We had our family Christmas party in the CTC clubhouse and it was amazing. The facility is…read moredecorated beautifully and has some recent renovations. The space has a great, homey feeling and each person that attended had only good things to say about the venue. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a space to host a family event.

My husband and I went to a Farm to Table dinner at J.Q. Dickinson the evening of 5/20. The chefs…read morefor the night were graduating students from the Carver Career Center. We throughly enjoyed ourselves and the two couples we sat with. Everyone was pleasant and talkative. The food served was delicious and well presented. Each course was developed by a student. The one thing we thought was that the noise was out of control. Even the two partners sitting with us. Of course, I had to purchase the cookbooks in the store. I love cookbooks. Now I just need to make something out of them. We both hope, to make it to another Farm to Table.

Overcharged for the salt we purchased, didn't realize until after we left. Rude tour guide, didn't…read moreprovide any information and the "hands on" part was not worth the extra cost.

Camp Caesar is the premier camp for 4-H members, school clubs, band camp, and church groups. We…read morehave stayed here every time we've traveled to the area to do outreach work in the community. The staff is very accommodating and easy to work with. You can bring your own food or purchase their meal plans, and the cabins are as comfortable as bunk living can be. There are heaters in the cabins and small refrigerators, plus larger cabins with dorm-style lodging, and a pool on site. In the summertime, Camp Caesar hosts a community fair and retreats, and at Christmastime, they host a gift-giving party for local residents. After a long drive, Camp Caesar is a pleasant place to land.

Our wedding reception (not the ceremony itself) was held at The Gaines Estate in August. We booked…read morethe venue from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a brunch reception and were told we could arrive an hour early to decorate. I had attended a wedding here years ago and remembered it being beautiful, so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience was nothing like what we expected. We paid $4,044.80 for mediocrity and insolence. In April, I paid for the venue over the phone, yet we were never given a contract or even a receipt. During our reception, William "Bill" approached me and accused me of never paying. Imagine being accused of not paying for your wedding venue while your guests are still there. It was embarrassing, insulting, and completely avoidable. He only believed me after I pulled up my bank transaction and proved it. The lack of communication between Bill and the event coordinator, Allyson, was obvious from the start. They frequently contradicted each other, we were told things were included that weren't, and the result was unexpected charges and unnecessary stress on our wedding day. Trying to communicate with Allyson beforehand was like pulling teeth. It often took multiple attempts to get answers, and several of those answers turned out to be wrong. We were promised comfortable chairs for our photo booth...they never appeared. We were told the projector and microphone were available, only to find out they'd cost nearly $100 extra, despite barely working. The microphone was practically useless, and the projector had no sound. Instead of enjoying my reception, I spent nearly an hour troubleshooting their equipment. When we finally got the video to play, I had to hold my phone against the microphone because the projector couldn't produce audio. We also felt rushed from the moment the reception began. We had been told we could leave our decorations overnight, but before the reception even ended, staff repeatedly insisted everything be removed by 3:00 p.m., even telling us, "Well, we can't do anything until you get your stuff out of here." That was never what we had been told. Unfortunately, our guests noticed the staff's attitude before we did. Two guests even left early because of how they were treated. That's completely unacceptable for a venue charging thousands of dollars. We specifically asked staff not to clear our plates because we were greeting guests. They ignored us and threw away our meals anyway. I managed to eat one carrot, a bite of crab cake, and one bite of chicken and waffle before my plate disappeared. The food itself was equally disappointing. The chicken tenders were dry and tasted old, and the waffles reminded me of a budget motel breakfast--I'm talking Econolodge, not even Best Western. Guests received two tiny, stringy tenders, half a waffle, and a small salad. I had specifically requested the nuts be left out because of allergies, but they ignored that request. They at least warned guests the salad contained nuts (so people wouldn't die), but then had the audacity to tell some guests no one had informed them about allergies. Ironically, the only decent chicken tenders were the appetizer tray we paid extra for because we knew the kids would eat them. They were noticeably better than the entrée version...but of course, I never got one, and if I had, it probably would've been thrown away before I had the chance to eat it. The crab cakes were acceptable, but nowhere near worth almost $5 each. To top it off, once condiments ran out, they were never refilled. Our reception felt like an inconvenience to the people being paid to host it. Your wedding celebration is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. A venue should help reduce stress...not create it. Sadly, The Gaines Estate did exactly the opposite, and I cannot recommend it to anyone planning an event.

