A lovely place to observe art while going for a walk. Staff were absolutely lovely and the gift…read moreshop was filled with art themed treasure.

As a Trustee member, I am so happy that this park is included on my membership. I enjoy walking…read morearound and exploring the sculptures and going for a walk. You might want to make sure that they are open for regular hours before heading out there. There was one time we drove there and were informed that they were closing early because of a wedding was taking place. We weren't even allowed to do a quick drive around although they were closing in an hour and there were many visitors around. Lesson learned and I planned ahead by checking their website for future visits.

The Pierce House was the perfect venue for our wedding (8/4/18). First of all, it's absolutely…read morestunning. The house itself is such a beautiful backdrop, and the surrounding gardens and rolling lawns add so much natural beauty. There really isn't a bad place for a picture here! The Pierce House is a very "DIY" venue, but that's what my fiance and I were looking for. I felt like they were very upfront from the beginning about what they would and would not provide - they made it clear that they would basically provide the space and we would provide everything else. This was perfect for us since we wanted freedom in choosing our vendors and didn't want a pre-packaged hotel deal. The only vendor you have to use is their tent rental company (Come Rain or Shine) for the outdoor tent and dance floor, but I found them to be very easy to work with. Nancy, the manager at Pierce House, was very responsive and helpful - we even showed up unannounced one weekend months before our wedding to show the venue to my parents, and Nancy welcomed us and gave us a full tour. Her assistant, Laura, also stepped in to help during the final walkthrough with our caterer. You will need to hire a separate wedding coordinator, but it's nice to have Nancy on hand to answer venue-related questions. Overall, we were very pleased with Pierce House, and our guests were definitely wowed by the house and gardens. It's a great spot!

We attended a wedding here. The grounds were beautiful and the building was clean and well kept…read more The atmosphere was very classy.

Saltbox catered our wedding in rural Vermont a few weeks ago, and my husband and I (as well as our…read moreguests) couldn't be happier! My husband and I are both vegetarian and good food obsessed, so when we first started planning our wedding, we knew good food was a top priority. It was important to us to have a vegetarian wedding that was delicious and vegetable-focused (and not just boring pastas or tofu steaks). We also knew that lots of our guests were meat-eaters and we wanted to make sure everyone walked away excited about the food. Well, Saltbox completely pulled it off. They worked patiently with us at every step. We gave them the adjective "Ottolenghi-esque" at the beginning and a few other notes about our taste, and they ran with it from there, delivering a draft menu that was amazing and then revising it according to our feedback. Throughout, they were easy to work with and extremely professional, and they pulled off of the details on the day beautifully, with everyone leaving happily stuffed and thrilled. (They even accommodated our gluten-free and dairy-free guests with delicious alternatives.) The waitstaff was also fantastic and helped ensure that my husband and I got enough to eat amidst all the busy-ness and dancing. Now, just a few weeks later, we are constantly hearing from friends and family about how great the food was (the best they've ever had by some accounts), asking for Saltbox's name, and remarking about how they completely forgot that they were eating vegetarian for the night because every dish was so delicious. I have been to lots of weddings and frankly, most of the food is not memorable. Saltbox's food absolutely was.

Working with Saltbox Farm was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We had some out of the…read morenorm ideas for our wedding including serving a vegetarian meal, composting and or recycling all of the waste, using an outside vendor for rentals, and doing a lot of DIY, and Camille, Hannah and Ben totally ran with it and gave us a great event. The food was absolutely phenomenal and we've been getting e-mails from our guests ever since to ask for recipes and contact info for the farm! We could not have asked for a better farm to table event than the one we got with Saltbox Farm. We're already brain storming holiday parties so that we can work with them again!

We had a lovely bridal shower at AWC. The space was welcoming and clean. Air conditioning worked…read morevery well. AWC allows renters full use of their kitchen and appliances. This meant we could use their very nice dishes (so much better than paper plates!) I was able to get in to the building to plan my setup in advance. Marge and Bev were very accommodating. Overall a wonderful experience!

I recently had my daughter's second birthday party at the Acton Woman's club. Marge and Brenda are…read morevery nice and easy to talk to. They are also very accommodating. We cannot wait to have more parties here in the future!

Had a fun experience at Cary Hall seeing American Idol legends Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard…read more I had no idea that this venue with so much history was right in my backyard. It was built in the 1920s, and the character still oozes from the building. They've made some renovations, but have kept it mostly original which I appreciate. The actual chairs are still everywhere expect for the orchestra seating, and they are sooo comfy. Trivia question: The seats have a wire rack underneath, what was it used for back in the day? Shout out to one of the ushers for this fun question. (I won't spoil the answer). Now, because it is historic, there are some things it doesn't have. One being no screens like at most concert venues. This wasn't too big a deal since the hall is not huge, but something to point out. Also can't bring food or drink inside the space to protect its historic value, which didn't bother me to be honest. This hall is also nice because due to the size, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. The side balconies aren't head on with the stage but it didn't seem to be an issue. I sat in the loge and for being furthest away, I had a clear view. They also had a cash bar in the foyer with drinks and snacks. I liked this venue because it was a quaint space, and it felt like I was going to a live theater, rather than a huge concert. It's classy and makes for a fun night out. I would love to come back and see the Lexington Symphony play here.

