Absolutely wonderful!! Secluded and steeped in history with two of the friendliest, hospitable…read moreowners who are happy to share their stories of what it took to rebuild/renovate the mansion. Close enough to several restaurants but bring your own food because once you get there you will not want to leave this wonderfully restored, comfortable B&B. Great fishing, hiking and exploring of the area. My wife and I can't wait to go back!!!!

Got to try it. Very secluded and the hospitality is great. Great hikes and the Jackson river is…read moreright there if you want to go fishing! Close enough to Hot Spring area for restaurants.

The bed and breakfast is absolutely gorgeous! We spent one night and had a wonderful breakfast the…read morenext morning, with the proprietor and her father visiting with us at breakfast. It is a very clean and quiet bed and breakfast, warmly decorated with antiques and quilts. The proprietor is very friendly and offered very helpful information for visiting the area of White Sulphur Springs. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone in the area.

What a delightful place--the rooms are well-furnished, the breakfast generous and delicious and the…read morehostess gracious and well-informed about things to do in the area. It's located near a larger much more expensive resort, but much more reasonably priced. Here's a tip: if you're interested in the resort's casino, there are ways you can access it without paying the extremely high room rates, so stay here and save your money for the gaming tables.

I cannot count the number of wedding guests who commented on the caliber of our food and service…read more If you are getting married in Lexington, I would not look any further than CHEFS Catering. (I can say this after pricing and comparing with many others even outside the Lexington area.) I will be recommending them to friends getting married all over Central Virginia including the Roanoke area. We did a tasting and loved everything we tried. We almost did not do a tasting at all due to not living in the area anymore and also because I had heard such glowing reviews from others that seriously everything is great. John, the owner, worked us in very last minute and I'm glad that he did because the tasting experience was a great chance to get to know him further. We were an unfortunate COVID wedding who postponed our May wedding to September and John could not have been easier to work with. If someone is easy to work with when almost everything is going wrong and you have essentially no idea of guest count, then I am positive he is outstanding for the general wedding. We did passed appetizers which were all a hit. Then some of our dinner is shown in my photos. The photos of our dinner look like I grabbed stock catering photos from google. We had the flank steak with gorgonzola butter and the grilled chicken bruschetta, where many guests cannot decide the favorite. The herbed garlic mashed potatoes still have guests talking. We did a buffet style dinner and the serving staff were beyond knowledgeable, professional, and fast at getting people through the line. We also hired them for bartending our open bar and the guests loved the bartenders. All around, I am still getting comments about how we had the "best wedding food' people had ever had and that the staff was so professional that it felt like no one was ever waiting for anything. As an added bonus, the staff was extra attentive to us during the wedding and were almost always bringing us drinks and food as they know that we would otherwise not have time to do so. Top notch crew! Another note is that one of the main reasons for why we chose CHEFS was the pricing. We spoke with so many caterers who would charge $1/plate to cut a cake (that we had already bought) or $1/glass to pour champagne. CHEFS including those kinds of services in addition to offering extremely reasonable pricing on the food that they do prepare. We purchased our own alcohol in bulk and then hired them for bartending, but almost changed our minds last minutes as even their alcohol packages far exceed other venders.

CHEFS (John and Doug) catered our wedding in August 2012. We were lucky enough to have them do our…read morerehearsal dinner, wedding food and Sunday brunch and all three were BEYOND what someone should be allowed to experience in the same weekend. From a down-home cookout with pulled pork, nacho mac n' cheese and strawberry shortcake for the rehearsal dinner to an all-out food love fest on our wedding day (which included chef-attended Sautéed Southern Comfort Shrimp and grits and Beef Tenderloin stations and a salad/veggie station) to a quiet Sunday brunch complete with french-toast with VANILLA ICE CREAM in the toast batter, we would not have been happier. John and Doug worked with us and our budget to create a weekend that our guests still rave about (sometimes I worry that they've forgotten about the wedding and think they went to a culinary expo instead). They also provided bartenders and help choosing signature drinks and set-up one of their "Last-Call" stations for grilled cheese and fluffernutter sandwiches for when all of our guests needed some bread to soak up those "signature drinks" of ours. Don't hesitate to give them a call, and don't be daunted by prices, they are more than willing to substitute things to meet your needs. Will your guests be upset that you went with beef tenderloin instead of Prime Rib? Not that way that Doug and John cook, they won't. The experience that CHEFS give you is almost equal to their incredible food....almost :)

We were in town, staying at the Omni Homestead resort. I wanted to experience something different…read moreother than what was available at the resort. So, I researched other venues and stumbled upon this place. What I found was amazing. We experienced a string quartet performance in a re-designed barn with amazing acoustics. The executive director was also very helpful, informative and welcoming. Since the venue itself was extremely intimate, I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants to be up and close to talented musicians. Amazing experience!

