I was the best man for a wedding that included a reception at the Cider Gallery. Not only was the…read moreatmosphere and overall look of the gallery beautiful but also, the venue manager was a hard-working, level-headed individual. The surrounding art work adds to the beauty of this venue near one of the most popular streets in Lawrence, Mass St. Despite some post wedding drama, the manger was quick to act and competent in working to make the reception as memorable as possible. I would highly recommend this venue for business meetings, receptions, or just a casual day viewing some impressive art.

Beautiful gallery and attended an artist reception. The space is gorgeous--bright, clean, and very…read morewell laid out. It feels welcoming the moment you walk in, and the artwork is presented in a way that lets you really appreciate it. I only give it three stars because there was a live band and the music was so loud that it completely drowned out any meaningful conversation. The artist was trying to talk to patrons about the work, but you could barely hear them over the noise. For an art reception, I think the volume should be low enough to actually enjoy the experience--not overpower it. The other problem was the purchasing experience. When I wanted to buy a piece (which was priced at the kind of level where you're spending thousands), the process was oddly inconvenient. I had to stand in line at the bar, and while the staff was multitasking making me feel rushed and an inconvenience. It felt like hospitality and customer care took a back seat to everything else. I'd love to come back because the gallery itself is fantastic--but I hope they reconsider the noise level and make the buying process more focused and respectful for serious collectors.

What a lovely place! I recently took a bead making class here and it was thoroughly enjoyable from…read morestart to finish. It was difficult picking just one class because there were so many of them I wanted to take. Lawrence Arts Center has so much to offer all age groups. My class was a human hodge podge of ages and experience. The building is stunning. You are immediately taken in by the color collections and the great use of space and light of this building. Everywhere you look there is alluring and interesting artwork. Even the elevator interior is adorned with colorful sunflower art. This is a happy place, a very happy place. The classrooms are spacious and light. They have all sorts of cool equipment for the students to create their artwork. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and experienced in their craft. I was very impressed with the accommodations provided. There is ample parking and a parking garage is located across the street. There is no issue with access. All in all this is a terrific asset to the city. If you have some time on your hands and find yourself downtown, this is the place to be!

I'm not a particularly artistic person, but we stopped in here on our trip to Lawrence. I was very…read moreimpressed with the building, sleek and clean. I was also impressed by the sheer number of programs they boast here from theater and singing, metal working, pressing, painting, sculpture, etc. Many of these can be seen on display in the galleries about the building. They also have early school and learning centers attached. It makes for a very cool place for the arts crowd to gather.

the property is beautiful. the guestrooms are all very nice and the barn is very pretty. little…read moreawkward to have food downstairs and have to carry your plate upstairs. the only thing is the owner was so anxious about everything! You are not allowed to decorate the arbor even though all the pictures of the venue show it decorated. Strip the beds and throw the towels down the laundry chute and sort them. Take out the trash. Clean off the counters and clean the mirrors, etc... the rooms have to be paid for by 1100. Idek how many times we got that message. Gave us a lot of unnecessary stress.

This farm, which at one point was a B&B is now a full blow event space for weddings, large…read moregatherings, etc. Over the years I've been here plenty of times for various events and today was part of a musical group providing music for a wedding. The old "barn" is a rustic but gorgeous dining and table space downstairs (with a small bar), the upstairs more of a ballroom feel with stage, lots of space up to the rafters which is where I'm guessing most weddings are held as it was today. Surely they are on Yelp and have been reviewed I thought as I was working, got done and drove home. Yes, on Yelp, never reviewed. Well, let's just take care of that. Lots of parking for guests, beautiful outdoor patio area made of rustic timbers, several wedding arches, lots of places that appear to be set for photographic appeal, etc. The grounds are gorgeous. Plenty of charm, good space, and best of all, away from town a but on the far edge of North Lawrence so maybe 5 minutes from city center. Easy access for folks from KC or Topeka and the turnpike. I love this place. As someone who has been married more than once, it is unlikely I'll do that (fingers crossed) again, but should I, I'd want it here and a big party to boot. Fact, the folks we played for today were musicians and were spending most of the rest of the afternoon there just having a proper jam session. Fun. This is a great place. Worth checking out if you're in need of a gathering spot for a lot of people for all kinds of occasions.

Attended the " Endless-PASTAbilities" at the Culinary Center…read morewith friends. We were greeted upon entering and directed to the back room cooking area. Our table seating was pre-marked. We arrived a little before start time. A bar open shortly after 6:30 and the program began closer to 7 o'clock. The chef demonstrated what we were to do and then we were sent to our cooking stations to replicate the dinner was cooked in segments where we would cook , then eat a course then instruction, then back to cook. Chef Sergio was laid back and funny. He told stories and explained the reason behind processes. I noticed there were typographical errors in the recipe sheets handed out. Chef was aware of them but didn't seem to care. Sometimes he did not follow the recipe exactly, using an order different from the recipe which made it confusing when we were released to our stations to prepare. The class ran from 6:30-10:30. The staff was helpful and kind. We enjoyed the small breaks in the cooking segments. Two of the recipes were precooked. (Appetizer & dessert). You were allowed to take home all the leftovers. I can't wait to try these recipes out at home.