I had a wonderful time last night seeing Corrine Bailey Rae. The staff were supper helpful and…read morewelcoming. My only complaint is that the seats are small and uncomfortably close. It was very invasive sitting next to a stranger and our legs and arms were rubbing up against each other. Luckily my seat mate was nice, but not what I would expect of front row seating. I was uncomfortable the entire show.

My wife and I chose the Concord Scout house to be the venue for our wedding reception because of…read moreits proximity to Boston, affordability, and beauty. With the help of the small staff that runs the non-profit that cares for and rents out the building, we could not have asked for a more perfect place to host our guests and celebrate. The building itself used to be a barn, and was made into a building for scouts early in the 20th century. As such, it is gorgeous inside: the support beams and trusses are exposed, and they keep the floor in stunning condition for the dancers who rent the building several times a week. Along the sides of the building, the two-story windows cast a perfect light in the room. As a venue for our reception, we were comfortably snug at about 110 guests. The tables and chairs for that many fit fine, but leaving room for a dance floor, a bar, and a buffet was a challenge. It would be a gorgeous venue for a wedding ceremony, but we couldn't fit both wedding and reception with that many people. With 50 or 60 guests, it would have done perfectly. They have enough chairs and tables for all of our guests, as well as a stage you can use. The administrator, Lois, was very easy to work with. She communicated with me clearly and gave us good suggestions on how to best utilize the space. The two staff members who cleaned before and after the party were very helpful as well. We were very pleased with the whole experience, and our guests raved about how great the venue was. We would absolutely book another event here.

This is a great maker space right in the town center of Weston. I've now made espadrille shoes, a…read morewool bag, laser-cut coasters, a trivet, cards, gelli plate crafting and a few other items. The teachers are SUPER easy to understand and also very patient. I felt comfortable asking questions and actually barely needed to ask anything as instructions have always been clear and organized. I've also attended a couple evening events here, as well as a couple craft fairs. For a small venue it definitely has a lot to offer.

It's the second time that the classes I have registered for have been canceled and the calendar on…read moretheir website is not updated. It still shows the class you registered for being on schedule. The walkway was not shoveled, made it all the way for the class, almost fell on the walkway only to be told the class was canceled and the staff was unapologetic and rude.

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.

I was here for an event. The food was quite flavorful and the servers were fantastic. The place was…read morea bit inaccessible for those with mobility needs and extremely loud. I couldn't hear people at the table let alone the rest of the event. The server asked how I wanted the steak, which was fine. They didn't serve it even close to how it was requested and it wasn't worth trying to have a discussion or question it given the environment. In a small group it might be better. Perhaps there will be another visit in the future.

First time at thisbl newer steakhouse and will definitely be the last. Went in on a fairly quiet…read moreSunday night. Bartender took our drink order but took almost 20 mins to get it. He kept stepping away from the bar to get things but never checked in or apologized for the lengthy wait. Waters came after the drinks. Food: ordered the zucchini fries and wouldn't again. Vegetable was undercooked and lacking flavor. Lamb lollipops were very salty but good. For dinner we each had a salad that was just ok, and filet. The filet was very rare and again loaded with salt. This place is way overpriced and underwhelming.

My mom and I visited the Gropius House when we spent a day in Concord a week or so ago, and it was…read moreincredible. Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. He founded the Bauhaus, a German art, design, and architecture school in 1919. It's incredible how influential Bauhaus was and continues to be, considering it only lasted until 1933 (when it was closed by the Nazis). Gropius left Nazi Germany in 1934 and arrived in the United States in February 1937, with his wife and 12-year-old daughter. Gropius became a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and built this house in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for himself and his family. Gropius lived in the house until his death in 1969, and his wife lived in the house until own death in 1983. The house opened to the public in 1985, operated by Historic New England. I arranged a tour in advance for my mom and me, and about 5 other people joined our tour. Our tour guide Christine showed us around both floors of the house. She was great and so was the tour! The house is really incredible. It features design elements of Gropius and Bauhaus, but Gropius also featured design elements inspired by New England (the exterior's vertically-oriented white planks and stone elements). The house is just cool - an incredible staircase in the entry hall, an open coatroom, glass blocks, and more. On the tour, you can enter every room of the house, and there's so much to say about each one. The furniture is incredible, and so is the art. The Gropiuses had famous and talented friends that stayed at the house, and the house is filled with art and mementos from those friends. The tour is incredible. If you're at all interested in architecture, this house is a must visit!

Beautifully executed house by Gropius is a must see for architects or anyone interested in…read moremodernism. It is very well maintained, and the guides are well informed.