First time visiting for the Allen County Fair and it was great! Love that there was an earlier time…read morefor smaller children to visit before the evening rush. The grounds were very clean and not crowded at all. Nice area for many events. Will be back!

We had Black Creek provide flowers for my daughters wedding. Susan has a definite talent for…read moredesigning beautiful and memorable arrangements. She knows her flowers and the process to grow, cut and arrange them to meet your expectations. My wife and daughter meet at Black Ridge a couple times to discuss the brides ideas and develop a plan to meet her wants. Susan also held a final meeting a couple weeks prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was on the same page and agree on last minute things. On the big day Susan and Tom were right on time to deliver the flowers. They went right to work putting things in the right spot and cleaning up after themselves. Now for the flowers...my wife and daughter were over the top pleased with the freshness, color, arrangement and overall beauty of the designs. The brides bouquet was a perfect size and just beautiful. The bouquet held up through all the handling and toss. The table flowers were simple and attractive. They didn't detract from the social interactions by being over sized, wide spread or in your face. They just blended nicely. The lapel flowers were very attractive as the were designed to be simple, worn close/flat to the lapel and masculine looking. The design was very innovative and attractive plus simple to pin on. The wrist corsages were simple, not fluffy or dangling, and beautiful of course. The flower girls had very attractive flower rings that were easy to manage and secure on a 5-8 year olds head. Susan also created a pair of flower arrangements that were attached to the arch behind the minister. These flowers were artificial but you would never know it. They were very attractive and blended with all the other flowers and color schemes. I would definitely recommend Black Creek for your flower needs. Susan is very talented. She listens well and works passionately to make your ideas come to life. Her husband Tom is a wonderful helper and behind the scenes guy. You will find both Susan and Tom to be very professional, friendly and customer service oriented!

what a beautiful setting with delightful & helpful hosts! perfect place for a bridal showe!read more

Wonderful Wedding Reception at the GEM Center!…read more We hosted our daughter's wedding reception at the GEM Center in Ashley, IN, this past October (2025), and it was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. We wanted to share our appreciation for this fantastic venue and its exceptional team. Exceptional Service & Ease of Planning The staff at the GEM Center was incredibly easy to work with. From our initial inquiry through the end of the event, they were eager to assist in any way possible to make the day special and significantly less stressful for us. Their accommodating nature was a highlight of our planning process. A Unique and Flexible Venue The space itself offers a unique experience unlike typical venues. We chose to rent both the main room and the archery area, which provided excellent flexibility for our guests. The layout, separated mostly by windows, allowed the DJ and dancing to happen on one side while guests could socialize and view the dancing on the other side without the music being overwhelming. They even went above and beyond by hooking up wireless speakers from the dance floor to the other room, ensuring great sound quality for everyone at a comfortable volume. The venue easily accommodated various setups as needed throughout the evening. Key Perk: Bring Your Own Catering One of the biggest advantages the GEM Center offers is the flexibility to bring in your own catering--a huge cost-saver and a great way to personalize your event exactly how you want it. Highly Recommended The people at the GEM Center are genuinely nice, professional, and accommodating. If you are looking for a flexible venue with a unique space and excellent service for a wedding or large event, we highly recommend them!

Super fun! They have so many different options so they have something for everyone! The cafe is…read moreawesome and great prices on the food and drinks!!

This review is for the food only. My wife really liked her chicken tenders and tots. The tots…read morewere crisp and crunchy with a meaty middle. The chicken tenders were tender and moist. The outside had a nice crunch and seasoning - very tasty! The side of Mac & cheese was very creamy. You get lots of delicious cheese sauce. You might find yourself mopping up the bottom of the cup lol. The sauce is a bit bland despite all the cheese ooze. I added black pepper frequently and put the Mac & cheese over the top. The wings were really good. There was ten large wings in the order. They were fried with a nice crisp but not crunchy. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The wings was bathed in a bourbon BBQ sauce. I think it was just poured on versus being baked on. The sauce had a very mild BBQ taste with just a bit of spicy heat. The sauce did have a hint of bourbon style flavors but not have predominant. There was plenty of sauce in the bottom of the dish to add additional flavor to the large wing.

