I attended a day long conference at the Cooperative Conference Center and it was very well done…read more The facility is easy to access from the interstate with ample parking. The set up was modern comfortable and clean. In previous years this meeting was held at a nearby hotel, but this conference center provided a more intimate and peaceful environment. The food and food setup were also ample and excellent (we had chicken Marsala, mixed vegetables, and scalloped potatoes for lunch with a tossed salad cookies and a slice of cake)

Spent the day here for the SC Special Olympics conference. The facilities were beautiful, easy to…read moremove around and easy to get in and out of the building. Internet service was consistent and had nice signal. The food served was delicious, hot and allowed for everyone to have seconds.

The River Road and Jasmine House is lovely with a great atmosphere. At night with the twinking…read morelights and interesting decor, it is a magical place. The covered outdoor area was perfect for a band. Dancing on the floor under the large tent was fun -easy to dance on flooring. The bar on the porch made it quick to get a drink. The buffet was displayed in a lively graceful way with delicious and interesting food. The River Road and Jasmine House is a wonderful venue and well run.

Recently attended a wedding and another smaller event. What a wonderful venue for a wedding or…read morespecial gathering! From the beautiful grounds to the amazing food, this is a very special place!

Let me start by praising the owners of this venue - Kevin and Jennifer Reeley. They were a pleasure…read moreto work with from the start. They went above and beyond to ensure the venue was to our standards for our wedding day. They are kind, generous, and just overall good people. Now for the venue - I could not imagine having had my wedding anywhere else but the Springdale House & Gardens. The execution of the whole event was beautiful. The space and parking was ample for our 300 guests. The biggest pro of this venue is having indoor AND outdoor space. Thanks to Springdale House & Gardens, our wedding day was perfect!

I was an attendant in a wedding there & I promise you - no staff will work harder to make sure you…read morehave a beautiful wedding. The owner is a dream to work with and the venue can't be beat. The food was the delicious & the house and gardens provided a perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding! I can't say enough great things about this venue.

Another great venue in our community, this was my first time at the Gala by JW, it most definitely…read moresurprised me! Nicely located off I-20 interstate in a shopping plaza with other businesses. Lots of parking and handicapped parking available, no stairs to climb. The building looked new and nicely decorated inside, greeting area/ check in, the hall was a pretty large event area, it also had a concession area with a stage. I attended the Carolina Hair Expo, the event was small but enough for about approx 20 vendors maybe. The event was really nice for this area, it still kinda new, Im sure yrs to come it will be more vendors. I did purchase a few items for my hair and some jewelry. I would recommend using this venue if I needed a one in the future.

The Gala staff handled my event in the most professional and courtesy manner one can ask for. I…read morewill definitely recommend them to others and I will be using them for my yearly event in the future. Respectively submitted Sam and Debra

The venue itself is nice, clean, and has great potential for events -- so my rating is based solely…read moreon my experience with the owner, not the space. I booked the venue for 10/25, but on 10/23, things went left. Up until then, communication and everything else had been fine. However, the owner gave one of my vendors incorrect information regarding communication, which wasn't true and felt unprofessional. That's when my experience started to shift. Another thing that bothered me was being asked to pay a damage waiver, then later finding out from my decorator that the owner had been onsite during setup. When I arrived around 7:30 PM for my Halloween photoshoot, the owner was sitting outside in her car. While I was inside taking pictures, she remained nearby. Once I realized she was still there, I decided not to continue my shoot and texted my decorator to come gather her things. Once my decorator came to collect her items, the owner joined us inside and stayed there until we finished, which added to the uneasy feeling I already had. Even though the event itself was canceled and I only used the venue for a photoshoot, I still paid for full-day access and expected to feel comfortable during my rental time. The venue is beautiful, but the owner's approach and lack of professionalism really took away from what could have been a much better experience. Update to Owner's Response: First, let's talk about communication. You were being lazy -- plain and simple. You know we've been communicating through email and Facebook Messenger, and your own response to my message (which I'll gladly post) proves my point. Second, I changed my personal phone number, which I'm under no obligation to share with you, especially since we were already in contact through multiple other ways. Instead of reaching out by email or Messenger like you've always done, you chose not to contact me at all -- and then lied by saying you couldn't reach me. What's worse is you contacted my decorator first, before even attempting to message me directly, and I have receipts of you admitting it. Third, let's address the deposit situation. I was asked to pay a damage waiver while you were onsite the entire time, monitoring everything during setup and throughout the evening. That didn't sit right with me, because if you're physically present the whole time, what exactly is the waiver protecting you from? Also, when we book an event, we're paying for private use of that space during the hours listed on the contract -- not for the owner to hover or interfere. You're supposed to be on contact for emergencies, not stationed inside the venue watching over everyone like a chaperone. Lastly, I don't care if you and my decorator worked well together or if other clients like you being onsite -- I didn't ask for you to be there. My review reflects my experience, not anyone else's.

