We hired Aubree for my wife's birthday celebration (16 guests), which we hosted at a rented cabin…read morein Brightwood, VA. She was very professional with excellent communication throughout the process. She worked hard with my wife to design a great gluten-free menu. We ended up going with a curried butternut squash soup, hazelnut crusted flounder, and sausage-stuffed peppers. The dishes were delicious and plated/presented tastefully. Aubree went above and beyond by testing the dishes on her own time prior to the actual event. She also came in under budget on our groceries, which helped immensely. The kitchen was left clean as a whistle. The overall cost was very reasonable for what we received. I would not hesitate to recommend Holistic Home Cookin'.

We hired Aubree to cook dinner for my sister's bachelorette party at a home that we rented in…read moreDelaplane, Virginia. She also prepared breakfast for us to have the following day. Each of our 7 guests - most particularly the guest of honor - were incredibly impressed by Aubree's delicious cooking, kind demeanor, and abundant thoughtfulness. My sister has some challenging dietary restrictions and Aubree crafted a fantastic menu that each guest enjoyed. Ordinarily, my sister has to eat some uniquely prepared item or some fraction of what everyone else can eat - Aubree ensured that she could eat each item on the menu. This delighted my sister even before her first bite - and the happiness only increased from there. Every guest loved the meal - we talked all weekend about the incredible roasted peach-strawberry mocktail, the incredible pineapple salsa and mahi mahi, the Thai-style guacamole, and the rice and green beans. The breakfasts were delicious too and just as thoughtful. We were so so appreciative and would recommend Aubree to everyone.

New Age Caterers worked very closely with us as we were finalizing our retirement party plans and…read morewe are grateful for their flexibility and professionalism. Everything was on time and professional. The food was decent given our reduced budget and the presentation was well done. Highly recommeded.

Perfect exactly describes the wonderful event New Age Caterers created for me…read more It was a classy cocktail party with an amazing selection of hors d'oeuvres -- everything was set up and served beautifully. Working with Santiago was such a pleasure, he is so responsive and creative, and he recommended all the right choices. The party was a great success, everyone loved the food -- in a word, it was perfect.

We read a newspaper article on this service and since we had never experienced this type of dining…read moreby having a chef come to the house we decided to give it a try. Initially a telephone call started the process at which time everything was set out and explained to us. Next a 90 minute home meeting took place at our convenience at which time the chef talked to us about our likes and dislikes determining how a menu should be addressed. She checked out our kitchen and what we had for her to work with. If you don't have what she needs to prepare what you have selected for the meal she brings it herself. You can select anything you want to have prepared. Next she does all the shopping, purchasing all superior foods and other ingredients including any distilled beverages that she uses during the cooking process. This was a special occasion for our 43 wedding anniversary. We had our guests arrive 30 minutes prior to dinner service during which time beverages were served. The 5 course dinner was superb. Afterwards they cleaned up the kitchen and everything used to prepare and serve us. I gave her a deposit prior to her purchasing the food and I was invoiced for the balance the next day which I paid by credit card. All in all they were here about 9 hours preparing, serving and cleaning up. We didn't have to do anything. I give chef Woods a 5 star review for her service. She is a fanatic to detail and perfection which was well received. Wonderful experience one which anyone should try especially if you want a meal prepared with exactly what you want. I have included photos of our experience

Her business is pretty new. I enjoyed the dinner she prepared for us for our anniversary. Food…read morewas fantastic and so was the lady who came to help serve and clean up. I would recommend to anyone who wants to experience fine dining without having to travel or dress up. I will keep Rachael in mind for other family gatherings.

Been too so many events here and not only is the ballroom stunning but the staff and overall…read moremanagement are so accommodating and so sweet. Cannot wait to use this venue for my own events one day.

