Have always loved this spot. It's so sweet, special and unique. It's got a bar and lovely outside…read morearea. Only open Friday and Saturday right now. Definitely check it out Villagers. A real find!

We had our daughters quincena here in January. It was the most beautiful event ever. Miss Keisha…read moreand her team truly worked their magic. From the decorations to the food and let's not forget the amazing homemade wine. My lord the surprises just kept coming. She catered to ever one's needs at our event. People with food restrictions and allergies didn't seem to be a problem for her. She served multiple options and most of all our daughter loved ever second of her princess treatment. I will be booking another event with her again very soon. Thank you again wildwood vineyard for everything you did for my princess.

John and I recently popped into Island Grove Winery tasting room and was referred to check out Fish…read moreHawk Spirits in Ocala. We had a trip down to the Tampa area to see family and decided we would hit them up on the way home- it's about 20 minutes off I75 heading West on 40 and then you enter the twilight zone. We are cruising through farmland and John points at the navigation and says look at that huge community out here in the middle of nowhere. A diamond shaped pattern of roads and intersections appeared on the screen and that is where GPS was taking us- into this what-appeared-to-be neighborhood. Follow that nav- trust me. Aw the road changes from paved to gravel you will feel like you slipped into the twilight zone or a horror flick or simply that there is no way a distillery is out there. It is. The property was selected based on water supply- spring water. It was never intended to host customers, but Fish Hawk has a wonderful bar setup in the backyard. Yes- you are going to a farm/home/working distillery. Pro tip- call ahead for reservations and have no other plans for the day. You will be treated as old friends and the conversation will be fun, entertaining and real. The samples of Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Brandy & Absinthe will keep the conversation flowing, as will the craft cocktails, expertly made. The Old Fashioned was divine! And I loved my color changing Lemon Drop! This will probably be the most interesting distillery find ever for me & that's saying A LOT. Matthew was waving us in from the road and was so entertaining, his son behind the bar made sure we had our samples and cocktails and a few toasts were made. Conversation waxed on and the light dimmed. How long have we been here??? Just before the sunset we did a quick tour of the facility- they had a lighting strike that forced a remodel and things were temporarily out of place. That didn't stop Matthew from educating us! My favorites: Conquistador 1513- John and I tried 2 different batches of this whiskey and the one I had was bottled this year and so smooth. It's 100% Oat mash bill using half smoked and half rolled Oats from farmers in Northern Florida and aged with barrels and chips ot create a smokey oatmeal finish. I bought this bottle and it will be one of my most prized bottles on my bar. Marion 106 Black- This is a much higher proof fruit based brandy- deep flavors that linger and fill your mouth, I fully expected to buy this and I probably will next time I visit! It's tangerine based and delightful. La Septima- a bold Black Rum. A friend of the owner popped in and chatted for a bit and said to make sure I try this rum, the he had a bottle on his bar because it is so good. I LOVE rum. Whiskey, bourbon and rum are my go-to choices. They had 4 different rums and I only sampled this one and I took this bottle home. I loved the warmth in this bottle. I even convinced another guest to try it when he had his mind made up to buy a bottle of whiskey only. He took home both! Any of my friends who enjoy tastings- I will certainly send here! Worth the day trip from Jacksonville for sure! There is so much more to say~ but this is already a lengthy review!

After reading the other reviews, I have to agree with most of them. This place is warm, friendly,…read moreentertaining, and the cocktails are really fantastic! The owner and his son were our hosts, the son was our talented bartender who obviously has some experience with their signature cocktails... they were spot on! The old fashioned was just the right amount of sweet & fruit with the tang from the whiskey. The gin's botanicals were deliciously refreshing and made a truly superb gin and tonic. The owner is a likable guy who enjoys telling stories and interacting with the guests. His story about the origin of the term "shot" to describe a portion of liquor is very entertaining. There's only one caveat about this place, it could use some... tidying up! I get the whole rustic vibe, but the tour area is very crowded, mostly with buckets, random tools and... kinda junky. I really want to stress the good aspects of this distillery, namely the people. You get a great idea of the steps involved in making liquor presented in an interesting and entertaining tour. (Please note; our visit to the winery was actually about 10 months ago, I just noticed on yelp that I hadn't finished/posted the review!

