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    Folktale Winery

    4.2 (658 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Ollie S.

    We came to celebrate Mother's Day at this winery and left deeply disappointed. First, we waited 15 minutes to be seated, even though about half of the tables were empty. Then we sat at our table for another 20 minutes without a single staff member approaching us -- not even to say hello, ask whether we wanted a tasting, a bottle of wine, or some food. At one point, two employees spent several minutes opening an umbrella for a nearby table. Honestly, that umbrella received more attention than we did. The servers were actively working with neighboring groups, often with their backs to us, and there was no opportunity even to wave someone down. Eventually, one employee briefly told us, "I'll be right with you, we're short staffed," but it didn't sound apologetic at all. He immediately started a tasting for another group, poured them wine, and disappeared again without taking our order or even asking how we were doing. If you are understaffed on a busy holiday like Mother's Day, customers should be warned about the expected wait time in advance. There are many wineries in the area, and no matter how beautiful the location is, the service completely ruined the experience for us. In the end, we simply got up and left -- and there wasn't even anyone available to speak to about it.

    Glenda D.

    Folktale was sadly a huge disappointment. Folktale is a beautiful place and the charcuterie boards were excellent, however, the customer service was underwhelming. We were looking forward to great service, nice wine, and a relaxing ambiance. Instead we were given a server who was dry, rude and vague when explaining the wine. He was chit chatting the ENTIRE time with his coworkers and other tables but seemed to avoid us? The time between the pours was ridiculously long.

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    Cat M.

    Beautiful outdoor rustic setting with stunning vineyard views. Great wine, delicious food, live music, and a welcoming staff. One of my favorite spots in Carmel Valley to relax and enjoy the scenery

    Roses

    Wow wow wow I am so happy my mom and I found this place! We went during live music, which it sounds like they have almost daily. The views were stunning and the wine was delicious, but the best part was our wine connoisseur Sarah! She brought us tasters of an AMAZING sparkling rose to start and we immediately got a bottle and joined the wine club (a great deal for some great wines). She listened to what we liked and brought us a great variety to sample, including a fermented wine (kind of like kombucha), an orange wine, and a delicious red blend. She even went digging for a popular Super Tuscan in case there were any bottles left of the limited batch but they were out :( 10/10 experience! Great service, gorgeous environment, friendly guests, live music, and the perfect place to play a board game or catch up with a friend.

    Barrel room
    Lindsay O.

    Our tour guide Sha and overall experience was amazing! Although the winery is under some renovation, they really make it feel special and show you the ins and outs, the plans, and more! We walked through the barrel room, were able to chat with one of the chemists and tried wine right from the barrel! This was the first wine tour where I've been able to do that. Beautiful table to sit at and enjoy the rest of the wines and great charcuterie. Sha answered all of our questions and was a blast to be around! Thank you

    LeeLee C.

    Beautiful setup and they have live music at Sunday brunch. Service was very good. Plenty of water supply and they take photos for you. We had a brunch reservation and it was dining outdoor in the backyard. We were lucky that it was a very sunny and warm day, but as we linger, it got hotter and hotter and no umbrella can do the shielding. I wish that we could be seated in the glass ceiling indoor area where you got the light but not the heat. We tried the Signature Flight where I did not try all the wine but the estate Chardonnay was decent, not the oaky creamy kind but with a crisp taste; it was perfect for a hot day. For food, we had the artichoke dip, the chef's mind flat bread, which was BBQ brisket with pickled onions, French toast and the Bigoli Pasta Bolognese. Overall it was too much carb for us. The artichoke dip was very very creamy and rich, which is good for the thick bread as it needs a thick texture to absorb the richness. The brisket and pickled onion flatbread is good, but I wish it had a bit more meat as the meat was too finely chopped. The pasta had an interesting shape like thick round spaghetti. I did not try the French toast but the fruit on top was fresh. The facility was clean and well decorated for the season. Next time I should try their red wine. Interestingly, by the time we left which was around 12:30 their gate was closing. Live band music stops at 1pm, so not sure if there's no more wine tasting afterwards or they just open by reservation only.

    Roasted cauliflower salad
    Elodie T.

