We had an absolutely fabulous wedding here. From the first tour we took, the staff was prompt,…read morekind, and accommodating. My mother has terminal cancer and we ended up having to get married a year earlier than we planned so we were stressing about finding a venue that could put together our dream wedding in 5 months. We almost settled and gave up on that dream wedding until we found The Cotton Gin. I still have no idea how they pulled it off so seamlessly. The Cotton Gin went above and beyond to make the whole day smooth for both my mom and us. When they say "all inclusive" they mean it. I did not lift a single finger for coordinating vendors, stressing about timing, or anything that usually causes stress for brides. I was calm the whole day and if any anxiety arose at any point in the process, the staff reassured me and was proactive in accommodating anything I needed. The owner Amanda is a creative genius and you can tell she loves what she does. Her goal is to give all brides a dream wedding that fits their budget. You can tell that she put careful thought into choosing staff that has the same passion and vision. Truly I feel like I made bonds with the staff that will last a life time. All of my guests gave extremely positive feedback about their experience! Also, the food was literally a 5 star dining experience. I am going to be craving their salmon and stuffed mushrooms for the rest of my life. I wish I could get married to my husband again and again so I can give The Cotton Gin more of my business!!

Wow! Everything was so wonderful from start to finish. We were guests for a wedding reception and…read moreeverything went so smoothly. Staff was very calm and professional and kept the appetizers coming. Bar offered a lot of interesting drinks. The venue itself is gorgeous with very little of your own decorating needed. They literally took care of everything it seemed. Lots of places to take pictures. We had beef mashed potatoes and asparagus, which came out temperature hot and well seasoned. The shrimp and grits for the appetizer was delicious and the presentation of the cheeses was wonderful. A beautiful, intimate and cozy place with a couple levels, including a dance floor. I would highly recommend this place if you're interested in having a wedding reception.

Wow. So many positives 1. The grounds at immaculate…read more 2. Beth the proprietor and her mother were prompt, Professional and complete 3. Food was fresh and well prepared. 4. Staff was friendly and absolutely professional. 5. It makes me want to have an event there 6 this is a real event center. Lake with deck 7. Fountain at the entrance. 8. Secluded and private 9. A fresh look for atlanta. 10. 20mins from the highway, well worth the trip. 11. I'm in love.

Had my wedding here and I must say that I felt like a princess. The venue is very beautiful it's…read moresecluded so you and your guests will enjoy yourselves and have privacy. Both of our families came from out of town and they are still talking about how beautiful it was.

I had a confirmed tour scheduled with this venue-confirmed not once, but four separate times. I…read morerearranged my schedule, drove a long distance to be there, and when I arrived... no one showed up. No call, no email, no explanation. Just silence. They clearly have no consideration for other people's time or effort. If this is how they handle a simple meeting, I can't imagine trusting them with something as important as a wedding day. This kind of behavior is beyond unprofessional. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a venue that actually respects and values its clients.

We recently had our daughter's wedding here. The people are so very nice and extremely…read moreaccommodating. The food was delicious. The decorations were beautiful. It rained that day and up until a couple hours before we didn't know if it would be able to be outside or not. They were ready for either! They had it set up nicely for either out or in. My only complaint was that as the guest were finished eating, the food was left on the tables for a long time. I felt the guys who had helped serve should have been coming to clean off the tables. There wasn't room on the table for your plate of cake! Other than that , everything was lovely.

I usually don't venture this far outside the perimeter, but I made the trip to Powder Springs for a…read moreprivate event, a bridal shower for someone very close to me, and I'm so glad I did. Candela Bar was such a pleasant surprise. The space is beautiful, spacious with a great ambiance that's both upscale and welcoming. One thing that stood out to me was the sleek digital screens at the welcome hostess booth and behind the bar. It added a modern, stylish touch that I really appreciated. The bartender deserves a shoutout too. My drink was crafted perfectly, and you can tell they care about both quality and presentation. If I lived in the Powder Springs area, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots. Whether you're attending an event or just out for a casual night, I definitely recommend it.

I visited this venue for a family member's 50th birthday celebration. The venue was nice and the…read moreparking was easy. The bartender made amazing drinks, but the service was a little slow and backed up because she was by herself. Great ambience and low lighting for an intimate setting. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus!

Hi this is my friends venue I have helped work here with them and I have had multiple weddings…read morethere my friends and my aunts I was a bridesmaid and I am in love!

