We cannot say enough good things about The Pavilion at the Angus Barn! Our daughter's wedding there…read morewas truly magical--from the planning stage to the big day. The setting is stunning, with so many photo-worthy spots: a pond, butterfly garden, gazebo, fountain--and an indoor space that's just as breathtaking with starlit ceilings and a cool, comfortable atmosphere. The value is amazing--so much is included: tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, a beautiful charcuterie spread, and even lawn games for cocktail hour. The venue is designed with intentional touches, like separate getting-ready areas for the bride and groom. What really sets this venue apart is the staff. Our planners, Alli and Faith, were beyond incredible. They supported us for months leading up to the wedding and went above and beyond on the day of. From setting up early and bringing food for the bridal party, to remembering every little detail (like repurposing florals and rolling the cake table onto the dance floor), they were calm, capable, and kind every step of the way. Even when I mentioned I was dehydrated, a bartender brought me a Gatorade minutes later--I'm convinced he ran out and bought it himself. That's the kind of care they all give. Steve and Van are exceptional leaders, and it shows in every staff member. This venue felt like family. I wouldn't dream of having a wedding anywhere else. Highly, highly recommend!

The Skyroom NC is an absolutely stunning venue, made even better by an owner who is genuinely…read moreattentive and truly authentic. My husband and I chose The Skyroom NC for our wedding, and it was without question the best decision we could have made. When we visited in December 2024, the property was still under construction, but after meeting Jen Schaefer and hearing her vision for the space, we were instantly sold. The venue offers a spacious layout surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, with thoughtfully designed walking paths, outdoor seating, and a seamless indoor/outdoor bar. It also includes a bridal suite, groom's suite, childcare area, and unique seating options that give the space so much character. For our reception, we chose round tables with eight guests per table, and everyone was comfortable. The setup created a generous dance floor right in front of our sweetheart table--perfect for letting everyone get their groove on. The entire evening felt magical. I loved everything from the outdoor ceremony details, cocktail hour and a sparkler exit. Everything flowed seamlessly. Jen and her team were exceptional, and I'll forever be grateful for their thoughtfulness and dedication to making our wedding day even more perfect than we imagined. If you're considering The Skyroom NC for an event, don't hesitate. You won't regret it--I promise!

I recently attended a wedding at this venue and wanted to share how wonderful this was…read more For an outdoor wedding, the view was beautiful. There's plenty of parking and the actual venue itself is very spacious with plenty of options for table set up. I really liked the bride and groom suites as they were spacious and there was plenty of room to get ready. The designated spaces for a bar, dancing and DJ was layed out well and I felt everyone had plenty of room. I really liked the lightening and the extra touches they provided and the staff seemed to go above and beyond to ensure everything went off perfectly. The bride and groom enjoyed the day and had everything taken care of. This is a beautiful venue and worth looking into if you're in the area.

A truly outstanding venue for a wedding - which we were attending as invited guests. Ambiance was…read moretop notch. The main house is beautiful and spacious. Cocktails were served there after the ceremony which was also wonderful held outdoors and on the artificial turf area in the main garden. The wedding meal, dancing and music was in the a pavilion just off the main garden and House. Very roomy and comfortable. Service was exemplary except for one server who kept taking my drink and water away. Too diligent. An excellent choice for a wedding. Mark & Nancy.

​Lindsey Simmons, the facility and the Merrimon-Wynne staff are exceptional! Everything ran like…read moreclockwork the day of...there has to be a lot of trust with your planner to release and enjoy...Lindsey is more than worthy of that trust. She worked with all the special things we wanted to do and made endless accommodations for them. Her answer is 'yes' and she will do everything possible to make your day what you've dreamed of. They are also seamless with their preferred vendors (Bunn DJ, Curated Events, Heritage Florals, Rocky Top Catering). The space is gorgeous! We cannot say enough positive things about our experience! Just the very best day! Thank you Lindsey and Merrimon-Wynne!

We dined at The Bridge Club for a work conference dinner. It was extremely disappointing. The…read moreconcept was cool that it was several flights up. There was a bar and appetizer lounge on one floor, the kitchen on another, and the restaurant at the top. The concept great, until you had to go down several flights of stairs to get back to the restrooms. The restaurant was cold and drafty. We were freezing the entire time. The food was served family style (because of the conference I think). The meat was too salty. The rest of the food was unspectacular and lacking a pizzazz. We had a lemon tart for dessert, the shell was so hard all you could do was scoop out the tart lemon custard. Needless to say, my co-worker and I booked it out of there as fast as we could.

