Greencrest Manor. Battle Creek Michigan This place is…read morebeyond magical from front gate to back gardens. This dreamy wedding Venue is one-stop-shopping for all one would need. And the reception was perfection in every selection. The wait staff treated us so well and bartenders Sydney, Cathy & Dom who made sure our champagne was always topped off. Impeccable lighting from afternoon bbq to ceremony and a beautiful reception. Thank you Greencrest for such a high quality experience.

I was lucky enough to attend a wedding at Greencrest Manor recently. Located north of Battle Creek…read morein what feels like the middle of nowhere, you turn down a short drive that takes you back into a forest and suddenly a stately manor with beautiful grounds appears. I honestly felt like I walked through a wardrobe into a Narnia world. The small sign at the drive was a bit tough to see, so as your map tells you you're close, slow down and look for the Bed and Breakfast sign. The vibe here is full on beautiful Pinterest, French countryside garden chateau. Everywhere you look there is something beautiful to see, from the outdoor pavilion to the stately rooms inside. The ivy covered buildings and gardens bursting with blooms are great backdrops for any photos. The wedding I attended was on a super hot, sunny June day, but there were plenty of amenities provided to guests to alleviate the heat: shade parasols, handheld electric fans, folding fans, and plenty of cold water. This was such a thoughtful touch and really helped make guests comfortable. The mansion in the background was a stunning view for the short but sweet ceremony. Once the ceremony concluded, we were greeted by staff members with water and wine and were directed to a courtyard for hors d'oeuvres and an outdoor bar. There were areas of shade from trees and umbrellas, which was a nice reprieve from the sun. The food was all perfectly arranged and the bacon wrapped date I had was a delicious sweet and savory bite! Molly and Jenn were pouring drinks with big smiles despite the heat. We were ushered into the main reception area -- a beautiful, airy, open pavilion -- by a tinkling dinner bell! Dinner was delicious and all staff members I interacted with were incredibly polite and professional. I was really blown away by the details and care put into this celebration at this amazing venue! Hopefully I can attend another wedding there someday. If you need a beautiful place to get married, look no further than Greencrest Manor.

I am one of the artist. I created the Troll Totem chair the first year, and the Lady of Leila the…read moresecond year. This was such a unique opportunity for the artists and a great way to give these trees a second life. I really enjoyed the events. Since then I've been back several times. I've been enjoying seeing people taking photos of themselves and their children sitting in my troll. The Arboretum has a lot of beautiful gardens to stroll through. You can see more of my art at www.lizparkerart.com I also have some sculptures for sale right now.

My husband and I went to the Leila Arboretum Society while traveling through Michigan. It was rainy…read morewhen we visited so we didn't get to see the entire park. We did get to see the sculpture garden, which was really cool. The overlook area is a must see area because you can see a lot of the park from there from a great vantage point. We tried to drive to see other areas of the arboretum but the signs were too confusing to follow. I can't wait to go back and explore more of the Leila Arboretum Society!

The Olde World Village is located half way between Galesburg and Augusta and is host to many events…read morethroughout the entire year! Featured events are: an annual Easter Egg Hunt complete with the Easter Bunny, Buccaneer Bash, SteamDream Expo, BlackRock Medieval Fest, Frontier Days, Music Festivals and the ever popular Haunted Hallows! We had the pleasure to attend the 2018 BlackRock Medieval Fest for the first time this summer! On a secluded 35 acres - you begin your adventure by turning onto a long winding drive (seems kind of sketchy at first) that takes you deep in the woods and opens back up to a huge field that is used for parking. As you walk up to the gate at BlackRock Medieval Fest you are greeted with smiles and the "no outside food or drink allowed inside" sign. Once inside you can enjoy live entertainment: live jousting, live action steel combat, 6 stages of entertainment, and live music. You can also enjoy fresh food and cold beverages (Including BEER!) that will quench your thirst and fill your belly. If it's shopping you like - lots of vendors are available with a wide variety of items for purchase from clothing to goblets. So many things to do and see but never enough time! General admission is only $10 at the gate, and children 12 & under are free! Overall: A solid 5 stars - the perfect destination to go and get a glimpse of a time gone bye.

To use a much over used term, this place is AWESOME. This was my second time here, both time during…read morethe Blackrock Medieval Fest. Tucked back in the woods just outside of Augusta, my first impression (3 years ago) upon turning onto the long winding entrance drive , was that this would be the perfect start to a cheesy slasher flick. Directional signs that appeared to be handwritten added to the effect. So to say I had low expectations for the experience would be spot on. Happy to say I was totally wrong! Fast forward to the present. I was excited to return to the Blackrock fest after my previous visit. And I wasn't disappointed. The way that Olde World Village is setup makes the entire Blackrock experience so much better. Everything just flows together and is easily accessible. I love how each show has it's own stage or area so that multiple acts can be simultaneously run without interrupting each other. Gives the visitor more bang for their buck. Plenty of easy parking. Easily accessible porta-johns. It is dirt/gravel parking so don't wear your best shoes. This location is perfect for historical simulations. I believe they also have a pioneer festival, and a pirate fest or steampunk fest at various times also. You should check out at least one of them!

