My daughter found the key room, and we went to see moira, who showed us the key room, the main…read moreroom, as there were 2 smaller ones, but we liked the key room!s setups, as we were not sure when we picked the open day on the weekend how many people we were going to have , as we invited more then ultimately showed up. We were very pleased with the food we chose, and the preparers/,servers, were attentive. People who attended later called us and they too, were pleased with all aspects of the memorial for my late wife. I would not hesitate to to use them again it a situation came up where we needed a hall that holds up to 100 people. Again, my daughter as well as I were very satisfied with the outcome.

We used it for a recent meeting. Great service, great facilitate, good price and AWESOME mission…read more Keep up the good work.

We recently hosted our non-profit at Peacock Gap with over 270 guests, and I cannot say enough…read moreabout Eric Ramirez, the Operations Director. From our very first meeting, Eric was the epitome of professionalism. He followed through on every single promise, effectively removing the stress that usually comes with large-scale event planning. Eric manages his team and the event staff with incredible seamlessness--it's clear he has their respect and runs a tight ship. While the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, Eric was hands-down our favorite part of the experience. He made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We are already looking forward to hosting our next event at Peacock Gap, largely because we know we'll be in Eric's capable hands!

Another go-to place for us when we are in the San Rafael area with family. Always good, clean,…read moregreat service, specials and seating is offered inside our outside. They used to do "kids free" on Monday nights. A nice way to take the grandchildren out for dinner without them being stuck with the adults. There were lots of kids, so it was a bit crazy, so the club ceased to offer this special. Good move. Prices are reasonable with good portions. Unique for the very expensive Bay Area. Parking is tight for lunches, as golfers are golfing, but in the evenings, plenty of spaces. A nice option.

Love love this spot! Strong cheaper drinks and the decor and back patio are awesome, free pool too!…read moreSpencer is awesome bartender too, great music selection on jukebox and Roku on the TV and free popcorn limited hours is only downfall

The Log Cabin is an absolute hidden gem in San Anselmo! My daughter used to play softball at the…read morefield there, and parents would hang out here after a game or two. We've attended a few events back in the day, and kicked it at the Dugout Bar, where Stacy kept the libations flowing. Also attended a nice retirement party recently; it was quite memorable. It's a perfect venue for any occasion with just enough people. There's plenty of parking for your guests. The indoor and outdoor spaces are ideal for event planning. Many moons ago, we even had a Photo Booth setup outside, as the weather is beautiful almost year-round. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

I love, love, love craftsman style buildings and it felt like such an honor to get married in a…read moreJulia Morgan building (she designed Hearst Castle). For my husband and I, the beauty and intimate feel of the venue far outweighed all the other inconveniences of the place (i.e. having to arrange a shuttle for guests due to limited parking and having to be out by 10pm). We had a small wedding (60 guests) and the size of the venue felt perfect for it. Our ceremony was outdoors in mid-July and the reception was indoors. We started early because we knew we'd have to end early. So we had the ceremony at 2:30pm and because we rented out the place the next morning for cleanup, we didn't leave until 9:55pm. I also appreciated the huge and gorgeous bridal suite upstairs. My mom, sister and I got ready there in the morning and the view was so relaxing. It also served a nice private room for my wedding guests who were nursing mothers. I worked closely with Susan Cullen who is the current event coordinator and she was fantastic. She responded very quickly to my emails and patiently answered a million of my questions. She also gave some very helpful suggestions about table arrangements and where to put the buffet, etc. It was a shame that Susan Cullen wasn't the event coordinator the day of. The woman who was the event coordinator (I can't remember her name) was very sour and totally unhelpful. She looked offended when I asked her to help me light some candles on the tables! She is basically the "fun police" - asking you to turn the music down, etc. But she will drink your alcohol and eat your food without doing anything for you in return. If you can ignore the nuisance of a totally useless "event coordinator" and ask someone else to deal with her, the site is totally worth it. My friends and family were also very in love with the place - we got so many compliments on it! My photographer also loved it. It looked great in photographs!