Was here with a group, set menu. Awesome Mac and cheese and main course tile fish and pulled pork…read more The fish was really tasty and fresh. Great venue for a large group and the staff was really friendly.

We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner and Meet and Greet at The Glass Box. Though our son and his bride…read morelive in Raleigh, this was a long distance event for us. Planning couldn't have been easier- our coordinator was very easy to reach and always quick with an answer with any questions we had. The venue is charming and the roof top view is stunning. We chose to have a "Before They Say I Do BBQ" and the deck provided a nice space to set up stations for our caterer.The list of vendors provided by Empire Eats made providing linens and any items needed easy to set up. The only suggestions we would offer is know in advance that this is the top floor of The Stockroom. If there are 2 events scheduled, you'll be sharing the only elevator with the other venue. Loading and unloading prior and after the event can be a bit tricky. There is no designated area loading zone. Be sure to ask in advance for a cart and it will be provided.Also, if you're having a summer event, know that it can be very hot. When the door to the deck is open, it compromises the A/C and it can be a tad bit warm.

It was an easy access with our RV and the area spacious enough for parking. Communication and…read moreinstructions were nice and easy to follow. We had a nice one night stay and the goats... are TOO cute!! OMG... We did make a purchase of a bottle of gin. We were unable to do a tasting as they had a big party in there but that was ok. We bought it and had it later with a gin and tonic.

They've really expanded their grounds and really tastefully. Ample parking and repurposeing the…read morebarrels and ends of them really adds nicely to the theme. We don't imbibe, but really enjoy coming over when the raptor event happens and to support the wildlife center that cares for them. To be able to see birds of prey up close and personal is quite an experience, not to mention we learn more each time. Thank you, Mystic for hosting such a great event!!

Cross + Main is an event space located in NC (Wake Forest / Raleigh / Durham area)…read more I flew out there real quick to attend my nieces wedding. It was small, intimate and purposefully lowkey. The space itself was pretty solid. The interior was perfect for what she was looking for, and I certainly felt comfortable there. Big enough for a wedding reception for sure. Decent menu, good desserts and drinks. Lighting and seating were great! Does not have to be a wedding, but for any sort of party that you'd want room, catered, dancing etc, and you happen to be in Raleigh, this place should be on your short list.

The Boondocks Events is so romantic. 100 year old reclaimed floors and support beams. Spacious…read moreand comfortable. Out of the hustle and bustle of the city to a quaint town with a small town feel

I was not expecting to find such a beautiful jewel of a winery in Durham. I had seen reviews and…read morehad friends tell me how lovely it was, but I was still blown away at just how PRETTY everything was. My best friend and I had Friday, July 3rd off so we decided to get here when they opened at noon. There is what seems at first a long road from the highway to the winery. Since I was one of the first people there, I was a bit confused about where to park but figured it out relatively easily. Walking up to main building, I loved the view. I loved all the outdoor seating and the rooftop bars. I really liked all of the covered spaces. But since it was SO HOT, we decided to sit inside. We started with a pear cider that was delicious. ($7.50 pint). We went up to the roof to look around but decided it was more comfortable inside. I then got a Procecco Rose ($9) and my friend got a Moscato Rose. The bartender poured us samples of both and it would have been nice if we'd both liked the same ones and we could have shared a bottle, but no dice. We walked around the other buildings and would have LOVED to spent more time outside. But two drinks was all we needed especially since we didn't partake in the food trucks parked out front. We were there for about 1.5 hours and it really started to get crowded, so we decided that was our cue to leave. I got a Diet Coke (can $2) before I cashed out. All of the bartenders were super nice and helpful. Most seemed to know what they were serving and were knowledgeable about recommendations. Even the restrooms were beautiful. And very clean! I wore jean shorts and top, while my friend wore a sundress. I saw all sorts of different outfits so I don't think there is a particular dress code here. Overall this was SO MUCH fun. Will definitely do again when the weather turns cooler and will have a DD :)

Incredible atmosphere,beautiful winery and staff is very welcoming and informative. There are some…read morefood trucks available for food purchase such as caribbean, burgers,dessert food trucks etc. Theres a main building for the brewery and some seatings inside. Theres more seatings outdoor then indoors by the way it looks set up. There is a gift shop and a events venue on the other side where parking is. Would definitely recommend.