This venue has hit the spot on every level. Not only a brides vision, but has given the groom a…read moresuite show them they are important too. :) The large dance floor, dinning area, multiple bars, outdoor ceremony area, bathrooms, patio...AMAZING!! the space for the caters will also be a dream for them. The owners have thought of everything! So excited to celebrate this fall at Augusta Creek.

My sister got me and my husband a room for are 24th anniversary 8/9/25. We got there to check in…read more Apparently you could not honor the reservation because you were having 3rd party issues. After trying to get it fixed for a hr there was nothing that you could do to fix it. As we are walking out the door. We were told. We hope you have a good night. How in the he** are we going to have a good night when we don't have a room. We will never spend another dime there. If anyone gets turned away from firekeepers I suggest trying the baymont hotel in battle creek . Great service, very nice and helpful staff, awesome room. For dinner we recommend clares on the river. Yummy food.

ADA rooms - FABULOUS!!! easy access. next to elevators. low pile carpeting for easy rolling in…read morewheelchair. only down fall was hand wash was kept in a bottle to had to reach in a wheelchair. I used a glass to squirt soap in for use.

My husband and I got married here in June 2018, when it was a fairly new venue! I cannot recommend…read morethis venue enough! The owners are fantastic and we're fantastic to work with as we planned the floor plan and overall event set-up. We fell in love with the venue the moment that we entered it, and would highly recommend getting married here! Not only that, but they offer you the entire weekend, including set-up and tear-down on the days surrounding the wedding. I couldn't recommend this venue more!

A modern building built to look a little like an old wooden barn. Large dirt lot…read more Inside was a huge main room with garage style doors out to a smaller deck (and some side decks). Small but modern and clean bathrooms. The tables are nice but the chairs, both inside and in the outdoor ceremony area, are hard and uncomfortable. The outdoor wedding area has a pebble main aisle. The wedding party knew so the girls wore flats, but many of the women guests had a hard time with their heels. The area outdoors is sloped downwards toward the pond, so everyone gets a good look at the area where the couple exchange vows. The pond is very pretty, and there is a very small, maybe 1/2 acre, grape vine area. I believe this was planted to justify the winery theme in portions of the venue. The bar area is very basic, not even a sink, so the parties need to use ice tubs and kegs and keep the drinks very simple.

All very helpful & happy people! Had a very relaxing experience…read more New to this experience, and would definitely return

We've been going to Turtle Lake for more than 10 years on and off (wish it could be more often)…read more We've stayed in the lodge and now have a small motorhome. Both types of quarters have their qualities- just depends on how you like to vacation. There are so many things to do here! Beautiful indoor pool. Really nice tiki bar next to the "conversation pool", a rec building with pool, darts, cards... There are volleyball nets, shuffleboard, mini golf, pickleball courts and more! We've never stayed in one of the"park model" units, but they look lovely. There are dances on Saturday nights and themed weekends during the summer. We love it out here. A couple things to keep in mind: This is a FAMILY resort. There are a few families with kids. Sort of took me by surprise when we first visited, but everyone is very relaxed and take all things in stride. This is NOT a swingers place. No one is looking to "hook up". No one cares about the size of your butt or whether you have weird surgery scars. This is a place where everyone enjoys what you can't do most other places: relax, feel comfortable in your own skin and meet new friends. As a woman, I can honestly tell you I was freaked out about going the first time. We're taught to obsess about cellulite and wrinkles. I've never felt as confidant and comfortable as I do at TLR. It becomes obvious right away that no one judges you... about anything! Once you shed your clothes, no one can tell if your rich or making this the one vacation you can take every couple of years. You don't have to compare yourself with a anyone else on any level. And guys... don't worry about being aroused or embarrassed. After a little adjustment period, when you get used to people being friendly and smiling a lot, you just don't feel like you have to be someone you aren't either. You get to know people for who they are. It sounds corny, but you feel natural here. You appreciate people for what's inside. I'm still a little bummed that they don't have the motorcycle rallies anymore (such a blast!) but everything else keeps getting better here. ;) You should visit! Really! (Bring SUNSCREEN!)

catered a wedding that I had a chance to enjoy the best food at a wedding in along time will call…read morethem for any events that I have. Will is the the owner and the chef takes pride in his work