I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gladding Farms! From the very beginning, Sydney has been…read morean absolute joy to work with! She is fun, kind, honest, and incredibly accommodating. She goes above and beyond, always adding thoughtful extras and making sure every special request is met with a smile. The barn and grounds are absolutely stunning, and I already know our wedding day is going to be unforgettable because of her. I feel so thankful to have found both this venue and Sydney, and I would recommend Gladding Farms to anyone looking for a beautiful place with an amazing owner to match!

I rarely do reviews but I felt I wanted to share the pros and cons of this venue and my experience…read morethere with others who may be looking for a wedding venue. First the pros. - [ ] This venue is absolutely beautiful. The property and the barn with its chandlers, white draping intertwined with fairy lights are absolutely stunning. The venue at sunset is astonishing and creates a colorful backdrop for your special day. - [ ] The back patio and lawn areas are spacious and can comfortably accommodate 100 people. - [ ] They offer a small mobile bar and you choose 3 signature cocktails. They provide the mixers, water, ice, cups and straws. We provided the alcohol, beer and wine. - [ ] The Bridal suite was tastefully decorated and is an ample size for a small bridal party. - [ ] There is plenty of parking. The cons - [ ] The owner is extremely difficult and very unpleasant to work with. Not much is in writing and she changes her mind and the rules as she goes. She consistently made comments about us loosing our deposit if we did this or didn't do that. This was both prior to the wedding and during the wedding reception. I don't believe it was only us. When we came on Monday for the table delivery, she was complaining about the bride and the brides family from the weekend. - [ ] During our interview she told us that we could have access the week prior beginning on Monday. She said she was very flexible and just let her know when we wanted to come, she would work with us. Once the contact was signed we were told we could only have 3 hours prior to the wedding. She stated that she had been taken advantage of and had to tighten the access down to 3 hours. We had already made arrangements with her to have 10 barn tables dropped off on Monday and she told us that would count as 1 of our 3 hours. - [ ] During our 2 hours we had to set up the venue she was constantly with us offering her opinion. The bride had spent a lot of time deciding on how she wanted the tables and things set up. The owner was overbearing and constantly offering her opinion. It became very uncomfortable especially since we only had 2 hours to prepare. She told us that the tables needed color and looked bland. They were what the bride wanted. It was a hard and uncomfortable situation. - [ ] The bar ran out of ice and bottles waters early in the evening. Luckily it was not a hot day, the day's high was only 84 degrees. They did not refill the soda and water barrel. I had to ask twice but was told there was no ice or water. The majority of the time there was no ice and no bottled water. I had brought 2 large, very nice metal and copper drink tubs and were told no we couldn't use them, that hers would look better. - [ ] Parking is a long walk on uneven grass and in the dark. She has guests park on the opposite far edge of her property. She could easily have them park closer. I'm not sure why she does that? - [ ] No bathrooms, just two port a potty's for 100 guests. - [ ] At one point during the reception my daughter's grandmother went into the bridal suite to get something for my daughter and the owner hurried up to me and she told me that she had remotely locked the suite. That someone was in there that wasn't allowed. She said she locked it and we could find her if we needed to go inside and she would remotely unlock the door. She again threatened that she would have to keep our deposit if anyone went inside that wasn't allowed. Who wasn't allowed?? First I had heard of that?? - [ ] We followed the rules. Music stopped at 10:00. We had hired a helper and with the help of several family members we had everything cleared out, chairs stacked, tables wiped down and all garbage in bags put where we were instructed. We packed our cars and were out at 10:58 since everyone had to be out by 11:00. It was a challenge, but we did it. We started clearing off the runners, garlands and table signs while the dancing was still going on. We were confident that we would receive our full $1000 deposit back. - [ ] We received only $180 of our $1000 deposit back. Her reasons were ridiculous, unreasonable and unfair. We felt she planned to keep our deposit from the very beginning. The wedding was beautiful and the guests all enjoyed it. If I had to do it over I would not rent this beautiful venue. The owner was unpleasant, unfair and incredibly difficult to work with. She added so much unnecessary stress to the process.

My husband and I hosted our baby shower at Suite 28, and we had a wonderful experience. We truly…read moreenjoyed working with Helen, the owner--she made everything so easy from the initial booking all the way through the day of the shower. She is an excellent communicator and very professional. Everyone absolutely loved the space! Much of the décor was provided, including tablecloths, lighting, couch, flowers, dessert cart, and more, which we really appreciated because it made the planning process so much easier. We highly recommend Suite 28 and would gladly host another event there!