    I was in the area for a birthday solo trip and this had popped up on social media. I decided to stop in after a hike in Point Lobos nearby and showed up around noon on a Monday. I was quoted a 30 minute wait only because they were catching up with the wait staff, but seated me within 15 minutes. Everyone was seated outside because it was a lovely, gorgeous sunny day. There are bees and other insects nearby due to the pretty garden nearby, and I did end up using my little clipboard of my wine tasting menu to nudge them away. My waitress was fantastic and she gave me amazing recommendations. I tried one of the wine tastings and she gave me an extra tasting of their most popular wine because I had said it was my first time here! What a nice surprise! She recommended both the Roasted Cauliflower salad and the Castroville Artichoke dip. Let me tell you. The food and the wine were very good, but the artichoke dip was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I'm still thinking about it a few weeks later. It's literally the best artichoke dip I've ever had and my waitress laughed and said that's something she hears very often. Artichoke flavor was perfect, the creaminess was perfect, the toasted pieces of bread were perfect!!!! I mentioned this place to a few friends but said that if we went together, we'll have to order at least two because one whole artichoke dip will be for me. Definitely recommend. Wish I lived closer so I could experience the live music they have!

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    Andrew H.

    We stopped at Folktale Winery as we were touring the area for possible wedding venue locations. When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy, yet we were lucky to walk in and get a table outside where our dog could chill. I liked the menu, but we only had time for a cheese and charcuterie board. Seating is spaced throughout the area indoor and out.

    Crish burger, substitute salad
    Sarah S.

    A girlfriend is a club member and made a reservation for 2pm on a Saturday to celbebrate my Birthday. We were seated right away at a table outside with bench seat style, far enough from the live music, and under partial shade which was great since the sun was beaming. We were greeting right away by a familiar server of my friends, his name Amir, where he brought some Rose to start with. I am not normally partial to Rose, but was actually very good. Amir was very attentive and although he had other tables we never waited long for him to return and really enjoyed his humor and outgoing personality. He made several wine and menu selections, which ended up being great advice as we absolutely LOVED all the wine and food that came out. For wine we both settled on the Hound, which was a very smooth bourdeaux blend, very nice! For food we had the artichoke dip, Mind of a Chef flatbread and shared the Crush burger, substituted caesar salad instead of chips. When I tell you I say the food was hands down top notch, melt in your mouth good, doesn't get any better, zero complaints!! EVERYTHING was so delicious!! Then Amir even brought a Birthday dessert, with a candle and sang Happy Birthday with my friend. It was a chocolate dessert and very tasty! The ambiance is charming, the service Amir provided was perfect, and the food was phenominal! The manager even stopped by to check on how our service was and couldn't rave enoigh how great Amir was. THIS is the type of establishment that would earn a membership from me or at least repeat visits, eventhough I don't live very close. They are doing everything right and I highly recommend!

    Boxed lunch
    Kayla B.

    Man oh man, i don't know where to start. First off- if you look at my profile/reviews, i RARELY post poor reviews, I usually just think it is a waste of effort. But for this one I feel like I am doing everyone thinking of coming here for food a disservice. They are renovating so I can understand the limited menu, but to serve BOXED LUNCHES and charge $22 for them is an actual robbery. Everything they offer is refrigerated and prepped a day or so ahead of time. In my opinion, if you are going to change your food quality THAT MUCH, you MUST warn your customers that their meal will be coming in a box, wrapped from this morning or morning previous, not heated and come with kettle brand chips in the bag. The veggie mushroom sandwich was near inedible. The squash was hard, the bread was so stale and soggy as if it had been sitting in the fridge for days (go figure because it was), and the "side of fruit" is a literal 8oz cup of store bought pineapple chunks (STILL IN THE CONTAINER WITH BEST BEFORE DATE). MAN COME ON. $31 for a soggy cold san which, bag of store bough chips and a cup of pineapple is actual insanity and I highly encourage this restaurant to advertise this before they continue to rip people off. Of course the charm of folktale is in the venue, which is still very nice though they are under construction. Basically if you are planning on eating while you sip, DONT- go somewhere else until their full kitchen opens up in June. Highly recommend eating beforehand.

