Vaquera ranch was so delightful. There were so many horses, goats, and sheep that lined the fields…read moreand the rooms were just so charming and thoughtfully put together with a delightful horse theme. The kids had a great time feeding and petting the animals and riding the horses. It was such a peaceful getaway and Pam the host was so charming and helpful. The nearby towns of Penn Valley and Nevada city were higher end then a lot of the other western towns I had been to around California and had some great dining options. We were able to visit the mining museum and stop over in Tahoe to see some snow for the kids. The estate also had a great hot tub and we were able to bbq steaks at night and there was plenty of outdoor space for dining. We had a great restful time and it was a great weekend getaway. Pam even made us home made breakfast and dinner which was also delightful! Highly recommend!

(VRBO is a pain the &$%#, book through her site or direct contact)…read more I booked a weekend at Vaquera Ranch, I'll never forget it. I searched and searched for the perfect place and this was it. I was traveling with family and friends, including two energetic 7 year old girls who are nuts for animals (with the attention span of a gnat). Pam's place is majestic, a quick hour to skiing, hiking, etc. At first we felt we were MILES into the sticks but once we got our bearings it was a very quick 10-minute drive out to the store. We didn't cook much but if we had to there were pots and pans, a nice-sized cuisinart hot plate (everything there is top of the line!!), a Kuerig coffee pot with biodegradable pods (which we appreciated). The wine fridge was enough to keep some groceries if you wanted. And by groceries, I stored beer in there. The kids loved movie night on the big screen TV, doing crafts around the beautiful kitchen table, and of course going down to see the horses. The large tub, we couldnt get them out of it...which was absolutely perfect, they were filthy at the end of each day! We enjoyed the massive show the sky gave us come night time! Stars galore! Pam was over the top generous with her time. Memories of the ranch and the space Pam has created for her furry, four-legged family will live warmly in our hearts until we return.

Recommend visiting for their concert series. Great place. Kind of strange that they won't allow…read morewater bottles when you are visiting. I like to have my water bottle when I am spending an evening somewhere. The concerts are fun and personal. Maybe someday they will change their water bottle policy and understand that most people are good and if you treat all your customers like the bad ones, you will lose them.

I've been to Naggiar a couple of times for their summer concert events. The vineyard is gorgeous…read moreand the live music makes for a fun evening, but there are a few things I wish I had known in advance. The road leading in is unpaved and about a mile long, so drive slowly -- your car will get dusty, and in my case, a rock from the car ahead cracked my windshield. Tickets are on the pricey side and only cover admission; food and wine are extra. Arrive early or bring lawn chairs, since tables aren't guaranteed. The food truck lines can also be very long, so plan ahead. During one visit to celebrate my mom's birthday, I brought a small cake, not realizing outside food wasn't allowed. The owner asked us to put it back in the car and wouldn't let us sing or serve it, which felt unnecessarily strict considering how much we had already spent. Overall, it's a lovely spot and could be worth checking out, but I won't be going back after the birthday incident. Just sharing in case it helps others plan better.

Lifetime Ranch is a joke!!!!!!!…read more I was in a wedding that was held at Lifetime Ranch in Rough and Ready, CA in June 2011. My frends that got married at Lifetime Ranch paid over $2000 to use the property with little other services being offered. The wedding party (and friends, thank you) set up ALL the tables and chairs along with adding all the linens and decor. Lifetime Ranch did NONE of this. The night of the wedding, the groom and us groomsmen met at one of the groomsmen's truck, and enjoyed a shot together in celebration. The "person" in control (don;t know if I want to call her a "lady") came down and threatened to kick us off the property for drinking liquor. We had no problem with the rules (which we hadn't known), only the way in which this "person" handled the situation.......completely classless. The next morning, when the bride and groom should be enjoying their first day of marital bliss, they had to join the rest of the party in cleaning off the tales and rolling them to a storage area along with over 150 chairs. We planned on just removing the decor and piling the linens.......then........"person" comes out and says we have to carry over 150 chairs to the other side of the property to store them. When "person" was questioned as to why the wedding party was doing this and not Lifetime Ranch, "person's" reason was....."we had the guys out here for 7 days in a row working, so I had to give them a week off, and there's no one here to do it." After that, I looked around to see what these guys had done over 7 STRAIGHT DAYS.......nothing......they created a path out of bark for the bride and bridesmaids to walk up from the bottom of the hill to the altar.......THAT'S IT!!!!! In the end, the chairs were moved to the other side of the property to avoid any issues and to just get it over with. If it were me, Lifetime Ranch would be in for a fight!!!!!!!!! Don't waste your money and most of all, your time!

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This place is a truly a gift from God! Best service, best meat, best environment, best energy! Who…read morecould ask for more!

