Our church hosted a family retreat at Gathering Oaks earlier this month and everyone involved had a…read morereally great time. My husband and I were part of the kitchen/meal crew and stayed in the Gathering House. The kitchen was quite well-stocked and the extra fridge around the corner + extra storage space was much needed. We did have to bring some of our own equipment but we were thoroughly prepared to do so because Gathering Oaks provided all the information about what was available at the retreat center ahead of time. The sound proofing isn't the greatest in the main house for those staying in the ground floor rooms, but that didn't really end up mattering too much since I'm a pretty deep sleeper. Those who wake up more easily from loud noises may not have as easy a time staying in one of the bedrooms in the Gathering House. The facilities are all very well kept and the kids had a great time with the outdoor activities and the fire pit at night. Would definitely consider Gathering Oaks in the future for smaller retreats (about 40-60 people max).

They were all booked up at Gathering Oaks Resort Main Property, no problem, 2 montgs out! but they…read morehad 'farmhouse" accommodations available. But we wouldn't be allowed to enter the pool or tennis courts or the main prooerty at all. They kindly referred me to another venue that will probably work out.

Fantastic experience. The guys were super helpful and made us feel very comfortable. It felt good…read moreto get out the rage, definitely will be back and bring another rage filled friend. Highly recommend going!

My kiddo Jay says we need to try the Waco Rage Room so I took Valarie and my boys!…read more#BreakStuff #SmashStuff #HulkSmash Everyone had a blast, the service was great, they even gave us a Bluetooth speaker to borrow incase we wanted to jam our own music!

All sports fanatics! This is a self-paced experience. Very informative about the legends who made…read moreheadway. Covers everything from football, tennis, and boxing in pro, college & everything in between. The South West Conference exhibits were really good. The Tom Landry Theater was nice. Great Visit.

We visited the Texas Sports Hall of Fame today and had a fantastic time! William, who was working…read moreduring our visit, was incredibly warm and welcoming, which made us feel right at home from the start. My family enjoyed exploring all of the exhibits, starting with the fun showcase of college fight songs that got everyone in the spirit. We wrapped up our visit at the Southwest Conference (SWC) display, which has something for fans of every university. The sports simulators were a big hit with our whole family -- especially trying to throw amazing pitches in the baseball game and shooting baskets into the space station-themed basketball hoop. It was the perfect blend of history, hands-on fun, and Texas sports pride. Highly recommend for families, sports fans, and anyone looking for something unique to do in Waco!

This review is based solely on the deer processing that ERS offers. I have had several items that…read morethey have prepared over the past few years. From Hot Links (my personal favorite) to link sausage with and without cheese & jalapeños, summer sausage, and snack sticks, it has all been really good. You can bring them a deer quartered or already boned-out. If you want them to "muscle-out" your steaks, make sure you tell them. If you are clear in what you want, they will meet your needs. As any deer hunter knows, you don't just randomly choose who processes your deer meat. Having a taste of what someone else has had made is always the best option. Word of mouth is the second best option. Consider this review your word of mouth - Eddie Ray's does excellent work. I highly recommend them. Bottom line - Excellent deer processing with great tasting results. You can't go wrong with Eddie Ray's. Bon appétit, y'all.

Any Ray smokehouse did a fantastic job on catering my daughters wedding in West Texas. The fried…read morechicken sauerkraut sausage were fantastic everybody absolutely love the mashed potatoes. I know it sounds strange to have fried chicken at your wedding but it was a huge hit. Sausage was absolutely fantastic. But the most talked about item was there mashed potatoes. I would definitely recommend this group for catering in the central Texas area.

Excellent set up, service, and food for our brunch themed wedding. We received so many compliments…read moreon the food! Lynsey understood exactly what we wanted and her and her team executed it perfectly.

I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was right off the highway and easy to access. There are…read morenumerous restaurants nearby and it's also incredibly close to Baylor University. The next time I stay in Waco and come to a Baylor basketball game, this is definitely the place I want to stay because it's only a few hundred yards from the arena. The staff was super friendly and very professional, and the breakfast was enjoyed by my entire family.

Clean and comfortable. Close to the silos and restaurants. Free parking and free car chargingread more

If you've stayed at other Alofts, this location stays consistent with the brand…read more The Good: -Gym is pretty decent for getting what you need done: small-free weight rack, leg press machine, pull-up/pulley exercise trainer, and a couple treadmills. -Very friendly and attentive staff -Nice bar area downstairs -Overall a clean facility -A quick drive to downtown and freeway. The Not so Good: -Did not love the breakfast selections (received one voucher per day redeemable for one item). Out of the breakfast burrito both days, and the breakfast biscuit was something found in the frozen section. Cinnamon roll was so dry I didn't even bother eating it. -If your room faces the road, it can be noisy at times with loud cars. Not bad, but not great.

I travel prolifically for work and in these smaller towns , hotels can be hit or miss but usually a…read moremiss regardless of price point . I honesty did not have much hope Sydney I arrived here as the immediate area looked a bit run down but the lobby is bright and inviting with a bar and snacks , and nice and modem. The room did not appear as sparse as Alofts usually do. It was again bright and modern, very clean , cute decor . I liked that the TV had a full range of channels not just the basics ( gonna admit after a long day at work, mindless Bravo shows are always a good watch ) Two desks and lots of bright lighting. Nice clean bathroom with Dry Bar shampoos and Conditioner which is one of my favorite brands! Nice clean mini fridge, coffee machine - impressed ! This will be my go to when I work in this sea

Pivovar Hotel is a luxury Czech-style boutique hotel in downtown Waco right next to the Magnolia…read morecompound. It's located in an historic building and it boasts a restaurant/brew pub (fully operational brewery), a beer spa, and a beer garden. Yelp has a separate page for the brewery/pub. This review is for the hotel itself. The rooms are a combination of industrial and traditional decor with luxury linens, copper soaking tubs, copper sinks, and comfortable beds. The copper tubs are perfect for a relaxing bath after a day of fun in Waco. If you're a craft beer lover as I am, then you know a stay here is a dream come true. I've yet to do the beer spa and plan to on a future visit. The hotel is clean and well-maintained and the staff are very professional and helpful. Free, onsite parking. Who knew you could experience an old world, European, brewery stay just an hour or so from Austin?