So sad I drove up here Sunday all the way from Ft Lauderdale to find out they were closed. All it…read moresays on the sign was we will be back no time no date I felt so sad. I used to go up there all the time when I lived in the area, very disappointed.

Super quaint and secluded winery in Lake Placid Florida. The staff was very friendly and you can do…read morefour tastings for $1. The wines are mostly sweeter but they did have one that was semi dry that was very good (footstomper). Great central Florida detour to check out.

This place is amazing. Its family owned amd they make sure to work with you step by step to make…read moreyour event ideas come to life. We will be using them any time we have large events. I forgot to mention that their prices are just as great as they are.

From the owner: Welcome to Samantha's Social Hall. Our Social Hall is perfect for weddings, birthdays,…read morequinceaneras, and even baptisms. We also rent out the hall by the hour for other gathering such as Church Events, Meetings, or other Needs. Give us a call today and we can answer any questions you may have.. Call and reserve your date today :)

We had my daughter's wedding here in May and I can't rave enough about every facet of that event…read more It was beautiful. The grounds were impeccable. The communication was exceptional. The food was so delicious! Extra special shout out to Marcos as well!

I need to add more. We paid thousands of dollars for the lodging, and the owner never left the…read moreproperty or left us alone!!! Every time we pulled up to the house to unload groceries or items for our wedding he yelled at us!!! DO NOT book this venue! This owner is insane!!!

I do not hand 5 stars off easily. The Lodge is nice. My Hunt for Feral Hogs was fun. Walker, my…read moreguide asked if I've ever been in a Swamp buggy and I said "nope". Been to Florida several times in the past and never saw an Alligator. On the way to the Hunting area I saw a smaller Gator so you can cross that one off !. We were on Hogs pretty fast. The only thing was the hunt was over within an hour. Fast forward to the lunch. Deep fried Mahi mahi and fries! It was fresh and you could taste that. All in all it was very nice! I would recommend it and so far after hunting several places in Florida this was the best experience. They offer other hunts so go look the website over. I have to give a shout out to my Guide Walker. The youngster worked hard for me and I appreciate it. Mike the cook threw down a good fish fry . Going again this October for more Hogs ! Great place great people great experience

Had a wonderful experience at the lodge over the holiday weekend. The owners are amazing and…read morecatered to all our needs. We went on the Eco tour and got to see the wildlife and the amazing property. We did skeet shooting as a family and other went on the hunts. The rooms are clean and cozy and the beds are very soft. The meals are first class and the chef is great. Ended our days by the fire pit with family. It was a great trip and will definitely be back and recommend to our friends.

My fiancé and I signed a contract with The Garden Ballroom, 353 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL…read more(operated by Once Upon A Dream Events by Lorraine, LLC) in January 2025 for our wedding reception to be held in February 2026. Recently, Lorraine informed us that she had lost the lease to the contracted venue due to issues with other building tenants. At first, she suggested an alternative location, which we agreed to. Weeks later, she would not confirm the arrangements at that location and then attempted to force us to hold our reception at another venue in a different city, several miles farther away from the original location, without our approval. We rightfully declined and requested a refund of our deposit. She refused, claiming in email, it is within her rights to move or transfer the venue to any place legally based on her DBA. After consulting an attorney, we have been advised she is in breach of contract, as the original location was a material and central part of the contract. She should not be able to move the location without consent from her clients - namely us. In our opinion, this business practice is unethical, unprofessional, and deeply unfair to anyone who trusts her with their special events. We caution anyone considering this company to think twice and protect yourself by consulting an attorney before signing anything to avoid being faced with a similar situation. We are sharing our experience so that others are fully informed before making such an important decision. We all deserve better than to be strung along, displaced, and denied refunds when a vendor cannot deliver the contracted service.

Do no book this venue. The owner's are extremely unprofessional. The couple thought it was okay to…read moreberate a mother carrying her child while the event was taking place. They yelled and yelled, showing complete lack of respect for their client as the doors were open. After being advised that she was the aggressor, the owner, Lorraine, threatened to get aggressive with the mother. She thought it was okay to snatch a $15 candle from a mother, which could be considered as assault. Then follow the mother into the lobby to continue scolding her. If you want your event to go smoothly without any hiccups keep looking. Their conduct was completely unacceptable and they felt okay behaving like high school bullies because, "They are the owners."

This is hands down the best winery I've ever visited. From the moment we arrived, the owners were…read moreincredibly welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely friendly. It's truly a hidden gem my daughter discovered while browsing Google during her last visit with us before heading back to Illinois the next day. Our children were home for the holidays, so this ended up being a last-minute plan--and what a pleasant surprise it was. The atmosphere was super relaxing, the wine was excellent, and we absolutely loved the cranberry and blueberry wines. My son had the best time playing with the owners' golden retriever Charly which made the visit even more special for our family. We also loved that they offer craft classes, adding a fun and creative touch to the experience. We'll definitely be back!

Great conversation with owner. While the muscadine was too sweet for me, the blueberry, cranberry…read moreand elderberry were good.

Anyone looking for an amazing venue in South Florida, look no further. My journey began nine months…read moreago with a walk thru of this 100 year old Spanish building just west of Mizner Park. Raving reviews thru friends and family about previous events here. My daughter's wedding was secured at this location and assigned a party planner. The stress free detailed planning began with food tasting to start off the fun. The wedding went flawless with 10/10 food - the filet mignon was seasoned perfectly and was the bomb. Highly recommend this place for large parties.

I went as a guest to a wedding here, and WOW. I've never had that good of food at a wedding before…read more The apps just kept coming, and each was DELICIOUS. I added pictures The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Ambiance was a little crazy because it is this posh, high class place, but then right outside the door a freight train went by during the middle of the ceremony.

This place is magical! Our family celebrated my grandmas 100th birthday, so my uncle rented out the…read moreentire resort. It was one of the best reunions we've ever had and having the beach across the street was perfect. You have kayaks and paddle boards to use and it really felt like we were right at home

I think perhaps it depends on your expectations. We seemed to have several issues with Suite 3 but…read moremaybe it was just a bad week and for the price we were expecting a turnkey relaxing vacation. A few small things to consider- do not expect world class paddle boards, there is one SUP paddle that functions and two old paddle boards- kayaks seemed ok. The walk to the beach does require crossing a busy road, but once there it IS a nice beach, but you must bring all your own gear, including beach towels. There are not any beach rental chairs, etc. nearby. The wifi did not seem to work for us, the fan in the spare bedroom had a short apparently so my first night trying to sleep, it got up to 78 degrees in the room as we could not adjust the temp on the thermostat, the couch is not comfortable, the streaming buffered, so it took a couple hours to get that to work, there is a neighboring house with a large dog barking and although they warn you, I find it strange for the nightly price ($336/night!) to offer a small soap and shampoo. There is a washer, no dryer. The blankets were thin, beds were decent and the place was clean. There are no screens on any of the windows so you can't really get fresh air and there was a wasp nest above our bathroom window so definitely didn't want to leave a window ajar while showering. There is a "no refund" policy, so you are stuck there as we had wanted to check out after our first of two nights. There are not any walkable restaurants nearby. We were offered a couple of free nights to make up for all the mishaps we had. All in all, there were nice chairs and solitude by their water's edge. I could see a family enjoying the grounds and playing the outdoor games they had, but for us it was a letdown for the price. I think some people would be perfectly happy here but we had a lot of stress upon check-in and so many things not working properly.