This place really is a gem. Great atmosphere- great food and super service. Our band, "Above the…read moreFold", plays here and it's one of the most enjoyable places to hang out. Keep up the great job ! Justin and his crew really know how to do it right at this place.

Favorite place for lunch when at work. All you can eat and homemade! Desserts are delicious and the…read moreGlobal fare is by far my favorite. Sunday brunch is definitely a must do!

Valentine's Day is special as we just celebrated or 25 years of a great marriage! So Armstrong was…read moreperfect this years . Check the pics!

It is what it is here - I needed flowers they gave me flowers.... Quick transaction and i was out…read morethe door... I did ask a favor - wanted an extra flower or two for my 8 yr old so she felt important and seen when I gave mom the special bouquet...!! They said yes!

We have been buying our new year steaks here for about 10 years, always pleased. Not this year. We…read morespent $42 on 2 t-bones. Cooked them to medium rare. They were tough and grizzly. We were exhausted from cutting them, more so chewing them. We gave up and put them in the fridge to deal with another day.

Not very friendly at the dupont location. No sir. Girl working the cash register not very friendly…read moreat all. I told her to have a nice day was I was ready to leave and nothing back but a weird look. Doubt I will be back. I don't like being treated like a second class citizen in fact she always acts like this when I come here and I am a little sick of it. I will vote with my dollar. I will be going to Hills meat market from now on. They are just as good or better than this overpriced place anyway. The owner/manager of this place isn't overaly friendly either, but the girl at the register is a real B*tch. I buy lots of meat your loss idiots.

If you are a perfectionist (oh, no! a bit of mold around the tub and soap dish; the light over the…read morebed works by a light switch that is difficult to reach laying down; the very noticeable thread-torn carpet patch; or a couple of stains on the carpet and chair) don't stay here. But if you want a quaint Motel, that is clean and where the owner treats you as a friend (the morning guy, not so much), and has overall comfort, then this is the place to lay your head. My room sports a full size bed, recliner, 42 inch flat screen TV, microwave and mini-fridge. While the fridge sits on the floor oh, and the microwave on top, it works well. And that is my main concern. Also, their is Wi-Fi is secured! Woohoo! So far, it's working well for me. A really nice room, at a fantastic price. We will see what the morning brings. I have gotten in the habit of wearing my socks, until I'm ready to get cleaned up. So this morning, when I took my socks off, the carpet was slightly damp. I don't know if this was from a recent cleaning, or due to all the rain and 100% humidity they've been having. When I asked the morning Clerk, his reply was "yeah". Nothing else. Though, when I checked out, he did say, have a nice day. Like the motel, the breakfast is an old fashioned continental breakfast of donuts, and frozen waffles (since I had waffles yesterday I didn't want waffles again today). So, I decided to eat breakfast on the road (I had to wait for 60 miles before something finally showed up that wasn't a big chain joint). So, with the damp carpet and the clerk's attitude, I had to downgrade to 3 Stars. But the lady in housekeeping wrote a very lengthy note to her guests, which was a pleasant surprise.

Well, for someone who has traveled all of North America, and I ha r stayed at many of the chains,…read morethis gives me a new outlook. I like supporting the local people, whether it be restaurants or "motels." This is the first motel in a long time and I'm impressed. I have been up since 3:15 AM so as to catch my flight today and now I'm kicked back in my recliner enjoying the night. I have stayed at places like this our west off Route 66. I'm comfortable here and they offer the amenities of the chains, micro fridge, microwave, clean room, all is good. For those who work out, you can purchase a day pass to the local YMCA, book says $4.00. Not a bad deal. They have a breakfast in the mornings and it's simple but sufficient. It does bring back the old times of a family vacation. Plenty of TV Channels to choose from and close to downtown where some good restaurants are located. All in all good location! Well one more time, I love the recliner. I'm so well rested now.