If you visit, it's important to know that the mansion on the 40 acres had an owner that enslaved…read morepeople on his plantation. Now a nature sanctuary with trails, a play area, and lots of bird watching, Woodend Sanctuary acknowledges this so we all can grieve and vow to fight for equity for all today. If you go, there are two small free parking lots- one by the kids area and one by the mansion. It's open to the public for free. There's a nature-themed playground with two restrooms, trails, and areas to learn about nature.

Get married here. No hesitations needed. My lovely DC friends chose this special place to have a…read moremorning ceremony and a brunch wedding and it was just lovely and deer were included free of charge. It's like an oasis in a grand city. The ceremony's held in this small area surrounded by lush trees and greenery and the reception was just a few steps in the main hall and terrace area (they did have a tent). Adjacent to the terrasse is the lawn which provided space for so many great activities like bocce, croquet, "corn hole" and of course picnic tables for just sitting. What a great place to spend the afternoon with loved ones. As a guest, this place gets five stars.

We recently held a gala for our 501c3 there and it was a great success. The space is lovely and the…read morestaff is very helpful. The large parking lot attached to the building is a big plus as is the stage with grand piano. We plan to return for our next big event.

October 2022's Women's Club Mystery Mansion was a lot of fun. There was music on the lawn every…read morenight. A great Bon Fire environment. And the set of the inside was fabulous, based on children's stories. The theme was good for people of all ages. Such a wonderful community event.

Kia and Farzan were quite literally AMAZING. Probably the #1 thing I am most happy with is going…read morewith y'all for music. Not only did they make me feel comfortable and excited with their presence but Kia also helped with our timeline in a way that made everything go extremely smoothly. When him Conor and I. Had a meeting couple weeks before the wedding. We were struggling with the timeline of everything and how we're going to incorporate the Persian ceremony with American ceremony and Kia was able to explain how it will be done so effortlessly. As for the actual music, we sent a couple ideas what we wanted the night to be like in Kia couldn't be more perfect in his effortless djing and MCing. And Farzan was a tremendous add, I am so happy We have also had him to compliment Kia. Everyone we spoke to after the wedding could not stop raving about both of them. Also both of their extremely positive attitudes was a cherry on top- they were truly a huge part of the night and couldn't have gone as smooth as it did without them. I need Kia to make a playlist on everything he did because OBSESSED. My maid of honor getting married next year also using Kia also said she is now soooo excited to use you guys!

I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

Just off of Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, Maryland is the Audubon Naturalist Society and the…read moreWoodend Sanctuary and Mansion. It's a historical society dedicated to the study of birds that Teddy Roosevelt was once part of. Today, it's a great place to take the family. There are several trails that go through the woods that are easy for all age groups to enjoy. The historic mansion is often used for events and weddings.

A favorite little spot for exploring, birdwatching, and taking some time to just be with the trees…read more With a great range of easy trails and beautiful nature, we find ourselves here at least once a week for a little time away from the hustle bustle. Honestly, I've never been in the buildings--we go here exclusively to wander the grounds and see how many wild animals we can spot. My little girl runs through the woods, climbing the trees, swinging from the vines, and hiding in the various forts built out of fallen branches. The trees are so huge and thick--particularly the tulip poplars--that you really do feel deep in the woods, even though you're right off the main drag. It's magical. The manicured grounds are lovely--not over done in the last, they actually have a bit of a decaying, slightly neglected feel to them but in a very cool way. The small maze in the cypress tree clearing is pretty cool, and the field with huge trees spaced far apart is perfect for a little hide-and-seek. Really and truly a great place to bring the kids, run around for a while, and have a picnic. We love it.

What an oasis hidden in Lyttonsville. Tucked away in an industrial part of town is a winery that…read moresells local and global wines by the glass, bottle, or flight. For $15, I ordered a flight of three local wines and enjoyed each one. They also sell Greek food and have happy hour prices. There's plenty of space inside and there's even a growing outdoor patio perfect for weekends. There's ample parking as well in front and at a nearby lot.

Onto the letter U in alphabet series, which only has 4 businesses as U is not a common starting…read moreletter. Representing 2018, U is for Urban Winery. I visited one time in May 2018 for a game night when I lived in Wheaton (2017-2020). They used to be in the heart of downtown Silver Spring when I went, but moved to their current location perhaps due to purple line Metro construction but not 100% sure. I got a meat, pita, & tzatziki platter and a wine. Both were delicious, and service was good. Maybe one of these days I'll visit the new location.

