I rented The Creative for my daughter's first birthday party on Saturday, 2/12 and would NEVER rent…read morethis venue again or recommend it to anyone. I started working with Sarah, one of the owners, 6 months prior to the party. She was friendly, flexible and accommodating to our requests. On the day of the party we arrived to the venue an hour early and were shocked at the condition it was in. The windows were dirty, dust and cobwebs were on the window sills and walls, the linen was incredibly wrinkly, and the bathroom was DISGUSTING. There was hair and grime in the sink, the floors were filthy, a half roll of toilet paper on the roll and a piece of a tampon wrapper on the ground. It was apparent that no one had bothered to clean before we came. To make matters worse, the prep space for our caterer was completely inhabitable. The prep table was covered in their belongings, the sinks were full of wrapped dishes and the floor had not been swept or mopped. The worst part of the kitchen was the DIRTY DISHES with food left in the hallway on top of a molded sink. The only mop available had been sitting in dirty mop water for what looked like a week or two. We called Sarah who had just gotten out of surgery, so she gave us the number for Kayla, one of the other owners. I explained the situation, sent her all of the photos only to never hear from her again. Sarah did come by the venue 30 minutes after the party had started to have her daughter tidy up the bathroom (clean the sink and sweep). I later on had to go through the other rooms just to find toilet paper for our guests. At the party we were told she would be talking to the other owners about the refund. I followed up with her on Tuesday with no response. She texted me the next day, Wednesday, saying she would be speaking with her team and will get back to me that evening. I didn't hear anything so I texted her on Friday with no response and again on Sunday. They ultimately decided that out of the $700 we paid for the venue, we were only getting $100 back. When we reminded her of all of the photos and inhabitable condition the venue was in, their only response was that we used the space and because she let us come in the night before to set up, they were already being more than accommodating. As a business, I can't wrap my mind around being proud of the product that they presented and not owning any fault to how disgusting the venue really was. I would never recommend anyone to book this venue and hope no one else has this experience in the future.

We had to cancel our event that was to be in April 2025. We contacted them on October 4th. Sarah…read moresaid no problem. I asked when I'd get my refund, she took a few days to answer, and only responded after another text. She said 7-10 business days. I've followed up with her and no response. I had to contact her from another number and she quickly responded, but when I told her who I was she just kept making excuses new phone, out of town, etc. She said she would get back to me, and gave me a new number for her and the "new" owner. That was over 7 days ago. No response from either of them. It's been over a month and no refund. I followed their policy and nothing. I am now hearing I am not the only person to have issues with them when it comes to money. I would never recommend this place. Which is sad because Dixon needs a place like this. But the business is shady, and unresponsive. Bad business and bad for our city. I will not attend events here either, so other businesses will lose out on business as well. I'd give them no stars if I could.

What a great venue to work with!! Manager was wonderful and very compromising. Space was great…read moreand there is plenty of parking

I was tasked with the difficult job of finding a location to have my father's reception after his…read moreburial. Being he was a Veteran himself, as well as my husband, we reached out to Wayne at the American Legion. Not only was he incredibly helpful in meeting with us to see the venue, but also with any other questions we had as the date approached. Nothing can beat the price for what is included as well as the site being clean & ample parking. We won't hesitate to utilize the hall again for any future events!

Strelitzia is simply the best...I called for an arrangement and was given the most supportive,…read moreconsiderate and professional service...I was guided through my choices and came to the best solution for me, was also given the price clearly and fairly. I will not hesitate to use Strelitzia again... just wonderful service...prompt delivery and my friend absolutely loved the flowers...they "made her day".

What great service! I was able to order a last minute Valentine bouquet and balloon for my…read moredaughter. The selections were great and not too expensive! I opted for a lovely bouquet filled with orange/pink roses and pink carnations! The delivery was just as requested and arrived right on time as my daughter was done with her classes at UCD. Thank you Sterlitzia!

