Came here for a friend's wedding. Nice venue but disorganized. When the event began the staff were…read morestill getting the chairs ready! They were bringing in chairs and tying knots on their back. The chairs were to be covered by white cloth to look nice for the wedding. So late and ill prepared. The ladies room could use some upkeep and regular cleaning throughout the afternoon and evening because there are many people. Big and long event! They need to staff the venue accordingly. The Photo Booth didn't with because of strong sunlight. No one can see any instructions that aren't supposed to be in the mirror.

The venue is lovely, however the venue causes a lot of spillage with regards to drunk visitors in…read morethe residential homes nearby. Additionally the venue refuses to abide by the 11 pm noise ordinance. The area has become a place for loud obnoxious cars and guests loitering in the surround residential areas.

I stumbled upon The Leaf a few weeks ago and immediately fell in love with the space. I made a…read moremental note to come back. I wanted to experience the café and I could see myself potentially hosting an event there in the future. That opportunity came sooner than expected. On a rainy afternoon, a friend asked if I knew somewhere we could meet with a cozy, lounging vibe where we could sit, talk, and not feel rushed. Since the weather ruled out anything outdoors, I knew just the place. The Leaf was perfect! We settled onto one of the sofas and ordered a couple of small plates while we caught up. We tried the Confit Chicken Wings with Vietnamese chili and the Samosa Croquettes, along with a cocktail. Everything was freshly prepared and gave us just enough to nibble on while we talked. I originally planned to order a chai latte but they didn't offer it, so I'll have to explore their coffee menu another time. One thing to know is that the menu changes throughout the day. We arrived around 3:30 p.m., just missing Happy Hour, and ordered from the dinner menu once it became available after 4 p.m. Our server was incredibly welcoming and attentive while still giving us plenty of space to relax and enjoy our conversation. The space itself is the star. With lots of natural light, greenery throughout, comfortable seating, and a relaxed atmosphere, The Leaf feels designed for lingering. I also love the versatility: you can stop in for coffee, enjoy freshly prepared food and cocktails, meet a friend, settle in with your laptop, or consider the space for an event. The Leaf is one of those places where the atmosphere is as much a part of the experience as what's on the menu. I'm glad I made that mental note to return--this won't be my last visit.

What started as a quick stop turned into one of those places we already know we'll be coming back…read moreto. I had the watermelon mint refresher, my wife had a latte, and we both ordered Yum-Yum Bowls. Everything was absolutely delicious. So good, in fact, that we ordered another bowl to take home to our son -- and I couldn't leave without adding a side of tater tots. The atmosphere was just as good as the food. It's warm, inviting, and comfortable, with small intimate tables if you want a quieter setting, plus couch-style seating where you can relax and hang out for a while. They also have flat-screen TVs on the walls -- the football game was on while we were there -- and they serve adult beverages as well. Great food, great atmosphere, and a place that feels like somewhere you can actually sit back and enjoy yourself. We will definitely be back!

I absolutely loved this place…read more Beautiful interior, great place to host events whether it is a wedding, party, business meeting alike. Catering available and they have their own preferred vendors. Scenic view and lake in the back. it is gorgeous. Highly recommend.

New event facility that has all the technology you may want when hosting an event. It is on the…read morefirst floor of the building, to your right as you enter. Within walking distance of the Innovation Center Metro stop opening next year. The space looks very flexible with its ability to offer many options when booking a meeting space. Food was provide at the event by their catering staff, but I did not stay for the food. Also did not have a chance to try out their Wifi to see what speed they offered.

Attended my husbands holiday work party at this location. We had great service, great food and…read moreawesome venue! They had an open bar and a buffet for the food. There was an open dance floor and a DJ.

Beautiful smaller-sized venue for small gatherings that has eat entryway and plenty of parking…read more Very nice decor, beer and wine bar inside, clean restrooms and full kitchen service. The food is outstanding. Staff is fantastic.

I attended a wedding and the venue is absolutely gorgeous! The food was very diverse and actually…read morevery good. The staff was great and accommodating!

Attended a recent wedding at Whites Ferry Landing in Leesburg. 10 minutes past the outlet and…read moreopposite to the road with a Golf Course . Owned by a South Asian it does cater to a lot of South Asian weddings but also other denominations. Pretty and large open space. However you have to park at the bottom of the Hill and walk up. If its cold or in heels, good luck. There is a small shuttle that will take 4-7 folks up but be careful getting in and out. If its early April and its cold, wear warm clothes like a overcoat. The bar and place for food buffets is outside...great for warm weather but not cold. The outdoor toilets flood so be aware. Nice large tent for guests but in cold weather don't depend on warmth from the heater as the door outside stays open a lot. Seems like a nice place to hold weddings with space but caveats beware.

