I want something that looks nice for when we hold special events there (parties, wedding receptions, etc), but it has to be tough enough to withstand golf spikes when golfers come up to eat/drink after playing a few rounds.

They suspended my site wed.  

Unfortunately for you they do meet the first and third Wed of each month from 9am to noon. 

I was looking for a property to buy as an event space, a blank canvas building (like a warehouse or a barn) since I noticed there weren't many while I planned our wedding.

My dream is to become financially independent and be able to pay for several weddings as it appears I only make girls

I am attending the CAZA meetups in Falls Church (tonight) and Reston (next Wed).

They meet every Wed. morning for breakfast at 9AM at Lucky Brewgrille  5401 Johnson Dr.

I would assume wedding are big, especially if you have an acre to work with.

just from my general knowledge and nothing to take to the bank.Rural NY is like many other rural markets  slow and steadyWe are going to a wedding in the Catskills in July... but thats about all I know about the area

I'm working at back-filling with normal vacation rentals, wedding, and corporate events so if the festivals go away, I'll still be in the green.