We had Cope Entertainment DJ/MC for our wedding in July 2024 at Scribner Bend Vineyards and he was…read moreawesome! He definitely brought the vibes on the dance floor and fit the music to our style. I appreciated the many meetings we had beforehand to get a feel for what we wanted and special things to consider for the wedding day. His prices were also reasonable which was a huge plus; some DJs cost 10s of thousands which definitely did not fit our budget. The music and sound system also wasn't too loud or too soft, something I was a bit worried about since we had an outdoor ceremony. My one critique was that the names of our fathers were said incorrect during the reception, which was a bit awkward, but overall, we had a really good experience with Matthew! Would definitely recommend him and his services to other couples.

EVERYTHING WENT WELL!…read more I have worked with many DJs for various events being in the party planning business. Matthew with Cope Entertainment DJs and MCs is hand down one of the best. His communication and willingness to assist in anything to help make your wedding the perfect day made him irreplaceable on our special day. Leading up to the big day, Matthew was hands-on and worked closely with my fiance and me to curate the perfect playlist, ensuring every song reflected our vision for our special day. When we were stuck on what songs to play at different parts of the night he stepped in with his expertise to make it less stressful for us. Matthew wore so many hats the day of and did it with grace. He was the DJ, host, lightman, day of coordinator, and guest. Our wedding would not have been the same without Matthew's energy, sense of humor, and professionalism. If you are looking to elevate and take your next event to the next level hire Matthew for your DJ and lighting needs. He transformed our space with his lights and his big personality. You will not regret it! Thank you Matthew for your dedication to what you do. My guest felt loved and danced the night away. I can't wait to have my next even just so I can hire you again.

WOW!!! As someone who runs a premium hospitality brand, I notice the details others miss and Stella…read more+ Co. operates at a level that genuinely impresses me. Anya and her team don't just plan events; they translate vision into experience with an obsessive attention to design, flow, and feeling. Every touchpoint feels considered, every transition seamless, every guest cared for. If you want your wedding, private celebration, or corporate gathering to feel elevated and effortlessly produced, you will be in extraordinary hands. Truly bespoke, truly beautiful. The highest recommendation.

I cannot say enough great things about Stella and Co! They were truly a lifesaver for my wedding…read more Due to a literal last-minute hiccup, we found ourselves in desperate need of quality linens just hours before the big day because the ones I had rented elsewhere were too short for the tables. My event coordinator quickly placed a call to S&C, and within an hour, they came to the rescue with the most gorgeous linens! Thank you, Stella and Co, for not only saving our wedding but also bringing linens that were even more beautiful than the ones I originally rented. Their high-quality, stunning linens helped create the dreamy, elegant atmosphere we had envisioned for our special day. I highly recommend them for any event--you won't be disappointed!

What a gem! We…read morevisited this place for the first time as part of a birthday party (but it was actually a cover for the birthday celebrant to propose to his girlfriend -- teehee -- which he did, on the second-floor balcony, and our group got to watch and cheer from the ground). It was a cold afternoon/evening in December, but we dressed warmly and stayed by the firepit. There were maybe 4-6 other clusters of people there also, and definitely another birthday party going on because the guests were singing along loudly to a special request playlist that the staff played on the speaker for them. I thought it was a good number of people considering how cold and dark it got. Our group brought a bunch of kids, and they pretty much explored the grounds the whole time -- feeding the animals, making friends with other kids, and having a blast. Food from the food truck was fine, just be careful leaving your food out unattended because some random dog gobbled our burger when we weren't looking. It's a beautiful spot. We should all be so grateful for having access to it, basically for free. Drinks were good. Good vibes. Super relaxing to be out in nature. Friendly staff. As of this review, you can reserve areas for parties/events for free, and you can bring in your own food and drinks, excluding alcohol, of course, since they are a brewery. I'm sure it gets crazy busy during the warmer months, but it is worth a visit even in the cold. Just dress right.

