My horse was at Sugarland 8 months. He was well cared for and the staff was friendly when I had…read moreoccasion to interact. Sugarland had an indoor and an outdoor arena, a couple of round pens, and plenty of parking...all to be expected. There is also a trail out the back of the rear parking lot for trail rides.

I went on a trail ride over the weekend. It was my first time riding a horse so I was a bit nervous…read moreat first. But the staff is super friendly so it helped ease my nerves. After getting on my horse, Mr. Bee, I was given a quick tutorial on how to tell the horse to stop and how to turn left or right. Pretty simple! I had such an amazing experience. The trail ride is about an hour long and the horses were so well behaved that I felt really safe. It felt so relaxing riding around the ranch and enjoying the nice peace and quiet. It's nice to have a location close to Sacramento for horseback riding. I had a LivingSocial deal that got me a trail ride for $19.00/person. I believe their normal rate is around $38.00/person. If you enjoyed your ride, be sure to tip your guide! I totally didn't know and failed to bring any cash with me so I felt horrible for not tipping! :( But thank you so much for an amazing first time experience!

We just celebrated our 25th anniversary at this venue and the whole experience was amazing. Thanks…read moreto Yesenia, the planning was stress free and exciting. Yesenia and her team decorated the hall and made an amazingly beautiful back drop for the sweetheart table. The whole venue looked amazing and we got a lot of compliments for choosing this hall for our celebration. During the party her team made the celebration stress free and seamless. they were very professional and took care of making sure our guest were taken care of. Yesenia also gave us great references for a DJ and bartending services. All I could say is that planning a big party is so much stress and having a great venue and such a great and caring party coordinator like Yesenia was the best decision we made. I would recommend this venue for a great experience!!!!

Armando's PONY PALS was amazing ! They brought 3 beautiful well mannered ponies to my daughters…read moreBirthday and the kids loved them ! The handlers were very kind and patient with the children at the party and all of the kids were able to get more than 1 ride in with the horses . I would definitely use them again and advise anyone who wants a pony party to use them. Their pricing isn't bad either for the amount of time we had and the fact that they come to the house with the ponies.

We had a wonderful 2nd bday for my son using Armando's ponies. The kids loved them- it was the…read moreperfect activity for all ages. Armando and his team were great to work with. They showed up early, they were friendly, and the ponies were very well behaved. I would definitely recommend using them for your next party!

I've known Mimi for years, and she has always been one of our favorite people to visit! She is…read moreincredibly kind, knowledgeable, and has such a genuine love for her animals. Every time we see her, it's clear how well cared for and loved they are. The animals are always friendly, healthy, and a joy to interact with. Whether you're visiting with children or just love animals, Mimi creates such a welcoming and memorable experience. Her passion shines through in everything she does, and it's one of the many reasons we keep coming back. We absolutely adore Mimi and highly recommend Mimi'z Petting Zoo to anyone looking for a fun, unique, and heartwarming experience!

What an amazing time we had at this petting zoo! I highly recommend booking parties or gatherings…read morehere and enjoy all the wonderful animals and staff !!

I've enjoyed my time at this facility. My mare is very happy, I enjoy the community, and I…read moreespecially appreciate the flexibility this barn has to offer. I am allowed to bring in and store my own food (orchard grass from Higby's) with the standard stall rate and have arranged for fan service for a fee (Matt graciously installed the fan in my mare's stall) so my mare gets TLC when it is hot. The stalls (x-small wood chips covered + matted paddock) are kept very clean, with someone coming to remove manure at least twice a day. It is a busy barn with some boarded horses and a many lesson horses, so it is easy to arrange for someone to help blanket and provide grain to my mare, daily. The owners live at the barn so there is someone keeping an eye on horses 24/7. I have learned so much from my trainer CeCe who has a background in eventing. I feel safe during our sessions, and she takes the fitness level and soundness of my horse into consideration. Pine Trails offers large number of lessons weekdays after school and weekend mornings, so it can become a very busy during these times, but my mare enjoys the higher level of activity at this barn and would be bored otherwise! I generally ride during the late evenings and there are usually at least one or two people out and about for company. During the hot days of summer, there is the option of riding your own horse at the coolest hours of the day. As mentioned before I truly appreciate the flexibility Michelle, the owner, offers. Arena lights are on until 10PM. The footing in the four arenas is sand, crushed walnut shells, or a combination of both, watered once a day and dragged a few times a week. Ivan, a local farrier, is wonderful and comes to the barn every week, so arranging appointments is easy. The barn-cats, dog, geese, ducks, and many other animals are a fun bonus to the experience.

