out and say we are not welcome, but they made it clear. Nowhere in my initial email was I disrespectful to them, so I'm not sure whey they felt the need to point out that we needed to respect their beliefs. A simple, "We can not accommodate your request at this time," would have been fine. We were not asking them to officiate our wedding. We were asking them if they would do their jobs as business owners, take our money, host our event, and keep their personal opinions to themselves. How their religious beliefs impact their business I don't really understand. It is really too bad, because as I mentioned, this venue looks absolutely gorgeous. However after the rude and frankly condescending email back, I will be taking my business elsewhere. I suggest those who support marriage equality do not support this highly unprofessional business.

The venue is absolutely beautiful! The owners are fantastic and will go out of their way to make…read moresure your special day is everything you dreamed of! It's so calming and the views are stunning. Guests will have an unforgettable experience and the pictures are all fantastic here due to the breathtaking natural beauty. Five stars!!

It's magical place! The energy is pure and divine…read more I've been to a yoga class in the chapel and it's a super cool experience! Highly recommend visiting this place and attending their events. I'm looking forward to hosting our event there in May! I can't wait

Beautiful Space. Joyful vibrations. Kevin and Tricia are fantastic! Wonderful variety of offerings!…read moreHighly recommend visiting and checking out the Oakgrove Retreat website and Facebook page! Extremely grateful to the creators of the Oak Grove Retreat!

Such a pleasant experience working with the Hudson Manor on my daughter's winter wedding! She could…read morenot have been more happy! We were able to communicate with Melissa, the owner and coordinator throughout the entire year leading up to the wedding day, and felt relaxed the day of the wedding!!! That in itself is invaluable! As a MOB I can tell you that Melissa and chef made all of my anxiety disappear! The food was good, bar service was excellent and the venue itself was gorgeous. Highly recommended!!!!

I was just recently going through photos of the wedding & realized how truly gorgeous the reception…read morewas. I had to drop a few lines to give more kudos to Melissa C. (Owner) & Kyle O., florist at Donovan's Dish. Although the weather was very upsetting & I couldn't get married in her gorgeous rose garden, the reception area was breathtaking thanks to them. It looked like something from a fairy tale. Before seeing it all come together, I was often flustered & stressed from planning it all & let a few things slip. I forgot to do a few things like print a photo for the card box - Melissa was there to take care of it; we were late & were bringing some of the decor, so it was late - Melissa took care of it. I didn't want to have to make anymore decisions the day of so - Melissa & a family friend coordinated everything. So, I felt like I needed to leave just a bit more for any future brides. I was a stress ball & throughout the whole day I must say Melissa really came through. I can only imagine how stressful it must be to host a big lavish wedding, so her carrying the burden of my stress & her own was very appreciated!!! She's got a great property out there with a good thing going with the all inclusive packages. Her grounds are gorgeous & the lakeside terrace is perfect reception space. Go check it out!

Columbine is Colorado's state flower!! Who knew? We had the pleasure of finding this Jeopardy…read moreknowledge when we came to the inn and stayed with our Innkeeper Stacey and her lovable sidekick Henry. The inn is a convenient stay on the way to DC. We have a history of remarkable b&b visits and this location is now added to our top 10 list. Stacey waited up to greet us at our late arrival time. The downstairs master suite was huge with an en-suite bath and a connecting sitting room with a TV. Stacey is extremely accommodating to furry children and offers an outside fenced dog park. Breakfast was delicious and ready at our requested time. Our only downside to our stay is we didn't get to stay longer. Go meet Stacey and Henry with his kisses. You won't be disappointed.

I recently went here for the wedding of one of my girlfriends. The plantation is surrounded by…read morenothingness (tiny, tiny, tiny town + dismantled shacks). However, once you get to the plantation, you can't see any of that. The house itself is lovely, with a focus on a "country" theme that isn't too overpowering. Lots of old wood and lots of space for a party, including a wrap-around-style porch that doesn't wrap around. There is a lake in the back with a gazebo at the edge and a fountain of water jets out. The landscaping is rich and green. One note: Her wedding was an afternoon wedding in April and the outdoor wedding was HOT HOT HOT. The sun was also right in front of our eyes the whole time, meaning we had to squint a lot. If I were planning an outdoor wedding, I would try to go at the time the wedding is being planned, to prevent that. Overall, very nice.

