Insanely beautiful venue! There are pretty horses in the distant paddock. We played corn hole and…read moreoutdoor chess while my friends serenaded each other at their wedding. I will never forget this place- it is magical.

From the owner: The Venue The Barn at Lavender Hills wedding and event venue…read moreis nestled in 58 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, 5 miles south of downtown Maryville, TN. Breathtaking mountain views with a brand new horse barn tastefully clad in white with wrap around veranda porches. The venue feautures ambient fireplaces, changing areas, restrooms with abundant AC/heat for any weather. The venue is continually evolving with lavender plots, outdoor golf driving range, vineyards, outdoor chimney, gazebos, ample parking, Tennessee wildflower fields, rolling hills, creeks, ponds, holiday events and many activities.

Review only relates to activities and meal because we did not stay overnight. We were surprised to…read morelearn that you don't need to spent the night to reserve activities, archery and ax throwing, along with dinning. The property is gorgeous, flowers everywhere and various water features. Definitely felt like we'd stepped right into The Shire. The staff was super friendly and helped us through the property and explained what access we had as non-guests. Ax throwing and archery were really fun and not crowded, each group had dedicated lanes. After our hour was up we migrated to the dinning area and all sat at our separate tables. Meals are seated together with a pre planned menu. Food tasted great. Since you prepay for the meal and activity there is no waiting for the check. But remember to tip the staff because that's not included in the prepayment. They have a jar on the entry table to the dinning room. Would love to return to as a guest and get the full experience.

We recently visited Ancient Lore for the dinner and movie experience. We were excited for the…read moreevening and, given the premium price, expected a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The highlight of our visit was definitely the food--it was absolutely fabulous and exceeded our expectations. Unfortunately, the movie experience was disappointing. The seating was uncomfortable, and from our original seats it was difficult to see the screen. We eventually moved to the chairs at the front for a better view, but they were even less comfortable. The biggest issue was the noise. Several overnight guests remained in the viewing area talking throughout the beginning of the movie instead of watching it. Their conversations were loud enough that we could barely hear the film. While a staff member did ask them to be quieter, the talking continued until well over halfway through the movie, making it difficult to enjoy the experience we had paid for. I was also disappointed with the drinks. The photos made them appear to be around 8-10 ounces, but they seemed to be only about 5-6 ounces. At $12 each, they did not feel like a good value and were not what I expected based on the advertising. After our visit, I reached out to management privately to share these concerns because I wanted to give them the opportunity to address the issues before posting a public review. Unfortunately, I never received a response. The lack of communication was disappointing and is the primary reason I decided to leave a two-star review. Overall, the food was grewt, but the uncomfortable seating, lack of a quiet viewing environment, the disappointing value of the drinks, and the absence of any response from management left us feeling that the overall experience did not justify the cost. I hope these concerns are taken seriously and addressed so future guests can fully enjoy what has the potential to be a wonderful evening.

Green Meadow is a great place. Good food, excellent staff, and the course is in great shape.read more

From the owner: Green Meadow Country Club is the only private Country Club in Blount County and has a rich and…read morestoried history in East Tennessee. GMCC offers all of the amenities of a traditional Country Club, including Golf, Tennis, Swimming and full service Lounge and Dining Room.

A beautiful wedding venue. Right on Fort Loudon lake. The home is from 1851 and still in the…read morefamily. Multiple wedding options with a lot of land to work with, we choose the site right on the lake. Plenty of parking right at the location. Both a groom and bride prep space. On a hot day lots of space inside the home to chill till the ceremony, we watched the UT game till the ceremony started. Multiple bathrooms and a gracious host. Paired with "Margaret Claire's wedding and events" a great combo. Very good food and a detailed wedding coordinator, all in all a high end service and venue at a more moderate price (at least as weddings go). We shopped multiple venues and this was the best out of the dozen we looked at.

Beautiful facility! Perfect for fundraisers or events. The staff are professional and easy to work…read morewith. Great addition to Blount County!

From the owner: One of East TN's premiere event & wedding venues, located in Knoxville TN. Nestled into a private…read morepeninsula with over 200 acres of beautiful farmland and 8,500 feet of breathtaking waterfront, Marblegate Farm offers one of the most unforgettable settings for your next event. Our property features many different backdrops to make your event truly unique, from The Farmhouse, The Barn, The Gardens, The Boat House, The Lakefront & Docks, to the Horse-Grazing Pastures, and much more. Whether you're getting ready to celebrate an upcoming wedding, a corporate gathering, or a charitable dinner, Marblegate Farm offers limitless opportunities for celebrations of any size.

Their service and communication. They cannot keep their staff and have consistency. Every guest who…read morespoke with the coordinator, said she was rude or completely walked away.

My parents came all the way down from Ohio for a scheduled tour (scheduled at least 1.5 months in…read moreadvance). They did not even put us on their calendar. A wedding is a big chunk of money and if a venue can't even put me on their calendar I surely can't trust them with my big day. I was very disappointed that no one from the event planning staff or management was willing to come to the venue to talk with us after they realized their mistake. I was extremely frustrated and have since decided to look elsewhere.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My wife and I are attending "The Gathering" and not…read moreonly is the food outstanding, the staff couldn't be more kind and attentive. Just outstanding.

Beautiful location, excellent attentive and helpful service, an outstanding cocktail program and…read morestellar food. Highly recommend the Heirloom tomato salad (Cruze Farm Buttermilk Cheese, Pickled & Fried Green Tomatoes, Herbs) and the Niman Ranch Pork Chop (New Potatoes, Kale, Spring Onion Sorghum-Black Pepper Gastrique).

Wonderful place for ice cream in a beautiful setting. Generous scoops with delicious flavorsread more

River View and Rachel made our wedding incredible. I could not imagine any other place that would…read morehave been as perfect as this venue.

This was our 2nd time coming here, and boy can I tell you, I was even more impressed than the first…read moretime. I decided beforehand because I am someone who studies menus, that we would get the pork belly tostadas. I am so glad I stuck to that, it has so much flavor in every bite. I was not disappointed. While I was waiting for my main entree, I was wanting more. I ordered the same braised short rib gnocchi. I was so impressed the first time I decided to get it again. My man got the bolognese pappardelle and added the extra sauce for 4$ and they were both delicious. You could tell the pasta was made from scratch. Each bite was so savory. I was praising them. When we ordered dessert he ordered lemon ice cream which was too much for me but he likes and the chocolate crème brûlée was amazing. I make my own and I was so impressed. I was raving about it after the entire thing was done. Even the 7$ old fashion did it. Nate the great was our server and he was attentive and had everything we could ever want and informed us and also guided. I will come back a million times again. Thank you for the experience and ambiance! Ps they don't skimp on the toilet paper either (it's the little things in life)

Wow - amazing from start to finish…read more Interior was nice and modern, with a well stocked bar, tables and booth options. Service was top notch. Created by a hostess, seated promptly, and server showed up quickly to introduce himself. Server was attentive but not intrusive. Food was absolutely amazing. The beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, the mashed potatoes were a generous portion and absolutely delicious. Asparagus was grilled and delicious. All in all one of my top meals of all time. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.