I attended Suite28 Studio's grand opening and absolutely loved it! The space is so lovely and…read morequaint, beautifully decorated, and perfect for any special occasion. There was plenty of room to celebrate the ribbon cutting, enjoy delicious food, and admire the stunning dessert arrangement. We took so many great photos. Every corner of the studio is picture-perfect!

My wife and I have enjoyed the restaurant for dinner was well served. We decided to have many times…read moretake-outs which was just ok, only because the shrimp tacos tasted good and would have been better the shells were cooked more. We like that you are doing weekly specials now. We recently had your current special menu, the Pastrami Reuben burger was excellent. I would have like to have ordered the Chicken Cacciatore but wasn't sure if the bell peppers were going to green which I dislike and was wondering if I could have them changed to red or yellow. Anyway we are happy to see you will be doing specials weekly. Looking forward to dining there soon.

Consistently good food with affordable pricing. Great ambience and friendly staff. Support this…read morelocal Lincoln business.

Blue goose was awesome! I grew up coming here for the crab feeds with my grandparents and ended up…read morehaving my wedding here as well! Pat was very helpful and responsive when we had questions. Overall amazing venue and I'm glad I was able to share a part of my childhood with everyone at our wedding.

Super friendly staff and a great place to have your wedding. The venue has great aesthetics and as…read morea wedding photographer, I enjoyed working at this venue, and hope to photograph more events at this place!

Don't judge a book from its cover is all I have to say! Chris the owner has it decorated really…read morecute inside and was so accommodating and amazing to work with. I just hosted about 60 people for my husband's 55th birthday party last Saturday and this ended up being perfect! It has a pool table, a very large nice bar with barstools (bartender for hire), a stage, dance floor, karaoke and ample seating. We had an amazing time! I hired a taco vendor and it was perfect!

Great new event center that is great for bridal showers birthday parties, celebration of life or…read moreanytime that you need to get a group of people together! Full bar optional with a space for catering! Already has tables and chairs has a full stage. Parking out front and so great to deal with!

I was going to see a show at Thunder Valley Casino, but did not want to stay at Thunder Valley. I…read morefound this La Quinta listed and decided to give it a try. This facility has only been open for a year and I found it to be very pleasant. There is an indoor pool, hot tub, small outdoor patio, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. I do regret not bringing my swimsuit... There was nobody in the pool. Even the hot tub was not busy the entire time I was there. The patio had a small fire pit on it, but I did not end up being outside to use it. The lobby was beautifully decorated and in the evening, it was very bright inside the lobby when we got back from the concert. There was free breakfast served, but I did not stick around to enjoy any of that. There is plenty of seating though for those who do. Check-in was a breeze. I was able to pre-check in the day before we arrived. That made the process really smooth. When I arrived, I only had to provide my last name ID. It took me under five minutes to get my room key. The room itself was excellent! The bed was extremely comfortable and the pillows provided were too. The room felt squeaky clean. The bathroom size is rather large in my opinion. There's a small refrigerator in the room as well as a microwave. There were plenty of outlets for charging. There was a rather generous amount of small rags provided too. Overall, should I want to see another concert, I would totally come back. This hotel is located near a Walgreens, and a very small strip mall that is easily walked to. There were a couple restaurants in the strip mall, including a Leatherby's. We went there for dinner and found that to be quite pleasant. Check out was a breeze as I was able to do that from my phone. Personally, I don't think I found any faults with my stay there.

A Convenient, Comfortable Stay -- Solid and Reliable…read more Can I stay at this new establishment? Yes. And not just for convenience, but for comfort too. My wife and I stayed here while attending a concert at the casino down the road, and it worked perfectly as a place to get ready for the evening and recharge for the next day. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with warm smiles. The interior was clean, well-kept, and the overall look fit the area and local vibe nicely. One thing I really appreciated was the location -- not only does the hotel occupy a good space, but there are plenty of nearby food options, coffee spots, and family-friendly local eateries within walking distance. We could actually see most of them right from our room window, which was a nice bonus. If you check out the photos I posted, you'll see just how clean and comfortable the room was. One of my biggest hotel tests is always the bed. Is it too firm? Too soft? Squeaky? Anything that messes with sleep is a dealbreaker for me. Happy to report -- the bed passed the test. I slept well, which matters most. The next morning, we hit the complimentary breakfast. It was standard fare: waffles, eggs, potatoes, oatmeal, cereal, juice, and sausage. Nothing exceptional, but also nothing to complain about. And honestly, when staying somewhere like this, it's really about having a clean place to sleep and recharge -- which it delivered on. I gave this stay three stars because it did exactly what it needed to do. It was adequate, comfortable, and convenient -- and I do plan to return the next time we attend a concert at the nearby casino. One heads-up: if you're staying for a concert, chances are most of the guests are there for the same reason, and breakfast the next morning gets packed. If you stay here, leave a review and let me know how your experience compares to mine.

