Edwards House is a great atmosphere for an event or meeting that needs to be professional but not…read morestuffy. The wood-paneled setting of the main room seems to encourage our event attendees (mostly workshops) to feel comfortable speaking or brainstorming. One of the reasons that our organization uses Edwards House whenever possible is because we do not have to use outside caterers, and the dinners we've had at Edwards House have easily stayed within budget and been much more satisfying and appreciated (by our attendees) than catered meals. The staff has been very easy to work with, and set-up and clean-up are always taken care of with no hassle.

Our church stayed there two years ago and loved it. The grounds were beautiful, the food was…read moreexceptional and the house was great. We were fortunate enough to have the whole house to ourselves. We were able to use all the little rooms for small group discussions and the bigger room for group events. The sleeping arrangements were comfortable and clean. The only thing we had a problem with was we had way to many women who wanted to come and therefore had to have some stay off site. Not the end of the world, but did break up the flow and connectivity, but wouldn't keep us from going back.

My kids have played here a few times; it is best for kids 6 and under for an hour or so. There is a…read morelarge climber with slides and a jumpy area. They often have birthday parties with older, unsupervised children so you have to watch your child, and other kids, very closely as many younger kids get hurt by the older kids. There is no supervision or direction from the staff so kids run wild. In general, the staff are unorganized and aloof. We have also attended birthday parties here, and the staff are not attentive and rarely even present. The Zig Zag Zone is closed during the summer of 2013. We found out the hard way, as my son asked me to take him there for his first day of summer vacation. After checking their website to be sure it was open in the morning, we made the 25-minute trip there to find out it was closed for renovations over the summer. The owner was there and when I asked if the info about the closure is on their website, she said it was. Thinking maybe I missed it, I went back to my car and checked the site on my phone; nothing about the closure. In fact, it listed only open hours. I went back inside to tell the owner. I said I wasn't trying to be a jerk but their website said they were open and she scoffed and said, "I thought it was up there. I will tell Felicity." I don't know who Felicity is, but I was expecting at least an apology. I told her my son was disappointed and we had driven almost half an hour to get there, and she shrugged and said, "sorry." No real apology, no offer of a free pass. Clearly they don't value our future business and we won't be visiting again.

I usually love this place. I nanny for 4 kids and they love coming here to climb on the amazing…read moreclimber and bouncy house. The price is great too, compared to places like Kidz Turf in Millis and Kidz Wurld in N. Attleboro. My only complaint is that when we arrived the other day they told us that the dome area isn't air conditioned so not to bother. I wish they would put that in their website as I traveled 20 mins to get there and my kids were totally bummed.

Not sure why anyone would call this place creepy. The whole point is to go for the history! This…read more1860s mansion is nothing short of magnificent. With all its old quirks and tattoos of age, it is surely beautiful any time of year. My husband and I stayed in the "Gold Room," Thomas Proctor's own bedroom. From the clawfoot tub to the painted sinks, no detail was unattended to. I am amazed that this place is kept cleaner than most hotels, even with all its millions of nooks and crannies! Major props to the staff, especially Terry, who made our breakfast delicious and our experience unforgettable. We were so sad to leave! This would be a lovely place for a wedding, party, romantic weekend ... you name it. Touring the building is a must-do, and take it all the way up to the cuppola on top!

I should probably start up with the fact that I work there on Sundays as a inn keeper however, one…read moreof my favorite things to do now is to go to the Peacock pub on Sunday afternoon and have a light and refreshing cocktail in their carriage house that we have there and sometimes they have snacks but they have a Cocktail that involves a tea that is made especially for us. While you were sitting there, enjoying your cocktail and listen to the live concert on the comment across the street. It is very wonderful and relaxing.

Dad's Celebration of Life was truly a beautiful and unforgettable event. Everyone who attended had…read moresuch wonderful things to say--not only about the food and venue, but especially about the incredible staff who helped make the day so special. And the desserts were absolutely over the top! The presentation was spectacular, and they were as delicious as they were beautiful. It was a wonderful celebration of Dad's life, filled with love, laughter, memories, and so many special people who came together to honor him. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day or venue. Thank you Lakeview Pavilion for helping us create such a beautiful and memorable event to honor Dad's life and legacy. Your care, attention to detail, and dedication truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful.

