Still dreaming of this place. What a lovely venue. I've had the honor of watching my daughter get…read moremarried here over the weekend. It's amazing how they can transform this place into something magical and memorable for the couple to make it their own and add their own special touches. Such a beautiful place and the journey starts a couple of miles before reaching Flying Cloud. The drive up with the greenery and awe inspiring beauty that surrounds this place and the hills especially late afternoon as the sun sets low, the peaceful drive up sets the tone for the experience one is about to have here. I've come here a few times to see it as well as the day before for rehearsal and seeing it on the day of the wedding was unbelievable. The place completely transformed into this wonderful fairy tale enchantment that was perfect for the couple. Absolutely a charming place. They transformed this place from the ceremony with the arbor with pretty floral arrangements and rows of chairs with umbrellas to a full dining delight in round tables, linen, flowers and umbrellas. So so special. And at night with the white lights on the trees and the hanging light above the dance floor was just picture perfect! I also should mention the bridal suite is large enough for the bridal party (and then some) with a makeup/hair artist to get ready in. Thank you so much to the staff who worked here that evening, the coordinator here at Flying Cloud and a big thank you to Julia who was wonderful to work with (at rehearsal and day of wedding), so calm and she made sure everything turned out perfectly for the couple's epic day. We appreciate it.

Where do I start? How can I write a review about a place and person that facilitated the best day…read moreof my life? I will be reliving my dream wedding for all of eternity and its success was largely due to choosing the perfect venue. Literal perfection. Firstly, the value you get when booking a wedding at Flying Cloud is unmatched. We toured 5 or 6 different venues and Flying Cloud offered the best option by far. They offer coordination day of and for months leading up to the event. This alone was priceless. You NEED day of coordination at a MINIMUM to have a successful wedding and Julia was the best coordinator I could have asked for. We met Julia the first day we toured the venue and over the 10 months of planning met multiple other times and communicated via email/text without issue. Julia provides spreadsheets that keep you on track with planning and that was so helpful! With the price of the venue you also get chairs, tables, umbrellas and countless other items you would otherwise have to purchase or rent. This is a huge value. The space itself is so versatile and there were so many options for ceremony and reception space. My guests raved to me about how the venue was perfect and so beautiful. Everything was clean and well kept. The mature trees and vineyards in the front made for excellent photo backdrops. It was obvious that there is a well oiled wedding machine in place and I benefitted greatly from their experience in event planning. Flying Cloud has an extensive preferred vendor list which at first I thought may be limiting. Let me tell you that vendors don't make it on this list without proven excellence. The only vendor I had an issue with in 10 months of planning was one that was not on the preferred list. I used a DJ, photographer, bakery, florist, officiant and caterer from their list and everything was executed flawlessly. They also handle the rental order for you. We used Heirloom rentals and that was so convenient. We had access to the venue as early as we needed day of, which for me was 8AM. We also had access the day before for rehearsal and to drop off items. I dropped off so much crap (all the florals that I DIY'd, candles and hurricanes, guest favors, polaroid guest books, 2 mirrors, framed photos, potted plants, ladder ball, a ton of alcohol and more. We used 3 cars to take everything) that Julia and her staff had to display and make look good and cohesive, I was amazed how they had time to do it all and never seemed rushed or stressed. Julia also set up a s'mores station and coffee station for us which was awesome! Directly after our ceremony we went back to the bridal suite to sign our marriage license and our signature drinks and appetizers were waiting for us. This is the kind of thoughtfulness that comes with experience and true professionalism! The bridal suite was such a nice space to get ready. It was spacious and Julia had gallons of water waiting for us. There is a refrigerator, a dressing space, lots of natural light, an excellent lighted, mirrored area for hair and makeup artists, a couch, table and chairs. My hair and makeup artists raved about the space. I had 8 people getting ready with me in that space and there was plenty of room. Julia and her team worked their asses off all day for me and I am so grateful! I think she may have secret magical powers. She fielded questions all day, directed vendors, set up the entire space and did so with a smile and while being kind. She made decisions for me when I didn't want to and everything ended up perfect. There is a reason this venue has won many awards. I can't say enough good things. I'd also like to note that time spent at the venue the day before for rehearsal was 1 hour from 9am to 10am Those who may think that having other parties at the venue on the day of their event is intrusive, should consider that they also had to rehearse the day before. There was another event the day after our Saturday wedding and I did not feel anything but excitement for others who are getting to celebrate their event at this amazing venue. Lastly, when planning I appreciated the transparency. I didn't have to jump through hoops to get their pricing and event packages. We spent $9000 for a Saturday in June. Our event ran from 4pm-10pm and I was at the venue to get ready at 8AM.