I used this venue to host a conference event, and the experience was phenomenal. The venue was…read moreclean, modern and accommodated the event well. Everything was set up as I asked for it to be. Throughout the process I felt that special attention was being given to my requests and timeframes. The owner even threw in some extras that I had not thought to ask for. I was grateful for her consideration, because that was above the tenets of our contract. Many of my guests remarked on the space and inquired about booking it for their events. I was so pleased, that I have already booked the space for another event this year. I am always excited/grateful when supporting small business owners goes well. I can say, without a doubt, that Luxe will be my go to venue in the future.

Last Saturday evening (11-9-2019), I hosted a lovely engagement party at Indigo Jones venue, Mr…read more Mike Jones caterer, approximately 70 guests. The appetizers served 45 minutes before dinner, were fresh and delicious (chilled shrimp with lemon and cocktail sauce, smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese and capers, assorted cheeses and fruit.). Individual salads were served before dinner, which consisted of very fresh avocoda, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes..drizzled in a light dressing. Rolls and little pats of butter were served as well. After salads, dinner was served buffet style.... Angus beef tenderloin, Bernaise and horseradish sauce, chardonnay chicken with forest mushrooms, gratin of potatoes with Parmesan and chives, green beans saute with basil and lemon...all prepared to perfection....delicious in every way! After a few toasts to the celebrated couple, we were individually served desert... cheesecake drizzled in raspberry sauce. All in all, it was a perfect evening. Mr. Jones' staff was very professional. Individual cloth hand towels donned the restrooms. I rate this experience with a 10+.... ten being the highest rating.

I've not been here for a regular meal, but went to a private party here that the chef catered…read more A few comments on the place: - Nice open air ambiance with a fun carpeted room in the back. - Lots of booths for groups getting together to talk, etc. - The bar is in the front of the restaurant and can manage a good 15 people around it. - The have Yeungling beer on draft and the tender was really nice As for the food: - If they offer you some form of steak thing that's cut up into small pieces...GET IT. It was, by far, the best thing here - The shrimps were OK, nothing to write home about. BUT the cocktail sauce was INCREDIBLE. So put that on everything! - the mini deserts were OK, but nothing special. Get the steak and the cocktail sauce...yum yum!

**Racial Discrimination at 701 Whaley Street Venue Hall After Years of Good Business**…read more I never thought I'd have to make a post like this, but here I am. After years of successfully doing business with 701 Whaley Street, never once having an issue or incident, I am saddened and deeply hurt to share that I have experienced racial discrimination from this venue hall. For years, I've hosted events there with no problems. This year, I was excited to celebrate my 45th birthday with my annual "All White Affair," a tradition that I have always looked forward to. However, this time, I was met with nothing but resistance. Despite my long-standing relationship with the venue, they suddenly told me they don't want to do business with me anymore because of "the amount of people" and "the kind of crowd" I bring. 701 Whaley is a venue hall where people from all walks of life host events, but it became clear to me that their issue wasn't with logistics -- it was with the demographic I represent. To be turned down after years of good business, with no prior problems, simply because of the people I attract, is nothing short of blatant discrimination. I'm sharing my story because this kind of treatment is unacceptable and shouldn't happen to anyone. After years of support and professionalism, it's disheartening to be shut out for reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of my events. We must hold spaces like 701 Whaley accountable for their actions and ensure they are inclusive to everyone, regardless of race or background. #StandAgainstDiscrimination #SupportInclusivity #EqualTreatmentForAll 701 Whaley

I love me a good venue spot!! Ive been here several times in the past. This time I went to a…read morevolunteer luncheon for HC. This place has been restored and well kept, it huge with lots rooms to rent out. They have plenty of parking. Also very clean inside and out. I love the huge old timey doors. Any event here is gonna be a awesome one! I will most def keep them in mind if I need a event spot in the future.

Fantastic place and wonderful People !! We have done…read moreseveral weddings here and the brides are thrilled with the results ! Easy for the Couple, easy for the vendors and a great place to party ! Cant say enough nice things about Kristin & Chad !!

Today at 5pm we were scheduled to tour Heron Hill venue in Lexington. I booked the appointment over…read morea week ago and included my name, Bekah's name and that we were both the bride (since it asked for our "roles"). I not only received a confirmation for the tour, but text and email reminders since booking. This would have been our very first venue tour as part of our planning process. I've researched the venue, which is absolutely beautiful, and heard nothing but good things from a friend that was married last year. This morning, I am getting out my car to go into a training class and get a call. It was a male from Heron Hill who said he had some bad news he hated to have to share. My first thought was the tour was cancelled or they were all booked. Instead I was told that Heron Hill, who claims no religious affiliation on their site, brochures or booking material, does not believe in same sex marriage and had to cancel our tour. He went on to say "we like you, we actually love you, but we don't believe in that" which made the entire situation even more insulting and humiliating. I would understand this response from a church or even an establishment with noticeable religious ties, however, nothing about Heron Hill's marketing would indicate they adhere to a belief system that discriminates. I can assure you I wouldn't put myself in that situation if I didn't need to and surely would not be willing to give them my money. Unfortunately, in SC its not illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, but it is hurtful and incredibly disappointing. Its 2024. We were not going to pay them to conduct the service. They market themselves as an EVENT VENUE, and would be paid to host an EVENT. There was no FAQ submission that discussed their feelings and/or beliefs about the events.