The BEST Central Texas Country venue to host any event from wedding, family reunion, weekend away…read moreor all of the above! The owners are super nice and helpful living on the property themselves! Love the pond view, many different themed spacious rooms and bathrooms and waking up around wildlife! Must stay space for all!

This place is amazing! Had a great time here with the family. Very nice house and property! Highly…read morerecommend to anyone who wants a getaway or needing a venue for any events!

We stayed at Blue Hills Resort on a whim and had the best time. There were so many animals to…read moreinteract with and meet. Mostly they are nice but can be a bit food motivated and come right up to you expecting some snacks. The cabin we stayed in was just enough for our needs since it was just my husband and me. We did the guided safari and was amazed at the vastness of the area. Ryan our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. We had a great time. Matt was extremely helpful. The entire staff is kind and willing to listen.

We had an amazing time at Blue Hills Ranch in Waco, TX- I highly recommend a trip out there to get…read morethe up-close and personal experience we enjoyed with all the amazing animals! Fantastic staff, happy animals, well-kept facilities...what an incredible day we had. It feels like a dream. Easy day trip outing with the family or as a date- book your animal experiences online like we did at https://www.bluehillsranch.com . The staff was flexible to shift timing of the experiences so we didn't have to wait long in between- they were extremely accommodating and we never felt rushed either. The otter swim/playtime experience was originally what drew us, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Worth every penny! Then we got to feed and pet the capybaras, which were way friendlier than I thought they would be! The babies enjoyed some extra belly rubs too. Bottle feeding the kangaroo was so fun too- little Dundee was SO soft and loved all the pets, even gave us kisses! The giraffes were super friendly and greeted us every time we were nearby; feeding and getting quality time with them was an extra treat. The safari ride tour was also amazing- 5 of us fit comfortably and got to feed/see lots of animals that we wouldn't normally get to experience. We were surprised at how this place wasn't crowded at all in the middle of July when it is peak vacation season, so it really felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. They also have a beautiful main lodge area that is comfortable and welcoming with additional animals to enjoy.

March 2024, Beautiful venue for all occasions. The owners are amazing people to work with. They…read morealso rent out table, chairs, centerpieces and everything you need to host a party. Checkout their website for all the things they have to offer.

I had a venue booked for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary... then came COVID…read more The venue cut to 50% capacity, which made it too small. I had to cancel and re-think everything. The venue needed to be large enough to accommodate distancing, catering and food service was sketchy since many places closed, local restrictions were fluid and I didn't live in the city where the event would be held. At one point, I thought we wouldn't be able to celebrate more than having a small dinner. It was discouraging. Then I found Milestone Memories and Events. I had a good feeling about Geri after our first phone call. The second call confirmed my initial impression. I needed someone with experience and good judgment that I could trust for advice. After all, large events take hundreds of decisions and bad choices can create bad experiences for all the guests. To give context, the guest list was 250 people. Given the circumstances, I estimated 100-150 would attend. The final RSVP count came in at 140. This was not a small event and we pulled it off in four months! Here are just a few highlights of my great experience with Milestone Memories: - We developed a budget, and came in under - They got to know us and designed decor and settings to match (my mom loved everything!) - Everything LOOKED AMAZING, tables, center pieces, lighting, photo backdrop, entry tables - All the logistics like how people enter, move, exit, accounting for seating, everything was great - They found the venue, catering, music and negotiated many details so I only made major decisions. I can't tell you how important that is because it can be overwhelming dealing with multiple contracts when the event is personal. - They took care of my parents and were so thoughtful of all their needs on the day of the event - Excellent communication throughout Geri and her staff are genuine, caring people and I'm so thankful we met. Don't misunderstand, she's a skilled project manager and straight forward communicator that will take care of business! What I mean is she thought of details that I could never have thought of. For example, she created a space for my parents to rest before the event and stocked it with a beautiful snack tray. She arranged a "Grand Entrance" which turned out amazing. My parents had a "first dance", and I mean they had never danced in public before, even at their wedding. This was Geri's idea and it made such an impact! This is the longest review I've written and it is still too short. What a great 4 month journey this was with Geri to create such a memorable celebration for my parents! People are still talking about it a week later. I still get emails and texts complimenting how great it was, and we have the best pictures to help us remember. Here's are a few things people are saying: "elegant", "fun", "relaxed", "beautiful", "amazing!"... My mom and dad loved everything! After working with Geri and her team for 4 months, I 100% recommend them to anyone needing a spectacular event!

