This is a very special place and a remarkable community. However it is you find the opportunity to…read moreget here, work it out and do it. I can't really compare this to any other experience I've had. Sidenote, there is outstanding Wi-Fi across the whole property, and my phone's 5G also did well (t-mobile). The grounds and various group rooms, the kitchen and food prep, all of this is personally handled by the diligent and caring staff. The thing they call cabins -- not really the name I would use, I dislike cabins, but this room was terrific. simple, but excellent bedding.

5 Stars - A True Sanctuary in Nature…read more The property is absolutely breathtaking, like stepping into a portal. From the lush, vibrant garden (hands down the most beautiful I've ever seen) to the peaceful meadows filled with wild deer and turkeys roaming freely, every inch of this place radiates natural beauty and serenity. My partner and I came here to unwind, and we left feeling deeply nourished, inspired, and recharged. We had some profound creative breakthroughs during our stay, and were finally able to get the kind of rest our bodies and minds were craving. Our dogs were in absolute heaven too, especially swimming in the river nearby! But what made this place truly unforgettable was the people. The hosts are warm, genuine, and full of heart. You can feel how much love and intention has been poured into this land and community. It felt like we were welcomed into a sacred little sanctuary, and we're already dreaming of our next visit. If you're looking for a healing, grounding, soul-expanding getaway, this is it. Thank you to everyone at The Land for creating such a special space. We'll be back soon.

I've now been to oz twice, three times at the end of this month for a farm to table dinner. They…read moreare proud of going on 23 years of harvesting CSA fruits and veggies, antique apples, peppers from their hot house, honey, chickens and I think I saw some lil duckies there too. They rent out cabins of all shapes and sizes which dot their quite hillside. They have hot showers and baths and and commercial grade kitchen with an awesome vintage Viking range. This place has a genuine hippie vibe and is one of the most chill places I know in California. PS. If you are claiming some hearsay bat bites, you're trippin', readin too many twilight books before bed time.

Beautiful place for young people no support for 55 and over a couple a bench seats but that's it,…read moreplan on wearing work boots not 100 dollar dress shoes. Signage and more places to seat down would be my recommendation also heaters near the eating area burrr

Such an incredible venue -- my friend had his wedding here and we all loved it so much, we threw a…read morebig event here again a few years later. Have been back out a couple other times just to book the cabins and enjoy the beautiful lake and forest. Shannon and Jared are awesome hosts, super responsive and helpful with everything, but also incredibly respectful of privacy. Extra shoutout to Shannon for going above and beyond to help us with our event this year!! 11/10 recommend Leonard Lake Reserve!

We (3 couples) stayed at Beehive House for a Monday and Tuesday, leaving Wednesday last week. It…read morewas beautiful, magical, peaceful and we just enjoyed the lake, the wildlife, fishing, rowing out to fish and exploring the area. We just wished we had come for a a longer time. This place is incredible and pictures and words really can't describe its total beauty and the feeling of this special place in the Redwoods! Thank you to the family who donated this opportunity to California Deer Association. It was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. We will be sure to let everyone know about this great venue and retreat!

My August visit was my 2nd year in attendance to a music festival at the magical Camp Navarro. This…read moreyear did not disappoint nor did the first year! Dan is the owner and operator of this beautiful property and he does a great job of organizing and managing the event, not to mention his communication is awesome and very timely. Whether you choose to traditionally tent camp, score an open adirondack cabin, or rent a teepee or closed door cabin, you'll have a great experience! There's lots of space and different camps and everything is close and not a far walk. One of the best features of this place are the actual outdoor showers. Talk about an unforgettable experience! There's flushing bathrooms and running water, even provide soap and paper towels. Of course, conserve as much as possible. If you forgot any food, there's a cafe and store as well as an outdoor to wood fire pizza oven. Throughout the day, there are activities set up such as rock climbing, archery, etc. In the evening, they have a campfire and s'mores. Now as for the music, the reason why I was there--was so amazing! The stage and sound is definitely crafted with care and produces such great music quality. Tied in with the camping experience and being with friends, I've made this an annual tradition!

Such a beautiful venue! I attended the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival here, and I honestly…read morecan't think of a better place for this event to be held. Although it rained almost the entire time, they still made the best of the situation and the party most certainly went on. Camp Navarro is located within the Navarro Redwoods, right next to Navarro River Redwoods State Park and just a few miles outside of Philo. It serves as a campground and a popular event space for many local events. I've passed by their entrance sign on the way to Navarro Beach a few times, so I was excited to finally explore this area. Parking is ample and they have go-carts to escort you to the events if you don't feel like walking there. Tall beautiful Redwoods line the entire campsite. The restrooms are very clean and come equipped with showers and dressing spaces. They had a huge tent setup up for us during the event which really helped to keep us from getting poured on. Unfortunately, it's still forest, so most of the ground was extremely muddy. Still even in the mud, the venue was so pretty. I've never camped here before but would definitely consider camping here during mid-fall to avoid the wet springs and super hot summers. All in all, I'm impressed with this venue and would love to attend another event here in the future.

