11/10 dinner experience! Best vibes ever and food was incredible. We can't wait to go back.read more

Absolutely a fantastic restaurant . Beautiful dining room, excellent service and the owners are…read moregourmet culinary trained chefs . They have a rooftop bar with ample seating and great music. We will definitely be back,

We just had our wedding at Ostertag Vistas, and it was absolutely incredible. The location is…read moreabsolutely stunning, exactly what we wanted. We hired Donna Easterday, whose family owns the venue, to be our day of coordinator. She was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I'm so impressed by her professionalism and organizational skills... add this to the fact she has such a kind and helpful heart she made for the perfect person to support us during our day. Without her, our day wouldn't have been the same. She made sure everything ran smoothly and it was the magical day we had dreamed of. She made sure all of the decorations were completed. She also made sure that during the wedding our guest book was signed, pictures were taken, favors were passed and so much more. There was so much more that Donna did to make our day flow smoothly and perfectly. We have absolutely no regrets in picking this location - it was everything we could have hoped for. It was affordable, beautiful, and we felt completely supported and cared for. Thank you, Donna, and family, for sharing your beautiful place with us and for an incredibly magical day - we are so incredibly thankful for ALL you did - we couldn't have pulled off such a magical day without your help!

Ostertag Vistas is absolutely incredible!! Donna was so welcoming and extremely helpful in helping…read moreus prepare for our special day. She showed us around their beautiful venue, made suggestions from their many years of having weddings at their location, and always responded quickly to any questions we had. Kim, our on site wedding coordinator, was an absolute delight to work with. She is awesome. She was everywhere and stepped in and helped out where she didn't need to. She definitely made things run so smoothly. Finally, we want to thank Mrs. Easterdays. I would have never thought an owner would actually come out and just make sure your day was so special. I learned after the reception that she doesn't miss a wedding at her venue. She was quietly everywhere. As we were looking at our photos, we noticed that Mrs. Easterdays peeping in during the ceremony. We were honored and thought it was so sweet she was there. We only wished we knew prior to our ceremony how much it means to her that her clients have an amazing time. If we had, we would have had her sit in on wedding ceremony. Thank you so much Ostertag Vistas for allowing us to use your beautiful and historic property!!! It was an honor to get ready in your cottage and think of all the generations that had lived there. I just wish we could give a higher rating!!! Do not go anywhere else other than Ostertag Vistas, especially for a wedding. THEY ARE TRULY INCREDIBLE!! Christy and Troy Scruggs

Dream Wedding at Green Hill Farm…read more We had our wedding at Green Hill Farm, and it was nearly perfect! The venue is stunning, with gorgeous landscapes that created a beautiful backdrop. The staff was amazing--so attentive and made sure everything went smoothly. Though they seem to be still working out some kinks, If you're looking for a breathtaking venue with great service, Green Hill Farm is the one. Highly recommend!

Loved, Loved, Loved our daughter's wedding April 2022 at Green Hill Farm!…read more The venue is quaint, full of history and nature. Erin made it all come together beautifuly.

Attending an Indian wedding ceremony at Dulany's Overlook, this review is from the perspective of a…read moreparticipant v. a bride or groom. Here's our experience. 1) Parking: Located up a long driveaway, there was enough parking for guests without it feeling cramped. 2) Space: For the Indian ceremony, we were outside in their garden. It was beautiful, but also very cold on a windy April evening. Luckily, there were blankets for guests, but it was COLD. The cocktail hour was below the barn with powerful heaters. Upstairs in the old barn was the reception. It felt a little tight for 150 guests, but not bad. 3) History: The property is on an old farm with a brick Colonial era house. The house is where the wedding party got ready for the ceremony. I couldn't find record of this easily online, but it's safe to assume the former owners of the house enslaved people pre-Civil War. It's important to note so we don't take that lightly.

I recently attended a wedding at Dulany's Overlook, it's a beautiful location for a rustic, barn…read morewedding. From my limited interactions with the staff, they seemed friendly and helpful. The groom's getting ready area was nice and had a lot of games/activities to keep the men happy throughout the day, as us ladies got ready. We were actually quite jealous of all of the fun things they had- the bridal suite had nothing! My biggest complaint would be that the bridal suite was overrun by bugs- wasps, stink bugs, and lady bugs. The staff was friendly and did their best to remove the wasps (the only bug we cared too much about), but it was still a bit gross.

