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!!

I just got married at the Hudson Manor and wow the night could not have been any more perfect. From…read morethe beginning, Melissa was so helpful in helping my mom and I plan everything from the DJ and flowers to the food selections and table linens. The night of the ceremony we didn't have to worry about a thing because Melissa was making sure everything ran smoothly. The venue is beautiful with 3 locations to pick from for your ceremony and an elegant and beautiful reception hall. The food was delicious, the staff was helpful, and the service we received from Melissa was phenomenal. The all-inclusive package is of much better value than a lot of other venues we looked at and was perfect for our 150 guests. You will have no regrets in choosing The Hudson Manor for your wedding venue!

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!!!!

Great event space. The food is good…read more Staff is friendly and helpful. Telling all my friends about it. If I need to have a party in the south I'm going there first.

Wonderful photography experience!!! My bridal portraits looked absolutely gorgeous and it was such…read morea fun experience!

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!!!

These guys handled a prom for me last year and the show was awesome. The kids loved it (which is a…read moremassive change from what they usually say about DJs). The show they set up was probably worth a lot more than our budget allowed which was a real treat for the kids. I just signed them for this year's prom as well, can't wait to see Mark blow the place sky high again! Brad

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.

Ok, so my expectations for staying here was not the same as I would have for the Marriott. I…read moredidn't want to pay Marriott prices so I would never expect Marriott service. With this in mind, I was pretty happy with the stay at this place. If you looking for bare bones & cheap this is it! It cost us about $45/night. The beds were not overly comfortable..but its was comfy enough to get a good nights rest before we hit the road. The showers were questionable. Luckily I didn't need to use them. All we were looking for was a place to crash on our road trip up North. This place hit the spot. They guys at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. Yes the place has a sketchy feel to it, but it really was very safe. You get what you pay for, and even though this was on the lower end of the price, the accommodations were enough to get the rest we needed.