We took a family cooking class, and we felt rushed the entire time! It was like they tried to pack…read moretoo much into the amount of time they had allocated for the class. After the class, I was shopping in the retail area and found some cute Christmas napkins; I went to purchase them. They didn't ring up, so instead of looking up a price or finding a pack of napkins with a different design, the lady helping me just told me I couldn't buy them. So, thanks for saving me some money, I guess???

If you love the big open sky surrounding Lawrence, KS, and the sound of crickets, cows and a…read morepicturesque Midwestern night, you're going to see the appeal of the Historic Taylor Barn. That was our thinking when we booked this for our wedding in 2015. This beautiful working farm, although a bit more on the rustic side than some photos would have you believe, really is a place where you can breathe deep, relax and make for a wonderful evening. Being in the event world myself, I was less than thrilled with some of the steps leading up to it when we booked this venue. They are friendly folks, but there was a sense of a vaguery around a lot of things. We had to have every vendor "approved" by them, but the responses were slow. In the wedding planning process, things move so quickly that you better nail down that photographer, caterer, etc. and not have to wait and follow up continuously. Something that bugged me as my stress was H-I-G-H that final week before the wedding was that a big time cold front and high chance of rain were forecasted to move in. With over a week's notice I requested that they go ahead and get the heaters and tents that we'd talked about as our agreed upon contingency plan. No response. Followed up, and by then it was too late to get all that we needed, even though we were still four days out. They had told me 48 hours would be sufficient notice so I was very disappointed. Thank god it didn't rain as forecasted! She also quoted me pretty high on the heat lamps and I grew weary. I called the rental company (Sunflower Rental) myself and found that the total price I was quoted was bumped up to nearly double what they actually charge. So I could've just ordered these myself and saved a lot of money, and there was no explanation for the upcharge except that I called them on it. Now the wedding day was great, they were accommodating to the caterers, they dressed up and were around but not too present, and were just overall great. I chalk it up to the fact that everyone EVER who is in the wedding business realizes the cash grab that it can be and that a few things here and there fell in that category. I think this would probably be the same for a lot of venues, I just wish there had been a bit more transparency from the get go. Also not a fan of the $300 clean up charge, that's bogus. Thankfully as the bride and groom we were not on the hook and our family stepped up to do this. Our wedding was beautiful, and the weather cooperated. It was crisp, they had a bon fire stoked for us, and the historic barn (built in 1887 I think?) and I was thrilled with the way everything worked out.

Beautiful venue and a amazing staff. We rented the entire estate and everything was great. Clean…read morecomfortable rooms. Venue was laid out perfectly. Couldn't ask for more

Traveled to this area for my cousins wedding. We were out of state guests but the place was so…read moreaccommodating it made it a hassle free trip. Each room comes equipped with a bathroom. Down stairs was a wide, open space that allowed us time to spend quality time with our relatives. Any issues that came up, such as a clogged toilet, was handled immediately. Appreciated the attention and dedication to making sure our stay was very pleasant. Definitely recommend staying here if you are using their event space.

Visited here for a 2 day meeting. Great place to host a team any great staff and service.read more

A great course in fabulous shape. Pretty challenging especially a couple of the par threes…read more Played a round on a Saturday 930a, in late June with my son. He is the assistant golf pro at the Club. It was 90+ degrees and got really warm on the back nine. I do not use a glove but needed to use one later in the round. We enjoyed it. Tee times are spaced 10 minutes apart. We never felt rushed. We let a single play through on the 12th. All in about a four hour round. Cart gal was great on the front nine but we only saw her once on the back. There is a nice clubhouse and grill room. We had a fine breakfast before our round and then a beer afterwards. Did not use the locker room except to wash up it seemed very nice in there. A nice, small practice area. I will be back. Mark.

Went to a wedding here recently. Very beautiful venue, loved the outdoor fountain and the artistic…read morevalue of the hall. The ceremony was outdoors and you could hear cars pass by on the highway since it's not too far off the road. It wasn't enough to stop the ceremony or anything, but you definitely heard it. Also, we could barely hear the pastor and the bride and groom so I would recommend microphones for anything outdoors. Indoors, it was a great space, and the bathrooms were clean. Cell phone service was spotty but not impossible. Pretty easy drive from Lawrence on K10 or Kansas City on Highway 56.

Russ and Lucretia are good honest folks that were great to work with. Lucretia is so professional…read moreand helpful during the planning process and the day of the event. The evening event managers were so easy-going, delightful and helpful in getting the hall cleaned up. Our guests were so amazed at the lovely, unique venue. It reflected the warm, friendly, country atmosphere that the bride and groom wanted. The Stony Point Hall website has improved, but doesn't quite show off the quantity of amazing rental items so conveniently available at this location. Go check this venue out for weddings or any other event.