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Hillendale Country club

Hillendale Country club

Phoenix, MD
4.9 out of 5 rating, 95 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    P Heis Sent on 01/10/2024
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    Our wedding at Hillendale was perfect.

    We worked with Terry and her staff to plan a wedding for 230 guests in April, 2023. We were hoping to have the ceremony outside and the following reception in the grand ball room with cocktails at the bar.
    Unfortunately, we had a very rainy day. Terry. pulled it together and brought the ceremony into the grand ball room. While the guests were enjoying happy hour at the bar, she transformed the ball room back into a beautiful space for everyone to enjoy their meal. Dancing ensued after.
    The food was outstanding, everyone enjoyed the bar and my guests said the venue was beautiful. Terry even assigned golf carts to valet guests to keep them dry.
    I would highly recommend Hillendale for your future wedding.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy you were pleased and that you would recommend us for a wedding venue!
    It was a pleasure working with you during the planning and so glad you have memories that will last forever!

    Kind regards,
    Terry and HCC Team
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    Pat M. Sent on 01/10/2023
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    Family Party Events

    We hosted a Family Holiday Event last weekend and have previously had 2 college graduation parties at Hillendale. Terry and her staff did a fantastic job! She is super to work with and truly wants everyone in your party to have a great time!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you Pat so much for the very kind words. I have enjoyed working with you and you know I speak for the entire staff when I say that we are so happy you were pleased. Hoping to help with many more celebrations.
    Kind Regards,
    Terry
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    Nancy G. Sent on 01/17/2023
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    Dr Nancy Grasmick

    Outstanding experience. Terry was extraordinarily professional and only required one meeting with me. She pursued every detail and added beautiful enhancements. My guests couldn’t stop talking about the beauty of the room, the service and the welcoming attitude of everyone.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much Nancy for choosing Hillendale Country Club for your family holiday celebration. The love and laughter from your room was infectious. The entire staff enjoyed helping you and your family! We pride ourselves on helping create memories that will last forever and we thank you for giving us the oppotunity to help you!

    Hope to see you again soon!
    Terry
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    Paul F. Sent on 01/14/2023
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    First class all the way

    The Hillendale staff did an amazing job setting up and decorating for our office Christmas party. From bar to the formal dinner, everything went perfect.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Hillendale for this special event. It was such a pleasure to work with you and the entire staff are pleased you were so happy!

    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Richard F. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    Hillendale Country Club

    Terry provides outstanding service for all events that we have booked with her, including a 70th Birthday Party, a Confirmation Brunch and a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner.

    I highly recommend Terry and Hillendale Country Club for your events.






    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much! It was such a wonderful surprise when I first saw you and Bev at the club! Thank you both again for letting me and the HCC team help you with your special celebrations! Always a pleasure!
    Hope to see you both soon!
    Terry :-)
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    Kelly Sent on 08/25/2022
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    Graduation party

    We hosted a graduation party for our son and a few of his friends families, and the staff at Hillendale helped make it a very special experience for all of us. Every detail was customized to our event, from the school colors on the tables to the personalized table cards with the graduates names. And the staff went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you Kelly for writing such a kind review and we are so happy that you were pleased. It is the details that help to make an event personal and special so thank you so much for acknowledging that.
    It was a pleasure to help and we thank you so much for the opportunity.
    Kind regards,
    Terry and the HCC staff
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    Susan F. Sent on 09/05/2022
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    St. John the Evangelist Church’s Bicentennial Gala

    The event staff was on top of our schedule, and the day of setup went as planned. They were there to assist with decorations and breakdown afterwards. A very pleasant experience.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    A bicentennial celebration does not happen that often so it was an honor and a pleasure to help with this very special event. We are happy that you were pleased with our services and that we helped to make it a very pleasant experience. Thank you so much for this opportunity to be a part of this very special celebration.
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    Susan D. Sent on 01/27/2023
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    Magical Memories

    Think Spring. You want a magical, memorable event to celebrate your daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. We were thinking immediate family and close friends, around 40/50 in total. It was a presumed guarantee as to the dress salon, bakery, photographer and florist. Where to host our event wasn’t a decision to make lightly. We searched and visited and discussed all our options. Then, like a miracle, we were introduced to the Hillendale Country Club and Theresa Lombardi-Nalls.

