The Barns of Kanak was the perfect venue for my daughter's recent wedding! They truly thought of…read moreeverything, allowing me (the Mother of the Bride) to relax and enjoy every moment of the day. From working with Emily--our wonderful Barns of Kanak wedding coordinator included with the venue--to taking in the beauty of the grounds and enjoying every thoughtful amenity, everything was seamless. The venue provides a full selection of décor, and at the end of the night, their team even packed everything up and loaded it into our car for us. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism. It was truly a fairytale experience, and I can't recommend The Barns of Kanak highly enough for anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!

Beautiful place for a wedding. The main barn is new and barn doors swing open so the party can head…read moreoutside.

I don't have enough good things to say about this place!!…read more I flew from Texas as a bridesmaids in one of my good friends weddings. I have never seen a venue like this in my life. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! First off it's HUGE, and second off, they used every inch of it to make it a unique stunning wedding venue. I was so blown away the first time I saw it I swear to you I about cried. The staff. THE. STAFF. YALL. OH MY WORD!!! Like nothing I have ever witnessed in my life. When we left hair and make up to start that way, the bride (and us) were so stressed I literally thought I was going to vomit. But the minute we walked in we hear more "how can I help you" 's than you could ever imagine. WE DIDN'T EVEN DO A REHEARSAL, but the staff was so calm and amazing at telling us what to do, we didn't need one. The staff worked around the clock at this wedding. I have NEVER been so impressed by employees in my life! All around just an incredible venue!!! It made me want to move to Virginia!!

Watched a good friend get married at this venue and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was super…read moreattentive and the facilities were top notch! There were a LOT of people there but thus venue is so large it never felt claustrophobic. It was a great experience and a beautiful wedding!!

Unexpected beauty. We had a lovely time despite not really being able to dance during the event, I…read moredo wish the area for dancing was larger. The wines were good and location was lovely.

On the way down from Northern VA to VA Beach, I decided to stop at Jolene's. Even though it was a…read morevery hot and humid day and the inside AC was working well, we ventured outside for the view of the lake and the calmness it brings. Their wine flight was great, and with many options, one can enjoy. On a previous visit, I recall there was some live music. The staff is kind and ready to help. I can see this spot being a regular stop for any trips down that area.

Beautiful waterfront location but there is work needed here…read more.. Signage is super confusing when you first pull in - it's really narrow one-lane roads/paths throughout and it's like a maze, one where you can't turn around you just have to loop through... So the signs need to be more clear and much larger and say it's one-way or "do not go this way" because if someone messes up and goes the wrong way - you'd have to back up or drive off the asphalt and into grass and tree roots on steep declines, um no. One of my best friends got married last weekend at the Heron's View waterfront gazebo with her reception at the outdoor Garden site which has a beautiful gazebo and a wooded water path walk over the water which is very picturesque but when you park in the gravel lot you have to walk a loooong way and once you get to the "celebration" tented area it's all pine needles and roots with no specific path from the gravel lot to the tables, chairs, dance floor, or wooden bridge. With guests in heels and long dresses, they should have a clear path for people to walk easily on to get down to the water and wooden bridge. The "bridal suite" and bathroom area in this location is very rudimentary, small, and rustic shed. It's much nicer inside than expected once we got inside - but it's super small. Our party was 3 bridesmaids and 1 bride and with the four of us and our things, it was a tight fit. For people who have 10+ bridesmaids, you couldn't possibly fit the people in there at all. But it does have a nice one-person bathroom area, AC, and new finished inside so I was pleasantly surprised once we got into it day of. I was one of the three bridesmaids and we had an hour-long rehearsal the night before on site with their on-site coordinator who was very kind and organized. She was easy to work with and kept things running smoothly. The event started promptly at 6pm the following day and was scheduled to go until 11pm for a water/boat send off. The coordinator kept everything on track and we started right on time and stayed on track most of the night. She also easily made adjustments to the schedule as she saw a lot of guests leaving early so the bouquet toss, cake cutting and boat sendoff were all moved to about an hour earlier than planned but went very smoothly and allowed for my friend's photos of those events to still have people in them before everyone left but the bridesmaids... haha. The food provided for the event was basic but very good. We had warm rolls, grilled chicken, green beans, ceasar salad, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese with tea, water, soda and lemonade. The guests were served buffet-style by the staff and the head of food service was friendly and engaging, after we all ate she walked around and offered to clear plates, made small-talk, and brought drink refills to the wedding party. She was awesome. The wooded and lakefront location in Midlothian, VA is beautiful. As another reviewer noted - it feels like it's secluded and private but it's in the middle of a largely populated area with major neighborhoods nearby with hundreds of homes. It's on a large lake in the Brandermill/Woodlake neighborhoods which means it's close to Richmond and there is plenty in the way of food, hotels, fun, and shopping nearby for guests and attendees who might be coming from far away to attend or bridal party last-minute needed emergency items. I've always loved this area and my cousins grew up here so it was a pleasure to come back and see the lake area again after 20+ years. Overall, my friend's event was beautiful and this is a gorgeous event space. A few things can be done for improvement but I imagine they would be very costly so, for what it is, they're doing a great job and producing beautiful weddings for people with friendly staff members. My friend is very happy with how her wedding turned out and, in the end, that is all that matters.

