I have not had their catering but I wanted to let people know that these guys are great...the women…read moreand men who run this building are always polite and sweet to me when I go for events. It is also a pretty building to have a party in.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Community Organizations…read more- Fraternal Organizations - Lodging - Scholarship Services - Social Service Organizations - Youth Organizations & Centers - Wedding Reception Locations & Services - Caterers - Veterans & Military Organizations - Wedding Supplies & Services - Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities

I visited this place on a Friday night recently! We arrived about 9pm so there was very few people…read morein the venue. By the time we left, which was after midnight, it was packed. Fun music, good people, a great place to have a fun night out!

At the time of writing, there are are 6 real late-night bars in Nevada City. 3 of them have…read moreelectronic/dance music of any kind. Only 1 has live electronic music with regularity: The Haven. Isn't open every night, but gets pretty great performers, has generally cool clientèle, and has a reasonably priced bar (a rarity in N.C.). Basically, this is the only place to have a club-like experience in a 5-mile radius.

This place is absolutely adorable! We came for a bridal tea party. The owner provided us with a…read morenice rental space, cute tea time dishes, and several yummy dishes. There were also several older books in the store, as this is primarily a book consignment store. If you are looking for a cute place to host a small party, they do that too.

If your looking to buy a used book, the prices are decent and they have a small variety of quite a…read morefew topics. I'm a big fan of science fiction/fantasy and was sadly disappointed that there was only one shelf for me to choose from. That aside, I probably could have easily found something I'd enjoy from their very large array of simply "fiction" books. The plus side, if you'd like a coffee and some quiet time in a little library with your computer, this is definitely the place to go as there is a coffee shop in the next room. Definitely has its own cute little vibe, I'm sure I'll be back.

I had such a great experience photographing a wedding here a few years ago. The venue is beautiful…read moreand elegant. The staff was very friendly and professional and the wedding event I photographed went smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue if you are the "outdoorsy" type because it will not disappoint. I hope to photograph more events here and work again with the North Star House staff.

Sierra at The North Star House was very sweet. The house was beautiful, and the grounds were fully…read moreopen to us during our scheduled time. We loved that we were able to bring in our own vendors and supply our own alcohol, because we had a unique theme(renaissance inspired/Game of Thrones), and needed to do a lot of customization to provide the ambiance we were going for. We also needed to have a tent since our wedding was in July, and Sierra worked closely with our vendor that she recommended to schedule set-up and tear-down. Overall, I highly recommend them. Plus they are a non-profit and it's a historical site, so it felt nice contributing to a good cause.

My husband and I were married at The Roth Estate on September 25, 2021. We only had 65 guests, but…read morethe space can easily accommodate much more. (Like, hundreds more!) I cannot say enough good things about the owner, Jan, or her property. Jan was available, supportive, and all around incredibly accommodating. She was so organized, she took away all the stress I was feeling surrounding wedding planning. She even offered us a HUGE list of vendor recommendations!! Super helpful! She collaborated with our vendors promptly and effectively. She was candid about her expectations and humored our silliest asks! Although guest parking is a bit of a trek from ceremony/party space, it is wheelchair accessible and it's set up in such a way that a member of the party can "valet" for those who might be unable to walk up the hill. The space is a California dream. Lush wedding lawn, surrounded by evergreens, there is a small lake and even a cute swing set and trampoline! My only wish is that I'd met her (and her husband) BEFORE we were getting married so we'd have the privilege of having them as GUESTS instead of a VENDOR at our wedding.

Jan is the best! We absolutely loved this gorgeous venue and our guests raved about our wedding. We…read morebooked on short notice, but Jan was more than accommodating treating us as family. The location is stunning and allows for a natural flow of events. We're so happy that we got to celebrate our special day here!

The Schrammsberg Estate is definitely a beautiful venue with really nice views. Yes, there are…read moremosquitoes, but it's outdoors, so what can you do lol. I've DJed here twice now, and both times the sound was definitely monitored pretty closely by the venue owner. There's a decibel reader mounted on a tree near the DJ area, and I was told the music needed to stay under 75 dB. Both times, once dancing started, the owner was standing near me watching the sound level, pointing at the meter and asking me to turn it down. This even happened around 8 PM when the sun was still out. I'm starting to notice this more and more with certain wedding venues. Years ago, you showed up as the DJ, set up your sound system and rocked the party. Now at some venues, it feels like people get nervous the second they see you bringing in subwoofers. I completely understand venues have neighbors, property restrictions and rules they have to follow, but couples should know about those restrictions before choosing a venue if having a loud dance party is important to them. There was also a funny situation during load-in. I backed my vehicle in and one of the staff members told me I couldn't park where I was because I had driven onto the grass. I moved immediately. There were already other tire marks there, but afterward they actually asked me to rake the grass so it looked like I hadn't driven on it. In all my years DJing weddings, that was definitely a first . But I grabbed the rake and did it. Overall, the property itself is beautiful and has great views. My main reason for leaving this review is just so couples know what to expect. Based on my experience DJing there twice, if your priority is having a loud, high-energy dance party with substantial bass, this probably wouldn't be my first recommendation because of the sound restrictions and how closely the decibel level is monitored. If louder music isn't important to you and you're okay with those restrictions, then the venue itself is a beautiful setting for a wedding.

