The Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery has amazing people and beautiful land. Loved this!read more

Let me start with the service from Alexa, who was friendly and attentive the entire visit…read more Secondly I want to speak to the pizza we had there which was absolutely delicious, a bacon and brie pizza. Made in a wood fire oven the crust and overall pizza was absolutely the top that I have had recently. The creek if you want to walk down to it was very nice as well. I guess Elkin Creek is on the muddy side, but still quaint and nice to look at as well. Now the wine, I was not blown away unfortunately and each, had a way of making me think I was tasting some type of Kombucha due to the spices used in them an a lingering flavor. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was that way through all of the six wines we tasted.

Great wine, atmosphere, staff and most importantly wine!!! The sparkling Rosè was exactly what we…read morewere looking for to start our anniversary weekend.

This is a smaller, boutique-type, winery that specialises in wines in the Spanish and Portuguese…read morestyle. The wines, especially the reds, are excellent and a real standout from the wines of the region. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly and can talk at length about his wines. The view from the outside patio is really beautiful and the winery is also very dog friendly despite having several (very friendly) cats inside and out. They encourage you to bring a picnic to enjoy with their wines.

We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Barn at Cornerstone and more importantly the…read moreowners Ray and Kim. We booked this venue for our October wedding and we had the most magical, memorable, life changing experience. Kim and Ray really take this wedding hosting thing to a whole new level. Their expertise, professionalism, and involvement in every detail is unmatched. And all paired with such a calm, cool attitude which could soothe the most explosive of volcanoes. Never have I seen such genuine care, and effort taken to ensure the happiness of the couples and their families who have chosen to celebrate their special days with them. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Having everyone stay onsite made for a really special time opportunity to bring our families together. Ray and Kim really do provide a beautiful setting and experience. One which encouraged strangers to become friends and friends to become family. As previously mentioned we cannot say enough good things about this venue, the people and the good vibes that were felt all around. Ray and Kim - welcome to our family!!

We had an outdoor wedding with 100 guests planned for my daughter May 12, 2017 in Boone, NC. As…read morethe forecast grew more and more grim for that day, we had to make the decision to change venues three days before the wedding. I came across The Barn at Cornerstone and contacted Kim immediately. I was stressed and in full panic mode but as soon as I talked to her she began putting me at ease. She explained that although the Barn was not quite completed she would do anything in her power to help make this work. The day I visited her, the barn had no electricity. We talked through it and decided to rent a generator. The barn was still in progress but was already beautiful and rustic and I could envision something truly special there. Kim and her husband, Ray, worked tirelessly and two days later when we arrived to decorate and rehearse, the Barn not only had electricity but beautiful chandeliers were hung. We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner outdoors at the lodge that evening. The setting was gorgeous and the grounds were lovely. Ray continued working on the barn up until the afternoon of the wedding and Kim attended to every detail and also coordinated with my caterer. She took so much work and worry off my hands and allowed me to enjoy every moment. We ended up having the most beautiful, intimate wedding that evening. Rain fell heavy on the roof of the barn as they took their vows. It was absolutely magical. I know that once the barn is complete it will be one of the best venues around. There are beautiful venues everywhere but you will be hard pressed to find people like Kim and Ray. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Beautiful place. Everything was very clean. Was there for my DIL birthday party and there was…read moreplenty of parking. Never ran out of food or beverages.

This is a really nice event space with a full kitchen, lots of open room, and neat string lights…read morecomplimenting other nice appointments. The staff are lovely people who go out of the way to make your event special. It is a little out of the way and hard to find, but it's well worth the trip.

I could not imagine how amazing Coley Hall Roth Room could be. The night of the rehearsal dinner, I…read morewalked into the most beautiful dining room I have ever seen. The lighting, the decor, and the ambiance created a magical feel, thank you Robin and George. The service you provided was impeccable. Chef Charles succeeded in preparing the very dinner that the bride and groom requested. Everything was not only delicious but beautifully presented. Thank you for an evening that we will never forget.