I had my wedding reception at the Bellevue this past weekend. We had our reception in the Marquesa…read moreBallroom and our cocktail hour in the Bolour room. From the beginning of the process, we loved how flexible the Bellevue was with us with planning! Shab did a fabulous job explaining the venue to us, Fara laid out all of our decor options, Viviane helped us with the audio/visual, and Mashal helped us with with the food and billing. We felt completely guided throughout the entire process and the team was very responsive to our needs. Fara (Ala Mode) impressed us with her ability to make our fairytale vision come to life! Fara met with us several times to review our details and preferences. She really gets to know her clients! Fara's knowledge of decor, flowers, and arrangements is truly a gift! She executed exactly what we wanted. My mom and I loved Fara so much! Viviane and her team at Bright Consultation set the tone for our reception. Months before our big day, they had us come in and selected everything from the hues of the lights to the style of the name projection on the wall. Bright Consultation made our DJ's life easier by having an awesome sound system that he could just plug into. Bright Consultation also made our grand entrance perfect with the cold spark boxes and the amazing spot lights! The lighting was perfect! Mashal was responsive with any and all billing questions we had and everything was so transparent. The food was good and my family enjoyed the bar! I would 10/10 have my wedding at the bellevue again! It was really such a great day and everything was so beautiful.

I've stayed here twice and both times were only for one night and I wished they were longer! The…read morebeds are so comfy, the robes are soft, the showers have great pressure and temperature. The breakfast when I was there the first time was a lot better - quiche and baked good. This most recent visit was supposed to be a breakfast sandwich, parfait, and muffin, but the muffin was missing. Overall a nice stay and I look forward to a return visit!

Booked a trip with my wife 2 months in advance, they took full deposit in advance, while on my…read morevacation & 6 days before my reservation, I had to cut my trip short for medical reasons, called the hotel & was informed that they will not refund my deposit. They only have 22 rooms, but here is the kicker, 19 were available for the night I needed to cancel.They claim they have a 8 day in advance cancellation policy, well I have a policy too, NEVER PATRONAGE these folks. BEWARE!!!!

We stayed at Briar Patch B&B for the first time from June 18-20, 2026, celebrating our 20th wedding…read moreanniversary. For this special occasion, we booked The Cottage. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The bedding was soft and fresh, and extra blankets and linens were readily available in the cottage. The bathroom was well maintained and stocked with plenty of towels. We also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen and enjoyed having a Keurig available throughout our stay. One of the highlights of our visit was the breakfast. Each morning featured delicious, made-to-order eggs along with other offerings such as pancakes. The homemade blueberry muffins were exceptional and easily made my list of all-time favorites. The owners were charming, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the local area and nearby attractions. Their recommendations helped make our visit even more enjoyable. We had a wonderful stay at Briar Patch B&B and look forward to returning in the future. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

The owners have given up. As they say this is "highway robbery" for what the rates are. We wouldn't…read more stay here for a nickel. Nor we would eat a crumb based on the conditions of the dump. I had to leave a starting in order to post this. That was painful to do.

My husband had died back in Aug.2025. The Family had picked a date in May 2026 to Celebrate his…read morelife. I looked at venues and catering Co's ( Finally deciding to hold the gathering where he most loved to be..at home..gardening and working on the yard). Beachwalker came to the rescue providing the kind of brisket he would have loved ! Food, drinks,, even Memory table ! Down to Earth. Compassionate, Trustworthy !

Wonderful catering very appetizer and delicious. I would recommend her to anyone.read more

