My nephew and bride were married at the Vineyard at High Holly last weekend. First of all, the…read morelandscape amongst the vines creates magical scene. The flowers, the trees, the grapevines, the cottages and houses add to the ambience. Our bride described it as her "Hallmark" movie in real life. Guests and family enjoyed onsite accommodations making time for everyone to be together for the occasion. The onsite cottages and houses were in large part the reason that this venue was chosen. The entire wedding party and families were able to stay together and enjoy the weekend. Guests enjoyed dining at Barrel & Vine, the onsite restaurant and bar. It made it easy for everyone to enjoy the evening. The night before reception was quaint and beautifully staged to welcome everyone. The food from the restaurant and reception was outstanding. From the stuffed pepper appetizer and ham and biscuit to the pasta and chicken dish was delicious. All of the food was fresh and plentiful. The staff managed the crowd well and were professional clearing used plates and utensils off guest tables and replenishing tables. The Vineyard at High Holly reserved the property for the wedding weekend without other guests being on the property. I would recommend this venue for a small wedding that you would like to remain quaint and allow for the bride and groom to be present with their guests.

This is a nice winery. The wines were good. They have a nice menu. The place is very open, so it's…read moregreat to sit down and enjoy sure weather here while trying some wine.

My husband's High School Reunion was held here. It is the perfect venue. There is ample parking,…read moreplenty of seating and super clean restrooms. The view over the pond with all the stars in the sky is amazing and so peaceful. There is even a stage for live music and a playground for the kiddos. The tour of the tiny house revealed a cozy hideaway for a quaint, quiet retreat. I highly recommend this venue for your next gathering and the tiny house for a cozy getaway!

We used the Farm at 159 for our Sunday School party. It was great. Everyone was able to park and…read morehad no problem walking into the covered picnic table area. There was room for our food and plenty of places to sit and eat. We even played bingo and had a great time. The owner made sure all the lights were working and the bathrooms were clean and accessible. It was so peaceful and really made a great impression. Many of our class members are telling family about the tiny house for when they come in from out of tow. Highly reccommend this place!

When I think of times in my life where I let go of my usual self and just went with the flow, The…read moreBascom will rank among my favorite memories. I consider myself a spontaneous person, but in a controlled sort of way. I'm ready to go anywhere at the drop of a dime, but I do like to at least have an idea of what awaits me at my destination. I made a last minute decision to drive 2.5 hours to Highlands, North Carolina because a women in an ice cream shop told me of a phenomenon that only happens here during this time of year. I googled things to do in Highlands and had a basic idea of a few places of interest. Along the way I made several unscheduled stops at overlooks and restaurants that I hadn't actually yelped... and although it sounds silly, I felt free. I felt like I was on an adventure and my soul was satisfied that it was living in the moment, each moment, and I loved it! I was the man I used to be before yelp, asking total strangers for advice and then going with their recommendations or smelling something in the air and following my nose to the source. * REFLECTION - It's good to plan, but it is better to allow yourself to live. No recommendation is better than actually experiencing life for yourself. THE SCENE I was several hours early for my main reason for visiting the Highlands, so I took a little time to tour the city. I have been an artist my entire life. In high school, I found myself preparing to be a father at 17 years old. It was a hard time for me as a young black male. I went to the 3rd ranked academic high school in Chicago at the time, but my teachers and fellow students came down hard on me after discovering my high school sweetheart was pregnant. I said no to every bad thing in high school, save one. Never did drugs, never stole or got into any serious trouble, but girls were a problem... one in particular. In high school I had the eye of an artist who could fully access his right brain. I could draw anything on command with the detail of a photograph. One day after school I drew my pregnant girlfriends face, only using her eyes, eyebrows, nos and lips. I set those in clouds and drew a giant tear coming from her eyes, It was an abstract tear in size that reflected a pregnant girl holding school books. It was entered into a fair at a local bank and got great reviews. Unfortunately when all the pieces returned back to our school from the fair, my piece was missing. I was devastated and tried many times to recreate the piece, but never could. THE EXPERIENCE To know me is to know I have a fondness for covered bridges. So imagine my delight when arriving to The Bascom and seeing a beautifully restored historic covered bridge at its entrance. It was fall so the trees surrounding the bridge were in full color and NOTHING in life at that moment could have been more picturesque. Except that the Bascom itself is housed in an old barn that gives the art a sense of placement unmatched by any modern architecture. THIS PLACE is indeed poetry in motion as old wooden beams display modern art in a way that breaths life into your soul. Each piece, each display was something I would want in my home if only to have the sheer pleasure of admiring its beauty daily. Somehow, I saw my lost art piece fitting in the displays of these walls. There are three levels of art being displayed. The basement level also has classes, the main level includes a seasonal gallery and the loft above is a space you could get lost in imagination of what it would be like to own such a museum and live in its brilliance of space. I was totally satisfied with my visit, and then I drifted into the pottery studio next door. Here I walked in on an amateur class completing personal pieces. When I tell you my heart wept with admiration for the beauty of their work, I want you to know it was not only for the detail, but the passion they exuded for their craft. They had precious pieces they'd just recently finished waiting to bake and wrapped carefully in plastic. I didn't dare ask them to remove it, but sensing my love and passion for art, they volunteered to do it anyway. Their latest class had them working on figurines of monks and witches, of which the details for an amateur class was extraordinary. They gladly showed me past creations and allowed me to tour the kiln room. The teacher and each of the student were so warm and caring towards me that I felt like I was one of the group. Even knowing that I lived almost 3 hours away in Atlanta, they softly encouraged me to come back and join them for class. * REFLECTION - Surround yourself with like minded people, and watch your soul sore to new heights. FINAL THOUGHTS Honestly, this review was for me. I needed this day, because prior to departing Atlanta I prayed my adventure would settle the chaos that has been rampant in my spirit from the hurried pace of life. The Bascom did just that! Thank you ladies for touching my spirit so deeply & completely. 2016/126

