Loved this venue. I've been to many venues but this is one of the best. Here as a groomsman and…read morethere's something very special about this location. The weather? Perfect. The natural beauty? Perfect. The amenities? Perfect. I really really enjoyed my time here at this venue and this has definitely become a future travel destination for a weekend getaway. Bravo.

Juliette's Chapel is the perfect venue for a wedding!! Our wedding had about 68 guests and it was…read morethe most amazing day!! Kathleen, the owner, is so accommodating and helpful! And there are so many perks to booking this space - tables, beautiful wooden chairs, cooler, wine barrels, kitchen space, and a lovely quaint bridal suite! I couldn't ask for a better place for our big day!

My daughter was married there October 24th. I am a bit of a traditionalist and was hesitant to use…read morea venue like this. Boy was I wrong!!! Lacey, Lindsey and Melissa were fantastic. All of our needs were met and any questions were addressed immediately. Their professional, yet social personalities were absolutely perfect. I could not have asked for a better wedding experience for my daughter, her husband and our families. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great place for a wedding. Their expertise and effort made it a memorable experience.

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Simpsonwood Park is nice hiking area near the Chattahoochee River. There are other activities…read morehere. But can only review the hikes, as that was what a group of 10 of us did. We ended up hiking about 6 miles in nice shaded area on the trails. Some rocks and roots, so you must be careful. Relatively flat with a few small hills. The big downside is there are no trail markers or signs, so having a person in your group that is familiar with the area is necessary. We had two people that knew the trails, so zero markings was not a problem for us. Great outdoor area. Currently (4/23) there is construction of new water treatment plant along the river. Not many people here, so is sort of a hidden gem. Every one in our group enjoyed the hike. Lots of free parking. Restrooms available, but they were so-so inside. Definitely worth a stop. Also CRNRA Jones Bridge unit is across the river for additional hiking trails and is very well marked for easier navigation.

Great park for nature walks! The trail was not as well-marked as some of the other parks in the…read morearea but that just added to the adventure factor. What I loved most was seeing all of the deer in plain sight. What I loved least was hearing our coonhound barking at all the deer relentlessly. The only complaint is that the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. Also, we like to let our dog go for a swim off leash which is not normally an issue. However, off one of these trails, she jumped from a steep embankment and wasn't able to jump back up. This was really our fault for not checking first whether she would be able to get out of the water. Thankfully a few of the passing kayakers stopped to help us. Parts of the trail back up into people's backyards which is also kind of strange, so you don't necessarily feel as though you've been transported to somewhere remote. But all in all it's a fun place to walk and the trail is not too challenging.

If you want to have a wonderful & peaceful wedding DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE!!! Cathy the owner seems…read moresuper nice at the beginning but this is her trick. Cathy showed up to the wedding out of dress code telling us to lower the music at 9pm & the contract specifically said music down at 10:30pm. Cathy disrespected older members of my family. Cathy will play with your time & everyone's time, money and enjoyment of the wedding. As well, felt very uncomfortable with her comments about us being Hispanic and stated that since my family was part Hispanic the party would be very loud. This lady needs a reality check. She acts super sweet and kind but in reality she is not. She's a great example of a wolf in sheep's clothing. I don't recommend this venue to anyone. Cathy is very unprofessional and doesn't know how to treat older people. Cathy is super polite at the beginning but the day of the wedding her job is to make everyone in a bad mood including the bride, she will stress you out. Please do not get married here.

if i could give the owner of this place zero star, i would. if you want a wedding with the owner…read moreharassing you, being in your wedding day ten times, keeping your deposit without proof of the "supposedly damages", kicking out the 80 years old people from her ugly and old living room, giving you forms to be signed on your weedding day, shutting down the party before the time that was signed, hovering over us to clean everything this is the right place. she is rude and disrespectful. she ruined the groom and brides moment. her place should have bad reviews