    Sweet Heat Flatbread
    Reina L.

    This place is so cute!! The outdoor area is spacious and it seems to be dog friendly since we saw a couple dogs! We came on a Saturday afternoon and we also got to see some live music. I'm not big on wine so I can't speak to that, but the food here was so good! I'm not sure how often they change the menu but I was already planning my next trip here when we left because I couldn't stop thinking about the artichoke dip and the sweet heat flatbread!!

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    Roman M.

    Folktale was a lovely winery. The ambiance is extremely nice and the entire outdoor dining space is very pretty with lighting from the valley and the beautiful flowers. Our server Andy was exceptional and gave us nothing but the best service. The Syrah we had was rich and dark, and a large glass of it. The wine went perfect with our food. The artichoke dip was the best I had ever had, with perfectly toasted bread that was crunchy yet soft. This was the star of the show for sure. The Margherita pizza was delicious, but nothing special. The crust was large and the sauce not very generously dosed. I wouldn't recommend it to avid pizza lovers. Overall our evening was fantastic! Would come back for sure.

    Tasha H.

    Nick was the most amazing and attentive sommelier! Love his knowledge and kindness went beyond. He spoiled us and the food was amazing too! We celebrated our friends 40th and it was so memorable! Most of us became members and can't wait to come back!

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    Ask the Community - Folktale Winery

    Are walkins welcomed?

    Yes! Should be totally fine depending on day/time.

    Hi! It says on the website that reservations for the Wine Garden restaurant are available for a 6:30pm time slot. Don't they close at that time? Or do they still let people into the restaurant at 6:30pm?

    Hi Vanessa, Our last seating is at 6:30pm. You may make a reservation for that time and expect plenty of time to relax and enjoy your wine. We look forward to your visit!

    Do you offer private parties, like a Friday night welcome party for wedding guests ? 8-10pm

    Hello Jennifer, Thank you for reaching out! The best way for us to learn more about your event is for you to visit our website and click on the Functions tab. From here you… Read more

    Do they have gluten-free substitution options for their pizza crusts? Thank you!

    Yep! There's a gluten free pizza crust used.

    Are reservations required?

    Yes! It books pretty quickly, so try to make a reservation about three days to a few week in advance (depending on the size of the group :) )

    I see that this was asked in 2018 but is it still dog and kid friendly?

    Yes! Very dog friendly and large space for children to roam.

    Is there live music?

    There is occasionally live music

    Is anyone under the age of 21 allowed?

    Yes! Many family with small kids - great place!

    Is the entire public area dog friendly?

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    Can I bring outside food for a picnic?

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    We come to Carmel valley about once a year, and Folktale will certainly be a part of our regular visit!

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    4.9(15 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    Sofanya came through for us to make our wedding dreams come true despite super chaotic…read morecircumstances. When our wedding venue fell through a week before our wedding because they refused to let us put up a canopy to get out of the rain, she was kind enough to let us rent our cottage two days early and gave us several location options for our ceremony, whatever would suit us best. She helped me get ready & offered as much love, kindness & support as she could offer. Then, when the weather turned south & started storming extremely heavily during our outdoor ceremony, she generously opened up her own home to us in the top floor of the beautiful dome house to complete our special day. She truly saved the day for us, and treated us like family. The location couldn't be more beautiful. Everywhere you look, beautiful art peeks through the landscape as if placed thete by fairies, and the beauty of nature here creates a sense of tranquility among the redwoods crawling with ivy. Beautiful photo opportunities everywhere you look. A true hippy paradise! The Cala Lily Cottage was cozy, private and intimate, and we felt right at home. PLEASE avoid wasting your money at overpriced, inhospitable cabins/campgrounds out at big sur and come here instead, where you'll be treated like a treasured guest. My new husband and I look forward to returning on an anniversary!

