This is one of my favorite venues that we play at. The owners Camille and Kelly are so awesome…read more Their barbecue is some of the best I've had. This place would be so perfect for a family reunion or a high school reunion or a wedding really fancy pants event. The sound is great if you're a musician looking for a great stage to play on, you've found it.

Wow! This newly-renovated & reopened event venue is just amazing! When I first moved to Athens, I…read moreknow I saw the closed-down version of the place at a distance. It always intrigued me. But I was thrilled to know that they reopened it for multi-purpose events. I first came during the soft opening during the Fiddlers' Reunion weekend & saw a live concert happening. I also came for the "Art On The Bricks" event. It's neat that they can move the stage, since for the soft opening the stage was on the right brick wall (with the audience portable fold-out chairs situated so that the left & right were further apart than the front & back), & for "Art On The Bricks" the stage was on the back wall (with the windows & view of the town square parking lot behind it). For the art show, there was more space to look at tables of displayed artwork, munch on finger foods (catered by Railway Cafe, next door), sip on drinks (wine, water, or tea), & you could mingle around or sit down (upstairs in the balcony or at some standing-friendly downstairs tables). The restrooms are also nice, & very well-maintained, with plenty of multiple stalls. The upstairs balcony is really neat. It's a great place to sit & eat at small tables (or move them together for bigger groups), or you can sit at a bar-like table overlooking the balcony if you have a smaller group. Overlooking the balcony was an incredible view! I'm staying posted on future events held here, because I definitely want to keep coming back!

Amazing new local gem! My parents have been eating here on a weekly basis since this place opened…read more My dad took me on a brief tour, & I saw that it is not only gonna be a great event venue, but they have a nice menu with plenty of good choices at their food trucks. They even accept credit cards (via the Square app, I think?), so it isn't just cash only. They have picnic tables set up in an indoor barn or gin, which is great for those days when the weather is not as nice. But they also have some tables in a really nice lawn area with an outdoor stage, sand volleyball court, tether ball pole, the game where you throw some balls onto rungs of a ladder (I don't know the official name for that game), & corn hole. Currently, the restroom situation is a row of 3 port-o-potties, but they have plans to put in some permanent restrooms. I like the food truck food vendor (or at least the one I have tried so far) with the options for different types of hamburgers. The different varieties of tater tots are also delicious! So far I have only tried the Asian Tots, which is vegetarian-friendly. They also have a grownup grilled cheese sandwich (just let them know that you want it vegetarian ahead of time, so they can know to leave off any bacon). The drink options are plastic bottles (various cokes, teas, & water) iced in a cooler, but they also have eco-friendly (non-plastic, compostable) disposable cutlery, napkins, & to-go containers. They are still open to experimenting with new menu items. As they get more established, & grow with the different phases of the building projects, I definitely want to keep coming back here! I could even imagine a small gift shop corner, where they could sell T-shirts for the venue, different events, &/or different vendors. This might even be a place to consider for a birthday party or a summer concert.

From the owner: 2 acres in downtown Athens, w/ an acre of Backyard, historic buildings, with new modern buildings…read morecoming soon. Hosting public and private events & local entrepreneurs, such as restaurants and retail.

My fiancé proposed to me at Tara Vineyard and Winery in Athens, Texas, and it was nothing short of…read morea dream come true. We originally booked a cabin, but after running into an unexpected wasp issue, the staff immediately upgraded us to the estate--the stunning white building in the middle of the vineyard. It was absolutely breathtaking, and we ended up having the entire estate to ourselves. Truly once-in-a-lifetime. Also dog friendly!! Our sweet doggies had a blast. Every single staff member went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. They were warm, accommodating, and genuinely cared about our experience. The chef's food was phenomenal--hands down some of the best food we've ever had, not just "good for a winery," but genuinely incredible. A special shoutout to Kevin, the bartender, who took it upon himself to come back after the proposal to take photos for us. That small act of kindness meant the world and helped us capture memories we'll treasure forever. The estate itself is unbelievably beautiful, peaceful, and romantic. Between the vineyard views, the exceptional service, and the unforgettable proposal, this place will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If you're considering staying here, celebrating something special, or just want an extraordinary experience--do it. Tara Winery exceeded every expectation, and we couldn't be more grateful.

