I can't say enough great things about the chapel. Even if you're not staying at Sea Ranch (which…read moreyou should, it's fantastic and beautifully designed), it's worth a stop at Sea Ranch Chapel. The chapel is non-denominational and can be used for worship, mindfulness, and more. There's some placards on site that explain how it's designed - with local artisans. As beautiful as it is outside, it's just as if not more beautiful inside. The way the light shines through the stain glass and lights up the stone floors, chef's kiss. There's a small parking lot that I've never seen full. It's free. When we went, we were the only people there.

Beautiful chapel on the East side of Hwy 1, at Sea Ranch. It blends into the grassy fields and we…read morepassed it a few times before finding the parking lot entrance. A non-denomination place of meditation, worship and celebration. Innovative architecture, a lack of right angels make it look like a lotus flower or a twisting shell... you decide. A nice place to enjoy, beloved by the community. Spend some time inside, enjoy the stained glass windows. Say a few prayers, relax. OPEN 365 days, dawn to dusk.

I was part of a program and it ended in a retreat at Whispertree. So we stayed here for 3 or 4 days…read morein September 2024 for the retreat. There were between 30 and 40 of us here. I stayed in the house (can't recall the name now). Most of the group stayed at the camps. The bed was reasonably comfortable. They do have a beautiful kitchen. We catered our food. We only used the kitchen to boil water for tea. It was the bee season and our food was feeding the bees nicely. It was a moment to appreciate the co-existence in the nature. There was a hot tub on site. I didn't have time to enjoy it but I had some happy friends at night. There was an outdoor shower area and it looked quite nice. The bathrooms here are rustic yet modern? If that makes sense. The campus here is incredibly beautiful. The trees treated us nicely. There were many good memories left here and we were lucky to secure the facility for our retreat. Our program was pretty packed. I wished I had more time to explore the campus. It was beautiful here.

I recently led a retreat here and couldn't have asked for a better experience for me or my group!…read moreThe space is incredibly beautiful inside and out, and the land holds a vibration of depth, safety, and generosity that is still blowing my mind. I felt comforted and supported, inspired and emboldened as a leader. Every detail was taken care of and every creature comfort was there! My guests were incredibly happy with the spaces and we had plenty of room for all of us. It's amazing how the land supported such deep work, as if the wisdom of all groups prior to ours had somehow primed and opened up the space for us to take our personal and collective journeys of transformation. You can feel all of the love and care of the owners and all of the stewards of the land who came before. It was magical, sacred, safe, transformative, deep, joyful, peaceful and more. I am still receiving insights for myself and for my group.

This was an amazing tour! Full of historical details and so much information about the restoration…read moreof the estate. We were very impressed.

Phenomenal! The house is magnificent…read more stunning grounds. Friendly staff... take the tour you won't regret it!

I love weddings, but the actual wedding ceremony is often not very memorable. Mary made our wedding…read moreceremony meaningful and engaging for everyone. For me, the ceremony went beyond my expectations and became my favorite part of the whole day. Both friends and family confirmed that it was an amazing ceremony, and many said that Mary was the best officiator they'd ever seen. Simply put, Mary is a natural leader who engages people and ensures they feel a part of the ceremony itself. She creates an experience that is very spiritual, without being religious (although Mary may be able to cater to that, too, if that's what you'd like). And, for us, engaging with Mary was a delight. Prior to the wedding, we talked via phone and met in person twice. She came with lots of ideas on how to structure the ceremony itself, and then let us pick and choose from her ideas and add our own. It made for a low-pressure process at a time when we didn't need any more pressure.

From the owner: I have been officiating at weddings as an ordained minister since 1986, and what a pleasure it is!…read more I am especially sensitive to couples marrying for the second time. The meaning of the ceremony is important to them for different reasons than when they married the first time. They have a better idea of what a marriage is all about and the depth of the commitment they're making. It's the details that make each wedding special and uniquely personal. Helping you choose the elements that make your ceremony a perfect reflection of you as a couple is one of my specialties. Putting you and your wedding party at ease is another. If you are looking for an exceptional wedding officiant for your Wine Country wedding in Sonoma or Napa counties, or dreaming of a destination wedding, look no further. Let's create a wedding that is a perfect reflection of the two of you, just as you are.

fast and friendly!!!…read more reasonable prices. outside service so no worries about covid

I always prefer coming to Frank for fingerprinting and notary services. Recently, I came to get…read moreeight notarized signatures. I arrived about 3:10 and by 350 we were done. I didn't realize so much time had passed and that's because he's so pleasant to converse with. As we were getting the notaries completed, I had to call an attorney to get a little bit of information. He was so patient and helpful. I love that it's such a comfortable setting on his patio. I highly recommend Frank for any of these type services that you need.