My daughter had an amazing time on her first riding lesson here. Meghan was great with her, patient…read moreand very informative. She showed her everything from the beginning like brushing, feeding and treating a horse before the actual riding. She honestly exceeded our expectations. We will surely be coming back whenever we're back in Davis.

If you are a bride with high expectations, but want low involvement, Bear Flag Farm is the perfect…read morevenue for you. I recently got married at BFF in June of 2022, and not only was the day absolutely flawless, and beyond my expectations, but the 6-8 months leading up to it were an absolute joy working with Tina and her team at Bear Flag Farm. Highlights: - VENUE- is second to none in wine country, picture the famous lavender fields, beautiful orange orchards, almond groves, sunken rose gardens, and multiple beautiful locations to change up the scenery for you and your guests. BFF is not only gorgeous, but it's exclusive too, this isn't the type of place that manufactures the same wedding every weekend. Each wedding they work on is bespoke, and cared for by their staff and unique to the couple. In addition to this, the venue was super convenient for a bride and her guests (2 huge, new bridal suites make it super easy to get ready with your friends and family), valet parking, and everything handled onsite by Tina and her team. - FLORALS- Not only were the designs next level, but BFF does not hold back on flowers that will blow your mind. When exploring flowers, friends warned me to have low expectations with florals due to budget, but Kathy and her team blew our mind with ginormous, extravagant displays all around the venue, all within budget. People couldn't stop talking about the florals at our wedding, and they were absolutely gorgeous in the photos we just got back - FOOD- the one thing people couldn't forget about our wedding was how amazing the food was. This is not "wedding food", Tina's new catering business has brought in michelin star chefs to bring in a real restaurant food experience to your wedding. Think kennebec chips with caviar, shucked oysters, and black cod. Tina was even able to custom-prepare the Foreign Cinema Madras Curry Fried Chicken as one of the courses, when we mentioned this was special to us because it was the meal we had on our first date. jaw drop. If you want your wedding food to be memorable, beautiful, and delicious, then BFF will prepare food and dessert that's better than some michelin star restaurants in the bay area - STAFF- wow, just wow. For someone who is picky, but didn't want to be a hands on bride, BFF was so easy to work with and so good at putting together the vision and DETAILS I cared about most. Not only was the day run so smoothly, and so much trust was built with Tina, Kathy, and her team, but they were so soooo nice, fun and easy to work with the months leading up to my wedding too. If you want an easy wedding, that is beautiful with beautiful details, this team will put it all together seamlessly. I seriously wish I could work with them every day, beyond just my wedding. Overall, i loved loved having my wedding at BFF. It really is just one day, so choosing the right venue, with an excellent staff is critical in ensuring your wedding is memorable and one of the best days of your life!

Gorgeous setting for my daughter's wedding. I felt as if I had been transported to the South of…read moreFrance.

Beautiful country event venue and accommodating. Plenty of room for guest to park. We attended an…read moreevent in September, it was relaxing and Fun! Although it is a bit out in the countryside, great views perfect for a ranch style events!

This farm holds a special place in my heart. I booked this farm for Almond Blossom Minis and I met…read moreMary Jo just briefly as touring the farm right before my sessions. She was really nice and super helpful and most importantly very personable. As the Almond Blossom season went on, I found myself really getting to know Mary Jo and the love for her farm to open up to Photographers. Very rarely that I get to know the farmers at the venues I book and I felt such a great relationship building with the two of us. Here I am at my second year booking her farm and she is as bubbly as ever! She greets all of my clients with a smile and I've just had the best experience with Mary Jo. If you plan to book a session here at Abele Farms, you will not regret it! Thanks Mary Jo!

I've had the pleasure of photographing at Capay Valley Ranch many times, and it is truly a…read morefantastic location for any event. The ranch offers a wide variety of spaces, including a beautiful pool, charming white picket fencing, and expansive areas perfect for gatherings. The owners are incredibly nice and easy to communicate with, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend! I've attached a few photos of some of my work shot at their property.

I had my wedding here in September 2023. We had an amazing experience with Alva and her family…read more Alva was an amazing help and kept in touch during the whole planning process making sure I had everything I needed and even recommended vendors for our event. We picked this venue because she allowed us to express our vision and have our own food which was a HUGE plus because of our personal family tradition that she respected! I truly can't recommend this venue enough it is a beautiful venue and truly brought my vision for our wedding to life. The palm trees were a beautiful touch that made it feel like home. What sold me was the beautiful white roses that lined the aisle. It was something I dreamed about and to find a venue that already had it was amazing! Thank you Alva for making our wedding a truly once in a lifetime event