Beautiful old mansion. Located in downtown Smithfield, VA. Plenty of restaurants and small shops in…read morethe area. Just look at the photos to get an idea. I stayed there for a month while covering a job in the area. I enjoyed the walks down by the boat docks and the various taverns and restaurants.

Beautiful old home packed with antiques and amazing architecture inside and out. Rooms are well…read moreappointed and AC keeps the temperature comfortable, private bath, tv, all of the creature comforts. Breakfast was superb and our host Kristen is very sweet and accommodating, answering all of our questions and just awesome overall! We were hoping for another haunted adventure but this place is not! Lol. What it is is a gorgeous turn of the century home that feels like home, we love it!! If you get a chance go to Betty's (the owner) antique shop next door, wow!! We had a great weekend so far and really just love this place, the town of Smithfield is very quaint and has lots to offer someone looking to slow down and enjoy a small town weekend getaway, highly recommended and we WILL be back.

If you are not from the area this center will seem wayyyy out of the way. I was driving and driving…read morewondering if I would ever get there. I arrived safe and sound without incident, to attend a wedding. The lobby and hallways are okay. The ladies room has plenty of stalls and is clean. What stood out to me the most is the main hall/ ballroom where the reception was held. Gorgeous! The dark floor. The over-sized chandeliers. The beautifully decorated tables. I really think that this ballroom can be the perfect setting for many types of events. Even a wedding, birthday party, retirement party, corporate event or holiday party. The wedding was in the evening so I did not have much time to peruse around the exterior. But there is an outdoor deck where events and wedding ceremonies can be held against a beautiful backdrop. When I saw the professional wedding photos I saw how much this location truly had to offer. The happy couple's photos were picturesque. It looked like they were at home on a mansion. I think it is very important to have fantastic places to take photos at a wedding location. There are 4 nearby hotels. They can be very pricey, depending on the time of year. Hampton Inn & Suites -Smithfield is the most affordable.

Beautiful place for small elopement! Just park at the kayak launch and walk down the path. You come…read moreto a wooden dock overlooking the wetlands and the Cypress Creek. Photos are wonderful!

I like Windsor Castle Park - it's a cute and well-maintained popular walking trail in Smithfield…read moreright across from Smithfield station. Smithfield station provides free parking in a gravel lot across the street from their main parking lot. This park has several nice wooden bridges over the water and is a peaceful quiet walk around for about 1.8 miles through the wooded/water park of Smithfield. It runs parallel to Main Street at some points and intersects with a few neighborhoods via wooden bridges. It's really cute and has a nice shaded wooded part of the path as well as some sunny uncovered spots and tons and tons of marsh and water that looks like a Nicholas Sparks movie - it has a little something for everyone!

Recently came here for an October wedding on a Saturday. The venue is barn style and is located in…read moreIsle of Wight County, VA (Windsor, VA) near Smithfield. The venue is located in the country so expect it to have dark roads upon leaving the Venue. The venue is located on a large amount of acres offering a modern/rustic vibe. The venue is woman-owned. Friendly staff! There is plenty of parking for guests. The wedding I attended was an outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception. The barn can hold a good amount of guests (my friend had around 150 or 175). The max it can hold is 200 guests. There is a covered deck area in the back of the barn perfect place for the bar. The venue offers a bridal suite, chairs, parking, tables, altar, and arch. Nice venue if you're looking for farmhouse/rustic style. Harleys Haven offers venue services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement party, elopement's, and rehearsal dinners. Nice setting overall. I would come back again!

Interesting venue, but for the most part I love the concept!…read more If you are looking for a barn style wedding or any event to accompany about 150 people or less... check out this place. My fiance and I attended a wedding here a few weeks ago. The distance from Chesapeake was under and hour, but it felt like forever. The ride home... in the dark... scary. Nevertheless, please exercise extreme caution. The venue ... a barn literally... it was cute. Did it smell... no... not sure if it's a working barn, but everything was fine. Tables were set up inside... the ceremony took place inside as well. The reception followed the ceremony... all under one roof. I understand the pricing is affordable as well. They offer overnight stays as well for a decent price. The wedding party stayed for the weekend and they enjoyed everything. Check it out... this may interest you if you are looking for this concept at an affordable price. Have fun and enjoy life :)

They have such a great assortment of collectibles. They have an awsome array of old and antique…read moreCoins and Confederate money. Also obsolete currency, they have a die cast selection that is awsome. With everything from Hot Wheels to NHRA & Nascar. And if your a gamer they carry old school games and systems like Atari 2600 and Playstation 1&2 systems and a great selection of games too. They even carry Rock & Roll memorabilia like tshirts, guitar picks, concert ticket stubs, stickers and more.