This is by far one of the best outdoor event venues in town. Several of our family members and…read morefriends have rented the Schrammsberg estate, including us, and it has been a wonderful experience every time. The owners are kind and easy to talk to, and the space is absolutely stunning, especially during golden hour (we have gotten the best photos there) ! I highly recommend this beautiful property to anyone looking to party outdoors, or just have an awesome photoshoot.

Some things are just too good to last. Sadly this place is one of them…read more **LOCATION & DECOR** The decor hasn't changed--wooden floors, brick walls, high ceilings, and sparse seating. It's always been minimal yet warm, but something felt off this time and the one before. The usual calming video of California waves was missing, replaced with a blank wall and '50s oldies music that completely clashed with the vibe. It felt disconnected from what usually made this place so special. **FOOD & DRINK** Ramen: Severely under-seasoned and watery. What used to be a flavorful, hearty bowl now feels lackluster and uninspired. Wakame Salad: The portion was noticeably smaller--20-30% less than usual. Not what I've come to expect from this place. PRICE: $$ I've always been willing to pay premium pricing for the quality, atmosphere, and service, but this time, it just didn't deliver. **SWAG/AMENITIES** - Cozy and unique decor (still a plus) - Menu variety for tea and ramen lovers - Used to have a calming atmosphere (not this time) **STAFF & EXPERIENCE** This is where things really fell apart. The service was slow from the start--30 minutes for drinks, 40+ minutes for ramen. The servers were dry, unpersonable, and barely engaged with us. They didn't introduce themselves or try to make any connection. It's hard not to miss Jenna, who was always warm, kind, and inviting. She had a way of making the experience unforgettable, and maybe even made the food taste better! **FINAL THOUGHTS** Mantra Tea House used to be my favorite spot in town. I came here regularly, twice a month, and never thought I'd feel this let down. The food, service, and atmosphere have all taken a dive, and it's just not the same place I fell in love with. Sadly, I think this was my last visit.

I loveddd the vibes in here with the brick wall and spacious feel. The service was nice as well…read more The food was a bit disappointing for the price... I ordered the shrimp ramen which I believe was $24!! came with 4 shrimps, head off and the broth was so watery and under seasoned I was really bummed!! Their crab cakes were pretty good but also expensive $23 I believe for appetizer, very small portion just one crab cake drinks were cheaper. I would come back here just to drink tea or sake but food was meh for the price. Wish they would make it $12 for the ramen or add some more toppings/seasonings if they want to keep the price.... It's Bay Area prices lacking the flavor

We held our daughter's birthday party here yesterday and had a wonderful experience. The…read moreatmosphere was perfect - we used the magical outdoor patio for gathering and eating, a smaller indoor room all set for crafting and the larger room was cleared for games. The owner was enthusiastic about the party and accommodating. Her assistant was so sweet and incredibly helpful setting up and cleaning up. In fact the last part of the party was on the stage in the front room opening presents, while we did that she completely cleaned up the party and packed our food and supplies ready to go! The price was extremely reasonable and worth every penny. I will be holding future events here for sure!

From the owner: Our rates are customized for each event. In 3 different settings.read more

Had the most lovely experience being present at Gather Well in April at the Miners Foundry. The…read moreoverall energy was genuine, friendly, kind and enlightening. Each artist and practitioner offered incredible insight and healing on varying levels. I am thankful to have been apart of this day.

So I attended an event at the foundry center recently. It was a holiday oddities market and I have…read moreto say what a neat venue! Having visited the Gold country off and on my entire life, I am kind of used to these neat old buildings that dot The Golden Necklace Highway of 49. But this one was unique. It was multi-leveled though not necessarily two stories. If you've ever been to Nevada City you understand that it's actually fairly steep in its terrain so nothing can be completely flat. So whoever built this back in the day utilized to the natural geography in a really cool way. Inside there is a bar in one area, two separate lower level rooms with completely different feels to each of them. And then of course as you come in there is foyer like gathering area. The market itself was awesome and I'll review that separately. I wasn't able to utilize the bar as there was a long line the entire time and only one or two servers so that was a bit of a disappointment. Most of the food was prepackaged again because of the type of event this was. I am not sure how food would be done here for other events. In terms of facilities the bathrooms were well kept in clean, the whole venue seemed to be well taken care of, the small exhibits that were around were in good condition, and everything seemed to be functioning properly. The lighting is a little dim which was made more apparent given the day was a dreary fall afternoon with lots of cloud cover and rain. So it did make looking at some of the items at the market a little more difficult. I did end up using my cell phone flashlight to get a better look at some items. But overall this is a great place! I love the feel of it and I could see lots of events being very cool here. I think a wedding would be super fun though It might be difficult for those who have accessibility needs. That's the last part I want to add to this, accessibility parking. There's like hardly any. In fact parking in general in this entire area is extremely difficult. The parking lot's not very big and as I mentioned earlier this is a multi-level space. So it's not the most accessible to those who have mobility needs. Granted it was built before ADA and I believe it's historical so it would be very difficult to make some of the adjustments to make it more accessible. But something, anything, needs to be done about the parking.

Nicole and the team at Roots Reclaimed really add that extra special something to my wedding! Our…read morevenue (although beautiful) had a huge mostly blank wall where they typically put a head table. Many people I talked to said they couldn't make a 30'x18' backdrop, but Roots Reclaimed was really excited for the challenge. They made a beautiful, free-standing, ribbon and cafe light backdrop in front of which the head table sat at their rustic tables. It was beautiful and set an AMAZING backdrop for our head table and the dance floor. It was everything I had envisioned and when I walked into the reception, I was in awe of how big and perfect it was!!