What a lovely place to have a wedding; a hidden gem! The water, "Swift Creek Reservoir", was a…read morebeautiful backdrop for the ceremony. We went on July 3rd, and the weather was absolutely gorgeous, which came to my surprise with it being mid-summer in Virginia. The bar was in a great spot of the venue which made it easy and quick, plus the bartenders were very friendly. The outdoor area was a nice place for people to get fresh air and socialize as well. I will say, that the dance floor felt a little small, but then again it was suitable for the capacity that this venue is able to hold. There are two floors for tables to be set up. My husband and I were seated upstairs, which made it a bit difficult to see the bride and groom, especially when the toasts were being made. But none-the-less, the wedding was beautiful!

It's a beautiful venue! I was there for a gala and it was really exquisite. It definitely is a…read moreplace I would like to host something in the future

Though still having the Hotel John Marshall badging on the room it's really been turned into a top…read moretier ballroom/highrise condominium that sparkles. From the attentive staff out front and in the gorgeous lobby that makes you think Vegas to the amazing ball room host to amazing weddings it's a simply great facility. Though only here for a few short hours for cocktail hour and a wedding reception I fully designed my own condo on their huge 80 in touch screen in the lobby fully giving you the lay of the land in your new beautiful high rise condo. The lighting is great with huge chandeliers, the carpet is elegant, but rugged, the upper balcony and staircase is detailed nicely, great ventilation and a large stage for performances of all kinds. Did I mention all the marble in the lobby or the bar as well. I've been to dozens of weddings, but this my first here in Richmond, but for an indoor reception and the happiness of the newlyweds along with the cocktail hour, food and drink I have to say this place is a treat and a beauty and something any prospective couple should look at if getting married in RVA.

I rented this venue to host my little sister's baby shower. The space and location did not…read moredisappoint! Because this location is in a strip mall there was ample parking. Once inside of the building there were two restrooms and a food prep area (fridge, microwave) that provide enough space to put together party favors and prepare finger foods. There was plenty of space for the treat table, party favor table and back drop photo area. The owner of the banquet hall is also a party planner. I sent her the theme I had in mind and she brought my vision to life. The price was affordable. Pro: affordable, good location, Cons: No stove, no confetti allowed, and The balloons used for the backdrop were small and old.

I never even knew this little hidden gem existed. Church Hill is full of some of the best views in…read morethe city, and this is no exception. At the Overlook at ChildSavers, you get stunning views of the city from the perfect vantage point. The site is perfectly flat and has gorgeous views for miles, well, most of the way. It's bright and sunny and beautiful, but then there is that eye sore of an ugly rusted tank obstructs view on the left :0. I found that a little distracting from the otherwise beautiful view. Overall, however, great spot with lots of space for a nice event, and a goooorgeous view of the sunset and the painted city sky. What a nice place for a special event.

I don't know if was the fact that it's been so long since I've consumed anything or if I was eager…read moreto try some new spot of if it was just the drink but this tasted so so so so so so good. I meant to write this immediately but I was on the move so much that I forgot and now I forget which flavor I had added but it was so good. It wasn't too sweet. I could actually taste the coffee. I wanted to go back the next day but I was only in the area for 2 days and I wanted to try as many different places as possible so... Next time. The only reason I didn't give it 5 is because I'm not a fan of oysters and my intention of going was to get breakfast so that was on me. I didn't do any research on the spot and the information given [to me] was sketchy so I didn't know. It was recommended by someone that we go there. I later found out that the recommendation was to go there for coffee specifically. They didn't say anything bad about the food but they were specific about "go here for some really good coffee". They were 100% on point!

My boyfriend and I checked out Birdie's for RVA Restaurant Week. We chose this particular…read morerestaurant because of the menu they put out. My boyfriend ordered the shrimp ceviche for starters, which was excellent. I got the whipped feta with crostinis. The feta was great, the bread they served it with was so hard it could break a tooth. Also, a couple of the pieces were burnt. Our pasta dishes came out next. I got the one with shrimp. The pasta was very gummy and undercooked. His pasta was better. We finished with one of each of the desserts. The lemon lavender tiramisu was excellent, the fancy looking brown sugar butter cake had zero flavor. The ambiance was lovely, the wine was good. Our waitress was great, although it was weird a 20% tip was automatically added to a part of two.