Amazing location!! You don't need a Porsche to be welcomed here. We had one of the red wines it was…read morevery reasonably priced and very good. The service was excellent they were very helpful with questions they have a good selection of pimento cheeses and crackers and charcuterie boards. They also had a food truck and have really good live music. Plus in the winter time and they have a choosing cut tree farm here. I also have a very large covered area as well as a fully enclosed room which came in handy today because the mountains are finally getting some rain after about 7 weeks of drought. Will definitely come here again when in the area and most likely will come up here to get a tree this Christmas.

What an absolutely wonderfully ran facility. The space is abundant, everyone here is so sweet. The…read morewine was delicious. Everything was wonderful.

We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Barn at Cornerstone and more importantly the…read moreowners Ray and Kim. We booked this venue for our October wedding and we had the most magical, memorable, life changing experience. Kim and Ray really take this wedding hosting thing to a whole new level. Their expertise, professionalism, and involvement in every detail is unmatched. And all paired with such a calm, cool attitude which could soothe the most explosive of volcanoes. Never have I seen such genuine care, and effort taken to ensure the happiness of the couples and their families who have chosen to celebrate their special days with them. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Having everyone stay onsite made for a really special time opportunity to bring our families together. Ray and Kim really do provide a beautiful setting and experience. One which encouraged strangers to become friends and friends to become family. As previously mentioned we cannot say enough good things about this venue, the people and the good vibes that were felt all around. Ray and Kim - welcome to our family!!

We had an outdoor wedding with 100 guests planned for my daughter May 12, 2017 in Boone, NC. As…read morethe forecast grew more and more grim for that day, we had to make the decision to change venues three days before the wedding. I came across The Barn at Cornerstone and contacted Kim immediately. I was stressed and in full panic mode but as soon as I talked to her she began putting me at ease. She explained that although the Barn was not quite completed she would do anything in her power to help make this work. The day I visited her, the barn had no electricity. We talked through it and decided to rent a generator. The barn was still in progress but was already beautiful and rustic and I could envision something truly special there. Kim and her husband, Ray, worked tirelessly and two days later when we arrived to decorate and rehearse, the Barn not only had electricity but beautiful chandeliers were hung. We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner outdoors at the lodge that evening. The setting was gorgeous and the grounds were lovely. Ray continued working on the barn up until the afternoon of the wedding and Kim attended to every detail and also coordinated with my caterer. She took so much work and worry off my hands and allowed me to enjoy every moment. We ended up having the most beautiful, intimate wedding that evening. Rain fell heavy on the roof of the barn as they took their vows. It was absolutely magical. I know that once the barn is complete it will be one of the best venues around. There are beautiful venues everywhere but you will be hard pressed to find people like Kim and Ray. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Flight flights and more flights!! Our party of five... Six…read morewith our dog stumbled upon this quaint winery almost by accident. It was the perfect stop after a long day they welcomed our dog, which was a huge us for us. One of the three families that owns the winery had all of their 20 something children working . It was awesome to say the brother and sister getting along so well and helping each other out behind the bar. The cheeseboard was fantastic as was the sourdough baguette. The wine was pretty great too. Don't sleep on getting the blueberry wine. It was fantastic. Kind of tasted like a really good Manischewitz! We also had flights so we tried all of their white wines and and all of their sangrias! The fireplace is roaring which made the 20° weather even more fantastic!! They do have a great outside area with lots of games and places for the children to run. You can even get fish food to feed the fish in the pond.

Always a great time visiting Banner Elk Winery! They have a lovely indoor area that has an upscale…read morecabin feel to it and a spacious outdoor seating area. Very dog friendly also! Their wines are delicious and even if you typically like dry wines, I highly recommend trying their blueberry wine. I love my dries but the blueberry wine is unique.

I had the pleasure of booking my airport transfer from Charlotte Airport to Beech Mountain with…read moreJames this past week. Thanks to Yelp, I was able to find Ashe County Livery and all the great recommendations for his company. James was professional, communicative, prompt, friendly and reasonably priced. 10/10 all the way around. I also appreciate the many great suggestions he gave us for places to eat and things to do. Book him for your next transport. You won't be sorry!

