We booked a tour with Curious Twins Paranormal & Ghost Tours last night at the Victoria Black Swan…read moreInn & had a blast. I love that they keep the tour group small, so it was my husband & I & another group of 4. Everyone was cool & respectful of each other's space while investigating. We did get some good answers with the Dowsing Rods. We have videos & pics we still need to go through. But overall the host were awesome. We will be planning another visit without the tour part soon. we didn't have time to checkout the Milk House & more of the house. Curious Twins did a great job telling the history. They didn't rush us, they were very nice. Overall, had a fun experience!

Hello I am leaving the rating of very dissatisfied for a few different reasons. One I was…read moredisappointed that there weren't better instructions on where to check-in for dinner and other events. I was also very disappointed in the dinner that was provided for the VIP event. I was under the impression that it was going to be a nice sit down dinner, and for the VIP dinner we paid 298.00 for two people to have to stand in a line (that took us a while to find) to get a plastic container with a chicken salad sandwich and a bag of chips (oh and we also got one cookie). Also Beer was free, but you had to pay $2.00 for a very small cup of pink lemonade. We were also supposed to attend a seance, and it ended up being a medium speak about a couple of people on the other side that had lung problems. Once that was done we were able to go walk around the house for a short amount of time and then get sent home. We also two shirts (which they didn't have one of our sizes), and two baseball type hats. Once in the house we noticed that the house was very dirty, and there are many spots where I feel that someone is going to get hurt or sick from being in the house. There are spots in the floor were someone is going to fall through, there is a lot of mold due to lots of water damage. We also didn't feel like the outside was sanitary either. Not far from where they were cooking there were chickens and roosters running around. The bathrooms in the milking barn were In Shambles the ceiling looking like it was about to cave in, and the bathrooms all smelled like poop. In total we paid $324.00 to listen to people promote their books, and just tell a couple of stories. If feel this experience was very overpriced for what you got, and possibly a risk to our health being exposed to so much dust, dirt, and mold. I would not recommend going to this event, and I feel that the fire department needs to go check out the entire place for fire hazards and possibly injury to those that visit there. As a matter of fact I am probably going to make a call to the local fire department, and I also feel that the animals need to be checked due to the conditions that they are living in. My family and I will not be attending another event to this place again, and I suggest that you don't take your family there either!

My Daughter got married here a few years ago and we had an amazing day. The gardens are beautiful,…read morethe staff was friendly, and it couldn't have been a more perfect day! Communication leading up to the wedding day were great. Vendor recommedations really helped in our planning process. Then this year we had a baby shower since we had such a great experience the first time! It's a special place for family memories.

Amanda was great from start to finish, available to answer questions/concerns. Even when those…read morequestions were duplicated. Kristin did an awesome job helping the day move along smoothly, keeping things on time and orchestrating our sendoff. Justin made sure we had everything needed to accommodate our guests and set-up. Thank you, all of you, for a beautiful start to a beautiful adventure for our Michael and Jasmine.

Went to an event that was portrayed as something it is not. The place is so overrun with trash and…read morehas not been kept up in a long ling time. It was gross her hole in the ground of a toilet is absolutely disgusting. The host is off her rocker, rude and lies to everyone. So manipulative and nasty for no reason. Those poor vendors having some crazy lady scream at them amd lie about the property/event is just sad.

Historic Jackson Ranch is located on Callaghan Road just north of Loop 410 between Vance Jackson…read moreRoad and IH 10. Patrice Villastrigo purchased the estate in 2000 and has since opened her home to the public for various events such as Festivals, Market Days, Art Shows, Weddings, Private Parties, Haunted Sleepovers, Healing Center, Film Location, House Concerts & Recording Sessions. I recently visited the Vintage Flea Market where I was able to walk around the property a bit after shopping with the various vendors. I am in awe of all the beautiful oak trees on the ranch and all around in this area... they are sooo magnificent! I found myself interested in the history of the Jackson Ranch so here are some links that I found: From their website: http://skinnyllamaproductions.com/blog/the-jackson-ranch San Antonio Express News: http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/home_and_garden/article/Spaces-Finding-a-place-in-history-4395011.php#photo-4375041 The property was first settled in the early 1800s... after going through several owners, William H. Jackson acquired the property possibly through a card game and since he owned the land the longest, his name was given to the historical status. Jackson put a Stagecoach Stop on the property which he called "The Watering Hole". In 1915, The Drake family purchased the property. Mrs. Drake was friends with Marion Koogler McNay which you can see similar touches made in this home as hers, now the McNay Museum, during their time here. Passing through the hands of a few more owners with some minor changes, even being abandoned at one point, the current owner has registered the property as a Historic Landmark. I have not seen anything yet to connect the Jackson Ranch owned by William Jackson to Vance Jackson which has a road named for him which is right down the street. Also down the street is the Jackson - Keller Road. Now if you didn't know before, here's a little tidbit of local historical information for you... in SA when you see hyphenated named roads, it means Ranch to Ranch... Jackson Ranch to Keller Ranch. Other examples are Perrin Ranch to Beitel Ranch, Jones Ranch to Maltsburger Ranch. Well we now know where heart the Jackson Ranch is located... right here! The Historical Jackson Ranch is a great places to visit if you love to explore the history of San Antonio. Be sure to keep on eye on their calendar for all their public events... and I hope you enjoy my pics!