I recently stayed a few nights at Avid Hotel in Ocala…read more The first thing I'd mention is that it's in close proximity to downtown (like a 5 minute drive) but isn't actually downtown. I had never stayed at an Avid and would compare it to Hilton's Tru brand. Small, simply appointed rooms, great for business travelers. Which, as it turns out, is exactly what I am so it worked out for me. I got a king room and it was basically a bed, desk with chair, small fridge, a small area to hang a few clothing pieces, and the bathroom. There's no dresser to put your clothes in or anything (fine, but worth noting). They did have an iron and ironing board which I was happy to make use of during my stay. Like most hotels, they do have a nice snack shop which I made use of for snacks and light lunches. The service was lovely throughout my stay. They also have complimentary breakfast from 6:30-9:30am every morning. I took advantage of it one morning and enjoyed a bagel and schmear, scrambled eggs, and a greek yogurt. They also have a coffee station that's available and well equipped at any hour of the day or night. For solo traveling girlies--it felt like a safe set up. The elevators are in close proximity to the lobby/front desk. The hotel itself is on a busy, well frequented road, and the parking lot is wonderfully well lit. Get to it!

The motel was really nice. The staff was outstanding. The breakfast was pretty good, the gym was…read moreadequate. GREAT COFFEE !!! There is no swimming pool, but that's not a big issue. *** The only problem is the Vehicle noise from traffic, was very excessive up until about 11:30 to midnight. But that is no way a bad reflection upon the staff or the motel itself! I will definitely stay again, but I will Make sure I bring ear plugs.

This is a great location for an event set on almost 50 acres of land. Horse farm, so we were able…read moreto pet and take pics with ponies. The barn has character, but there is a lot of room to decorate and make it perfect for your event.

Great place to bowl! Friendly people and super clean center! One of my favorite places to bowl…read morein!!! The owner and his wife make you feel so welcomed. The prices aren't astronomical and it's fun to bowl here.

I purchased 4 tickets for the Soul Rodeo on June 27th. We stood in line for over an hour in the…read morehot sun waiting to get to the gate to be scanned in. Two people in my party literally passed out from the 95 degree sun while waiting in line. My sister and her husband were turned away because the venue sold more tickets than seats. When we finally got into the venue that started 3.5 hours after the time on the tickets, we were so disappointed. We have been to several rodeos in the past, and this was not a rodeo. They played hootchee music and had kids doing vulgar dances which has nothing to do with a rodeo. We as well as almost half the people at the so called rodeo left before halftime started. We would love to get our money back, but when you complained they said no refunds. This was to be most people first rodeo. How disappointing.

First time to the Ocala Shrine Southeastern Pro Rodeo... AMAZING! Easy parking ($5), picked up…read morereserved seating tkts at will call ($48.50) with NO LINE... plenty of food options and very reasonable prices! Everyone was friendly and accommodating! Show was great - KUDOS TO THE COWBOYS/GIRLS! You all are phenomenal! The "MC" and "MC Clown" were entertaining as well. I just wish there wasn't so much downtime between riders and events. Although you did better than other rodeos. Truly was a fun and entertaining evening! Thank you!!

Great location for events and very nice that it is overlooking Lake Weir.read more

Absolutely incredible. The chicken tenders were perfectly cooked -- juicy on the inside, crispy on…read morethe outside, and clearly made with quality chicken, not the frozen, processed stuff you usually get. You can tell real care went into them. The onion rings were just as impressive: light, crunchy batter with sweet, tender onions that didn't slide out on the first bite. Fresh, hot, and seasoned just right. Simple food done really well. I came hungry and left genuinely impressed. If you're debating what to order, don't overthink it -- get the chicken tenders and onion rings. You won't regret it.

Great place!!! Sean and Steve and Kaitlyn and all the staff are terrific!! The atmosphere and…read moregrounds are great