My husband and I have been visiting Flanigans every time we hit Central TX since around 2016--right…read moreafter they opened. Back then it was just the two owners (a married couple). It's delightful how they've grown. Flannigans is clearly a labor of love (for alcohol, architecture, food and Texas history) and the joy of experimentation. Food is great, wine is great, spirits are exceptional. The Texas American Gothic (TAG) is a completely unique experience that needs to spread. TX liquor distributors need to jump on this yesterday. Catch Kevin (one of the owners) at the right time and you just might find yourself in a trivia battle!

Great experience and drinks. The owner is fantastic and well versed in the art of distilling…read morespirits. Well worth the trip to Bertram!

What a wonderful time we had going tasting and then I had the passion fruit habanero margarita! Joe…read morewas amazing!!

We came here to celebrate a birthday with friends and family. We had a blast. Great tasting menu…read morewith just the right amount of explanation. The winery is very laid back. The owners and staff were warm and very welcoming with our large group (11 adults). We relaxed around the fire pit in Adirondack chairs and nibbled on snacks that we had pre packed while we enjoyed our wine samplings and MUD. We played corn hole and ladder ball. The live music was such a nice treat...he played a variety of songs. Wednesdays they host game night for their patrons. Decadent Saint sure does have a lot to be proud of...from their mixers to their venue. We will absolutely be back.

The owner of this campground, Dallas Ferguson, is a man of his word. He sold me an RV that ended up…read morehaving a leak he didn't know about and he sent me the full amount for the repair. Not many people have such a wonderful character. Good to know there are good, Christian people left in the world.

Living Full Time…read more.. Brooks Mill RV Park is now my home. I've lived here 11 months and find my experience here enjoyable. The owners/managers are all very accommodating and willing to adjust (cutting trees) what needs to be done to make your stay comfortable. I keep in mind that the park is new and still going through it's growing stages. We have the country atmosphere with all it's wonder. I feel safe here and know that if I have an issue, the management will address them immediately. Which hasn't happen to me. As far as sounds and noises there are plenty, cows, birds, cicadas and many more. While there is a train track near by it's not unbearable. If you were in the city there would be many more noises to contend with. I would recommend this location for a night or full-time living. You won't be sorry.

I purchased a gift card for a local relative at Standard in Vaughan after seeing great reviews on…read moreYelp. Purchasing the gift card was easy on-line and included a message from me so she knew who sent it. The card was delivered electronically to her. I received feedback that she loved her meal and that the service was impeccable. She said the restaurant was elegant and the food was presented beautifully. She said the experience was special and that she would be going back. I appreciate having the opportunity to make someone's day with a simple gift card. The Standard on Vaughan delivered and lived up to the Yelp reviews.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The worst service ever. My husband and I came in at…read morenoon looking forward to having brunch. When we arrived the restaurant was pretty empty. Besides my husand and I, there was one other party seated in the dining area. We were seated at the table pretty prompt and got our water and that was the extent of the service we got. It took the waitress 10 mins to take our order and another 20 mins to get a drink from the bar that my husband ordered,, why it took so long, no clue as there were only 3 people at the bar. After we placed our orders, 2 other groups came in and were seated and their order was taken almost immediately. Within 15 mins of them ordering, their food arrived and one by one the party that placed their order after us all got their food, while my husband and waited for close to an hour. The excuse we received was there was a glitch in the device used to take the order. How that impacts us not getting our food while others did, go figure. Extremely disappointed in this place and it's service. You have lost a local customer.