I was passing through Atlanta on Sunday, on my way home from a wedding, and I decided to stop in at…read morea church. I had researched the previous night where I was going to attend. I found St Paul's and about 3 others that I was debating between. St Paul's got the nod due to its close proximity to The Varsity. :) Anyhow - so I arrive, and the parking situation is a little interesting, if you don't know what you're doing. It looks like people just park on the street or in the small parking lot they have (which will fill up quick if you don't get there early). I parked at a sign store across the street - there was a sign in the front that said "St Paul's Parking." That was easy enough. I walked in and was greeted by a lady handing out the order of service. She was very kind. I proceeded to my seat and was approached by one of the pastors. He was very kind, asked me where I was from, why I chose to visit, etc. I would end up having this conversation several more times. Everyone was very friendly and engaging. Re: the service - the service was fantastic. It was a neat mix of modern and old - old in that they use a historic liturgy with read & response. Modern in that the music was largely written in the last 25 years. The culture was casual. People were dressed in jeans. That's how I came and I fit right in. Some people wore ties, though. You could tell that the membership couldn't care less what anyone wore. One of the neatest things about this church, I think, is the way they minister to the homeless. They invite them in, giving them food and drink, and they sit through the service (probably to get warm or to get cool). I also like how St Paul's doesn't segregate the homeless. They allow them to sit wherever they would like. Treat them like they would anyone else. That is fantastic, and it tells me the church is taking the book of James to heart. The message that the pastor presented was a very challenging one on idolatry, and he applied it from Daniel 3, with Nebuchanezzar building the giant gold statue. Great application and Biblically centered. I also really enjoyed how diverse the church was - a mix of races and cultures within the body. Felt like I was back at my old church in London. It was really neat. Given my experience at St Paul's, I'd rate it a 5 star church. It's beautiful, it's welcoming, it's Biblically sound, it's compassionate, it's helpful to those in need... And all of these things make it a place that is God honoring. If I lived in Atlanta, I feel like I'd found my church home. But I don't, so I'll just have to settle on visits when I'm passing through.

This church is where the Abbey used to be. So the service is held where the dance floor was. I…read moreguess it made sense for St. Paul's to buy that building (thanks to a huge donation from one of its members). The Abbey was a church-themed restaurant/club back in the day. So they didn't have to change the decor much. I wonder if Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium turns into a church, they can just reuse the same decor. St. Paul's is part of PCA, Presbyterian Church of America. And they follow the Reformed theology closely. You should brush up on your Five points of Calvinism if you want to come here. So if you find yourself visting this church, it means you were pre-destined to visit it. Chris Robins seems like a cool Pastor. I love his sermons. He is a great speaker and seems to know his theology well. His sermons seem more exegetical instead of topical. I do love it when Pastor Robins does his sermon series on the various books of the Bible. He seems funny and loves to go into detail about every passage. For instance when he did his series on Romans, he preached on every single word. I think we stayed on Romans 1:1 for several weeks with him describing everything and anything he can think of every word in that passage. I think it also took him a whole year to go through Deuteronomy. One complaint some people had is that the church service follows a strict ritual. They recite the Apostles' Creed, Westminster Catechism, and so on. I didn't mind that though. Their worship is not a rock band or a choir. It's just some mellow songs and sometimes hymns. They have communion every week. It's one of the few places I've been to that actually serve wine for communion. Other places usually serve grape juice. So if you want to get your wine fix on Sunday morning, you can come here. Speaking of wine, this church actually doesn't mind serving alcohol during their functions. I think they had a dance party or something one time (hey they used to be the Abbey, so why not?) and they served alcohol. But I'm not 100% sure on that since I didn't go to that party. Since they're located in the middle of Midtown on Ponce, they do a lot to minister to the homeless people. St. Paul's also welcome anyone, including the homeless people, to the service, so you might see a lot of homeless people in the pews, sleeping through the sermon. Because of the homeless people around and in the church, I know some people might be uncomfortable to be around the "undesirable" ones. The congregation is well mixed. Along with the homeless people, they have a good mix of races and nationalities. It's also one of the few churches that felt the people acted real. Most of the people there seemed genuine and didn't try to put on a stereotypical, nice, Christian person facade. Well, I'm sure they still do, but it felt less so here, than with other churches.

