We had our association annual family picnic, and this facility was absolutely wonderful, and we…read morehope to go back there for years to come!

Occasion: Wedding reception…read more Pros: Plenty of parking, large barn for indoor events, catering friendly, large lawn for outdoor activities, cute little "main street", private. Cons: far away from San Diego...where we drove from.

A pretty decent size venue that can seat about 250-300 people. This place is great for conferences,…read morewedding , and other big events. It was my first time here attending a partner luncheon and I think the space provides adequate seating. They also have a projector screen for PowerPoints and videos. In the back of the same area separated by glass is an area where they can serve food to you. There are clean restrooms for guests. Parking is a little interesting, but that's just downtown for you. They have an underground parking area and have staff to guide you where to park. I had beef, salad, and some green beans 7/10 cause the salad was looking a little rough.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible work Irene and her team did in planning…read moreand organizing Cheo's and Lupe's 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Your professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail made the entire event not only stress-free for us, but also truly unforgettable. From the beautiful décor to the seamless coordination and thoughtful touches throughout, everything reflected your talent and dedication. Irene, It was clear that you took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in a way that exceeded everyone's expectations. We've received so many compliments from our guests and family about how lovely the evening was--and we know that is thanks to your hard work behind the scenes. Your ability to make everything run smoothly while also creating such a warm and joyful atmosphere means the world to us. Thank you again for making our their anniversary a celebration we will cherish forever. Mark Pruett

A nice little stop if you need a break from your long drive. This is a great place to stop…read moreespecially if you have kids because they have food and a little play area with a petting zoo in the back. And for the adults they have adult drinks! They also have a Store where they sell, knickknack stuff, toys, and snack. Food was good but the portions are small! They also have a bar for those that would like an alcoholic drink. There's an ice cream bar as well with different flavors.

Simonian Farms is a total Fresno classic and a must-visit if you're into that "old-school…read moreCalifornia" vibe. It's way more than just a fruit stand; it feels like a massive, quirky museum of the Central Valley. Walking through the "Old Town" barn is always a trip--the collection of vintage tractors, antique bicycles, and old gas pumps is honestly impressive. I usually stop in for their spicy pistachios or a glass-bottle soda, and the selection of local dried fruits is hard to beat. It definitely has a touristy feel and the prices on some of the gift items reflect that, but for the atmosphere alone, it's worth the stop.

We visited the Margaux in early 2024 and immediately knew this was the place we would love to host…read moreour wedding reception. Our previous destination in Boracay that was canceled due to Covid, was going to be hard to beat but the thought of having more of our friends and family present was going to be great. Needless to say we met Lara, fell in love with the venue and she made everything easy. The guidelines were flexible enough that we would be able to customize our event to our expectations. We chose a mid may date as weather was just right and rains should be done. Now to share a few of our experience. Our guest ct was at 250 and our only option for a reception was outdoors, which was fine due to weather, we used the indoor venue for cocktail hour, our bar setup, photo booth and dancing. Weather is tricky and judging by the shift in weather June dates might be a safer bet moving forward, just have to watch that heat. We were able to use the venue the day prior to host a small welcome reception for our wedding party and access to deliver items was clutch. We utilized both outdoor spaces as the kids entertainment/arts and crafts and the other side as an overflow during reception. We use the top of the stairs to feature our violinist during cocktail hour. Restrooms we thought might not be enough for our guest count so we ordered luxury portable restrooms but found out later that not may guests used it. Overall I would highly recommend The Margaux and Lara to anyone who wants to host an unforgettable event with one of the coolest entrepreneur. Shout out to our various vendor partners who made it all happen. The Margaux Painted Table Kiku Floral Tamari Robatayaki & Whiskey Bar CTE Events Bread & Butter Abbott Photo + Film nost.algicphotobooths

I called to make an appt and a receptionist named Lara answered the phone. I could not believe how…read morerude she was when I said I had a budget I was working with. Unfortunately her true colors came out! She was only out for one thing and that was a huge turn off for me and my fiancé.

Stopped in to Vista Ranch and Cellars for some wine tasting. Mark was a delight to talk to. We…read moretried quite a few and decided on the two favorites, which were the Pinot Noir and the Sparkling wine. We met several other locals and enjoyed conversation and laughs with them. The Sparkling was great!! We rarely drink sparkling, but enjoyed its flavors so much that we purchased 18 and 6 of the Pinot Noir to take back to AZ. We were told they don't ship, so guess we'll have to come back someday!!