The owners are incredibly kind and helpful. The facility itself was very run down. Many things…read moreneeded attention. Toilets weren't working properly. Needs a fresh coat of paint, plenty of attention needed on the landscaping. Overall the place is a 2. The kindness of owners makes it a 3. It could be amazing.

This a long over due review. I had my son's first bday party here. It was a big celebration…read morecomparable to a wedding. Natalia helped make my vision come alive. She helped create one of the most unforgettable moments for not just for me but family and friends. Her attention to detail made the venue even more beautiful. The open space and room to customize our event was above all else. The owners were very flexible with times, dates and pretty much everything. They stayed on top of the task and went above to make sure everything was perfect for our special celebration. I can't get enough of how beautiful the venue is and the possibilities it provides. The best feature is the waterfall, such beauty.

The Hessel Grange is now open. It is currently being reorganized and upgraded. It is now being run…read moreby some very dedicated and hard working individuals. It is in a beautiful serene country environment @ 5400 Blank Rd, Sebastopol. Many great events are on the calendar and there are more to come. The hall rental rates are reasonable and worth checking for your events, weddings, etc. The Hessel Grange is looking to increase their membership. At this time, there are a great group of friendly and caring members who show up to socialize and go to meetings. They have great potlucks on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Check it out! I am impressed.

Rented this space for a party. Amazing place great service easy to use! Would definitely repeat.read more

The worst nightmare ever. The five-star reviews do not reflect reality. Scroll through to all the…read moreone-star reviews. This place is disgustingly dirty and dilapidated. We booked the Milkroom, and there was no heat. They wanted us to plug in an old heater for heat. The owner, Larry, was super strange. I don't even want to say what he did when he answered the door. It's like a haunted house, cobwebs and all. We left and went to the Flamingo Hotel. Awesome. The advertising that it did not include breakfast was hidden behind a button and not out front. They posted no breakfast next to the listing after I was surprised about no breakfast with the Milkroom. Although even with breakfast and a dancing bear we could NEVER have stayed in this dump.

Innkeepers Pam and Larry really deliver the "breakfast" in B&B. You start each day with a gourmet,…read morethree-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients. With a full belly, you venture out to explore Sonoma County from the inn's prime location just south of Santa Rosa. In the evening, you enjoy a bottle of the wine you brought back while sitting among the vines of the inn's own vineyard. For a romantic wine country weekend, an ordinary hotel just does not measure up to the experience of staying at the Gables.

Such a stunning wedding venue! As a photographer I can say it doesn't get much better - tons of…read morevariety for backdrops, beautiful light everywhere you look. So many different vignettes - take a pick and create something unique Some recent pics here: https://timhalberg.com/wedding-and-elopement-photography/griffith-woods-wedding/ Definitely will be photographing weddings here more!

This venue is such a hidden gem! What a fabulous place to have a day time wedding, I have never had…read morea better time photographing a wedding than being at Griffith Woods! It was so serene, lots of photographic areas for portraits. The owners are so nice and the land is very well maintained. I hope to come back here for more weddings it truly was one I will never forget - WHERE WE WANDER PHOTOGRAPHY TO

Had a business luncheon catered from Sally Tomatoes today and the position size was amazing and…read moreeveryone raved about the food! They were timely and having all the serving utensils and tableware was fantastic!

This was a very nice venue for our private luncheon for approximately 75-100 people…read more There were 3 separate private parties going on at the same time, and Sally Tomatoes provided the buffet lunch for our event. The buffet was very good, with roast beef with horseradish, grilled chicken with a cream mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, green salad and rolls. A chocolate brownie cake was served for dessert, however, i didn't try it. The setting was warm and elegant with the round tables and black tablecloths. A stage was set up to announce special awards and to honor our fallen and those we lost in the last year. It is pretty certain that the reunion luncheon will continue to be held a Sally Tomatoes, and they have never let us down.

I just hosted a family function here and I was very pleased with the facility! The caterers loved…read morethe kitchen... tables and chairs were included in the very reasonable rental fee... plenty of room and lots of parking.... they also let us use their nice microphones and A/V equipment. Really worked out very well!

We had an amazing retirement party there. The hall has everything you will need for a party. Easy…read moreto work with and very accommodating.

They are the best!!! Drinks are affordable, dinners are always great. Join the club!!!!read more