100% recommend this place as a wedding venue for no more than 150 people…read more The venue: My wedding had about 135 and seemed like the perfect number. Also had my wedding in middle November which was a hit or miss on weather but was in the 50s, perfect weather for our little S'mores setup. And Birkby still had trees with leaves that fell late so we still had a variety of fall colors still in the backdrop. Birkby has such a homey comfortable feeling with the cottage house, gazebo and other garden space, and the reception tent. The tent, with the lightings, is so beautiful. When I asked a cousin for wedding pictures, she had about 15 of just the lighting. Good thing we had an actual photographer! The house has several rooms for the cocktail hour for the guestbook, gifts, and other neat hangout spots as well as a pair of restrooms. There are another pair of restrooms by the tent. The upstairs has a bridal and grooms suite. Bridal suite is large and my wife and her ladies loved it. The grooms suite is cozy with a TV, couch, and fridge--all you really need. The 2nd floor also has two porches that look out to the rest of the venue. Great photo ops! Coordinators: Had the viewing with Carleigh--absolutely fantastic and super friendly and decided to go with her and Kristin (Simply Royal Events) for our wedding coordinators. It felt like a huge advantage having them coordinate since they knew the place inside and out and knew most, if not all, of our vendors. They were quick to respond and adjust to all of our last minute changes and updates. They were all over the place (in the best way possible) from beginning to end as in they had everything organized and made sure people/things were in place and yet were also very available for any questions or comments I or the bride had the day of. The wedding transitions happened so swiftly that I hardly saw any of it happen. The ceremony chairs were swept off, space heaters were set up, the firepit and S'mores layout was done, and off I went through a line of sparklers. Vendors: The Birkby House has an open house every spring and invites their preferred caterer and vendors. Definitely check this out if you are interested in or planning on having an event/wedding at Birkby. There are a lot of local vendors present, some who don't really have the publicity as other vendors that may have hundreds of reviews. For example, we went with a local photographer Steve and Bernadette Dalgetty and even though we haven't received the pictures yet, they were such a charm to work with. We did go with their partner caterer Tuskies and that couldn't have gone any better. The tasting was a little unconventional. We basically just had dinner at their restaurant with a $100 tab so we couldn't really try specific items on their wedding menu but we tried the filet mignon and branzino dishes that best replicated the wedding entrees. We absolutely loved the filet mignon and this chocolate martini (which we added to our wedding) but the branzino was a bit dry so we actually considered removing the fish option but we were glad we didn't. ALL the food during our wedding was phenomenal from hor d'oeurves to entrees--best wedding food ever (said no one ever but I'm serious, Tuskies was amazing!) Not only was the food great but also Neal was so fun and easy to work with. They also allowed us to bring our own alcohol saving in some costs. I truly think the triple threat of Neal, Carleigh, and Kristin was the reason why my wedding went so smoothly or at least appeared like it ran smoothly haha. Misc: Other perks to the venue, there's a large public parking lot behind the venue that is really only used as a commuter lot during the week so it was fully available for guests. It's in downtown Leesburg so it's a great spot to check out a local bar if you come early. But speaking of downtown.. The con: The only negative thing about the venue is because it's in downtown Leesburg near residents, there was one resident who complained and called the cops multiple times. There's a noise curfew at 10pm which is when the wedding ends anyway but he complained well before 9pm. I'm sure this happens quite often, it has to being in such a residential area and while it was annoying having to deal with a disgruntled neighbor on your wedding night, the cops really seemed to care less. The cops said as long as the coordinators had the permit (which they did), the noise was fine.

We just attended a wedding at the birkby house. It is lovely, welcoming and perfectly suited for…read morewedding. Inside of the house is historic and very well renovated. Outside garden are lovely and they have a tent for the banquet with air conditioning . We loved the event at the birkby house.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We spent a Monday night in November and from the wine…read moreand cheese available on the porch on our arrival to our personalized breakfast in the morning, we loved everything (and thanks to being fans of Hotel Impossible, we have very critical eyes). The owner, Lynn welcomed us on arrival and gave us a tour of the barn and introduced us to her horses the next morning. We stayed in the Great Expectations suite and it was truly comfortable with it's jetted tub, perfect mattress/bedding, and the private porch, beautiful at sunrise.Little touches like a glass of port and chocolates upon returning to our room after dinner were appreciated. Sometimes B&B's, especially historic buildings can get "tired" or behind in upgrading. The Black Horse has very tasteful and comfortable furniture and antiques, and the building was in a great well cared for condition. The town with it's history, pleasant walking tour, great shops, and restaurants, and the many wineries, brewery, and other activities are a joy. While we didn't go for a wedding, it is easy to see why they are such an acclaimed destination for such.Their facilities and setup are perfect. Bottom line: Money well spent, relaxation assured. Highly recommend. Jeff Shultz

The food is top rate. The venue and ball room is beautiful. They have a lot of lights for the DJ…read morepre installed but you have to pay extra to use them. Same with a tailgate tent for the dj for outside. We paid for wine service and only after asking for it did they do half our tables. The rooms are old and the main manor smells like it. The main room in the stables had no cold water in the kitchen sink and the ice maker didn't work. You can lotion your body 12 Times but there was no soap to wash your hands. The wedding and reception was well run and we had to switch to inside. The coordinator told us grandparents won't be escorted to seats but they set the grooms but not the brides! Really. The coordinator made no effort to find the parents before the cake cutting or the last dance. Or even the exit. And there were three we told would be everywhere. The front entrance looked like a horse pasture with dead grass and weeds. We were told that would be replaced. Nope. Pathetic first impression. The communication was terrible. Only after aggressive attempts at contact do they reply. The wedding coordinator was very helpful and necessary. The "sales girl" treated us like unwelcome guests the day of the wedding saying nothing as she walked by and was snarky when she did talk to my wife. They tried to extort a rehearsal dinner fee for the entire wedding guest amount when less then 40% were coming to the rehearsal. You pay for the weekend and they want money to let you eat after the rehearsal. The owners just seem to be looking for a payday. Nice location good food great place to have a wedding. Be careful with the staff and service. The staff changed about 3 times from booking. They give you a wrong WiFi code then go radio silent to get correct one. They knew our experience had been less than happy yet they make no effort at a last impression other than another bad one.