This was a nice winery we decided to visit during our few days stay in the area. The Pinot noir was…read moregood enough to take a case home. And the sparkling wine was so good we decided to to buy a case of it. Great time sitting at the bar sampling their goods. And some really cool locals that hang here stopped by. Great place off the beaten path.

We had our company midyear event at Toca. I love how easy they made it for us to make arrangements…read moreto have our company event here. The grass area is so nice and lush. The best part for me was during the event sitting at the tables and looking out into the vineyard. The bathroom was super clean. The tasting room was really nice and appealing. Technically our job can't pay for alcohol, but employees that wanted to purchase their own alcohol could. The person working in the tasting room was very knowledgeable about every single one of their wines. They made it super easy for us to arrange our caterer to come and serve all of our employees and have entertainment. Everything was seamless. Set up to take down everything was great. Usually when we have an event, there's always a couple of people that will complain about something. No one had any complaints after our event they loved everything. They loved the scenery, the location, how relaxing and inviting the venue was. Everything If you're thinking about having an event here you will be very satisfied.

We love Toca Madera primarily for the atmosphere and service. We booked a tasting and my favorite…read morewas the Conmigo wine. Service was great and we loved getting a blanket and listening to the live music until the sun went down.

Everything at this wedding was beautiful! Great guests, great food and excellent service! Thanks…read moreClassic Catering!

Heather and all her team at Hidden Hollow are just beyond amazing ! We recently had our wedding…read morethere in March and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! They addressed every concern we had, answered all the questions we had and they are so detail orientated they really made our special day a dream come true ! My husband and I loved it they made every request happen and all of our guests loved all the great views they had to offer it is just a breath taking venue! If you are thinking of booking this place they are definitely a great place to check out !

Enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in this peaceful and serene garden. Listening to the water, and seeing…read morethe peacocks, koi fish, geese, squirrels, birds, and dragonflies takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the day. I purchased an annual pass for $50.00 and allows guests and a photographer pass. Looking forward to coming again with friends.

This is a beautiful and well-maintained garden within the Woodward Park. I really enjoyed my time…read morewalking around there. There were so many types of ducks, geese, and peacocks walking around. Also saw turtles and koi fishes. It's indeed a beautiful garden. The entry fee was affordable. I just wished they mention that paying with a credit card would incur a fee. I could have paid with cash instead.

What a beautiful winery located in Madera, Ca. It was our first time there and I fell in love with…read morethis place. We went for the chocolate and wine trail during Valentine's day weekend. We had so much fun, it was nice, clean, and had very friendly staff. Met the owner and her son and they were welcoming, and talked about up coming events along with her wine that we got to try. The wine was really good and each one we tried paired really well with the pieces of chocolate we got. I would recommend attending this event again, and if there's events coming up just GO TRY THEM. We sat outside and ordered some food to enjoy the sun and just enjoy being outside. I will definitely be coming back here.

Winery and event location where you can sit inside and taste or sit outside on the patio and order…read morea glass or bottle while enjoying the weather and live music this particular Sunday. We had friends playing the live music so sat on the patio and ordered a bottle of their sparkling rose. It was a little on the sour side (not dry but actually a little sour), but not bad. My friends ordered the Primitivo and said it was more on the sweet side. Tasting here is only $10 if you prefer to taste several of their wines. The weather was beautiful, and we had a pleasant time on the patio. Sean was our host, and he was very attentive along with his wife who checked on us several times. Definitely a must try in the Fresno area if you have never been.

We came to this venue to attend a wedding and it's a gorgeous forest setting. The ceremony itself…read morewas held in a small clearing in Heartwood forest and then you walk down a short distance where the cocktail hour/dinner area is set up. Even though it is extremely hot in Oakhurst, the venue, being in a wooded forest, is a very comfortable temperature, not too hot and you don't need a jacket at all, even at night. It is a bit of a pain to get to though - you have to drive up a winding mountain for about 20 minutes coming from Oakhurst so if you are planning on drinking at the event, make sure you either have a DD because coming back down that same road at night with no street lights and while under the influence can be dangerous. The venue itself was a bit confusing for us to navigate. We had to ask people passing by for directions on where to go but we eventually got to where we needed. It is also quite dusty so be prepared to have your shoes and the bottom of your outfits covered with dirt. And being up in the middle of a mountain, be prepared for no/poor reception.

STUNNING FAIRY TALE WEDDING. SO ROMANTIC!!…read more================================================================ My very good friend was married here a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful and stunning wedding I have ever attended. This place is nestled in the beautiful woods outside Yosemite national park so you know already what to expect. This place is the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding, the views are amazing. The sun setting at the perfect time, the sun peeking though the trees DREAMY!