My wife and I tried Tara for the first time for Mother's Day. The atmosphere and ambiance is great…read more The service was ok. The food was disappointing, we both ordered the French toast. We considered splitting a plate as we normally do for breakfast out. However, thankfully we each ordered an entree. Each plate included three small triangles of toast and a spoon of fruit. We each had a mimosa. The meal for two was $147 with the included gratuity. We both left hungry and shocked at the price for what we received. Very disappointed

Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff…read more Hailey at the front desk was nice & sweet. Breakfast was good. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, fruit. Coffee & juices. Absolutely no complaints. Competitive prices for great accommodations

My room paid for king bed I had a portable air condition. In the room that did not work when ask to…read morechange they would not accommodate when ask to speak to a manager she was to busy to address the issues the first IHG that was horrible will never stay again

It was very friendly, the food was outstanding (especially the pizza made from scratch, the…read morebreakfast was also incredible) they were very accommodating and a lot of fun. They held a bonfire on Saturday and we had a great time. They have board games in the main house you can play etc. We stayed in one of the cabins and it was nicely decorated and clean and had everything you need (outside of a bathroom which we knew when we booked it). I would advise providing a mirror at least in the room since there isn't a bathroom. Also, think about printing out a visual map of the property so people can explore on their own and find their way back easier (I can do this for you if you like). The dock at the lake/pond was beautiful and people were fishing and kayaking. All in all a nice little excursion out of the city with "family"!

They could clean this place up. It's nasty. The floors are nasty stain. There's bugs in the window…read moreseal. I had to clean the shower. Yes place is just nasty. Then when they won't clean it, they won't return your money. It's horrible reeks of weed smell all over the room ! Those guys that work there will smoke meth on the back deck!

First off, let me say that my mom and I researched hundreds of venues. We wanted something that…read morewould be cost effective and exactly what we were looking for, a rustic-like wedding experience nestled in the country. We found Anding Acres. Lisa Anding was absolutely fantastic. I could not have asked for a better experience at her venue. She, so kindly, decorated the venue with her expansive décor closet. The decorations were elegant and even better than I imagined. She asked me what I was looking for and delivered a beautiful setting. Lisa and Randi were present during my wedding and treated me and my family just like theirs! They were professional and provided exceptional service. The open air chapel is absolutely stunning in pictures. It was a perfect feel for our ceremony. The open air barn was a fantastic setting for our guests. The farmhouse tables, the couples table, where food is served, and the cake table are perfectly placed and perfectly decorated. I LOVED the wooden dance floor framed in twinkly lights. My advice is to go with Lisa's recommendations on whoever she recommended. The DJ and caterer she recommended were both wonderful. If you are looking for a venue that delivers everything you need for a stress free wedding day Anding Acres is your place! Anding Acres will make all of your wedding dreams come true!

I cannot say enough good things about this venue. If you're looking for a rustic and beautiful…read morespace for your wedding that doesn't break the bank....look no further. This place is GORGEOUS. Lisa (owner) is so friendly and helps in any way she can. They have a full room of decor that you can add to your package for a nominal fee and saves tons on having to buy your own expensive decor. Linens, napkins, tables, chairs and dishes are included which is HUGE. For a bride on a smaller budget like myself, this place was a true blessing. The ceremony site is to die for; it's absolutely breathtaking, especially in the evening with the lights up. There are super cool features such as an outdoor dance floor, fire pit with hay bale seating, Texas light up flag on the fence, and a full indoor kitchen. You can bring your own food/caterer in and your own alcohol. Thank you Lisa for making my wedding a dream come true!!!!