I am so glad we had our wedding here! There were some unexpected construction changes leading up to…read morethe day and the venue team, Robbie/Valerie/Marcos/Lucy, were incredible. They were flexible, allowed last minute adjustments and extra tours, and did everything possible to make sure our wedding was a success. The space was beautiful and I really can't speak highly enough about the team. Thank you so much to The Jack Guenther Pavilion! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a downtown museum venue in San Antonio!

Beautiful wedding venue! I absolutely love live painting here. The view overlooking the Riverwalk…read moreis just perfect and makes for such a beautiful painting. The venue is so versatile with different wedding themes and can accommodate large events. This is hands down the best place you could choose if you were wanting a downtown SA Venue on the River.

We had the pleasure of booking our wedding at the Grand Monarch, and it was absolutely beautiful!…read moreThe entire process was so smooth and stress-free. Rosemary was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted. Jen, our wedding coordinator, was phenomenal! She had an amazing personality and knew exactly what to do and when to do it. She also offered fantastic ideas that helped bring our vision to life. Our friends and family had an amazing time, and everyone had nothing but positive things to say. We chose to do everything in-house, and it was so easy to share my ideas and preferences with the team and watch them come to life -- from the décor to the food, the bar & the cake! If you're debating, stop and book here! We have zero regrets. 10000000/10, highly recommend! Thank you to all the staff who made our day so special! Rosemary, Jen, Padro & Laz! You guys are amazing. I look forward to the next event with you guys!

Warning to Anyone Considering Grand Monarch, DJ Johnny, or Coordinator Andrea…read more As a professional choreographer with years of experience at weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, and large-scale productions, I have never experienced the level of unprofessionalism, aggression, and incompetence I witnessed at Grand Monarch with DJ Johnny and event coordinator Andrea. My role was clear: prepare a court of teens, many who had never danced before, and guide them through months of practice leading up to the event. The family specifically hired me for day-of support, which is standard practice. After the family dances, the teens changed outfits. We then went outside for a quick rehearsal and huddle (5 minutes) absolutely necessary because the ballroom was shockingly small, poorly designed, and blocked by pillars. The kids needed formation adjustments before going in front of hundreds of guests. Instead of letting this essential step happen, Johnny and Andrea stormed over, yelling at me and the teens. Not a polite reminder, full-on aggressive shouting, interrupting instruction, and even trying to silence me in front of the kids. The result? The teens were discouraged, anxious, and rattled. Parents were disgusted, watching their kids be yelled at during what should have been a proud, exciting moment. The energy went from positive to toxic in seconds. To make matters worse: 1. DJ Johnny played the music before the kids were even set up. A rookie mistake he has apparently made at other events too. 2. Andrea never provided a real timeline. She contacted me only the day before and handed me a "timeline" the day of. Zero coordination. 3. No apology was ever given, not to me, not to the teens, not to the parents. Professionals handle pressure differently. Here's a couple tips from a real professional to you both: 1. You address the choreographer directly and privately, not scream in front of kids. 2. You consult the client, the person who paid us both. 3. You give a respectful heads-up. You don't scream at children mid-rehearsal. They can try to say, "We were keeping schedule." False. Dozens of professional ways exist to do that without aggression. "We had no choice." Wrong. They could have waited 60 seconds, gone to the client, or spoken to me calmly. They cause more of a distraction and a more delayed event because this altercation. "The choreographer delayed the event." False. A quick run-through is standard and was required due to the venue's design and Andrea's late timeline. "Communication was clear." False. Nothing was provided until the last second and DJ provided no expectations. Grand Monarch should be ashamed to be represented by such toxic, careless staff. Johnny's Neanderthal behavior was aggressive and reckless, especially from some who fancies himself as a JW. Andrea was complicit. For families spending thousands on milestone events: don't risk your once-in-a-lifetime celebration with vendors who yell at kids, screw up music cues, and create chaos instead of memories. This was not just poor service, this was sabotage of an important family moment. Shout out to the kids who pulled it together at the very ends despite feeling anger and frustration for how they were treated.

I came upon this gem while wondering through the King William District of San Antonio. The grounds…read moreare immaculate. Only a few people are allowed into the residence at a time. Backpacks, food and drinks must be placed in a locker at the carriage house before entering the house. Once inside, you are walking through history. It is amazing! There are a couple guides inside. They are an abundance of information. If you are in the area, please stop by and check out. You will be very happy you did! (I should also add that this is not a good place if you are bringing small kids- there is a significant amount of items and you must stay within the barriers and no touching).

After attending many events as a non member, I signed up because Sylvia asked if I was coming to…read morethe members only retreat during the King William Fair. They had all you can eat and drink and it was fabulous to dine under those beautiful shade trees. You are allowed to come and go as you please with a Villa Finale wristband. You aren't allowed to take alcoholic beverages off the property. Best money I've ever spent for Fiesta.

Buenos dias . We are enjoying the show. Small but is long baseball collectable. Love…read more#ComicConventios is small but every year went better and bigger all together . LOVE LOVE costumes in this shows . GRACIAS to all. But we need disable discount to enter ... what else ask maybe we work out...have great day.

My daughter's dance recital was here last night. What a beautiful venue! I've never been in this…read morebuilding and it was immaculate, well-maintained, great seating with great views of the nice stage and had security throughout the show. The bathrooms were clean as well as the dressing rooms. Our show was "dinner theater" style and it was a super event!

We have booked an event for June 6th and so far are very impressed with the attention to details…read moreand assisting us in every manner. I believe this will be a great way to celebrate our sisters 50th wedding anniversary. It truly is a beautiful and elegant place. Highly recommended