IYKYK But then, if…read moreyou do know, how do you know? Like, seriously, for anyone who's been here, how did you find out about Ruhstaller Farm? Though near the 80, Ruhstaller Farm is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. There's no conspicuous signage. It's easily possible to drive right by & never know what's here. & yet, the few times I've been here, generally later on a Friday or Saturday night, it's obvious that Ruhstaller Farm is the busiest place for many miles around in any direction. It's somewhat puzzling to me. Add in the idyllic bucolic vibes, & this place feels is a bit surreal to me. There's something about the frolicking farm ambiance here that reminds me of the Aliki Farms skit from the 1st episode Portlandia.* So how do I know about Ruhstaller Farm? A friend I homebrewed with for years lives in Dixon. Being beer nerds enough to brew it ourselves, we'd stumbled across Ruhstaller beers a long time ago. That early stuff was rough. The beers pouring now at Ruhstaller Farm are definitely a drastic improvement. The bar staff has always been friendly. & really, this is a nice place to relax & enjoy a beer. But that's it. I'll come through once in a while & have a beer or 2. I'm not staying. No matter how much anyone might say they'd love me to stay, & I'm absolutely not putting on a frilly dress. *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If41cZMBgqA

My daughters 21st birthday, so I needed something memorable for her and her guests. I found Reyna…read moreand her family owned business online and was so nervous about actually showing up. I wish I could grade 10 star service!! From the details to the photo book to the hospitality of Reyna her husband and their daughter (truly a family business) their daughter captured candid photos of our party to add to the moments I could not capture due to running around everywhere, on top of a personalized USB provided at the end!!!!!! Most of their family business is centered around weddings, but this trailer photo booth was perfect for my daughters 21st birthday. I feel like I met a family vs. a business transaction. I highly recommend #ourDIYlove to your event. P.S have a blast in the photo booth - worth every memory!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH XOXO Love Amber & Amiah

Hired this very cute photobooth trailer service for our wedding in July 2022. They were wonderfully…read moreself sufficient at our rustic setting (parked in a field and supplied own generator) and cheerful dealing with drunken party revelers. Reyna was very organized, with transparent options and pricing. She offers custom photostrip labels, a selection of photobooks, backgrounds and props, and welcome/ signing area to match your theme. We opted to design our own photostrip label, purchase our own photobook and supply pens and stamps and provide a few extra props so they fully matched our decor (at our own cost); they did a great job of making sure these were all used. One star less because the trailer has a low capacity limit (so no pictures of 6+ friend groups packed together) and we felt the 4' rental LOVE lighted signs were a bit expensive ($250 for 4 hours). But overall a really good service. recommended!

Chilled Bartending Services is a must to book for your next event or party. My wife and I got…read moremarried last year and our bartender we had booked backed out last minute. We were in a panic to find a replacement so last minute. Latt really saved the day by squeezing our wedding in so last minute. Her husband Arturo was our bartender for our wedding, and he was amazing. Still to this day we have people talking about how good the drinks he made were. Chilled Bartending Services helped make our wedding day even more memorable. We highly recommend them to anyone needing bartender services for an event!

We have used chilled bartending two years in a row for a Halloween party. Great job as usual and…read moreI'm sure we will have you guys again. Thank you

It doesn't get much better than NK and her team. We wanted to have our Indian fusion wedding at…read morehome but we have a really oddly-laid-out backyard and were feeling really lost / couldn't find inspiration on how to pull it off. I told NK what I was generally looking for and what my budget was, and she ran with it to work her magic. She brought not just one, but two beautiful events to life! Even though I worked with her throughout the planning process, I was still floored at how beautiful everything turned out on the days of the events. NK is organized, thoughtful and wonderfully creative. Paradise Parkway really knocked it out of the park for our wedding. I can't wait to host more events with them! I'll update this review with images once I get them back from our photographer.

NK has been such a great help, not only was she my wedding designer, she was also my wedding…read moreplanner, florist and wedding therapist. My wedding was supposed to happen in October of 2020, but with the pandemic hit hard, we had to unfortunately push the wedding back. So many emotions and thoughts overcame me, it got to the point where we were thinking of just cancelling the wedding and eloping. NK was able to keep me on track and reassured me that everything was going to be ok. We were able to keep in touch via honeybook, facebook and phone and she was responsive to all of those. She assisted me so much, I had to make a very short notice change in venue because my previous venue wasn't going to be open on our wedding day, NK went above and beyond in finding venues that matched my budget and location. Her and her team designed our wedding beautifully and gave suggestions that would not make my wedding look so tacky. She was very personable, giving, professional, and organized, even my vendors were impressed by her! We, no doubt, definitely recommend her!