We love the products from this fantastic farm and appreciate that we know where our meat comes…read morefrom. The Zeiter Family puts so much love and care into running their farm, and it shows in their quality. We're glad to be able to support them, especially now that they are delivering weekly to the Bay Area!

Amazing Beef flavor unmatchable too anything you can buy other places great customer service.read more

If you have never had grass fed beef you have missed a great taste. First I will have to caution…read moreyou that the taste of grass fed and corn fed is not the same. Some people love it and others do not care for the taste. There is a coop in Grass Valley that sells it is smaller amounts and you should try it before you get yourself a quarter, half, or full steer. People who run the ranch are great. Beef is available only during a short time each year, around the spring. The beef is slaughtered at the U. of Reno and cut and packed there and returned to the ranch in Nev. County for sale.

Food was excellent!! Steak very tender. I asked for medium but it was closer to medium rare and…read moreexcellent flavor. Corsage is super reasonable at $15 a bottle.

The parking lot was packed. Definitely a good sign. Make a reservation!!!…read more The service staff is friendly and super fast. Probably the fastest I've ever had my order taken after sitting. You have the option of cooking your own steak.... I'd rather let the professionals do it. The ribeye was well seasoned and a perfect medium rare. Possibly the best steak I've ever had. Ambiance is dive bar-ish but I say that with absolute love and admiration. It's a place for everyone. You don't come here for linen napkins, fine china and table clothes. You come here for a great steak in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. A must place to reserve a dinner spot if you're up in the Grass Valley area.

I've waited a year + to post this review pending a refund that never came for a wedding date that…read morewas cancelled months in advance as we no longer desired to use their services. There was no reason for these people to keep 5k with as much notice as they had The ultimate bait and switch. Our experience began with pulling up to our appointment time to about 15 other people in 3 different groups standing outside in the rain. We approached and they informed us that we could go take a look around the property, (unguided, uninformed, and in the rain). When we returned to the front about ten minutes later everyone was gone and there was a person outside that informed us that we could take our shoes off and go inside the guest house with the ~15 other people that were there. We walked around by ourselves for about 20 minutes until we were finally approached by someone. At that point it was time to go to the "something borrowed barn". By the name you would assume what this is. No. It is a warehouse painted red to match the rest of the property. When they let you in the door you are actually entering about a 200sqft room with the 15 other people touring the property at the same appt time and are all expected to share ONE (1) mock decoration table in which you may choose decorations they have in two cabinets in the room for your wedding day. Upon further questions the linens on the table and displayed in the room you may choose all other decor from are only available for rental. I wish this was the worst of it. The icing on the cake (and what they failed to disclose prior to committing to them) is that they do not allow liquor without a super special ultra premium gold star bartender with a super exclusive lisence

My (now) husband and I had an amazing experience with this venue. First, it is a large, gorgeous…read moreproperty with beautiful vineyards, oak trees, gazebo, and lawn. And the guest house is spacious and lovely. We decided it was the perfect location for our wedding! The best part about this venue is the people we worked with to plan our wedding day. Megan was gracious and extremely helpful in choosing all of the decorations, china, etc. Our wedding was in October of 2016 during the freak rain we had in Northern California that year. As our wedding day approached, it became apparent that it was going to rain. We were faced with paying $5,000 to rent huge tents! Instead Mardy offered us the use of their indoor facility - the Foothill Event Center at no extra charge. She literally saved our wedding day! Although we didn't have the bucolic ranch wedding we envisioned, we had a perfect wedding day! We will be coming back during a less rainy time of the year to renew our vows on our seventh anniversary :)

Dallas made my daughter's wedding so much easier! She knew exactly what to do and how to handle…read moreeverything single situation. She went above and beyond for us. My daughter and I both said several times what we would have done without Dallas. Thank you for all you did for all of us!

From the owner: Events by Dallas is private event/wedding planning and day of coordination business based right…read morehere in Nevada County. We offer customized planning services that adjust to your needs and fit your budget. Let our team do the work so that you and your loved ones can enjoy the day.

What a gem in Grass Valley! It is located on E. Main Street and close to everything !…read more I have never been here before but my friend wanted to play golf. Its a relatively easy place to play golf and is open to the public. The grounds are immaculate! SO pristine! The club house has a small pro shop along with a full bar. They don't serve food but they do offer snacks. The club house appears to be built in the 1920s...it has alot of charm! Nice outdoor deck with chairs and BBQ. It also has a handicapped ramp. There is a full kitchen as well with a large room for events along with seating in the bar area. You would never know it's right off on East Main Street! I felt so relaxed after a round of golf (9 holes). There is also some nice shaded trees on the property. I would recommend this place if you don't want to spend all day on the course!

This is a 9 hole course with 2 par 3s and the rest par 4's. The 8th hole is one of the hardest pars…read moreanywhere. It's not very long but its fun.