We booked a last minute stay at River's Bend Retreat Center through Airbnb and got a great rate!…read moreThe cabin we were in was Sunset Lodge, which was massive. There were 5 bedrooms (can sleep 12 people), so the 6 of us were more than comfortable. There was no TV, AC, or Wifi, but honestly that was fine for a weekend trip. We were greeted by a host upon arrival - super friendly and accommodating! The property was huge and gorgeous, with plenty of animals - two cats, so many deer, beautiful birds, etc. They also had an amazing garden, full of different flowers, fruit, and even a chicken coop. The host asked us to eat a few plums off the tree, which we loved! There was a swimming hole/river access on the property, so we had a great time swimming/tanning by the water. There was also a bridge and trail that led right to Hendy Woods State Park. We went for a long hike through the redwoods without having to drive at all! We also reserved the fire pit for one evening and firewood was supplied for an extra $38. We had so much fun making s'mores and looking up at the stars. Overall, River's Bend was an awesome experience for us - would happily return!

We just had our wedding at Rivers Bend and it was everything we could have asked for. The staff are…read moreabsolutely wonderful to work with, they catered our dinners and food was fantastic, and the venue itself is gorgeous. The lodges are super cute and well cared for. As a birder I also loved the wildlife diversity on the property and the effort that is put into managing the property sustainably. 100% would recommend this venue for anyone looking for a rustic setting for their event. We are looking forward to going back in the future.

We just got married there, and it was honestly beyond anything we could've hoped for. The venue…read moreitself is stunning--peaceful, warm, and naturally beautiful in a way that doesn't need (or want) a bunch of over-the-top extras. But what made it truly unforgettable was Rachel and her incredible team. From the very beginning, Rachel made everything feel easy. She's organized, intuitive, calm, and somehow manages to be both laid-back and on top of every detail. I never felt overwhelmed, never stressed. I fully trusted her, and that trust paid off a thousand times over. The florals were perfect--gorgeous but not fussy, exactly in tune with the setting and the vibe we'd envisioned. Her staff was so kind and attentive, and the whole event flowed effortlessly thanks to their care and presence. Guests kept commenting on how beautiful everything was, but also how relaxed and fun the day felt. There was no pretense or pressure--just love, laughter, tacos (SO GOOD), and pure joy. Rachel also helped us source our hair and makeup artist (who was amazing), our dessert vendor (adorable and delicious), and even supported our late-night In-N-Out plan. She managed every piece of the puzzle with grace and humor, and made sure we got to actually enjoy our wedding day. (Which we did. Fully. With Palomas. And a piano man. And guacamole on my dress.) We've joked with our guests about making this an annual thing, and honestly? We might not be joking. Yokayo is that special. And if you're lucky enough to have Rachel by your side, you're in very good hands.

Such a beautiful property and venue and the staff are super friendly. Can't wait to go back!!read more

5 stars all the way! My wife & I were married at Jeriko winery & estate. The property is very…read moremultifunctional. We were married outside under the arbor complemented by a beautiful fountain and an amazing olive tree. After that was cocktail hour was on the large patio with really nice redwood overhang and back drop of the vineyard. Then off to dinner in the tasting room that is perfectly partioned with glass walls and framed in with great large rustic doors which made for great photos. One of the other huge pluses about the property is the on site lodging. There is a mansion with pool, a 3 bed 3 bath house and a studio casita. All the homes have bbqs and hot tubs. We could not have asked for more and look forward to many more visits!

Visited on a weekday. Had the place to ourselves for 90 minutes…read more Tasting barn is enormous. Almost too cathedral like for the rural Mendo setting. It's ultra-modern, dark, sparsely furnished & echo-ey. Out of charecter for Mendo county & emotionally alienating. I like almost all Mendocino county wines. And I like most Jeriko bottles. Especially when you consider that Jeriko wine is "organic". And my experience with all the organic wines here in NorCal is that they suck! Rough textures, green tannic flavors, headache city. Should just sell them for ethanol fuel production. I will say that my favorite Jeriko wine is the sparkler. But as pointed out by many other Yelpers, Jeriko wines are overpriced. I did not buy any wine here.

This place is epic. Spent four days there with my family. Wouldn't trade it for a week at the Ritz…read more Kids and I had a blast splashing around in the beautiful lake. My daughters got to do "chores" (translation feed and pet animals, including a baby lamb) with the crew in the morning. Chef's special meals were delicious and nutritious. If you live in SF or are in town for a wedding (as we were) GO TO BLACKBIRD. You will not regret one minute of it.

A magical place to stay. 200 acres of rolling hills and forest to explore. Lakes, sheep, horses and…read morea beautiful farm house.