We had our reception at On the Glen, which is on the same property as Boxtree. The space was large…read moreand gorgeous and we loved the hexagon shape of the building. Nancy and Al were nice and very easy to get in touch with. The venue is basically a DIY since it only comes with tables and chairs, but you do get access for the entire weekend (Fri-Sun). Our only issue was that we wanted our reception to go late and at first we were told there wouldn't be a problem with that, but two weeks before the wedding Al told us we would have to hire security guards for the event. Not a huge problem but it didn't come at a great time since we were in crunch time.

"The Glen" was the name of the venue my daughter and her new husband picked for the wedding. It…read morewas 45 mins from our home but well worth the drive. We knew we were going to have 200+ guest so we needed a big enough place to accommodate them comfortably with plenty of room. The plan was for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. The view from the venue was breathtaking and they fell in love with it right away. The price was good considering all that was included. All the tables, all the chairs - inside and outside, great open kitchen, two nice size bathrooms, nice size dance floor and also lights for the dance floor. A week before the wedding... it started to rain! Flash flood warnings all week long! The weather man said a few time, "Tropical rain like storms!" The stress started and worry set in! The day before the wedding we arrived at the wedding to set up. The whole way there it was pouring, roads had washed out in several places along with way. At this point we started to accept that plan B was now the plan! We set the bridal party up for the ceremony on the back patio with chairs for family and guest on both sides. We opened "the wall" that had full sliding doors and we arranged the chairs from there all the way to the dance floor. It gave the outside feel while all of our guest were cool and dry! It wouldn't have turned out better! Once the wedding was over the guest went to their tables for dinner while the wedding crew picked up the chairs to get them out of the way. Many guest thought that this was how it was planned all along! It was a perfect venue! There are a few things that I would like to see have a little attention too. Not a complaint at all but do feel it would be a nice improvement. 1) The curtains in the bathroom would be nice to have longer. They covered all they needed to but it was made many feel very uncomfortable. 2) A fan in the dressing areas. It got rather warm in there after keeping the bride in there most of the day. With 8 people trying to get ready with hair dryers, curling irons, etc it would have been nice to have a fan to blow on the bride at least. The A/C could not keep up with all of us hot women in one room! Hahaha 3) Please add a few more brooms and dust mops to the cleanup supplies. We could only find one regular broom and one dust mop. That is a very large room for just two. 4) Parking. Parking would have been fine for dry weather but in the rain many came in with wet and dirty shoes. I think if you could just rock that whole area it would be much nicer on the guest Other then that it was fantastic and we are very pleased with everything. I would highly recommend this venue and would consider using it again!

This venue exceeded all expectations! As a wedding guest, it was clear that every detail was…read morethoughtfully planned to create an amazing experience for everyone attending--not just the newlyweds. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the drinks were a huge hit. A truly unforgettable celebration!

Both the location and owner of the venue are absolutely amazing! I was a photographer at a wedding…read morefor this location and the owner really has a way of making everything magical and special for the big day! I highly recommend getting married here.

My cousin was married here last weekend and it was beautiful…read more I know she worked hard to bring her own style to the event but the barn was very nice with clean bathrooms, lots of space for tables and dancing, beautiful lights and chandeliers overheard, and a nice secondary room for food, cake, and drinks. The ceremony location on the lawn overlooking the mountains and their horse area was beautiful as well. Plenty of parking and they had people in golf carts ferrying people up the hill to the barn on request. We had a great time and everything was beautiful. A lovely venue in the Blue Ridge Mountains for your wedding or special event. It is quite out in the middle of nowhere but was easy to find and the ambiance can't be beat.

My granddaughter used this venue for her wedding and reception. Absolutely gorgeous! Would…read moreabsolutely recommend it.

My husband and I had the Best time and experience. Shout out to Damian for being great, at what you…read moredo.

Really fun place to learn how to throw an axe. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was also a clean…read moreand safe environment to try this out.

I love the energy of a college campus, so to stay at a hotel on the campus of Virginia Tech was a…read morereal treat. The hotel is charming, in that it feels a little vintage, but all of the important things are modern. The beds are comfy, the bathroom area has two sinks, and the fitness center is decent and there's a Virginia Tech campus store on site. But what really blew me away was the breakfast buffet. Now, I'm a notorious buffet pooh-pooher. I don't like buffets and try to avoid them if I can. But I could not avoid the breakfast buffet if I tried. This is probably the best breakfast spread that I have ever experienced in a hotel. There are things like smoothie shots, steel-cut oatmeal with several different toppings, fresh fruit, dairy-free yogurt parfaits, baked goods, real scrambled eggs and lots more. The whole setup was extremely clean and tidy, which was appreciated by me. Also, the coffee was great! In the afternoon and evenings, the bar is open, which I visited one evening to meet up with a friend. They don't have a huge wine list, but they got them some wine, if that's what you're after. They have a full bar, ranging from cocktails to hard seltzer. The people at the front desk are young, and I wonder if they are students at VT. They were super helpful and friendly. This is the place to stay if you want to explore Virginia Tech or downtown Blacksburg. Everything is within walking distance from the hotel. I walked from the hotel to the Virginia Tech monument in about seven minutes or so. The campus is beautiful, and if you decide to explore off campus, there are lots of shops and restaurants across the street, so there is lots to see and experience around the hotel.