Amazing person and really cares about our needs! He is a must for your transportation needs!read more

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding at the Barn at Triple J Farms a few Saturday's ago and I…read morethought the venue was just beautiful. The farm is set in the Appalachian mountains near the town of Roan Mountain, TN. The grounds are very well kept and the wedding took place down in the field and the reception took place in the barn area. The property has some really nice views of the mountains in the background. The venue has rustic farm decor and the interior of the barn is complete with white lights and chandeliers, so it's still very classy. There is also an outdoor area where they had cocktail tables set up that had the round bulb, white lights strung up everywhere. The venue had a separate area for the bridal party to get ready and also had a small commercial kitchen for food prep. I don't get the impression that this farm has been offering event services for long, but I'm sure it will become a very popular place to hold weddings, showers, and company events as more people learn about it.

We hosted a baby shower at The Red Porch. Everything turned out great and Denise was a pleasure to…read morework with. Will definitely keep this venue in mind for future events.

The Red Porch is a great venue! We had our employee family Christmas party there this past…read moreDecember and everyone loved it! It was beautifully decorated, the place is like new, clean and roomy. The sitting area up front is great for quieter conversations, the kitchen has what you need, the tables, chairs, linens are perfect for a medium size party or wedding or banquet. It's easy to get to and because everyone liked it so much, we are renting it again for our next summer party and next Christmas party! And the owner is very communicative and a delight to work with!

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

AMAZING! We make sure to enjoy dinner here at least once each trip. The steaks are phenomenal. The…read moreprime rib is the best we've ever had. The staff is super friendly. The best view of the mountain especially for sunset! They have a bar area, a formal dining room, and a dessert case that is a must to check out! Crab cakes 10/10 Calamari 10/10 NY Strip 10/10 Prime Rib 20/10 Baked potato 10/10 Sautéed mushrooms 10/10 Green beans 10/10 Be prepared for fine dining prices and be sure to tip well! It is worth every single penny! We talk about The Alpen all the time and compare all other steak dinners to theirs.

I had a really disappointing experience here. The owner told me it would take an hour to get food,…read moreeven though the restaurant would be closed by then (we wanted a quick takeout meal over 45 minutes before they were supposed to close). When I asked about it, he was aggressive and rude instead of simply being honest. I left feeling disrespected and unwelcome. There are plenty of places that treat customers better. I'd recommend choosing any spot but this one. To the waitress's credit, she was very sweet and helpful. Clearly she was uncomfortable by the owner's behavior. I'm sure this would be a great restaurant under different management/ownership

We had my Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary party here. We couldn't have asked for a better experience…read moreas well as service. We worked with Taylor and she did an excellent job from start to finish. We had close to 150 guests on a Sunday afternoon. Parking was not a problem now that the parking lot across the street was finished. The menu that Taylor suggested was perfect. We had desserts and fruit along with cheeses etc. the carrot cake was to die for. Plenty of seating and very accessible even for all guests. This worked well for our family since some of my siblings are out of town. The only thing we brought with us were flowers for the tables. No clean up! We were able to stream music of our choice on their equipment. The venue was clean and was decorated great! My wife and myself have attended many weddings both in town and out of town at some very special places. I can tell you this space was among the best. Great job, and my parents will remember this day forever. Thank you!

Flooded inside the building during our wedding, and made no attempt to refund us for the…read moreinconvenience. We brought alcohol and wasn't aware we couldn't, and they confiscated it and was suppose to return it at the end of the reception and we never received it. The open bar we paid $1,500 consisted of a 1/2 keg, pony keg, and 100 margaritas that were in prob 8oz plastic cups and some wine. We were given money back for the wine that wasn't opened which was $150-170. The employees that ran the cocktail bars and food were nice and professional, but the management people were hateful and unpleasant.

So much fun and friendly staff! Love the variety of games available to choose from and can play…read moreyour favorites multiple times.

This is a fantastic recreational spot just a few miles away from downtown and the casino. The…read morebusiness is ran very well and every single employee and owner is the best out there. Their food is phenomenal and the service is just amazing. Always quick service, very helpful and knowledgeable staff, amazing music to jam out to while you wait your turn to throw your axe. It's very affordable in my opinion, a little bit cheaper than the one in Kingsport. I love their digital games they have, especially since you get the variety of 7 different games while you play. My family loves coming here and we plan to be coming a whole lot more. The staff makes it feel like you're family when you walk in. Make sure you get a reservation because I know they fill up fast!