We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

Luxurious bed and breakfast, nice jacuzzi and dogs are welcomed! My hubby and I came here with our…read morepup for my birthday and the $300 room (additional $30 pet fee) didn't disappoint - well worth it! I was on the fence to book this place given its hefty price tag, and glad I went for it and completely agree with the glowing 5 star reviews. The bubbly host Manisha is very warm and welcoming. She cordially gave us a 20 min tour around the property, which was built in 1908, and even gave me a bonus tour of the other rooms afterwards. She kindly answered all of our questions and didn't rush us. The Peacecock Room is the most spacious and best room (aside from the bridal suite), elaborately decorated in peacocks. We loved it! The little touches like the handmade soap, a set of wine glasses, and a wine opener made the stay so memorable and special. While the rooms aren't temperature controlled, the electric flameless fireplace kept the room warm. The double capacity jacuzzi was perfect for my hubby and I and even had lights (some of the other rooms have smaller jacuzzi, so be sure to check). The rooms were clean minus a couple of lady bugs and stink bugs (which is too be expected out in the country). Dr. Fauci's assistant stayed here and Manisha informed us of the extensive sanitation process, even the pillows and decorations are quarantined for 6 days! The backyard is well groomed and really spacious with a nice patio and heat lamp, which kept us warm sitting outside in the frigid winter. Our dog loved running around! You can see the stars and constellations really well. It would make a great wedding venue! The Christmas decorations around the property are really nice. The owners really go the extra mile and put a lot of TLC into the property. The 6 course breakfast is delicious and bursting with flavor. Between the veggie quiche, cheesy potatoes, scone, pancakes, yogurt, and fresh OJ, I was stuffed! The fresh butterscotch scone was divine and devoured my mine and my hubby's! The cheesy potato had a nice spicy kick. Everything was so fresh and delicious. All the courses come out at once on a large tray. While my hubby and I chose to sit at the communal table (the chairs are roughly 6 feet apart), you can take the tray up to your room. Manisha and her family greeted us and thoroughly explained the dishes and chatted with us for a bit, even her son made an appearance! The bed and breakfast has a nice bar with wine, cider, and alcohol based on an honor code system. Water and soda is complementary, they even had Coke 0! The complementary fudgy brownies by the breakfast area during the day were sweet and tasty. Again the little complimentary stuff gives this bed and breakfast a nice resort feel. Very relaxing stay and looking forward to coming back!

S*S is the DJ that you fantasize about having at any event and in…read morereality he IS the BOMB and you get him in the flesh. All boxes checked off! Professional Timely Fun Accommodating Spot on Music P A R T A Y!! Tom will show either 50 or 400 people a fun, magical evening. Yes, they will fulfill any wish you want in order for all to have a great time. Good value for the $$. They have Photo Booths too! Highly recommend S*S Entertainment for any occasion where you need to get music and FUN injected into the crowd!

Tom is the most professional DJ/ KJ that I have ever worked with. Funny, witty, and has an easy…read moregoing attitude that will instantly put you in a mood to party. Has the most up to date equipment and the song selection is available in most genre's. If you want a party call Tom. If you want professionalism, call Tom. If you want PERFECTION, PLEASE CALL TOM.

Tani helped me to plan my wedding that took place on November 11, 2018 in the DC area. She was the…read moremost responsive wedding planner I had reached out to and immediately began helping me plan the day to make it special and memorable. She helped me find vendors and design the wedding based on my preferences. Along the way, she also tried to help me find the lowest, but quality services. I'm very thankful for her help and would recommend her to other brides looking for a right hand in their planning process! Thank you Tani!

I had the best experience getting my hair done. My hair stylist was very punctual, professional and…read moretalented. After finishing my style, I noticed a few locks of hair did not feel secure and my stylist was very receptive towards my concern and fixed it immediately. I was very satisfied with the end product.

Do NOT book this photographer…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. Besufekad is unprofessional, unreliable, and not worth a fraction of what he charges. After our event, he disappeared for weeks with no updates, and we had to keep chasing him for a response. For the price we paid, we barely got any photos, and the video looked cheap and low quality. I had a bad experience with him years ago, and unfortunately, a family member unknowingly booked him again -- same nightmare all over again. Horrible communication, poor quality, and overpriced. Avoid at all costs.

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We wanted to get some flowers for Easter. Although they were in the middle of putting together a…read morebigger order, they showed us options (two I have uploaded) and said it would take about 30 minutes. We got a call about 20 minutes later and were not disappointed. Great service!

Wow, I'm really blown away by the service levels of this company! I found them via Yelp and placed…read morean online order for a dear friend in the NIH Clinic. They not only called me to confirm and provide details about delivery but picked up the phone immediately when I called them back and knew what I was calling about. Very personable service. I ordered a bouquet in the deluxe and when I saw the pics my friend sent, I was almost embarrassed by how big and amazing it looked. The balloons were huge and I'm thrilled by the way the flowers and extras must make my friend feel. I will definitely re-order if opportunity arises and HIGHLY recommend Blossoms of Bethesda! This is what I call old fashioned SERVICE!