My top-tier chum and I came down to Blacksburg because she wanted to visit her old campus for the…read morefirst time since she graduated about 25 years ago (yes, we are ancient and whatnot). One of the first decisions we made on this trip (and she made it) was where we would stay in Blacksburg, and my chum insisted on coming here so that we were actually on campus and she could test out The Inn, which wasn't here during her time. Apparently the local highway setup is also different, so it was a pleasant surprise to find this hotel very easily; lots of nearby signage and oodles of parking. It was also pretty accessible to the downtown area, a walk of approximately 10 minutes. This was my first time at VA Tech - I've driven down 81 past the exit, but never actually laid eyes on the campus. Like pretty much all of the buildings nearby associated with the university, The Inn seems to be made of this Hokie Stone material that can be, I assume, mined or something nearby. It makes for a pretty pleasant optic, but literally every building has it so there's not much that really distinguishes the Inn or its neighboring structures from each other, other than a few really prominent buildings nearby. We had a room on the second floor a short walk from the lobby/check-in area (which was nice enough - it had a small fireplace with seating nearby, a Hokie statue and a little storefront to buy toiletries, snacks, etc.). It was clean and perfectly fine; this isn't a 5-star hotel, but that's not an insult, as it's not claiming to be. If you saw the room without any context, it just looks like an Embassy Suites or something to that effect. This part of our trip was more about exploring and reacquainting my chum with her ye olde college life so we really didn't spend a ton of time in the room beyond sleeping/napping; that activity went very well in my estimation, so the beds were comfortable enough. We also made use of the gym on the first floor for about 15 minutes' worth of cardio; no complaints there. Depending on your perspective, it was very quiet during our stay. Graduation was a week earlier so the vast majority of the student population was already gone, and we didn't see a ton of people in the hotel or on campus beyond employees and construction workers taking advantage of the offseason. I think it would had a more exciting vibe with an uptick in visitors (especially in the above average bar/restaurant off to the left of the lobby, The Loyal), but I'm definitely not complaining about the peace and quiet. We had a very pleasant interaction with one of the staffers at reception when we got there, who was from NJ as well and was helpful/accommodating with our questions. None of our other exchanges were notable or particularly lengthy, but we were greeted with a smile by literally everyone we encountered. If that's not the definition of hospitality, I don't know what it is (I'm sure my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality down the street could speak to that at length). A nice experience all the way around, and The Inn served its purpose.

Amanda personally ruined my wedding, was unprofessional, she had a strange odor, I would not…read morerecommend this venue to anyone! two thumbs down

We will be having our wedding ceremony and reception here next month. Chastity is very helpful and…read moregoes out of her way to please us. We love the venue, the spacious parking lot, the huge kitchen. The venue is absolutely beautiful. Our tablecloths and decorations are all included so this is pretty much a one stop shop for our wedding ceremony and reception. Chastity also gave us good ideas for dj's, florists etc. She is full of great ideas which she loves to share with you without pushing you. I cannot wait to get married here. It feels good to know these people know what they are doing.unlike most other venues, these people remain helpful, even after the entire sum has been paid. Great service. I would definitely recommend the vinton war memorial for weddings or other events.

After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last…read moreyear, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those established ones that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Maridor is the perfect example. This historic mansion, built in 1916 and restored many years later, received its name from its its third owner, Marion Augustus Smyth, President of National Business College who re-named the home "Maridor" after his two children, Marion and Dorothy. Maridor. It is located in the highly regarded area of the historic Grandin Village, in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 1993, The Maridor offers a versatile event space for weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. And also has a very unique restaurant that currently is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 4:00 to 9pm. One can book a reservation through their website to dine in either the Restaurant, the Bar, the Dining Room, or the Patio, and enjoy some excellent cuisine from Director and Executive Chef Seth who offers southern-style cooking with International comfort food flavors. What he has created is a place with a diverse menu, where one can go and dine in, enjoying the history of the house with some nice food and drinks at a reasonable price. With Seth's background in Asian cuisine from his Food Truck days, he created a menu with two sides: A West Side and an East Side, providing in it something for everyone's tastes. But his ultimate vision is to create unforgettable dining experiences that inspire and delight his guests. With this amazing background information, I was tempted to go try it out, and thought of all the other restaurants I had discovered in this same way. By driving by them several times until I decided it was time to go experience what's inside. I made a reservation for a Friday at 6:30 pm. When I arrived the house was so big I couldn't find thr entrance at first, but I phoned them and they told me I was at the right place and how to reach the front door. I was warmly greeted by a charming lady with a great personality and taking to the dining room of the house. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review for a better sense of the feel of this restaurant. I was seated at the table of my choice. My server Sharon had the bartender make me a Mocktail to start off with and I had a treat ordering from the menu. For appetizer some Crab Rangoons, followed by a Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and Rockefeller Oysters. As the main course, the Beef Brisket Bao Buns, and for dessert, I later order their Maple Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding. My server came to check on my at the right times and to fill me in with the History of this house and restaurant and I had a one of a kind dining experience. I highly recommend this place for a couple's night out, or to dine with family and friends. The place provides a comfortable yet distinguish environment in which to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Cannot recommend this venue...contract changes by venue up to wedding week, unprofessionalism by…read morewait staff and guests had to empty overflowing garbage cans during rehearsal dinner...

Beautiful venue for an outdoor wedding or just any party. Rehearsal dinner was by the barn area,…read morewith a fire going in the outdoor pit. Wedding under the large tree and reception in the tent. Very convenient to get to, and again a great venue.