    After a Saturday morning wedding we arrived at HCC where we enjoyed signature cocktails and entertained our guests in the garden. With pristine landscaping and colorful flowers, it was a photographer’s paradise. We ate from a buffet of the finest foods, maned by a chef who hand carved everyone’s selections. We ate our meal surrounded by pictures of the couple strategically placed in the club house’s dining room. The staff was accessible, friendly and professional. They anticipated each guests’ desires and were on point making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the luncheon.

    From food selections, to linen, to the room layout, and table settings, the garden vibe was everywhere. We selected a guitarist for our music and his placement was key as his sound permeated the room. Terry did all of this for us in addition to making sure our guests felt welcome from entry to exit. It was sheer perfection.

    One month later our young couple of inter faith upbringings participated in a second service and the want to celebrate their union.

    Think Summer. A grouping of just under 200 guests who were invited to an evening of dinner and dancing to the likes of two live bands. Yes, another dress, cake, photographer, and florist.
    We were celebrating at the HCC again under the tutelage of Theresa Lombardi-Nalls…this was a given! Terry did it all and made it happen. It was like being in a Broadway production. Every detail was attended too, handled, and orchestrated with exact precision.

    Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were hand passed on the patio at sunset. As the sun set, the guests were invited into the ballroom where the décor and ambiance took your breath away. Our guests enjoyed sit down dining with a menu that we tasted and tried until all of us were in agreement as to the final selections. Our family was also treated to a sit down with the chef during one of our pre-event sessions to ensure our selections would be pleasing for our guests. Once again Terry perfected every detail from linen selection, to room layout and table settings. In fact, each of our vendors were delighted with our event being held at HCC because with previous affairs they remember being greeted with smiles and staff on hand to assisted with their chores.
    When is the host able to enjoy the event with children, family, and friends. I will tell you when…when you have the ultimate pleasure of working and knowing Terry Lombardi-Nalls. And, yes there were a few surprises from Terry that we were treated to because of her attend to detail.

    From the smiles to the hugs to the now memories in our children’s hearts, it was priceless.
    Thank you Terry Lombardi-Nalls and everyone from the Hillendale Country Club.
    -Susan Drago-Sternberg

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    I had to take a few minutes before I could respond after reading this!
    This is the kindest, most heartfelt review and myself and the entire staff are so appreciative to have received it. It was sincerely our pleasure to not only help once but twice!! We were so excited for the second event after meeting your beautiful and kind family and knowing that everyone was coming back!
    Thank you for taking the time to write this review for HCC. We wish Julianna and Michael a liftime of love and happiness and know they are off to the most amazing start with such a kind and loving Mom!
    Hugs to everyone!
    Terry
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    Cr Sent on 01/14/2022
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    Great experience

    I hosted a luncheon at Hillendale in November. The food and service were beyond my expectations. Our guests were very pleased. Terry was very easy to work with and I would highly recommend Hillendale Country Club as an event venue.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much for the very kind review. I am so excited to share with the HCC team all the kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you and your guests were delightful! I look forward to seeing you this year! :-)
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    Kelly N. Sent on 01/12/2022
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    HCC Staff and Black Tie Dinner A++

    Terry and her team did an awesome job for our Black Tie Dinner this past fall! The staff was excellent and the food was delicious! We can't wait to return to Hillendale Country Club for future events!

    -Kelly Newland (Maryland State Golf Association)

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Love the photos. Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for choosing HCC for this special dinner. We are so pleased you were happy with the service and the food. Chef Mike and the entire HCC team are working hard and we appreciate knowing the efforts are showing! We look forward to see you again soon too!
    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Jenny C. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    Company Holiday Party

    Terry is an amazing asset to the Hillendale family. From the decor, to the service, and the attention to detail was second to none. Fabulous event!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    You are so kind, thank you! I had fun doing the set up! It was a pleasure to work with you and the HCC enjoyed taking good care of your guests. Hopefully we will have many opportunities to work together!
    Thank you again for choosing HCC.
    Terry :-)
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    Albert R. Sent on 01/16/2022
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    A wonderful way to kick off the Holiday Season!

