We had our wedding at Ainsworth House and Gardens in June of this year and couldn't be more…read morethrilled with how everything turned out. From the moment we toured it with Kevin, we were sold. The grounds are truly beautiful- after visiting several times and having my wedding there, I still don't feel like I got to see all the wonderful little spots! Laurie was our wedding planner through the process and I can't say enough positive things about her. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was stressful and ever-changing, and Laurie was a total Godsend! She answered all my random emails in such detail, always giving me suggestions and reminding me of things I definitely would have forgotten. We met a few times at the venue and I always brought some bridesmaids or family, Laurie was always open to letting me give them a tour and walk around the property after we were done. I felt like Ainsworth was my home! The day itself went off perfectly. I never would have even known if something had gone wrong because Laurie would have figured it out! Our guests can't stop raving about what a perfect wedding it was and how beautiful everything is there. We had Kevin officiate and everyone continues to tell us that it was the best ceremony they have ever been to!! He did a wonderful job of getting to know us and our style and it was truly perfect. I can't rave about Ainsworth enough. Give it a tour- you'll fall in love the second you see that gorgeous Ponderosa tree.

Ainsworth House & Gardens was the absolutely perfect place for my step-daughter and my new…read moreson-in-law to have their wedding! Such a gorgeous place with immaculately kept grounds. They had the ceremony under the shade of a huge, beautiful tree. The "coordinator" had great control over the entire event from cuing every person, including the participants for the ceremony, DJ, caterers, etc. and that made everything seamless. She knew exactly what the bride and groom had wanted, in all aspects. Everything, everywhere was clean and tidy and overall it was such a phenomenal wedding. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ainsworth House & Gardens for any event.

OMG where do I even start?! First off, I'd like to give 10 STARS, but they're limiting me to 5…read more.. Anyways, I just had my wedding at Weddings on the Hill last weekend and it was nothing short of AMAZING. Cindy and Chris made everything so unbelievably easy and stress-free, that it didn't even feel like a wedding (which is normally super high-stress and chaotic). Cindy was always available to provide answers in the months leading up to the day, and on the day of the wedding, she is literally your wedding coordinator. She flawlessly orchestrates and executes every little detail and makes sure you know what's going on at every turn. Her and Chris also happen to be the nicest people on the PLANET, which makes them feel like family, even during what could be a super chaotic day. I literally could go on and on about how great this place is, but I'll just leave it at this: Weddings on the Hill is the BEST place to have your wedding!

I can't say enough about the wonderful staff at weddings on the hill. I was just the Dj and they…read moretreated me so amazing. I loved being a part of my friend bens wedding. And the staff did a great job!!!!! I will be telling people about this place for sure!!!!

The Aerie was the perfect location for our wedding! Planning our wedding from out of state, my…read morehusband and I elected to go with the All Inclusive Package, and we are so thankful that we did! Every little detail was considered by the Aerie staff, and handled professionally. Looking back, it saved us quite a bit of money and effort! Most importantly, Saundra helped throughout the planning process, referred vendors, helped us contact them, and coached us through many of the decision making that was needed to create a perfect day! On the day of, she was there to manage deliveries, the timeline, and make sure it all went on without a hitch. Without her, I have no idea how we would have made this day possible! On the day of, we felt completely relaxed and pampered! Our Catering Captain, Kirk, was there at every turn, making sure we were satisfied and had everything we needed. The food was fantastic, and our guests kept telling us how much fun they had. A month later I still can't believe how happy we feel with the quality of service we received from the Aerie.

Wedding staff was too preoccupied with keeping outside alcohol out that they forgot to give the…read moresame attention to the groomsman. They wouldn't even let us have a glass of nice whiskey to toast (in the bridal sweet) because it was "outside alcohol". I'd never get married somewhere I couldn't have a stress free glass of whiskey (away from public view) pre ceremony. The 3 stars are for the ambiance and the layout.

This place is just gorgeous and if you like vintage this place is it!…read moreChristmas time here is always a treat with so many beautiful decorations inside and out. It's a gorgeous venue with two cool outdoor dining that's covered. Its use is for shows like tonight which was Burlesque. Weddings and other events are held here including tea parties. They have several rooms available with individual pricing that includes a great menu. I highly recommend it.

One of my good ex-coworkers and I have been inspired to go on a tour of many of the English tea…read morehouses between Aurora and Portland. Seeing this little Victorian Belle of a gem online really got us excited. I passed some run-down neighborhoods to get there. And the property itself isn't as large as I envisioned in my mind. Parking is minimal and most people just parallel where they can along the side. But the house itself is absolutely stunning. There is so much detail in the stained glass on every single door. Even the dust corners on the stairs are uniquely ornate. All three levels are completely decorated. And festive Christmas fixings are adorned everywhere you look. The house is so well managed, and it is so lovely to be able to actively enjoy a piece of history. The hostess was very flexible about changing our seats when we were too close to our other patrons. Personally, we were in the Winnie Holgate Room, which has creamy beige walls and blue accenting. It overlooks the courtyard and has very pleasant views. Foodwise, we got to trial some mushroom soup. It was so rich and tasty. It was concentrated, full bodied unami with a hint of herbs. Everything else was presented on a tiered serving stand. The cucumber cream cheese and salmon sandwiches were pretty basic. The smokiness of the salmon was muted. The caprese skewer had a nice tangy bite to it with just enough basil to give it some fragrance. Out of all the pastries, the peach scone was the best. There was just enough of the fruit pieces to give it some texture without overwhelming it. The accompanying jam and mascarpone were spot on. The cherry and chocolate scone was a little drier. And the fruit chunks were very large in ratio to the chocolate. It was not a complimentary combination. In regard to the tea, Smiths is always great quality. They have good full bodied flavors with low astringency. Overall, the food and tea were pretty decent. And this was indeed a unique experience in a historic location that not only serves high tea but also caters other events. I would much like to come back in the spring or summer when the fountains are functioning and everything is in full bloom.