    What an aptly named little slice of paradise. Only a few minutes from breathtaking views of the…read morecoast, you take one turn and suddenly you are immersed in a lush redwood forest. This place is magical. I have so many good things to say about the Jewel in the Forest and Sofanya. I feel connected to them now as they are a part of my story, and I'm so grateful for that! On October 1st, I married my best friend in a small 10 person ceremony at the Jewel in the Forest. It was the most perfect day of my life, and there could not have been a better place for it. We rented out all 4 of the cabins on property to accommodate all of our guests. That allowed us to stay together and bond through the whole experience, while still providing ample privacy and sleeping space for our guests The Dome House is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in my life. From the skylights that allow you a peek of the tops of the redwood trees, to the eclectic and beautiful furniture and decorations, to the wood burning heater, topped off by Sofanya's amazing artwork, it is truly an immersive experience. Sofanya provides games, movies, books, musical instruments, and a full kitchen. Everything you need for the perfect escape. We cut our cake and drank champagne as a group of about 12 in the living space comfortably. Most of our guests stayed at the Jasmine house, which has 3 private rooms and a large living space where we all enjoyed dinner the night before the ceremony. Sofanya even strung up the cutest string lights on the patio for us so we could enjoy the outside space as well. My parents stayed in the adorable Calla Lily cabin, which is perfect for a couple or small family. It is cozy and charming. Our photographer stayed up in the adorable Lotus Blossum, which had the most spectacular windows and a one of a kind outside bathroom. So cool! We held our ceremony near the stream amongst the redwoods. It was breathtaking. Overall, the space was beyond perfect for what we needed. Each of the cabins are unique and have so much character. I recommend that EVERYONE visit and escape from reality to this magical place at some point in your life. You won't regret it. Now, I have to say a few things about Sofanya. She is wonderful! She really went above and beyond making sure our wedding was perfect. She hung the aforementioned lights for me, provided several bouquets around the property, received packages with things for my wedding for me ahead of time, and ensured everyone's comfort the whole stay. Thank you so much for all you did to make my wedding truly perfect Sofanya.

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    Jewel In the Forest
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    Fairview Laguna Seca

    Fairview Laguna Seca

    4.7(13 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We have had our Staff Christmas Party at this venue for the last 3yrs. Every single time they do…read morenot disappoint. The Staff are very nice, not one of them was rude. We are all about taking care of our Guest BUT during our event they sure took care of us. We will 100% be continuing to come back every year for our Staff Party AND recommend this place to anyone looking for a Nice Venue. Chick-fil-A North Salinas

    My husband and I had an amazing and beautiful wedding at Fairview Laguna Seca! It was literally the…read morebest day of our lives. I found this venue on Instagram and didn't see it in-person until I was engaged. When we were visiting venues, we fell in love with the event space, both the ceremony site (overlooking the golf course) and modern indoor reception area. We booked the venue one-year out. It was the first & only venue we looked at! We knew it was the location we wanted to be married at. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the Fairview team!! They were very attentive to our details and made our plans & visions a reality. From all the vendors we worked with, everyone was professional and courteous. The baker made us a delicious and beautiful 3-tiered cake, each layer a different flavor. The florist followed my inspiration photos & the DJ read the room well, playing the perfect songs and introducing everyone with a great flow. I highly recommend having a day of coordinator. Well worth the money to have an stress-free (less stressful) day. My husband and I chose the Elite package because it was the best fit for our 150-guest list. Our guests enjoyed the venue, loved the bartenders and appreciated the kids' meals for their children. And the sparkler send off at the end was a fairytale experience! It was truly a joyous day. We are so thankful for the Fairview team and couldn't ask for a more perfect wedding day.

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    Fairview Laguna Seca
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    Carmel Valley Ranch - Guest suite

    Carmel Valley Ranch

    3.9(648 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$$

    Enjoyed our experience here on a short Father's Day weekend getaway…read more Was greeted with wine and rubber duckies for the little ones. Also got free cookies and wine in our room. The room was spacious, we added a roller bed and BabyQuip crib. Signed up for the little rancher and was super cute. The kids got to feed the goats, per sheep, alpaca, donkeys and mini horses. Did breakfast buffet daily, as we had credit. We also went to the pool, and the kids loved it. Walked around the golf course and saw some deers. There was a wedding so it was kind of loud. Wished the in room dining had more food. All in all, good experience here.

