This place has improved over the years. Looks like they are redoing some green surrounds and…read morebunkers soon too. I heard rumors they are redoing their fairways next year as well. Affordable memberships considering the area. I have friends who have been members for years and still enjoy it. The golf course is really solid. They have a great mixture of holes. A couple of drivable par 4s and all the par 5s are reachable from certain tees. Two tough par 3s on the back that can make or break a round. Green surrounds are tough if you're in the wrong spot. The greens themselves are always in fantastic shape. They are severely sloped at times, so you must be accurate with your approach shots. I couldn't find the golf course architect on their website, but they did a good job considering the hilly topography and small footprint of the property. But I can also see one hitting pretty much the exact same shots every time no matter what tee box you're playing. Favorite hole: Par 5 12th, except for the yellow range balls that litter the left side. Downhill the entire way. Range on the left, trees and then the 18th hole on the right. Reachable for many with usually a blind-ish to a peninsula green with water right and long. The very tall red stake frames the front right of the green. Very cool hole before the brutally tough par 3 13th. The driving range is good and they have really nice Titleist practice balls to hit. The short game area is outstanding. I could spend hours out there with a few wedges. They have two small-ish putting greens on either side of the clubhouse. The restaurant is a great space and they have an area for bigger events. The food and service are both good too. Sadly, I have not enjoyed the pool area. Just a solid club overall. The members I have interacted with have all been great. I have had and heard somewhat mixed interactions with the people that run the place, but nothing bad enough to write about here.

Not a member, but apparently, people can purchase a restaurant membership for a yearly fee. That's…read morewhat the in-laws did, otherwise I wouldn't be going. Anyhoo, I've been a few times, and the food is pretty good. Not great, but good. The service is very good, and the overworked staff do a heck of a job considering the obnoxious people they have to wait on.

lovely place glad we came here Saturday afternoon.We were three of us .Watermelon Beer was too good…read more.A hint of flavor and smooth yet it tastes like Beer.Not too over powering .My husband ordered blond ale .It was very good too . We ordered food from their food truck Cattie Shack. Pizza was good so was jalapeño poppers and chicken wings .

Live music, great beer, outside on a perfect Summer evening. I'm all good, thanks…read more I'd like to think Baby Cat is a little known gem...at least it feels like that. Which I love. Fact is around me right now, it's like a cool dad's playgroup that serves great beer. The Hormuz is super solid. Order it. PS: Mr. Kind Music is worth a trip to see. Mrkindmusic.com

ock Creek Mansion hosted Len's 80th birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place. The…read moremansion is beautiful and impeccably kept, with an elegant ballroom and lovely grounds that made every guest feel welcome. Under Katy Linder's management, the support before and during the event was outstanding. Katy was attentive to every detail from the first visit to the last dance. Mike Horan made caipirinhas worthy of a Brazilian expert, and Mike Naas was always present, even finding a private space for our samba dancers to change. If you are planning a special celebration, we highly recommend Rock Creek Mansion. Thank you, Katy, Mike and Mike, for making Len's 80th so memorable!

This review is being left three months after our event. While the venue setting was nice, and the…read moreservers were pleasant and on point, we have had lingering issues after the event for three months, trying to wrap matters up. Checks for the bar staff written the night of the event were not cashed. We sent inquiries each month, offered to bring cash to settle up, were then told the checks had been found, but they still did not make it to the bank. We were trying to close the event bank account by year end of 2022. We have received so many conflicting instructions from management that it has been totally frustrating.

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.

Woodend was the perfect venue for our daughter's wedding reception. The combination of elegance and…read morenatural beauty created exactly the atmosphere the bride and groom envisioned. It's remarkable that such a peaceful, secluded setting exists inside the Beltway -- with no traffic noise and stunning scenery everywhere you look. The grounds photographed beautifully, and guests continually commented on how unique and special the venue felt. We especially appreciated how the layout allowed guests to enjoy both the lively celebration and quieter moments throughout the evening. The planning process was smooth and well organized. Beatriz, the rental manager, was responsive, professional, and wonderful to work with, and the venue's excellent online resources made planning especially easy. Everything about Woodend reflects thoughtful care and professionalism. While Woodend is certainly a premium venue, the experience absolutely justified it. We would recommend it without hesitation to any couple looking for an elegant wedding in a truly beautiful natural setting.

Amazing customer service, great price for the space, and overall extremely accommodating. I would…read morehost another party in this space and recommend it to everyone. The only drawback is the heating food restrictions, but I completely understand for safety reasons.

10% off for being a Columbia resident and you get a free hour if you check in! Chairs, table,…read moremicrophones...all of that is provided! This is very spacious and convenient! There's even a kitchen area nearby the rooms to keep things running smoothly if you plan to have food at your event. Highly recommend this event venue, we loved it!

I attended a Celebration of Life at the Wheaton Moose Hall Lodge. The room we sat in was huge…read more There was a separate full bar area and separate room off to the left. There was a huge stuffed moose hanging on the wall, so you can certainly see why this room got its name. They had television system playing with videos of the loved one. There was a whole wall devoted to food. It is a bit dated, so I took off one star. But, if you are looking for a gigantic room with all of the electronics and clean bathrooms, then, Moose Lodge is the place for you.

Great prices, people and space highly recommended for all people and ages. Great place to watch…read moresports or host an event!

Cute little stop outside of the Wheaton metro station. It seems like there's a community event that…read morehappens every Sunday. Would definitely check this out again someday.

This is an interesting and pretty place to walk and relax, hidden away from the main roads but…read morestill conveniently placed in the middle of Rockville...I believe you can schedule events in the main building which I've never been in but have often seen groups visiting...the lawns are spacious and bordered by woods and a trail system (which I have been on and recommend) and there is a nature center, the Scott Fitzgerald theater, and two old cemeteries nearby...definitely worth a visit if you're in the area...

Beautiful old historic building in Rockville. They host events (and I believe rent space out for…read moreevents) in various sections of this large structure that has the feel and sound of decades and decades of time. The grounds are lovely as well. And it is adjacent to the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater where community plays and many events are also hosted.