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.

We had an amazing event for my daughter's wedding celebration. We had over 100 people with 40…read morepeople sleeping in the retreat. The facility is in a wonderful setting surrounded by redwoods and trails and nature! There is a wonderful large, flat area to set up tables for dinner and a band. We had the retreat for the weekend and hosted a dinner for 40 people inside on one night, dinner outside, one night, and dancing and karaoke inside! The Staff at the retreat center are wonderful and accommodating. I highly recommend the Ralston White Retreat Center!

This place is seriously a hidden gem! Ralston White Retreat is a gorgeous redwood venue that has a…read morelovely romantic history and is the perfect balance of being secluded but also not too far from civilization. You truly feel transported into another time when you arrive. I'm so happy me and my now husband got married here last May. We got exactly what we wanted which was to be married in a redwood grove. The people who run this venue are extremely nice and laid back. They were some of our favorite people we met while wedding planning and although there are some rules to follow you can almost do whatever you want with the place! Seriously people, this is the best venue in the Bay Area, you will love having your wedding here!!!

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.

Fun 9 hole course. Easily walkable from someone who is normally in a cart. Well maintained when I…read morewent, playing fully immersed in the redwoods is pretty cool. Staff was very friendly.

They just renovated their little clubhouse and the restroom already looks 20 years old. It's filthy…read moreand the toilet seat is broken. It's obvious that nobody is maintaining it, just like the older, completely ruined bathrooms downstairs. Who is running this place? Also, the older, gray haired guy who seems to "own" the place is a total jerk. As beginner/intermediates he was hitting up on us on the last few holes because he was in a rush with one of his coaching clients and said he wanted to get to lunch. He has no business being in his position as a coach/marshal or whatever he is, especially not on a municipal course.

My family and I had reservations here for Mother's Day and we couldn't have picked a better place!…read moreThe server was friendly and accommodating - we were a large group and slow to deciding what to order. Almost all of us enjoyed their beer and a lot of us shared menu items so that we could try more items. My Aunt, Grandma, and I shared the Korean fried chicken sandwich, the pesto pizza, and one of the mixed green salads. We all agreed that the chicken sandwich was our favorite! This restaurant/brewery is also massive on the inside. There are different rooms that you can rent, they have shuffleboard and other games to play, and TVs throughout so you can watch sports if you please. Overall, this was a pretty great first time here and I'm looking forward to returning.

Wish I had taken more pics of the food but we were hungry and everything looked/smelled delicious!…read more Service was friendly and fast. We started with the Brussel Sprouts and Hushpuppies. My hubby and daughter had never had (or heard of) hush puppies before, but loved them. (Oh- and we loved the honey butter and pepper jam that came on the side!). We then shared a margherita pizza and flat iron steak. We finished with the strawberry streusal cake. We will definitely be back.

Magical coastal place. Open to the public. Educational programs available. Reservations required…read morefor overnight camp.

The three stars are for my experience at an event. It looks like a great place to take kids to…read morelearn about the environment and animals, etc. I would give it an extra star for the gorgeous views. It loses stars for the reasons stated below. For a more formal event, it's not ideal for older people especially. (those over 80 and those with any disability) There is a somewhat steep and uneven slope down to the Yurt area where the ground is flat but again, uneven and covered with hay. This caused shoes and feet to be covered in dust soon after arriving. This would be ok if wearing proper sneakers or others made for walking on that type of surface. Wearing the clothes we did, gave us no protection from ticks which the website indicated are prevalent there. In addition, the only restrooms are porta potties. This is a little rustic for a formal event and not so easy for people in wheel chairs. There is no lighting on this path back up to the parking lot. This is entirely unsafe after the sun has gone down. All of that said, I would recommend this venue for a school field trip where students are dressed appropriately and are visiting during daylight hours. I would not, however, recommend it for a formal event.

I recently held a large corporate business event at The Seminary and it was nothing short of our…read moreexpectations. Chelsea, Amy, Rachael, and team were extremely helpful in anticipating and executing our needs, and even accommodated a very last minute influx in guests with ease. With 200+ business team members at this event, we have heard nothing but great feedback on the location, food (especially the food), and accommodations from the Seminary at Strawberry. And of course, the location and views of the Bay are unbeatable!

Property: Beautiful hidden gem, we had our wedding ceremony…read moreon strawberry hill which is stunning and then reception in the club house with the patio and lawn area for cocktail hour. The clubhouse needs some more upgrades (formerly a seminary cafeteria) but with a dance floor and lighting it looked great and the outdoor space is lovely. Our guests raved about the property and amazing location. It's really stunning. Our photos are gorgeous. Venue communication: Could be much better. The coordinator seems to hand off much of her duties to the in-house catering coordinator (who is great) but which led to miscommunications that could have been avoided. Getting responses to emails was usually slow (sometimes 2 weeks!) so we would often just call directly to get answers. Not sure if this is true, but it felt like we were their first wedding. Overall we'd highly recommend the property, just be ready to be very proactive.

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

The Log Cabin is an absolute hidden gem in San Anselmo! My daughter used to play softball at the…read morefield there, and parents would hang out here after a game or two. We've attended a few events back in the day, and kicked it at the Dugout Bar, where Stacy kept the libations flowing. Also attended a nice retirement party recently; it was quite memorable. It's a perfect venue for any occasion with just enough people. There's plenty of parking for your guests. The indoor and outdoor spaces are ideal for event planning. Many moons ago, we even had a Photo Booth setup outside, as the weather is beautiful almost year-round. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

A nice spot to eat when in Mill Valley. This is definitely a spot I could come to again. It's…read morelocated in The Club of Harbor Point. It is on the water with a beautiful view. Easily accessed off 101 in a nice neighborhood sita this little gem. We didn't want a super fancy dinne but enjoy good food with excellence as a standard. I could tell.when we walked in it was a good fit for our stop on the way home from Stinson Beach. If been craving clam chowder which was what I ordered. It was exactly what I had in mind. Super creamy and satisfying. The rest of the food was pretty average. Fish and chips was huge served with crinkle fries And coleslaw. The burger was hefty but was on the dry side since the special dressing was skimpy. The onion rings were large and extra crispy. Our server was very friendly. She checked in on us throughout the whole time and was happy to grab anything we needed . Old school, relaxing atmosphere with a throwback class that can't be found these days in a lot of establishments. We skipped dessert. Would like to visit again during the day and sit outside on n the surrounding patio by the water to take in the view.

We belong to the attached tennis club and would eat here quite a bit more cuz the food is good but…read morethe service is just too slow. Today we finally get our lox and bagel and the bagel is burned. Uggh

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!