A year later, we're still so disappointed by our experience that we feel obligated to warn other…read morecouples. This venue has the looks of a dream wedding location, but the staff made our big weekend needlessly stressful. Instead of offering solutions, compromises, or showing any concern for reducing our stress, the team repeatedly created more problems, enforced policies with zero empathy, and treated us like an inconvenience rather than valued clients. THE GOOD (briefly): The property is undeniably beautiful--great views, flexible indoor/outdoor setup, and suited our budget. Desiree, the Club's Events Director and our Day-of Coordinator, was the one bright light here. She was kind and communicative leading up to the wedding, but sadly had no authority when it counted. THE BAD (and absolutely unacceptable): 1. Club members come first--brides come last. Despite spending over $40,000 at Evergreen, we were constantly reminded that the country club's paying members were their real priority. We felt like intruders, not celebrated guests. There was no flexibility or understanding--just hard "no" after "no" to simple requests. 2. Hanna the Innkeeper was rude, controlling, and dismissive. We rented the entire Inn to host our closest family and friends. When it started raining after rehearsal, our guests stepped inside to stay dry--only to be aggressively policed by Hanna, who kicked out anyone not staying overnight. She wouldn't even let them use the nearby Clubhouse to wait. Her behavior was rigid, hostile, and completely uncalled for. 3. Rain plan? Total failure. They claimed to have 74 umbrellas ready. We got maybe 20. Guests sat in the rain during our ceremony--something we were told wouldn't happen. Why? Because the rest were stored in a closet anyone at the club could grab from. Worse, Hanna accused our guests of stealing umbrellas. When we asked to check the closet for ones we had brought, she refused. Only when the GM finally stepped in did we find them--mixed in with the venue's. 4. Rushed out the next morning with zero grace. We expected to check out of the Inn by 11am--but were never told when our wedding decor had to be removed from the Clubhouse. As we tried to gather our things, Hanna barged in and demanded we clear everything immediately because of a Mother's Day brunch. No warning, no kindness--just a cold shove out the door. 5. False promises about ADA accommodations. We had a family member with accessibility needs and requested specific support. What we got was an uncompassionate ability to accommodate from Hanna. The beds on the main floor were too high, the showers weren't accessible, and Hanna misrepresented our concerns to management. Only after a personal meeting with the GM did we get a makeshift fix (mattress and box spring on the floor), but they refused to move the frame. The room looked ridiculous--and still wasn't truly accessible. 6. Sneaky pricing changes and unprofessional behavior. Two months before the wedding, the Day-Of Coordinator fee jumped from $250 to $1,000. When we asked for the original price to be honored, the GM responded with an email that seemed like it was for internal eyes only--defensive, condescending, and insulting. The level of disrespect was appalling. After more stress and the in-person meeting, we reached a compromise--but it never should've come to that. 7. Poor day-of coordination. Desiree, though helpful in advance, didn't have much control during the actual event. Between the ceremony and reception, the wedding party had little idea where to go and not much clear guidance. No one was directing the timeline so it was a bit chaotic. You hire a coordinator so you don't have to worry about these things on your wedding day. 8. $600 in wasted donuts thanks to carelessness. We had custom donuts made as take-home favors. Only half were put out (late)--the rest were forgotten back at the Inn at Evergreen. I noticed the number of boxes seemed low, but staff insisted everything was put out. By the end of the night, we were left with $600 worth of untouched, wasted donuts because they didn't bother to double-check. 9. Overcharged for food. The bridal party pre-ordered wraps (which were awful--dry and flavorless) for lunch. The day-of, we added chicken tenders, which were good, but the final bill showed 24 full orders for just two trays. They charged us $216 for a few platters. Ridiculous highway robbery. Seeing the final bill after the wedding, we were so drained, we just paid to be done with them. FINAL THOUGHT: This venue may be beautiful, but the staff, especially Hanna, will not treat you with care, respect, or basic hospitality. If you're not a country club member, expect to be treated like an afterthought. They added stress to every step of our wedding. We deeply regret booking here and strongly advise other couples to look elsewhere. There are beautiful venues out there that actually care about their clients--this is not one of them.

Book Evergreen for your wedding! Seriously, look no further! Desiree is THE BEST wedding planner…read moreever, and she and her staff are EXPERTS in anything you could want! We looked at 9 venues throughout NoVA and VA Beach, to include wineries, chic barns, and special event venues. Evergreen was the CLEAR choice! Not just for its picturesque setting, but you will not believe what is included in any of the wedding packages that you will absolutely not find at other venues. The Bridal Suite alone is to die for! So roomy, beautiful, and with plenty of space, beauty bar, mirrors, and dressing areas for the girls to prepare. The coffee and refreshment service is a MUST, and continually refreshed. Plenty of large dressing rooms, curtains, hooks and rods for hanging, mirrors, lighting, ceiling fans, seating, furry rug...they've thought of everything! The CC itself is fantastic. Club is private, so hubby was sadly not able to play on the epic course. But the restaurant is fantastic, and we had a total of 8 group meals there over the weekend. With the whole-Inn booking, a group breakfast buffet was included on two mornings, and it was fantastic! Other meals have pictures shown. This was 1 month ago, so I may get the actual names of dishes wrong, but you can't go wrong with anything in the menu! Pro Tip: There is a dress code in the CC/restaurant. They were very flexible and accommodating with our out-of-town group who didn't expect that, in our weekends' worth of only jeans, sweats, and actual wedding attire! But we definitely felt out of place among the actual club member clientele. ;-) Seriously... Bride's parents, look no further for your baby's fairy tale wedding! We would do it all again in a heartbeat!