This GMU "alum" and former Fairfax resident had no idea this community center existed until this…read moreweekend. My colleague, mentor and friend's book launch and masterclass was debuted here and what an event it was!! This community center was the perfect venue to launch such a spectacular book. There is ample parking, spacious rooms, and a great location to host any event. Please checkout the book "I Forgive You" ... it can change your perspective on human interconnectedness and interpersonal relationships! If someone wronged you and is shutting you out as punishment, this is their internal traumas showing in physical form... if communication isn't an option just forgive them. "There is psychological and emotional freedom in forgiveness."

My 2nd time revisiting for 2 separate events. Outside is…read moreclean, plenty parking, located not too far from D.C. Close to major highways. Inside is clean as well, staff present at the front desk. Room that the event took place in was spacious, good lighting, good seating with 2 huge projector screens on the walls. Overall a good experience.

For historical sake, this is a stunning building. My favorite time is the Christmas tree lighting…read moreover here. The stairs are comfortable, for a view of old town. If you go on YouTube, there's footage of one of the large columns that fell over a couple years ago. Thank goodness no one got hurt. It's an antique, and while the new city patch doesn't show it, let's take a look inside. Restored with love for years, a lot of people have weddings here. I doubt I'll do that experience again, but cheers to all who do, as this would be a good location. Parking is for the most part a cinch too. The interior is well taken care of. The lower part is good for music, while the upstairs sometimes has paint exhibitions.

Fairfax City Hall, a magnificent icon of city history, worth visiting. On my last visit I was told…read morethat city is run by a Mayor-Manager relationship. Where a part time Mayor and council vote on policies and procedures to run the city & a full time Manager enforce those policies with his administration. Current City Mayor is Steven C. Stombre and council members are Michael Marco, Jeffrey Greenfield, David Meyer, Janice Miller, Eleanor Schmidt, and Jon Stehle.

Established over a century ago, this monumental and historical edifice in the heart of Fairfax city…read moreis a prominent setting for matrimonial, diners or business events. Presented as a wedding gift from Mr. Wilson Farr to his wife, from a visit to this place I witnessed this colonial style house features, library, a grand dining hall, handicapped facilities, gourmet kitchen, lavishing gardens and ample space for driveway and parking. Here are some of its photos.

We attended a party. The building is a decent size. There is a large room that could have a…read morepresentation or wedding. We were in the back area with a bar and patio. It was windy. The table cloths kept blowing off. If you are decorating the patio, have clips or tape. The party was catered. There was a variety of items. There was an assortment of veggies & dip, meat & vegetarian items and chips & salsa. There was also a beautiful cake. The bar had limited alcoholic and non alcoholic options. There are probably different packages available. The room was a bit small for approximately 85 people. The patio was a nice addition. The acoustics were decent. There was live music. The bathrooms were small. I did not notice if there was more than one bathroom. The parking lot was huge. We had a great time.

Quick service great prices and you don't need to be a service member to eat…read more Large room for banquets and parties on the first floor and a secondary area with a medium size room. Call to make arrangements if you need something.

This is incredible. Much like the "Graffiti House" near Culpeper, if you're a civil war history…read morebuff, add this to your list. City of Fairfax has done well with this. The Blenheim House is the main attraction, as it was used as a makeshift hospital by US and confederate soldiers. On the walls are signatures of it's residents, and some of them are quite funny. You will see US or confederate soldiers writing crossing out one another's, or a regiment definitely showing you "we were here." This is good for all ages. The property is stunning. I love the wood fences, and the grounds has plenty to explore. Once a year is civil war day. By all means a complete recommendation, as cannon demonstrations, and living history type of events. This is a gem of northern Virginia. By all means spend time and learn really interesting information.

"Not Worth Stopping to Visit"…read more Most of the negative reviews on this site mention that the reviewers were unhappy after renting space for private events. We just came to see this historic structure/site, however, there was nothing to see. There is a tiny exhibition hall, with information about soldiers and civilians who occupied this site, and a "recreation" of the signatures that soldiers scrawled on the walls of the house, along with some puerile cartoons of ships and fellow soldiers. When you visit the structures, you can't enter them (except on very select days, apparently). You can only peer in the windows, into what look like empty rooms. Gee, what a thrill. Otherwise, this place is just pathways and trees. I told myself for many years that I'd stop by one day to take a look at the place. I shouldn't have bothered. The employee on the site was obviously not interested in interacting with us, and obviously uninterested in discussing any of the history of the place. She only barely made eye contact; a magazine or homework or something was occupying her attention. We were the only visitors, but apparently our presence intruded on her time. There appear to be tours each Saturday, at 1 PM. We told the employee we'd like to see the inside of the house. She never bothered to mentioned the Saturday 1 PM tours. Perhaps it required too much of an effort. The parking lot was empty for good reason. I'm glad the site was preserved, but I won't stop by here again for any reason.

I attended a wedding and the venue is absolutely gorgeous! The food was very diverse and actually…read morevery good. The staff was great and accommodating!

Attended a recent wedding at Whites Ferry Landing in Leesburg. 10 minutes past the outlet and…read moreopposite to the road with a Golf Course . Owned by a South Asian it does cater to a lot of South Asian weddings but also other denominations. Pretty and large open space. However you have to park at the bottom of the Hill and walk up. If its cold or in heels, good luck. There is a small shuttle that will take 4-7 folks up but be careful getting in and out. If its early April and its cold, wear warm clothes like a overcoat. The bar and place for food buffets is outside...great for warm weather but not cold. The outdoor toilets flood so be aware. Nice large tent for guests but in cold weather don't depend on warmth from the heater as the door outside stays open a lot. Seems like a nice place to hold weddings with space but caveats beware.

Amazing customer service, great price for the space, and overall extremely accommodating. I would…read morehost another party in this space and recommend it to everyone. The only drawback is the heating food restrictions, but I completely understand for safety reasons.

10% off for being a Columbia resident and you get a free hour if you check in! Chairs, table,…read moremicrophones...all of that is provided! This is very spacious and convenient! There's even a kitchen area nearby the rooms to keep things running smoothly if you plan to have food at your event. Highly recommend this event venue, we loved it!

Wendy was awesome!! Freezing cold Coors light drafts were literally back within a minute from…read moreordering. Although she was running the busy bar, she must have stopped by my table 4-5 times to check on me and make sure I had everything I needed. Prime rib was also amazing and tender. I'll definitely be back.

Gosh, we no longer live near this icon! I wish we did. the bar staff is always so great: they are…read moreattentive and quick to serve. The reason I come here is for their famous fried zukes. They have been the same freshly fried sticks of heaven. The other items: potato skins and onion rings were also delicious. HH pricing is really good. It's not top shelf but it's $4, why would you complain. Enjoy and live life! Thanks PJ's for being so reliable.

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!