I'm having my wedding at Ashven Estate next month and I'm so excited!…read moreFarrah, the owner, has been sooo helpful and patient with me the entire time with all of my questions and requests. I did a bride's makeup back in September of 2018 onsite in their bridal suite and knew that I wanted my wedding here! Now come February 22nd, I will. The place is absolutely beautiful and affordable, which was huge for this bride on a budget. It's the perfect venue not too far from the city for any rustic style wedding/event. I love all the new upgrades they have done with place, especially the new barn color (was red and is now the most perfect light blue color). I was a big fan of the benches, which they no longer have. But either way, that's something miniscule. There's also several affordable all inclusive packages to make your wedding planning 100x easier. If you're looking for a venue that won't be hard on your pockets for a rustic/country themed wedding/event THIS IS THE PLACE!

So far I've only been able to participate in the Farm & Forest playgroup events (which have all…read morebeen 5 stars!), but I still want to write a review for Unplugged Adventures. "Unplugged Adventures helps build relationships between families, friends, and community through meaningful experiences at the farm; focusing on health, creativity, and deep nature connection. Our events and children's nature programs are intentionally designed to encourage you to slow down, unplug, and get outside. " This place hosts a nature school, kids camps, family hikes, an October pumpkin patch, Santa photos during December, and other special activities for kids. All the staff I've worked with have been wonderful, outdoors-loving folks who care about giving us a quality experience. THE PLAYGROUPS We've visited the playgroups that are designed for kids under 5. These are held in a delightful forest that's been set up with all just of suggestables for the kids: a painting space, dress-up clothes, dinosaur figurines, a mud kitchen (always a big hit), garden tools, climbing structures, a creek, and nature-focused storybooks and forest friend stuffed animals hidden around the area. Playgroups last 2 hours and are completely unstructured. The kids can choose what to do with their time and the adults usually chat about this or that. When visiting for playgroups, park at the top of the hill then walk down toward the sandbox and pavilion. Feel free to bring your picnic lunch for afterward! Simple bathrooms (with soap and a sink) are available.

Having our wedding at The Barn at Highpoint Farms was probably one of the best decisions we made…read more First off, I love that it is a family run business with generations of experience. They take pride in their venue and the personalized, thoughtful, and unique setting they provide. Margie has been planning weddings for years and her experience was incredibly helpful for us during the planning process as she asked questions and gave suggestions on things I never would have thought of without her! The Barn at Highpoint Farms offers SO much- first, they are a flower farm as well as a wedding venue. This means that we were able to use fresh cut flowers for our bouquets, table settings, ceremony décor, and got to take pictures in flower gardens that had the same flowers used for our wedding in them. The flowers were stunning, smelled and looked fresh, adding to the ambiance. The arrangements were well thought out and better than I could have imagined. Second, they offer some housing on site! Along with the ceremony space and the barn for the reception, there are two houses and a couple's tree house on site that you can rent for additional spaces to stay. We did a premium package where both houses and the tree house were included in our weekend. GREAT DECISION! This meant that we, plus our wedding party, had somewhere to stay Friday AND Saturday night that was right on site. Everyone commented on how much they loved that they didn't have to commute back and forth from a hotel, and that they got to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the farm all weekend. Plus no one was late or had any mishaps. We loved the venue so much that we had our rehearsal dinner there Friday night plus the wedding ceremony and reception there Saturday. It was so convenient and really reduced stress having everything in one place for the entire weekend. Finally, there is so much to do and see on the farm! It feels like a magical place, and they have done an excellent job of preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the farm. Everywhere you look there is a perfect photo opportunity, from flower gardens to old pickup trucks, to green houses and rustic barn doors. The venue has so much natural character and charm you really don't have to overdress it with décor and fluff which was a cost saver in the end. There are even horses, goats, cats, and dogs you can take pictures with offering unique photo opportunities. The two guest houses are comfy and stunningly decorated, Margie and family really have a great designer's eye, making them beautiful settings for getting ready photos as well as comfy places to stay all weekend. I could go on and on about The Barn at Highpoint Farms, but it'd be a book. Go tour the venue, you won't regret it. I highly recommend, it was the best decision we made in wedding planning.

My son's wedding was held here and it was amazing. From our very first contact until the time we…read moreleft, Margie and Jill (and staff) made sure everything was perfect for us. Very accommodating! The view is stunning but Jill's ability with flowers and greenery was over the top! Everything she created (bouquets, table decor) was so very pretty. The arbor she decorated at the front of the aisle took my breath away and made a beautiful background for the pictures. Our guests loved the baby goats and the bonfire/corn hole area. It just added to the fun and enjoyment. I highly recommend this venue to anyone!l