NO WAY HOSEA! Let me…read morejust say that I was not the primary consideration during this visit, I was asked to tag along and give an opinion. Well, I did not actually have to give an opinion because the venue spoke for itself. The person that was considering the venue actually rated it -5 on a scale of 1 to 5. Following is my reaction to our visit: We made an appointment to meet with John to check out his wedding venue. He actually described it as a tour but it turned out to be one dirty, unsightly room with unmatched furniture and a ridiculous set up. It is the type of place that you pull up to and keep going because once you see the location, you don't need to see the rest. First of all, this place is in a very run down area of town, with limited parking. It is a building that is connected to other businesses so it does not stand alone. The "chapel" really is just one room that has some chairs and cheap decorations placed throughout. I don't care what kind of budget is involved, this would NEVER be an option. You would be much better off just getting married outdoors in a more personalized setting. To sum it up: No Additional Thoughts: When you are considering the venue, also consider the person who will be taking your photos because oral and physical presentation does matter and this is the person you will have to see and interact with on your wedding day. Make sure that when you are looking at photos, you are seeing the complete picture, (not just photos taken of the stage, but from the stage), so you will know exactly what you will be looking at during the ceremony. You want to be okay with the entire room as there should be no distractions on your special day. Before you get excited about the photos you see, verify that they are actually taken at the site because they may be taken at another venue and will not be relevant to you. Be aware of the general area and make sure that it is safe, and has convenient and ample parking. Make sure that there are appropriate rooms and toilet facilities for taking care of business and changing. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

The quality of service for the price is unparalleled. You won't find a better place to have an…read moreintimate ceremony. Way better than any courthouse. I recommend it to all my friends that want to have their wedding in a special, personal place that focuses on exactly what they need.

I loved having my wedding here! Gorgeous!! Panoramic scenic beauty is everywhere!! John and his…read morecrew are really nice and great to work with for planning my wedding! Very smooth! So many fun and pretty places to have the reception, events, and ceremony! Great start to an amazing life with my hubby!! Very outdoorsy and everyone loved it!! The outdoor sound system was the bomb! Great sound, very clear and speakers everywhere!! I brought my favorite songs on my phone and just plugged it in to the River Park sound system! So easy! Tip: It's very fun to dance in the ampitheter!!! Highly recommend! Totally incredible!!

From the owner: River Park, a premier waterfront North Georgia Wedding Venue & Corporate Retreat destination,…read moreboasts more than 22 gorgeous acres along the Chattahoochee River, nestled in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. Guests of River Park enjoy nature's displays including calm, wide sections of the Chattahoochee River, as well as noisy, rocky shoals. Between layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains, River Park enjoys a breathtaking waterfront location in the foothills of the oldest mountain range in the United States. Mountains and woodlands create beautiful backdrops, offering a scenic showcase for events year-round.

Had my wedding here. Ms Barbara was always a phone call away. The price was reasonable and the…read morespace was so big and we were able to make my vision come to life. Would definitely recommend this space for your next event.

I've been meaning to post this review for a while now. As I come up on my one year anniversary, I…read morewant to thank Rev. Thomas for conducting our ceremony. I called his office in the afternoon, and he married us that same night at 8 PM. My husband and I were smitten with each other and wanted to tie the knot in a spec8al yet unassuming way. I want to thank Rev. Thomas for patently waiting an hour for us to drive to his location. We were so nervous. We arrived with little fanfare - no rings, nothing special, just the two of us. I want to thank you for making our ceremony special. It was truly all about us and our commitment to one another. October 20,2022, is a day we will forever hold dear to our hearts! Plus, we have an awesome story of how we eloped on a whim on a week night!!

It appears that the business has decided to respond again, 7 years later I might add. They…read moreapparently deleted their first response. Fortunately, I still have it. As you can see, what they are currently saying is nothing like the original response.