We have been continually charmed by Garth Newell Music Center for over 15 years now! Much of the…read morebest entertainment we have ever attended has been here! The caliber is high and there is a delightful variety to enjoy! The food is superb and the folks that attend are delightful! We are so fortunate to have discovered this gem! Don't miss an opportunity of a lifetime! Come and come again. You will find a treasure you will want to share. See you there! Susan and Linwood Orenduff, Richmond, VA.

This was a very clean and nice place to stay. Reasonably priced and welcoming. Full kitchen and…read morecontinental breakfast with many options. Will be back.

Friendly Folks, eclectic decor, clean welcoming rooms. Full kitchen, well stocked for continental…read morebreakfast (or more, if you want to cook). We've stay several times and feel at home (unless there is a full house, then a bit noisy). Most rooms not en-suite, so may not be for everyone, but is for us. Easy parking, safe area, good WiFi, reasonably priced.

We overall had a very interesting stay here at OMNI homestead. We chose to stay here due to an…read moreongoing wedding that a friend of ours was hosting, and overall i understand many of the other complaints by the other reviews. While the property itself is vast with many things to enjoy and do, it was a bit shocking to see that many of the amenities did require extra fees, there were a few options to eat on the property for limited cost, which is a bit interesting since the room fee was already so much, with added activities fees etc. It is a stunning area however, lots of things to try between the hot springs, the golf course, archery, falconry, horse riding, a hike that is somehow gate kept? But they all do require an additional payment, some of which definitely gets a bit pricey. But it is a stunningly beautiful area with lots do to. The tennis court, lazy river and pool was free with our visit so that was nice to try and explore. There are limited food options that are inexpensive without driving a bit (driving anywhere is a bit hard as the valet can sometimes take up to an hour to bring out the car for some reason at times and you are not allowed to park yourself). Overall, great stay, but do prepare that your wallet may be a bit damaged.

The Omni Homestead is an elegant, grand dame resort. Actually, it's the oldest resort in America,…read moretracing roots to before the Declaration of Independence! However, the main building was completely destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in brick just after 1900 - so the facilities have a great blend of history and modern sensibilities. What I loved: * great valet and bell services. You are pampered right from arrival. * omni select guest benefits. We received a room upgrade, plus a welcome amenity mix * beautiful manicured grounds. We enjoyed walking around and seeing the families making s'mores and kids rolling down the grass hill. * spectacular banquet facilities for amazing weddings. * fun front porch traditions. What wasn't as great * extra charges add up. Valet parking, daily resort fees, charge for hiking (guide required) and adult pool (but family pool free) * small bathroom, with only a shower. * limited accommodation for late checkout. Luckily, our select guest status allowed our request to be accommodated, but before I mentioned that, the request was denied with such quickness that it seemed routine to do so. If you are looking for a luxury family resort vacation is southwestern Virginia, or love historic properties, you'll likely love the Homestead. If you prefer a more modern experience without add on expenses, it may not be right.

Very deceptive. No front desk. No check in. More like a VRBO or Air B & B apartment check in. Just…read moretexts/emails a code. You need to park several store fronts away and then the room #102--was actually several (20) steep stairs up from the ground floor. All of this would have been fine but it's misleadingly advertised as a typical inn. I booked this for my parents in their mid 80s. Totally inappropriate and inconvenient for them. No one to check them in. Nowhere close to park. No one to help with a code. No one to help take suitcases up and down a flight of stairs on the second floor advertised as the first floor. They needed to hold on to the railing with one hand and hold their luggage with the other while they painstakingly made multiple trips. Not fun or practical when you are older and tired. Very disappointing. People think it's cheap compared to Greenbrier (which it is) but it isn't a comfortable stay. There are no other hotels very near there so you are kinda stuck.

This is our second time staying at Howard's Creek Inn, which means that we trust this inn and we…read morefeel comfortable here! Our first visit was in room 101 and this time around, we are in 102. Room 102 is much bigger but both rooms are spacious. 101 can be loud because it's right above the restaurant but it's not too bad. There is plenty of parking and the rooms are easy to access. If you are planning to arrive late, give the restaurant a call so that they can give you the codes. We've had easy check ins both times and have never had any issues. There are plenty of amenities and the kitchen has what you need if you're staying for awhile. Both times we've been here, we have only stayed the night, so we never needed to use the kitchen except for the refrigerator. This is a great place to stay if you're visiting the Greenbrier which is fairly close. This is definitely our trusty inn and will always come back!

Jenny Elmes and her Full Circle Catering staff prepared for our daughter and new son-in-law a…read morebeautiful wedding feast. Everything was delicious and artfully presented. We appreciate the extra effort she made to create a completely celiac safe/gluten free and nightshade-free menu. What peace of mind that was for a good number of our guests, but most of all, for the bride. I would highly recommend Jenny Elmes to help plan and prepare the food for any special occasion.

My daughter and son-in-law used Full Circle Catering last month for their wedding in Lexington, Va…read more Not only was the food AMAZING (our guests said that it was THE BEST wedding food that they EVER HAD!) but Jenny and her staff were super professional and couldn't have been nicer throughout the set-up, reception, and clean-up. Thank you Jenny for making the food and reception so wonderful!