    While I have been a member at HCC for over twenty years, I have held many corporate events there for golf, dining and holiday parties. For the first time in two years, due to the pandemic, I returned to HCC to celebrate the holidays with my employees. The HCC staff was wonderful to deal with in planning the event and the execution was flawless. The decorations, food and beverage service were wonderful and appreciated by my team and my company's executive leadership in attendance. HCC continues to be a wonderful way to kick off the holidays with a well planned and executed event. Hearing my staff rave about the event for weeks afterwards continued my pride in membership. Thank you to John, Terry and the club staff for enhancing the quality of life during these uncertain times with a great product and service.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    What a wonderful review, thank you! We are so happy that you hosted your corporate event at HCC and that you and your team were so pleased! HCC is a wonderful club with the kindest members. So happy to be here and work with such a great team and membership! Hope to see you soon!
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    Roseda F. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    Exceptional

    Our event was exactly what we wanted and was flawless. Extra touches were wonderful. Terry Lombardi is perfection!!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much! When you have a great team that works together and sincerely cares it is easy to create great experiences. Thank you for the opportunity! It was as always a pleasure to work with you!
    By the way I picked up Roseda burgers at Richardson's Farm store and they were fabulous!
    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Matt Sent on 02/22/2022
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    Excellent service, food and atmosphere

    We chose Hillendale to host our rehearsal dinner before our wedding. Working with Terry and her team was very easy and she made sure that the evening was perfect for our special occasion. The food was great, the service was very attentive and everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you Matt for your very kind words. Thank you also for choosing HCC. It was an honor to help with this very special celebration.
    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Allie P. Sent on 02/21/2022
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    Hillendale Country Club 10/10

    The staff at Hillendale Country Club made the wedding of our dream possible. The staff was like an extension of family, never overwhelmed by all the little details we requested and just so invested to make our dreams come true. Beautiful venue and wonderful people!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you Allie! I know I sent you an email but I forgot to write a response here. It was an absolute pleasure to help you with your wedding and we are so happy you were pleased. It was a beautiful celebration and we thank you for letting us be a part of this day. Wishing you and Ben a lifetime of love and happiness.

    Kind regards,
    Terry

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    Emily H. Sent on 01/12/2022
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    Beautiful and stress free event

    Hillendale Country Club and their staff went above and beyond to help us plan our event. They were flexible with our changes and helpful with suggestions on everything from menu to decor. Would easily think of them for our future events!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you Emily for your very kind words. Thank you also for choosing HCC. It was an honor to help with such a sensitive and extremely special celebration.
    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Ab Sent on 01/11/2022
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    Anniversary Event at Hillendale Country Club

    Our Anniversary event at Hillendale Country Club was wonderful! The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, but the party was elegant. My husband and I hosted about 25 guests to celebrate our daughter and son-in-law's 20th Wedding Anniversary, so the ages ranged from ten-year-old's to Seniors. The Event Coordinator helped set a timeline and other details, and the Clubhouse Manager executed our evening with pleasant precision. Chef presented a delicious buffet. Our daughter's thank you note read, "Hillendale could not have provided a more perfect celebration for us."

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much for choosing HCC to help with this very special anniversary dinner! Trish, Alica, Chef Mike, myself and the entire team were so happy you and the guests of honor were pleased with the event.
    Kind regards,
    Terry
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    Reggie C. Sent on 01/21/2022
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    Highly Recommend!

    Terri Lombardi-Nalls and her staff were amazing! We had our post-wedding brunch at the Hillendale Country Club and the staff attended to our every need! They were professional, pleasant, knowledgeable, flexible, hospitable and overall top-notch! Terri went above and beyond with the set up, making the day after our special day very special indeed!