Honestly such a dream wedding venue! I found them on instagram and began my 22 month journey of…read morewedding planning. They made it so easy to come up multiple times to get a feel for the venue and Jennifer was always responsive. Keep in mind that you'll want to hire vendors that worked this venue before so they can navigate it. I had a great coordinator team that was able to ensure that the day flowed seamlessly. Loved the flower and lake. Such a perfect vision for the pnw wedding!

I attended a wedding here as a bridesmaid less than a week ago and I am still thinking about how…read moreamazing it was. Bridal Veil Lakes is so dreamy, it is the perfect spot to tie the knot if you're a lover of forests, all things green, nature, and beauty. My review does not do this place justice. The nature alone is the perfect backdrop for pictures. It felt so peaceful and calm while being there. There's plenty of space for all the activities. There's a bathroom on site. Everything from the exotic flowers to the glass mirror lake is all well maintained. You can tell they take very good care of this place. It shows. The staff was also very friendly before the wedding and during. The only bad thing to say is the parking. Because of its private location tucked up in the mountains, it's quite the journey to travel to. I'm talking, no paved roads, fences, you're off of a ledge sometimes which could look scary and I don't remember seeing much light there either. Our shuttle drivers were new to this venue and it was a headache getting. Guests there. Just be prepared for the parking and commuting situation. Know it's not easy and will take time. Other than that, I highly recommend this stunning venue.

My favorite park in town! Beautiful grounds, beautiful estate. There are a couple different…read more"themed" trails and areas that make this an awesome weekend trek. During the spring and summer you'll see all sorts of events here- birthdays, weddings, summer camp. I especially like the master gardener area. It's a separate fenced off section that you can go in and take a look at different gardening methods. The playground is neat too!

Beautiful place to roam!…read more We've driven by the entrance so many times, and I always wondered what was behind the gate. We stopped by Sunday afternoon and parked, fairly empty lot, planning to take the longer unpaved trail and knowing virtually nothing about the estate. When we ended up back at the estate we were very pleasantly surprised. The unpaved trail was just okay, but the grounds surrounding the estate are so lovely. Little paths everywhere, sweet garden areas, a large green yard, and beautiful trees. Looked like there was a lot more to see next visit. Really a fantastic estate. Seems like a fabulous place for an event and definitely an enjoyable spot to wander on a lazy afternoon.

This is the most beautiful venue that offers awesome scenery no matter which way your photos are…read moretaken. The owners were so accommodating, friendly and extremely helpful with our daughter's wedding. We cannot begin to show how appreciative we our of their perfect wedding venue. Thank you Georgia and Jack for making our daughter's wedding absolutely amazing! The Rubins

I cannot say enough great things about this venue. I had a chaotic last min cancellation with my…read morewedding venue, and was panicking. I found them and they were the most kind, accommodating, and wonderful people and they got me my day booked no problem. I didn't see the space till the day of because I live out of state, and I was sort of nervous, but WOW did it exceed any expectations I had. It's perfect for small intimate weddings, and I would imagine would be excellent for everything from family reunions to large baby showers! The industrial kitchen is great, spacious and I adored that it has a large window into the space with a ledge you can put food on or use to pass out dishes to the generously sized buffet table they provide. The fireplace inside was also one of my favorite features. We were married in front of it and the space came with couches and chairs (very nice ones) that were situated around it as a seating area so we used them for our immediate family's seats during the ceremony and it felt really cozy and turned out nice in photographs. The mantle is also huge! I'll post a photo for reference but it's over 6' tall and very wide. The whole space has this great rustic feeling to it, and there are several beautiful mounts around of various animals from fish to pheasants and deer/ other deer like animals (I wasn't familiar with their species but they're absolutely beautiful.) The space also has a very nice pool table that was lots of fun for my guests! Outside the views are spectacular! If you are sitting at the fire pit in one direction it's rolling hills as far as you can see, and from another on a clear day there's a mountain. There's also a very cute apple orchard that backs up to the lodges property. The fire pit itself is huge and is paved really nicely all the way to the doors of the space so you don't have to walk on grass or anything to access it. The owners met me at the space in the morning to show me around, and that particular day they were doing some lawn maintenance so I got to meet the whole crew. It's a family owned space and they had their adult children helping out with getting the chairs and tables ready for us. I loved that so much, not just because they are all so sweet and genuinely happy to have you there, but because it feels so personal! In addition to this space we rented out a huge lodge right down the road that the family owns as well. I would highly, highly recommend asking them about It if you're lodging out of town family like I was. They can direct you to the listing on Airbnb which has great photos and reviews. They are both newer spaces to being rented out so they are still collecting reviews from people, but I can't sing the praises of both of the spaces enough. Please do yourself a favor and consider this place for your event. If I could give extra stars I would, thank you guys so much!! My guests were talking all night about how beautiful the whole place was and I'm still glowing with gratitude and joy from my entire experience renting from them.

Attended an event at Chateau De Harpe and had a fantastic time. The grounds are gorgeous and the…read moreoutside literally looks like a castle. There is ample parking and I recommend not wearing heels since there is gravel. We had fun exploring all the rooms and even found a hidden room as well.