After looking at several venues in the Bay Area, we selected the Sausalito Woman's Club for our…read morewedding the first week of September. The club is a special place for our family; my grandmother is a member so I have fond memories of coming to the club for events. It's absolutely charming; Julia Morgan's simple, craftsman architecture, the beautiful gardens and views of the bay make this historical landmark a truly wonderful event space. I worked very closely with a club member on the planning, design and logistics. She offered so many great suggestions, including valuable input into the floor-plan to maximize flow and comfort, guidance on different types of floral and decor possibilities and the best location for the cake to insure it was a focal point, but out of reach to children. More importantly, she went out of her way to meet us at the club for several walk-throughs and even accommodated some early vendor deliveries. Truly couldn't have done this without her guidance and support...thank you again, Susan! We had a short ceremony outside in the garden with the reception indoors. Definitely recommend the club for weddings under 120 guests; we had 87 guests and still had enough room to dance and comfortably move around to access the bar, buffet and restrooms. Many of our guests commented on the loveliness of the space and the beautiful views. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and didn't seem to mind taking a shuttle to/from their cars (as the club doesn't have any parking).

I stayed here a couple years ago with my toddler, husband and my mother. We had the most peaceful…read moreamazing experience. We met the owners toward the end of our visit... fascinating people with great stories.

Perfect spot for a wedding or just a weekend getaway. Its a working cow ranch set back in the hills…read moreof nicasio. Its peaceful and quiet with birds and flowers. Its just the right place to take a break and get some quiet recharge time. Plus fresh eggs from the friendly free range ranch hens are delicious!

Magical coastal place. Open to the public. Educational programs available. Reservations required…read morefor overnight camp.

The three stars are for my experience at an event. It looks like a great place to take kids to…read morelearn about the environment and animals, etc. I would give it an extra star for the gorgeous views. It loses stars for the reasons stated below. For a more formal event, it's not ideal for older people especially. (those over 80 and those with any disability) There is a somewhat steep and uneven slope down to the Yurt area where the ground is flat but again, uneven and covered with hay. This caused shoes and feet to be covered in dust soon after arriving. This would be ok if wearing proper sneakers or others made for walking on that type of surface. Wearing the clothes we did, gave us no protection from ticks which the website indicated are prevalent there. In addition, the only restrooms are porta potties. This is a little rustic for a formal event and not so easy for people in wheel chairs. There is no lighting on this path back up to the parking lot. This is entirely unsafe after the sun has gone down. All of that said, I would recommend this venue for a school field trip where students are dressed appropriately and are visiting during daylight hours. I would not, however, recommend it for a formal event.

Oh my, I love the Dipsea Gardens. In my 21 years as a wedding officiant in West Marin and Sonoma…read moreCounty, this is one of my 3 or 4 absolute favorite venues! I have winter, summer and autumn weddings there and they're always really special because of not only the setting and the views, but just that all the details are beautifully handled (special seating, tents for dining, other extras). Such a joyful, glorious setting for a wedding! Thank you Dipsea Gardens! Rev. Elizabeth River, www.elizabethriverstoryteller.com

We got married here on May 4th, it was absolutely magical. The grounds are sooo beautiful, everyone…read moreloved it!! It is so green and breathtaking and the view is amazing. Most of our guests were from out of state so they were blow away! We also had a few whale sightings which was pretty cool too. The winding road was a bit troublesome for some so I'd definitely recommend getting a shuttle for anyone planning a wedding. We met with Elly and stayed in touch via email and phone. She was great to work with and so sweet over our year of planning! Although so much went wrong on the planning side, no one could even tell as it doesn't take much to decorate because it's so gorgeous!

Updating my review from 4 stars to 5, because this place is really, truly, wonderful…read more We always meet such kind people here. The kind of people that say "hello" in passing, or even stop and talk for a while. And, oh, the flowers! So many beautiful flowers. The roses are in full bloom again, which is delightful! I love that our sweet pup loves to come here to sniff and walk around. She's an older girl now, and as old age issues are coming upon her-each day with her is a gift. So, to see her joy when pitter pattering the grounds just touches my heart and forces me to be completely present in the moment.