A hidden gem in Chesapeake for sure! I personally loved my experience there at Riverview; my best…read morefriend had her wedding reception there not too long ago and it was absolutely beautiful. They have a huge event space that you can rent out for anything, and it faces out onto the water which was a gorgeous view. I also did personal training here with Sierra Meacham and for anyone looking for a personal trainer but doesn't know where to start, like I was, I highly HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Sierra even just for a talk. She helped me personal train and helped me understand meal prepping and what to look for in my foods and what I need nutrients-wise for my goal as well as my weight goals! She kept pushing me to my PRs are farther:) She is so understanding and takes every problem I had whether it was with meal-prepping or weight-lifting posture hesitancies and how to overcome. I highly recommend her but definitely reach out and check in with her! She can book up quickly because of how awesome and thorough she is with her clients!! She can also guide you through the different rooms in Riverview such as the redlight therapy and saunas and what not and the importance of them on the body physically and mentally. They also have networking nights and people with different small businesses or want to get out there with the public and socialize I highly recommend checking in when the next night is and go... it's a lot of fun 100/10 recommend!! #personaltraining #mealprep #she'llsetyoustraight! #networking

From the owner: Riverview Centre provides Event & Wedding Venue Space, Private Gym Memberships, Sauna Memberships,…read moreInBody Scans, Podcast Studios, Youtube Content Creation Studios, as well as a Cyc Wall Photography Studio in the Chesapeake, VA area.

We had an amazing time here at the SummerWind Vineyard. I hosted a Bachelorette Party here. Meagan…read morethe owner and her staff was attentive and friendly. This is the perfect place for intimate vibes. The food was good.

My first-ever winery visit was to Summer Wind Winery, and it was everything I hoped it would be…read more I've always wanted to do something like this, and when my relatives came to town looking for something chill but vibey, my Uncle Daryl found the perfect spot. Even the ride there set the tone it was scenic & peaceful, and full of wide-open fields that felt like a refreshing change. It was the kind of drive that makes you slow down and just enjoy the moment. Once we arrived, the winery itself was stunning bold, beautiful. The wine selection was impressive, and I loved getting to explore different flavors. I figured out which wines I enjoy most, which ones aren't for me, and felt like I had a truly immersive first-time tasting experience. The staff at Summer Wind were amazing knowledgeable, friendly, and patient in answering my questions. Although I didn't get to order food this time, I saw plates coming out of the kitchen that looked absolutely delicious, so that's definitely on my list for next visit. I enjoyed myself so much that I'd love to make this a yearly tradition around this time of year. Summer Wind Winery gave me not just great wine, but a great memory, and I'll absolutely be back.

Jordana is Excellent! We had the pleasure of working with…read moreJordana for our wedding ceremony. She helped us create a ceremony unique to is and our story. We couldn't be happier with the way everything was done.

Jody is the absolute best officiant to work with! she is a family friend and we are so grateful to…read morehave had the pleasure of her marrying me and my husband. The process was so so smooth, and very quick. It could not have gone more perfect and would highly recommend!

Great food, great service, great ambiance. Can't wait for our next Sunday buffet visit.read more

We had a great stay here in the Bob Timberlake cottage along the marina. It is a beautiful location…read morewith a lovely waterfront view of the boats. The cottage itself is well appointed with a coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, and hair dryer. The decor is nautical with lots of wood details. Our only issue was the humidity in the room left the bed linens feeling a tad damp when we returned to the room at the end of the day. There is a coffee bar where you check in and a continental breakfast is included in the morning that had juices, coffee l, cereal l, pastries, eggs, bacon and pancakes. Would stay here again!

Brenden(sp?) was a wonderful educator. Full of natural knowledge that you could tell he enjoyed…read moresharing. He was kind and soft spoken and his enthusiasm was contagious. He made the experience what it was and it was so refreshing to hear from someone with his passion for the subject. Your was partially self lead and paced which we enjoyed as we had several slower walkers. Walk way was clear and easy to navigate. We liked having the Audio options at our disposal as we went along. Peaceful and enjoyable experience. Once we entered the church Brenden helped our group inside and allowed us time to look around. He was eager to answer all of our questions and customized his talk to what we were interested in. The history here is incredible and we enjoyed learning about this piece of American history. Kudos to St. Luke's for finding Brenden our group agrees he's a gem. Gift shop was cute and offered affordable options in order to be able to take a little something with to remember your day. Affordable tour.

The tour of this small but elegant historical church was really interesting. Lots of details about…read morethe building, which dates back to 1637, and the people who conceived of it and had it built. Great details about its renovation and the original organ that is still in place. Toward the end of the tour, they play a recording of it in action, really amazing considering its age. St. Luke's is a national historic landmark, now surrounded by graves dating back centuries (but there's still room if you want in!) No longer an active church, it is a great setting for learning a bit more about the colonial era and how the local church centered the community (and how the building was designed to be bolder than every other colonial church of its time.) It's located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, near Smithfield. Unless you are a history fanatic, it's not worth a long trip to get here just for this. But with everything that the surrounding area has to offer in the way of historical buildings, local hams, a few good restaurants, and the hint of salt in the air, this tour is a good way to top off a day trip to the area.