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!

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!

My husband and I got married here. We LOVED it. The location is beautiful! You can see all the way…read moreto San Francisco and down through Muir Woods down to the ocean. The rental rates are unbeatable! They have a parking lot on site, all the chairs, tables, serving wear, kitchen items, cooking items, stereo system, industrial dish washer, etc that you need to have a small (under 75 person) wedding. Lynn is great and very helpful (she is the contact person for rentals). You do have to get event insurance but no extra insurance for having alcohol like most places do. You don't need to use a specific caterer or even have one if you don't want. It is quit and peaceful and just perfect! Only down sides are it is a little harder to get to, there aren't a ton of options for hotels, and you have to take the garbage somewhere else to dispose of it (they don't have garbage pick up on site). Over all, AMAZING views, UNBEATABLE prices, EVERYTHING you need, peaceful, and BEAUTIFUL. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would get married here again!

This is a great, affordable meeting space or wedding venue with spectacular views! My husband and I…read morejust had our wedding this past weekend, and it was our dream wedding! The clubhouse comes with most of the things needed for a wedding, and it was great to be able to invite our favorite vendors without restrictions. It will always hold a special place in my heart from now on.

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.

We went to my neighbors bar mitzvah at the log cabin. And it was magical great food, the whole…read morecabin and the outside and the inside was really fun and quirky, but kept up very well and I would recommend it for any private party.

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

I've had the opportunity to shoot multiple weddings at Flying Cloud Farm and I absolutely love how…read moreeach one has used the space in a unique way. It's so important for each couple to be able to adapt a space specific for their wants and Flying Cloud really acts as a great space for that. There are so many stunning backdrops throughout the venue, and the atmosphere feels peaceful and very Sonoma County. Both of my clients that have had their weddings here also told me how great Jeannette and Julia were from the beginning!

What can I say about the amazing experience we had at Flying Cloud Farm? From the first visit, my…read morehusband and I knew that we wanted to book them as our venue right away. Our first meeting with coordinator Julia was a dream! She answered any and all questions we had from our first meeting through to the days before and was so helpful. She provided a list of highly rated local vendors, budget and timeline spreadsheets, and was able to fine tune our grandiose ideas into something tangible and attainable. We were very worried about having a March wedding with the weather being so unpredictable in the springtime, but it was perfect. Sunny skies, 75 degrees, gentle breezes, and a breathtaking sunset to boot. Julia and the team executed everything flawlessly and every guest was in awe about how much of a seamless and personalized experience it was. If you want to experience a venue that can do it all and make your wedding or special event entirely unique, look no further than Flying Cloud Farm!

I have stayed at the Straus Home Ranch twice now for teacher retreats and I cannot say enough…read morepositive things about it. The home is historic and full of love. The family history here is compelling and part of why we chose to stay here- it is a privilege to be part of the Straus family's world, and to see the land that Mrs. Straus fought to preserve. The home is comfortable and lends itself to so many great memories- we enjoy conversations in every nook and love retreating to our rooms for much needed rest. The views around the property are stunning. One of my stays was rainy and that was equally delicious - this natural invitation to hunker down and read and be present. Michael is a wonderful person and host and has always shown us such kindness and openness. It is great working with him to set up the place prior to our arrival, from extra requests to making a fire pit for s'mores. This place holds a special place in my heart and I would come back more often if I could afford to - it's a great treat. You will love it.

Have you ever worked with a vendor who was so wonderful you instantly wanted to be friends with…read morethem? That's Michael and Vivien Straus. They had our hearts within minutes of meeting them, and we quickly learned that their warmth was matched with deep event planning expertise, lightning fast responses to all manner of inquiries, and a general willingness to do absolutely everything within their power to make our wedding seamless. We can't say enough positive things about Vivien and Michael. We had heard planning a wedding would be stressful, but largely thanks to Vivien and Michael, we honestly never felt stressed. They regularly welcomed us to the ranch ahead of our wedding, helping us build a special bond to the land and to their family. They worked so effectively as a team, helping us find lodging, answering questions on behalf of our other vendors, thoughtfully navigating asks related to honoring recently passed family members, and so much more. During the wedding weekend, Michael bent over backwards to make sure everything ran smoothly, always beaming with a huge smile. His soft serve ice cream was such a big hit! It was always such a relief to see Michael, because we knew he was fixing something we didn't have to worry about, or making something work better, or just thinking 10 steps ahead to make a future moment run smoothly. He is exactly who you want at your wedding!! We had the wedding of our dreams and we can't imagine a better place or better hosts for this special moment in our lives. We plan to visit Straus Home Ranch regularly and will loudly sing the praises of Michael and Vivien everywhere we go, because we're convinced there is no better place on the planet to host a wedding.

Absolutely wonderful stay here while we visited Point Reyes…read more I saw this spot on multiple instagram travel posts, and essentially planned a trip around staying here! They have numerous options for rooms, and I loved that the Market Flat had one bedroom with a king bed, another bedroom with a bunk bed, and a living room sleeper which was perfect for our group. Very friendly service- they emailed me multiple times before the trip with updates, and also readily accommodated requests (ie getting more space heaters) They have a beautiful backyard where people host weddings. Loved the river views, and the fire pits. They provide free smores kits at the front desk which is awesome! There are also blankets by the fire pits to stay warm at night. Also love the lounge room with free coffee/tea all day and the downstairs game room where they had an ample amount of board games and an old record player. Also thought it was nifty that they have tons of binoculars that you can rent out too, which came in handy for us at the Tule Elk Reserve! The Due West Market was also convenient to have- they mainly have drinks and some snacks; but I definitely appreciated the espresso drink options and a couple of fresh bakery goods from Due West We also ate at the on site restaurant Due West one night and enjoyed everything. Overall such a wonderful experience to stay here.

I love the Olema House. It is a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. It is quite pricy,…read morebut I think the location and quality of the hotel justifies that. This is actually my first time writing a review for a hotel, so I'll try to be as helpful as I can. This was our second time staying here. I love the rooms. They are so comfortable and have wonderful, little touches added. The rooms have fireplaces, but instead of lighting a fire they give you a beautiful handmade, three wick candle that creates a beautiful display of flame. To help you sleep they give you a spray to scent your pillows with lavender. I love the high ceilings in the rooms I've stayed in, as well as the little balconies you can sit on. The hotel has a really good restaurant next door and has treats throughout the day. A very simple continental breakfast, some snacks and drinks in the afternoon, and in the evening the front desk had the makings of s'mores to bring out to the fire pit. The marshmallows were especially delicious! My only real complaint is the people who work the front desk were not the most helpful and seemed a bit awkward. One of them said they were new and didn't really know how to answer a few of my questions. I still love this place though despite the strange staff that works here.

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.