We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

Fantastic Inn, fantastic location - nice and quiet, expansive, plenty of room to walk and enjoy,…read moregorgeous rooms and accommodations. The food is absolutely top-notch. I've not had such excellent Indian food (the menu the particular night we stayed) in a very long time, and I love Indian food. The hosts and service are fantastic as well; very personable, friendly, easygoing, and attentive.

I've been coming to Linganore Winecellars for reggae festivals so long, a whole row in my kitchen…read morecabinet is filled with the wine glasses that's included in the ticket price. Why haven't I written a review until now is a mystery but, oh well.. Lol This past Weekend, they did something totally different. They had a tribute to 50 years of "go-go" instead of the aforementioned reggae fest. With that said, Rare Essence performed Saturday and the Junk Yard Band did their thing Sunday. Me and my crew grew up on Essence so Saturday we converged. The forecast for severe afternoon t-storms almost made me stay home, but I've been given a lot of flack from my homies for bailing because of weather so I was determined to push through :) I'm glad that I did. It rained STRONG for about an hour in the middle of the festival, but after that, the headliner performed and cranked like it was 1990! Talk about nostalgia.. Omg!! We had a ball! Full disclosure, it was about half the normal size crowd, so I'm not sure Linganore will take that type of money loss in the future, but thanks for the memories.. I definitely needed that!!!

Let me set the scene: tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere is this beautiful winery…read morewith an equally beautiful landscape. The vibes are peaceful, scenic, and honestly the perfect backdrop for a festival day out. They host several festivals throughout the year, and I had the pleasure of attending the Caribbean festival yesterday. Even with the rain and cooler weather, it was STILL a great time. The energy never dropped. Everything was very well organized from parking, to the wine samples, vendors, dance floor, and stage setup. You could tell a lot of planning went into making the experience smooth and enjoyable for guests. The music, food, and overall atmosphere made it easy to forget about the weather completely. This was my second time here, and it definitely will not be my last. I'll 100% be returning.

I recently stayed at the Claggett center for a conference. The rooms were nice and clean. There was…read moreno TV in them so There was plenty of time to relax and take a break from technology. The staff there was amazingly nice and the food was good with there being plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The spaces for the conference itself were nice comfortable, and all had a spectacular view of the countryside. It would be a great place to have a retreat our conference.

Our family loves being at the Claggett Center! Our teen agers grew up at Claggett summer camps,…read morewith the best and most kind counselors. I've come on group retreats and alone for a personal retreat. The food is always good- with healthy options that I appreciate. The trails have been freshened up during COVID pandemic and it's always refreshing to walk along the Monocracy River trails and along the edge of the nearby cornfields at any season. The staff is really committed to their work of hospitality, and there is a gentle and grace-filled presence in this place. The outdoor labyrinth is really great, too!

Bluebird manor is the dream wedding venue. From the organized and kind people that work there, to…read morethe stunning property, there's no better place to get married. The owners are extremely detailed oriented and it's evident they have put thought and love into every single piece of this venue. You can feel the magic the second you step onto the property. On the day of my wedding, Carol was there to greet us and help with anything we needed. Leading up to my wedding, Bailey was a fast communicator and extremely accommodating. Working with bluebird felt like working with family. In addition, the venue is so versatile. I love that my guests could choose to be dancing inside, playing corn hole in the back, hanging on the balcony or watching the sunset. It was so important to us to have an indoor outdoor feel, and so many people commented on how unique and special it felt. Additionally, they have a gorgeous bridal suite with everything you need to feel comfortable and excited while getting ready on your big day. I really can't recommend the bluebird enough. After you see it in person, you'll never want to leave!

The venue has no AC so it's not wise to hold a wedding here. Far too hot. Ive also witnessed…read moremanagement hound the DJs to constantly turn down the volume. Tough to dance to a whisper. Plus they shut down all sound at exactly 10pm. Look elsewhere because there are better venues.