We went with our son and his 3 year old daughter and wife for a wonderful few hours. It was a great…read moreway to be outside during the heatwave and still have some cool, shady places for our granddaughter to enjoy. There were events, so parking was a challenge, but we pretty much had the grounds to ourselves. We read about Pixie Playground in advance and it seemed that it was available for children to play on. But, no. It was locked. I went online to find out how we could join. First, the cost is prohibitively expensive for most people. Second, no matter if you are willing and able to pay--no applications are being accepted. It's difficult to explain to a toddler why a playground is not open and only certain, select, wealthy people are allowed to go there. Fortunately, we took her to the little "hobbit cafe" and she was happy taking turns serving us pretend meals. Then she was delighted to run on the grass. We ended the day with a little walk and then fountain.

We had our wedding reception at OAC and it was absolutely perfect! Such a stunningly beautiful…read morebuilding, and the gardens were gorgeous in early April. The space was perfect for everything we needed, and although we had our ceremony down the road at Old Mill Park, it would have been a beautiful place to have that too. The space is so gorgeous it needs very little additional decoration, and everything you add is just magnified by the surroundings. As a historic building in a small town they have a number of rules and restrictions, and when we decided to book I did wonder if they might be difficult to plan around. But it wasn't hard at all, and everything from the decor to the music was exactly as I hoped and not held back at all. I would definitely strongly recommend booking vendors who are familiar with OAC though, because with them you never have to worry about a thing, knowing they have it handled! I'll specifically mention music volume, as that was the main thing I worried about - we wanted a dance party, and we got one without any issue! Our DJ (Airsun) was really familiar with OAC and with our coordinator (Stacey Dillon) - who herself works there all the time - and they all knew what they needed to do, so I didn't worry for even a second about it. And I never would have guessed there were any sound restrictions by the experience, it didn't hold back the party at all. The facilities manager Dave did a great job with setup and was so kind and helpful about drop off and pickup of all our stuff. We also worked with Rodney of Marin Event Lighting to hang bistro lights (he is the only one allowed to do it) and they were gorgeous and perfect. They also require you work with one of their approved caterers, and Sage did a phenomenal job! OAC is a stunning hidden gem in Mill Valley and I would highly recommend it for any event!

We knew from the moment we walked into the Outdoor Art Club that it was where we wanted to host all…read moreour friends and family. We had our wedding in September 2023 at the Outdoor Art Club, and I could not be happier with every detail. We had visited many venues, and nothing gave us the right vibe until we stepped foot into the OAC. What's most important to me is always the people, and every single person we got to work with there was beyond helpful and kind. David helped us plan out the most perfect layout for our group. He is so fun and a true delight to be around. He made everything flow and planning with him was a piece of cake because he knows exactly what to do! Mary was welcoming from Day 1, super responsive always, and a pleasure to work with. Kenny was also a great person to meet, and he does a great job with the grounds - always offering a kind word and a smile! Hilary was there the day of our wedding and she kept everything in check. Beyond the people, the venue is so naturally beautiful and has such a storied history. Guests were so happy to be there, and kept commenting on how beautiful the flowers and grounds were kept. You also cannot beat the location to downtown Mill Valley, and yet it still feels very tucked away and private from the hustle and bustle of the town! We are so happy to have had our special day at the Outdoor Art Club with all the wonderful OAC staff and volunteers who made it a happen.

We had an amazing event for my daughter's wedding celebration. We had over 100 people with 40…read morepeople sleeping in the retreat. The facility is in a wonderful setting surrounded by redwoods and trails and nature! There is a wonderful large, flat area to set up tables for dinner and a band. We had the retreat for the weekend and hosted a dinner for 40 people inside on one night, dinner outside, one night, and dancing and karaoke inside! The Staff at the retreat center are wonderful and accommodating. I highly recommend the Ralston White Retreat Center!

This place is seriously a hidden gem! Ralston White Retreat is a gorgeous redwood venue that has a…read morelovely romantic history and is the perfect balance of being secluded but also not too far from civilization. You truly feel transported into another time when you arrive. I'm so happy me and my now husband got married here last May. We got exactly what we wanted which was to be married in a redwood grove. The people who run this venue are extremely nice and laid back. They were some of our favorite people we met while wedding planning and although there are some rules to follow you can almost do whatever you want with the place! Seriously people, this is the best venue in the Bay Area, you will love having your wedding here!!!