Great food, attentive staff, great bar and pleasant atmosphere!! Live music on Wednesdaysread more

A mother/daughter day adventure trip for the ages, we'll never forget. Was everything we hoped it…read morewould be. Took the short flight, we saw Hawks Nest, Hawks Nest Dam from the lower side, the New River Gorge Bridge and the Endless Wall were the highlights for me! Bill and Ashley were the best! We loved the flight itself in a WWII open Bi-plane! That was the coolest flight ever! I fully recommend this company, their available flights and if you desire, the aerobatics comes with the package! Judy and Samantha, woohoo!

The whole experience was phenomenal. From the beginning, talking with Bill and his wife Ashley, I…read morefelt extremely comfortable in taking a plane ride. It was a speculative decision. The flight itself was awesome, I didn't feel sick or uneasy (which can happen to me sometimes). The views were incredible. I cannot wait to go back and do it again. I would like to even take my children. I appreciate Ashley and Bill talking me through the process and making me feel some comfortable and making this an experience I will never forget.

The wedding planner did very little. The day before the wedding she arrived late even though she…read morewas responsible for the rehearsal. We rented chairs from her company. I received an invoice on Thursday, and rehearsal was the following day. When we inquired about the chairs being set up before the rehearsal, she made it clear chairs would not be delivered until the invoice was paid. Although I have never had a vendor demand payment before the event, I quickly complied and was shocked when she had the gall to deliver the chairs late Then I stead of arriving the morning of the wedding at the venue to set up she she arrived at 1:00 pm, and hour before the ceremony. She also left before the clean up was finished. Save your $1,000 dollars and do it yourself.

From the owner: Here at Lavish, we pride ourselves on providing guests with a charming and elegant venue in South…read moreCharleston, West Virginia. Our event accommodations are refreshingly flexible to aid in making your special day a little easier to plan. Our event venue can host up to 75 guests. Booking with us will guarantee you the event experience you've always envisioned, with an extra hint of magic!. LAVISH hosts a variety of events, from weddings, birthdays, showers, and fundraisers. At LAVISH, we'll make sure the vision for your special event becomes a reality. Our Wedding & Event Services offers everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and your guests will never forget. We've been making celebrations our business since 2021! No matter what type of event you're looking for, we'd love to help make your vision a reality. We can't wait to work with you & Welcome to the LAVISH side of life .

Love this place....great drinks, great people, lots of fun!!!! Membership is required for men, but…read moreladies can join too!!! Simply $50 a year buys your membership with parties, dinners and cheap drinks.... karaoke and DJ playing great music with plenty of dancing!!!

Moose lodge in Charleston WV. When thinking of a moose lodge you think of exceptional service and…read morebest expectations, but this isn't the moose lodge for you. While service as far as bar staff goes is great leadership within this moose is lackluster at best. They play the same music over and over usually involves only 50's-80's style music. The DJ they offer for this location does not like change and has on numerous times went against members asking for newer and more up beat music. The style of bands they offer it's member also fall really short, while some are ok most are mediocre at best. Food is ok, atmosphere though is meh, most patrons are older and as hearsay are rude and obnoxious not as friendly as they portray online. Overall it's not bad if you and a few friends want to hangout and have a few cold ones to pass the time, but this isn't as fancy as it used to be under this new leadership. So I don't recommend this location sadly as it's one of the few close to many areas that can offer a great wonderful experience.