This is a great venue for holding an event…read more Today we attended our annual church picnic and I have to say we were pleased! The food was excellent (sanitation grade of 99), the staff very pleasant and efficient (continued to keep the food coming hot) ,bathrooms super clean! And the grounds were well manicured - just well kept! Such tranquil scenery to take in on the huge rocking chair front porch or underneath a large tree, sitting under the gazebo by the water or spreading a blanket in the lush green grass. This made for a good Memorial Day - thanks Rose Hill for a great 1st impression!

After walking through several homes in Hope Springs area we were really hungry. The drive time from…read moreRaleigh and walking around properties going up and down stairs we worked up an appetite. While driving home my wife found an Italian restaurant in Bailey, NC. A short little detour and we found this incredible restaurant. There were two disabled parking spots right by the front door and across the street at a church. We were greeted as we entered and promptly seated in the main area at a corner table. As we entered the dining area there was a young gentleman playing a piano and singing some great songs. Our server, Luigi, arrived and introduced himself. After receiving our water and bread with olive oil and vinaigrette he provided the specials for the day. When he was finished he said there was no need to look at the menu because the specials are delicious. After a few minutes he returned and we went with the specials. Wife chose the shrimp pasta with vodka sauce. I chose the 18oz (estimated) steak and vegetables. Wife also had a glass of red wine that she said was great. When our meals arrived, we were pleased with the presentation. Wife really enjoyed her pasta and wine. The steak was pure excellence and bliss. The first bite had me hooked. It perfectly cooked at medium rare. The flavor and tenderness were perfect. I ate the whole steak and vegetables slowly so I could savor it. The vegetables were very flavorful. At one point I told my wife that I was so happy and I could probably cry. Lol. The atmosphere, the music, the weather, the meal, and my beautiful wife made this a memorable moment. As we finished our meal, we had a conversation with Luigi. He said that he would show us the garden area. He also said to follow them on facebook so we can see the events they host. This weekend was going to be a live band in the garden with the large bar open and you can order pizza as well as from the menu. Once we settled and provided a tip to the talented musician, Luigi took us to the garden area. What an incredible place. We never expected to find anything like this in the small town of Bailey. This was an unexpected and incredible experience. We highly recommend dining here. We will definitely return here.

I Was Expecting Better…read more Leaning Tree is a good Italian Restaurant - just not the great Italian Restaurant you would expect for the prices. The place itself is beautifully decorated and very welcoming. The wait staff is professional, friendly and prompt. The food would be acceptable if it were being served at an Olive Garden or Carrabbas but not at a Maggiona's or Farina Neighbor Italian - or Leaning Tree. The Pastas are the same dried noodles you or I buy at the grocery store. They lack that tender texture, rich flavor and sauce-grabbing ability. The sauces are good - but not memorable - not something you would rave about. The only actually bad item I have had here are the Meatballs. I love Meatballs - Italian, Greek, Swedish, Polish, Japanese, Mom's country - they're all go-to comfort food for me. The ones at Leaning Tree were certainly big enough (probably there best value on there menu), with a nice texture, but the flavor was not right. I can't describe it, but they simply did not taste good. I struggled with the right overall rating for Leaning Tree. It finally cane down to the question of whether or not I plan on going back - I do not. Therefore i felt that something below average was called for - but definitely not the lowest.

Unique catering services was good and they really understood my needs. They got everything rightread more

The food is amazing ! The best soul food I've ever had ! If you want GREAT, HOME COOKED Soul Food,…read moreI Highly Recommend Howell's Unique Catering !!!!!!!!

Not a sit down spot, but the give you good value for your money ! Wife had the shrimp and grits, I…read morehad the chicken plate and I forgot what My son had

Not only is catering offered but an eatery in mom & pop style of good old fashioned southern soul…read morefood dishes.My husband & I have dined here for lunch but this time the gathering for birthday celebration. A smaller footprint - the gathering but a cozy space -about 60 people & space was tight but comfortable. The place is clean with very strict food handling a preparation. The food was fresh - serving Fried & Baked Chicken fried fish rice & gravy string beans candied yams slaw -plus honey bun cake tea punch & water. During regular operating hours- ribs neck bones collards beans etc available almost every day. The location is about 8 miles from I85 exit Dabney drive exit -Henderson NC - also close to the Raleigh NC road. This is a small owner business- not frilly or fancy but good old fashioned favorites!!!