From the owner: With historic charm and industrial elegance, Coley Hall Event Venue is ideal for wedding…read moreceremonies, reception celebrations, social events, corporate meetings, and holiday gatherings.

Pre-COVID, my aunties banded together to throw us a baby shower here. For the large well-lit space,…read moreprovided chairs and tables, and the four hours of time we were hosting it for, it was a great value to us at $600 compared to other venues that were smaller and charged a lot more. We hosted about 45 guests comfortably, provided our own catering of Lao food/drinks, and of course our own decorations to decorate the venue with. As it's also the same entrance for checking in for Tanglewood Golf (it's on the upper floor), so you get a nice classy feel to it as you're walking on up. Would definitely recommend it!

I spent last weekend here. The room was beautiful, clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The…read moreview was breathtaking. The entire area is so peaceful. The food in the restaurant was excellent. The chef cooks extraordinary dishes to perfection. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the entire facility is very relaxing. The owners and entire staff are so friendly and helpful. I never experienced this type of vacation before. I will definitely be going back.

Great place to get away for a day or two. Amazing food, outstanding service. Will definitely go…read moreback, often!!

Nice family place to visit. Enjoy the variety of fresh vegetables. My kids are visiting every…read moreweekend, this place is very enjoyable.

I would never recommend this venue. The owner is rude and will not accommodate anything to help…read moreelderly/people with needs if it does not conform to their specific rules. It is unbelievable. Also, having a summer wedding here is awful. It is the hottest place to have a wedding I've ever been to. They really should consider AC.

Overall, a terrific getaway. We spent a week enjoying the charms of the cabin and the area. Here…read moreare a few things we learned from our visit. First, the pictures available online don't do justice to the beauty of the location. The cabin sits just above a burbling stream. It lies at the end of a mile-long gravel road with plenty of up-and-down, blind corners, and two gates. This feels like a truly secluded spot. It is visible from the road, which is just on the other side and above the stream. But, as we experienced in late July, the dense foliage obscures the cabin. The cabin itself is both well-equipped and rustic. The kitchen has most utensils and cooking equipment, including a rice cooker, electric skillet, toaster oven, microwave, etc. everything was older but clean and functional. There is a single full bathroom with shower and a half bath upstairs. A washer-dryer set is very helpful. Internet access is a plus because cell service is spotty or nonexistent. For fellow jigsaw puzzlers, the kitchen table is perfect for a 1000 or 1,500 piece challenge. The deck is absolutely lovely. Given the location, the sun didn't hit the cabin until mid-morning, and never fell under the roofed portion of the deck. We were able to sit outside from early morning to evening in relative comfort. We brought citronella candles, which kept the bugs away - but those weren't bad at all. The owners ask that you removed the trash and clean up upon leaving - a usual request. They also ask for guests to wash and dry the sheets and sweep/mop upon leaving - a less common ask. The bedding was adequate. Older pillows and a firm, creaky master bed could be updated. This is not a touristy area. Those lie north and east of here. We brought all of our own food. If you plan to eat out, or shop out regularly, you will need to drive some distance/time. Within an hour's drive - and you will need to travel to take in the area and get supplies - are several wonderful spots. Be sure to hike Stone Mountain State Park. What a beautiful, well-maintained park! Bring your bikes and complete the 20-mile round trip rail-trail between Todd and Freeport. Gorgeous, easy ride along the New Fork River. Get baked goods at the Todd Mercantile store. Boone has some shopping and organic groceries, but is a solid two-hour round trip. Looking for adventure. Drive north on the main road, take the gravel road (left) at the fork, and follow the mountain road about 5 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One of us enjoyed that very much; the other less so given the hairpin turns and steep drops. We definitely recommend Blue River Cabin.

What a wonderful way to celebrate our 39th anniversary. Blue River Cabin was everything we hoped…read morefor and more. From the moment we opened the first entry gate, we felt like a wonderful adventure was about to begin. The cabin is spacious, spotlessly clean, and supplied with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing, totally peaceful getaway. Falling asleep to the sound of the rushing water and waterfalls ...well, it just doesn't get any better than that. We will definitely return, and several of our friends are already wanting to book a stay also!