Definitely check The Bascom when in town. Free and open to the public with works by local artists.read more

Another one of our wine tasting stop in North Georgia. Awesome venue and friendly staff. They had…read moresome great wines as well. We grabbed a bottle and some meat and cheese and had a great time on the back deck. Really nice spot

Me and my boyfriend was on a road trip thru the mountains and came upon this vineyard. ABSOLUTELY…read moreGORGEOUS!!!! I loooove the scenery, one of the owners was super awesome! And the wine is divine!! Especially the Chatuga Red. I can't wait to come back with my family and friends to chill.

Wonderful cabin and ease of accesss. The food on site is lovely and the coffee is leaps and bounds…read moreabove most local spots. Very dog friendly campus.

Rude and racist, was followed by store employee all over but she didn't follow my white mother in…read morelaw or her friend or my husband...never coming back, absolutely disgusted

I attended The Old Cigar Warehouse venue showcase on August 13th and absolute fell in love with the…read moreabsolute charm of this exquisite building. I never would have known that they had so much space to offer if it wasn't for this event. I was pleased to see all of the extra thought that went into their first impression event: trusted local vendor displays and tastings, high ceilings with vintage lighting, instant quote iPads throughout, an all-inclusive price plan, and friendly event staff. Had I moved to Greenville before my wedding, I definitely would have planned for everything here!

The Old Cigar Warehouse was a perfect venue for a wedding…read more As its name suggests, it is historically detailed that provides a mixture of modern and Southern aspects. The venue was perfect in terms of its layout and space. An ideal place that ensures coziness of everyone. The layout consists of a main hall with a deck and another space for the reception. The deck was a perfect idea for the bride to walk down the stairs and into the aisle. The main hall was small, but it was enough to fit about 150 people with room for other stuff. The side room was turned into the reception with arranged tables. I loved the high ceilings and the bricked and stained decors. It was a warehouse feel indeed, but a newly renovated one. The bathroom locations were convenient and so was accessibility in the entire venue. It is beautiful and perfect not just for weddings, but any special occasion.

My fiance and I stayed here while planning our wedding. Everything was perfect. We stayed on the…read more3rd floor, which is a cool space because it isolates you from the rest of the building in and gives a private loft kinda feel. You couldn't ask for more for a bed and breakfast. private bathroom in each room and an adequate continental breakfast. We had the entire venue to ourselves, and were given permission to "make it our home." The event planning portion of our stay could not have been easier. JoAnn was professional and made us really feel like we were in good hands. All our worries were put to rest and she had answers for all of our questions. We are in no doubt that no matter what happens, our day will go off without a hitch. The wedding venue is all inclusive and priced VERY competitively. It is so nice to be able to just make 4 payments and show up on our wedding day knowing that everything from the DJ to the decorating is done.

Lovely venue for a wedding. Attending my niece's wedding in March. Lovely setting with beautiful…read moretrees in bloom. The pergola for the wedding is gorgeous. A lot of the trees are in bloom. The parking could use some better signage. The food service went smoothly. Utilizing two lines is great. They squeezed far too many people in the room. Very claustrophobic. The bridal party table is located in front of the bathrooms. Rather awkward location. The sound system is AWFUL. If you want people to listen to you, they need to be able to hear you. The EMCEE needs to reduce the amount of corny jokes. We are here for the bride and groom, not you...sorry, not sorry. The plastic bags on the lights on the patio are super tacky. The use of real linens is very nice but I wish that had included linen napkins too (perhaps a client choice?)

The food was delicious and the service great! Wonderful scones and sandwiches and tea!! Loved it!!!read more

Took my friend here to celebrate her birthday and we had a lot of fun. It's always nice to have a…read morebougie tea date, and the food that was served on the tiers were both good and filling. We liked looking at the plants and cute pictures on the walls, and the tea was nice in general. They talked about doing a Bridgerton event soon and I'm soooo curious haha

What a wonderful Highlands experience for all ages. Jeannie can teach anyone how to create…read moresomething beautiful. Ever patient and talented, Jeannie works well with groups large and small. Plan your own paint party or let Jeannie guide you. She is flexible and her prices are reasonable.

Jeanie helps create a fun and relaxing experience. Whether you paint alone, bring a group of…read morefriends or make new friends at the studio; you won't be sorry you came.

My parents and my niece and nephew had a lovely weekend stay in Miss Rebecca's Cottage at the…read moreColonial Pines Inn. The cottage on it's own was lovely and it had even been decorated for Christmas! Donna was fabulous in helping set up this weekend get away for my parents, and they had a marvelous time. 5 stars!

My husband and I just made our 3rd trip to the Colonial Pines Inn, and love it more every time!…read more The inn is charming & cozy, and very convenient to town. It is quiet, with a lovely wrap around porch with swings to relax, read or just look at the beautiful views. Many pretty birds around - encouraged by several bird feeders. The rooms are so comfortable and private. Donna & Chris are such magnificent innkeepers - they are very helpful with local attractions and what's happening at the moment. But this review would simply be incomplete without a rave review for Donna's most delicious breakfasts that she serves daily. Yummy! That's about the best word I can use to describe the variety and quality. She also puts out homemade goodies each afternoon, it's such a treat! Thank you, Donna & Chris, we can't wait to come back!!!