My husband and I got married here on 05/31/2025 and it was the most amazing experience from start…read moreto finish. We booked them in January 2024, luckily got the date we were hoping for in their larger ballroom and the team made each part of the wedding planning process super smooth. They recommend incredible vendors, many of which we used. They have a full team of people always ready to help and make things seamless. Several times we even met with Anastasia, one of the owners, who, along with her team, was also incredibly involved with ensuring each detail of our wedding panned out as we hoped. Special shout outs to Michelle, Patty, and Katelyn at LVP! Highly recommend starting your happily ever after here.

Great area, 18 holes. Gave senior discount yay . Had sun and shaded areas, beautiful landscaping…read moreand variety of levels of greens. Small snack stand, limited beverages I have to say, juice type drinks would be nice. Very clean. Have small splash pad area and a jumping pad. Will go back.

This has been our go to for my daughter's birthday parties the past few years and also an after…read moreschool haunt hot summer days. Marianne and Jim are amazing owners and they go all out to help ahead and during private parties. We just love being here

We just had my daughter's wedding at Mechanics Hall two days ago and I am still in awe. The space…read moreis incredible and if you love old architecture, this is over the top beautiful! Yes, unlike "all inclusive venues" you must find your own caterer, photographer and DJ but they guide you through the process and the the extra work is totally worth it! Olivia is a gem, truly dedicated and worked very hard to make the night perfect. The ability to have all aspects of the wedding take place in one venue is invaluable--getting ready rooms, ceremony, separate cocktail hour space, quiet rooms and a grand staircase for first look. If you are at all considering this hall, go take a look. You will not be disappointed!

Mechanics Hall is a local gem and a national treasure. According to their website, Mechanics Hall…read morehas been judged by architectural historians as the nation's finest pre-Civil War concert hall and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. During the mid-20th Century, other newer venues overtook it as the favored place to host events. Thus, it was rented out for professional wrestling matches, roller skating, basketball, dance lessons, 4-H club meetings, etc. Neglect took a serious toll on the health of the Hall, but, when the decision was finally forced to tear it down or to revitalize it, the entire city rallied, raising $5 million to restore the Hall. The Hall is rented out for many purposes, and by many organizations. On this particular Saturday evening, Mechanics Hall was in use by Music Worcester (https://www.musicworcester.org), featuring a performance by Chanticleer. Chanticleer was founded in 1978 and is renowned as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, to gospel and new music. It was a great performance in a majestic venue.

This review is really just for the Octoberfest event they run once a year. Given how well they put…read moretogether such a big gathering, I'd be likely to attend another. There were a lot of people. 4 special event, (big fields), parking lots numbers of people. And there were lines, especially for the most in demand vendors, the best beers, pretzels, etc. But it was well staffed. They had flaggers on the street, good signage, appropriate bathroom facilities, extra atm machines, lots and lots of vendors, 30+ I'd guess, and plenty of place to walk around. It was apparent that they've done this before, and someone with a certain experience planned it out. I had a nice time, even with a few more people than would be ideal. All of the parking was full by the time I arrived mid-afternoon, and street parking in the surrounding neighborhood is severely restricted. But we were able to get a few refreshments, the mood was lively, especially on the dance floor by the Oompah band, and the weather was nice. Fresh Märzen, potato salad, a few sausage and some sunshine, was a pretty good day.

Festivals are a lot of fun and affordable! Have become a yearly tradition for our friends and…read morefamily to attend!

The Pierce House was the perfect venue for our wedding (8/4/18). First of all, it's absolutely…read morestunning. The house itself is such a beautiful backdrop, and the surrounding gardens and rolling lawns add so much natural beauty. There really isn't a bad place for a picture here! The Pierce House is a very "DIY" venue, but that's what my fiance and I were looking for. I felt like they were very upfront from the beginning about what they would and would not provide - they made it clear that they would basically provide the space and we would provide everything else. This was perfect for us since we wanted freedom in choosing our vendors and didn't want a pre-packaged hotel deal. The only vendor you have to use is their tent rental company (Come Rain or Shine) for the outdoor tent and dance floor, but I found them to be very easy to work with. Nancy, the manager at Pierce House, was very responsive and helpful - we even showed up unannounced one weekend months before our wedding to show the venue to my parents, and Nancy welcomed us and gave us a full tour. Her assistant, Laura, also stepped in to help during the final walkthrough with our caterer. You will need to hire a separate wedding coordinator, but it's nice to have Nancy on hand to answer venue-related questions. Overall, we were very pleased with Pierce House, and our guests were definitely wowed by the house and gardens. It's a great spot!

We attended a wedding here. The grounds were beautiful and the building was clean and well kept…read more The atmosphere was very classy.