My husband and I have been wanting to find a local place for afternoon tea. We both loved our high…read moretea experience when we were in South Africa. So, today along with my mother we went Sotherton Tea Room for their Queen's Tea Experience. When we arrived a little after 4pm, there was a mix up with the Open Table reservation. Our reservation was for 4:15pm. However, the owner stated they don't take reservations that late, and have had issues with Open Table. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate us, and we were able to have the Queen's Tea Experience. As for the tea we tried the Obstinate Headstrong Girl and Triumph of a Lucky Guess. Both smelled and tasted very good! We each enjoyed savory sandwiches, quiche, cranberry scone, and dessert. All of the food was absolutely delightful! The menu changes monthly so it gives an excuse to come back for sure! The tea room itself is beautifully decorated and cozy. If you are a Jane Austen fan, this place is for you. Staff are all very kind, and we had a wonderful time.

My partner and I have been talking about doing our first high tea experience for the longest time,…read morebut couldn't find anywhere local. Then on Valentine's Day, he surprised me and said he found this place. Initially it was fully booked and our reservation was for outside on a cold afternoon, but we showed up early and the staff was super cool and had a seat for us inside. I'm so glad we got to sit inside because I was admiring the lovely interior. They had fun couches, lovely chandeliers, and various flower arrangements. The day we went, it was fully booked, and we sort of got lost in the mix initially when the staff was explaining things, but once they figured out it was our first time the staff was super eager to explain things to us. We tried a couple different teas, enjoyed all the different sandwiches and deserts. Normally I only drink iced teas, and so they were super cool to provide me with a glass of ice so I could enjoy my teas. My favorite one was the first one they poured, which is the Obstinate Headstrong Girl. Overall we had enough time to only taste two teas, so we will for sure have to come back to try the rest. The owner was super friendly, I explained to her that normally I don't like scones but their scones were tasty and different. She explained a little about her technique, experiences in Europe and what separates theirs from all the rest I've tried. It was a fun experience, made for a very memorable Valentine's Day, and will for sure be back in the future to try more teas!

Fantastic store. Lots of awesome crafting materials at unbeatable prices and a friendly staff. I…read morelove the ribbon and stamping selections.

Took my daughter to ReCreate because she loves doing crafts. We heard they have a crafting studio…read moreso we went there with that intent. Inside is a plethora of crafting supplies. It's like a thrift store for crafts. Most items are used and in good condition. We saw all kinds of yarn, wood, stamps, sewing supplies, and even birthday and Christmas items. Everything has is in it's own section but does take some time to look around, if you want something specific. As for the crafting area, it cost about $8 for 1 hour of crafting. They had tons of recycled items available for crafting. It did take us a bit to look around and decide on something to create. But once we did, we found lots of things to use. They did have glue guns to use but I didn't see paints, or sharp things for cutting. They also offer birthday parties in their crafting area. ReCreate is a crafters dream but an organizers fever dream. It can be a little hard to look but it's best to just take your time and enjoy the walk around.

Hands down one of the best wedding venues in the greater Placer/Sacramento area. Katie is so easy…read moreto work with. Great communication and my expectations are always met. The venue has some really amazing decor items in their inventory room that are free to use by all clients. Love this place and will always recommend them.

If you want to have the best wedding day ever, book Gold Hill Gardens! It was the very first venue…read morewe toured, and it was the venue we kept coming back to. Outside of being a gorgeous venue with endless options to give you the most beautiful and personalized day, Katie was an absolute gem throughout the entire process. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and patient, answering all of my questions and even talking me off the ledge a few times when the stress of planning got to me! Katie was flexible and accommodating, adjusting to our needs and making sure everything was just right. On the day of the wedding, Katie and her team were nothing short of amazing. They worked seamlessly with our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to just enjoy the day without any worries. The entire experience felt effortless, thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, and we're so glad we chose Gold Hill Gardens for our big day. It truly was perfect. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stunning venue with exceptional service. Thank you, Katie and team, for making our wedding day perfect!