My partner and I got engaged at the end of February. I had a simple proposal plan of taking her…read moreout to San Francisco's iconic Pier 7, where I would drop down on one knee and try to fool her into thinking that a lifetime with me really wouldn't be that bad. Fortunately, the delightful Duende duo of Ken and Brady were on hand to beautifully capture every single moment (not to mention from every single angle) for eternity. This alone would've been worth five stars. But what really puts Ken and Brady over the top is their professionalism and desire to go above and beyond! I had first contacted Brady back in December to discuss this surprise proposal idea. We soon met in person, signed off on a contract, and then planned out every single detail of how they would hide, where I would drop to one knee, which direction I should face, what exact time the sun would be setting, what to do in the event of an emergency (like an idiot tourist suddenly blocking line of sight), etc. Leading up to the big proposal, I was understandably a trainwreck of nerves, but absolutely none of this was due to worrying about the photographers possibly dropping the ball. But then mother nature decided to make things interesting. Even during the driest winter that we've had over the last godzillion years, it decides to dump rain on my parade. Thankfully, Ken and Brady had me prepared ahead of time with an oversized translucent umbrella, and were both willing to brave the wrath of our one-day typhoon season in order to get the perfect shot. By sheer serendipity, the rain decided to stop just before we made our way onto the pier. By even sheerer serendipity, a schmuck like me got the most amazing person to say yes. As we were walking back towards Embarcadero as an engaged couple, Ken had a brilliant idea of posing us in front of some active F-Market trolleys. The results truly speak for themselves. Finally, one little insider secret for you Yelping lovebirds. I had originally contacted a few different wedding photographers in hopes of shooting my proposal. Ken and Brady weren't just the photographers whose portfolio I most admired, but they were also the cheapest! So go and book them for your event before they come to their senses and jack up their prices. Keep in mind however that I am calling first dibs on DuendePhoto once we finalize our wedding date.

A belated but very big "THANK YOU!" to Brady and Ken of Duende Photo for their extraordinary…read moreexpertise and professionalism in capturing our Napa Valley wedding July 2017. If I could reach through the yelp screen and grab you by the collar I would say "you're in the best hands with Duende. Period." We searched far and wide for innovative, evocative risk takers who would snap the expressions, energy and emotions of the day more than the usual details. We wanted rebelliousness and artistry not cookie cutter standards. Duende far exceeded our expectations, were incredible collaborators and I only wish the day could have lasted longer so we could have worked with them even more. We can't recommend them highly enough. Fans for life.

We absolutely loved Wendy Chhabra, "The Freckled Photographer". She was outstanding! Not only did…read moreshe capture the most stunning and candid moments throughout the day, but she made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Her ability to blend into the background while still capturing every key moment was incredible. She had an eye for those perfect shots--especially during our photoshoot by the infinity pool, where the colors of our outfits popped so beautifully. We first found her through the magazine, Real Weddings and loved her photography, but we truly fell in love with her after speaking with her. She has such a calm and gentle presence, yet was clearly excited about our wedding. Wendy worked with our limited budget, took breathtaking photos, and even submitted us to that magazine! Beyond her talent, we feel like we've gained a personal friend. We couldn't have asked for a better person to document such a special day!

In my previous life I was a professional wedding photographer. So when I recommend another…read morephotographer, they really have to meet my highly strict criteria. They must be able to look for the light, have a sharp focus, and beautifully frame the subject. They must direct the people so that the photo is realistic, natural, and free flowing. It's been 2 years since Wendy took my wedding photos and I can still appreciate her love for the art. She was polite, prompt, and kept all her dates of when my photos would be completed by. Thank you Wendy for capturing one of my most important days of my life, you are truly gifted.

St Anthony's is a charming Roman Catholic church with a great community. Attending my first mass…read morehere I felt right a home, and everyone was very kind. Since this isn't a heavily populated area, it's a small local community that openly accepts the visitors who are coming and going. The church is at the top of the hill on Lansing street in town so it makes it easy for tourists to walk to mass. The fact that it's so small makes it seem so much more welcoming. I can see where it will be easy to fit in around here, as everyone knows everyone. There is a beautiful mural of the ocean behind the alter, and the stained glass windows are more nature themed with dolphins, deer, and sheep. Daily masses are at 9:30AM Saturday Vigil at 5:30PM Sunday Mass at 10:30AM

I had recently moved to Willits and was excited there was a Catholic Church there to attend. I went…read morefor a couple of months, but couldn't gather the gumption to go back. If there is a community there, I couldn't find it. They have no ministries, no liturgical ministry, the same person does the readings every Sunday. The music ministry (which I tried to join, having extensive professional experience as a paid musician in the Honolulu Diocese). The person in charge would not play the music as written and seemed to resent any attempt from me to advise. No after church coffee. I'm pretty good with people who have a thick dialect, you run into that a lot if you live in California. But try as I might I could not understand the priests Indian accent. Sometimes a hearing device will help, but they don't appear to have one. No signage, anyway. I don't know how the largely Hispanic population deals with it. After mass, everyone runs off quickly, which is probably due to this being a largely working class parish. So there is never an opportunity to chat. I am deeply disappointed with my inability to become part of this Parish.