    My husband booked this place for the family with good intentions but missed a few details that I'd…read morelike to share in the hopes someone else may be reading reviews for this place. Location: beautiful breathtaking views tucked away in a mountain valley, it is a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle from city noise pollution and high populations. Customer service: there are only 1-2 check in desks, where they spend about 10-20 minutes with each customer explaining the property amenities, location of room, events, etc. when you've been traveling all day, every minute feels like a lifetime. Restaurant: there is only one full service, sit in restaurant that gets booked very fast especially for dinner. Plan ahead and make a reservation in advance for every night you plan to stay on campus and eat there, otherwise, expect to wait until 8 pm or drive to the nearby restaurants which include a Subway, pizza joint, or a small Vietnamese restaurant. Earthbound Organic Farm is a great alternative option for a small breakfast or lunch bites. There is another Mexican restaurant nearby. Clientele in the mornings consist of rowdy children and their inconsiderate parents. I recommend asking to be seated outside if you have well mannered children and want to eat in peace. Rooms: mediocre clean. For being a Hyatt affiliated hotel, I had higher expectations, rooms are carpeted with wooden floors and heavy rugs. This resort is pet friendly so if you have someone in the family that suffers from allergies or has a very sensitive nose, this is not the best place to stay. As most Californian hotels that have carpeting, you can smell odors in the carpeting and linen. When things got hot and humid in our room, I got a nice whiff of dog. Basically any pet friendly hotel means that your linens will be washed with dog poo or other animal fluids. Rooms are only dusted at eye level but if you're someone that is concerned about dust mites, be prepared to get a showering of dust mites on bed, where the headboards reach 6' high and hold lots of lovely layers of dust. Coffee pot is sad and comparable to a motel 6 version with blah coffee, and lastly the beds are super firm with no ability to adjust (like other Hyatt holidays offer), and pillows are huge and uncomfortable. Foam alternative is slightly softer but still too high for a back sleeper or stomach sleeper. Bathroom: limited. They do provide tiny handwashing bars of soap made of lavender, and provide a tiny sample sac of lavender salt to use in tub but for those with allergies, best to request an alternative if any. Shower corners contain black mold. Refrigerators: our room had a tiny refrigerator that could hardly fit anything and doesn't cool sufficiently so for those moms packing extra healthy snacks for your kids, consider your fridge useless. All the strawberries, yogurts and hummus we purchased made it straight to the trash. Room patio: dirty and useless. There was a couple of upholstered seats and one table on our patio that could not be enjoyed as they were filled with dirt, dust and leaves. Would I stay here again? No - due to the pet issue for me. Most Californians love their pets and don't mind staying in places that wreak of dog butts that they've habituated to. Like I said, my husband had good intentions but there were too many issues that made it undesirable for me.

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    Carmel Valley Ranch - Oustside Crows Nest, Santa Cruz, Ca

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    Carmel Valley Ranch - Patio Terrace

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    De Tierra Events

    De Tierra Events

    5.0(2 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    This venue is incredibly magical. We had our wedding celebration at De Tierra Vineyards and it was…read moreperfect. The owner Anna is incredibly kind, accommodating, and lightning fast to respond. The house is gorgeous and it was such a treat to stay among the vineyards. Our guests were in awe of the property, every corner reveals something new. Highly recommend this space to anyone looking to host a special event or getaway.

    We used De Tierra Events for our wedding in Sept 2018. The space was amazing, the estate is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The olive trees and vineyard vines created a gorgeous setting for the wedding. We used the main house courtyard and front lawn for our 210 person wedding. We highly recommend renting the house for the whole weekend. We used it for our wedding party to stay, rehearsal dinner, staging for many prep items, and hair and makeup. The convenience of having the ceremony and reception next to each other was perfect and worked very well for our guests. We had our dance floor outside and rented string lights set up in an umbrella fashion to give the effect of a tent. Overall, we are very pleased with how everything turned out. I need to write a separate paragraph for Anna Russell and her team. Anna was extremely flexible and helpful throughout the whole process. She had good suggestions and helped us figure out issues as they arose. She was very responsive via email and super helpful the week of the wedding coordinating with our vendors. She was organized and kept all the pieces moving smoothly. We would highly recommend her, her team, and her venue to anyone.

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