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much Reggie and Tom for letting HCC host this special day! We are so happy you were pleased. We wish all the best and a life full of happiness together!
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    Erin L. Sent on 08/15/2020
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    Beautiful Venue and Great to Work With!

    We had our wedding at Hillendale, and we would highly recommend for events! Cayli, Allie, and Chef Warren were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were all very friendly, responsive, flexible, and professional. We had to delay our wedding due to Covid, and they were so accommodating throughout the entire process. They really went above and beyond by helping us move the wedding from the ballroom to a tent outdoors the week before the wedding because of changes in local guidelines and to make our guests feel more comfortable. They were also great with details and it's so helpful that they set everything up just how you want it and then pack it all back up for you to pick up after the wedding.

    Hillendale Country club's reply:

    Thank you so much, Erin! You, Brandon & your family were such a pleasure to work with even during this strange times!
    We wish you a wonderful future together.
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    Kim Sent on 07/09/2018
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    This venue is a hidden gem! When I was calling around to places this was the only place that got my vision of a smaller wedding (though they can handle large ones too) and offered me great suggestions to stay within our budget. Near the end of planning the coordinator left, but the transition to the new person was well communicated and Rachel exceeded our expectations on our wedding day over and over! We had 0 stress the entire day---they were a step ahead of us always offering great suggestions too! Everyone raved over the views of the golf course during the ceremony and people are still telling us how amazing the food was a week later! The twinkle lights in the lobby are gorgeous as well. I highly recommend this place and am so glad we went with them for our special day!
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    Becca Sent on 06/03/2018
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    I could honestly write a book about how great this place was. Shannon was fabulous from the beginning, to say the least. Responsiveness was top notch, and the entire team made sure everything was perfect. They went above and beyond, and made the entire process so personal. All that is included in their package is actually a great deal and high quality. Food was good, the place was decorated perfectly, and they were so accommodating. We had to move our wedding indoors because of massive storms, and it was still so beautiful. An outside ceremony is also gorgeous there. Can’t wait for all of the pictures. If you’re rhinking about Hillendale, I guarantee you’re making the right choice.
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    Marie Sent on 06/23/2017
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    This is an amazing venue to hold your reception! Shannon was amazing throughout the entire process of planning our wedding - super responsive and helpful. The food was outstanding (guests were raving about the crab cakes) and there is a great outdoor patio that essentially creates another space for guests at your wedding, especially if the weather is nice (we had a cigar bar that people loved). The staff also took the decorations we brought in and made the entire space look spectacular with only a bit of direction from us. Also plenty of room and a great dance floor for a large band if you decide to have one (we had a 9 piece band). Highly recommend Hillendale!
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    Rebecca Sent on 06/22/2017
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    Amazing, amazing people and venue! Shannon and her team were fabulous planning the event and were so relaxed and fun to work with! The day of was perfection! HIGHLY recommended for anyone who is planning a bigger wedding!
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    Tracy Sent on 03/14/2017
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    My husband and I could not be more happier with having our wedding at Hillendale Country Club. From the start, we had a wonderful experience. We worked with Tina throughout our wedding planning process, and we cannot say enough about how wonderful she was to work with. She was very accommodating, even when we ended up changing our date. She was very helpful and responsive, and we felt comfortable with her. She had wonderful suggestions for everything, from our DJ and decor, to wedding favors. The day of our wedding could not have been a more perfect day. Tina was amazing at helping to make sure everything was taken care of, and all of the staff were very friendly. My family and I had many compliments from guests at how wonderful the wedding was. The food was also delicious! We also had our rehearsal dinner there, and it was a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend Hillendale Country Club. Thank you!
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    Caroline Sent on 01/03/2017
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    I cannot say enough about Tina and the entire staff at Hillendale. Tina ensured every last detail of my wedding was executed to perfection. Every email and phone call was answered quickly, even on days off. Tina provided numerous ideas that I loved and used for my wedding. Tina made me feel like I was the only bride getting married at HCC. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I highly recommend Hillendale Country Club!
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