This was a cute place. I came up in June for a friend's wedding, and the venue was pretty great for…read morea wedding. California had that insane heat wave then, so it reached 100+ degrees that day. Despite that, the fans inside the chapel did an ok job keeping people cool. Since I'm only about two, two and a half hours away from Sonora, I chose to go home after the wedding and reception, so I can't speak to the accommodations here. Keep in mind that if you're coming here for a wedding, the closest food options in Downtown Sonora are 15-20 minutes away by car, and these roads are winding and hilly, so keep that in mind.

I was just calling to get pricing on using them as a venue. Their website was not working on my…read morephone. The woman who answered was condescending and rude, talking to me as if I was a child and not worth their time. She proceeded to slowly explain to me how to see the prices, despite me telling her several times the website was not displaying the prices on my end. After her cold tone and reluctance to talk (despite the website encouraging to call) I hung up. She then proceeded to call me back from a different number, with an even more cruel tone. I hung up right away, but that is no way to talk to a potential client!

The bartender Beau, is just amazing! He is so friendly and knowledgeable about the spirits and…read moredrinks and takes great care when crafting a cocktail for you. He will make anything you want and always has a smile!

Whenever we're in Sonora, eating at The Armory is a definite must! This place is huge. There is a…read morebar area to the left when you come through the entrance. The bar is impressive and a great way to be greeted. There is seating available if you want to grab a bite to eat while you indulge in a handcrafted cocktail. The entrance leads to an amazing outdoor area with a courtyard, lots of seating and more bar areas. There is an upstairs area that has views of Sonora, but also overlooks the outdoor area which is great for people watching. The Armory is family and dog friendly and it was great to see families and their fur babies enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The menu has great appetizers to share, salads and bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and satisfying pastas + a delicious short rib plate. The drink menu is extensive - they have an impressive variety of barrel-aged bourbons, Irish whiskeys, scotch, rye, tequila, and mezcal and quite the selection of beers on tap, in bottles, and in cans. The wine list will have something for everyone. And the cocktails all looked amazing! We had the smoked pork nachos, ahi poke bowl, and the Rodeo Burger. Everything was tasty and came out quickly. The Armory is a must try!

I have been coming to old Oak Ranch since 1985. My five sons have experienced some great things at…read morethis camp and the memories run deep! The entire staff are incredible and the food is awesome! If your church is looking to have a gathering in the Sierra's you simply don't have to look anywhere else but Old Oak Ranch!!!

We just came back from our 4th grade Gold Rush overnight field trip and I highly recommend Old Oak…read moreRanch. (we stayed here and did the Gold Rush activities/tours at Columbia State Park, but they are thinking of bringing some Gold Rush activities on site in the future). Aaron and Bryan were wonderful hosts. The food in the dining hall was quite good and they were very accommodating for dietary restrictions/allergies. The kids enjoyed the game room (foosball/ping pong/pool tables/arcades). There was another group during the time we were there but we hardly noticed except during meal times (even then, we were eating in separate areas). It unexpectedly snowed a lot on one of the days (mid-April!) and 4WD is really helpful.

cozy and fun. Great beers & wine selection. Live music always a plus…read more Local talent show cased.

Food is getting more consistent. Not great but decent and affordable...which is all we hope for in…read morethe Foothills. GREAT VENUE. I dig the taproom and go often for LIVE music now. People LOVE the wine selection. The staff is VERY friendly!!!!

We had the most amazing stay at Airola road Vineyards. The most spectacular views I've ever seen…read morelike heaven on earth We stayed in the "Tiny Homes" which were packed with everything you needed for a long weekend. We forgot our bialetti and were worried we wouldn't be able to have coffee but the tiny homes had Bialettis as well as kettles, air fryers, great sized fridges, plus the cutest decor! We also had the most amazing assistance with staff who are on call, help with where to get my car fixed, great recommendations for breakfast and sites. We felt so looked after. There's so many areas to explore nearby, but also just using the pool/BBQ/Pickleball courts at the main house was so much fun. It was an incredible weekend and highly recommend to anyone wanting a little get away.

We had our wedding at Airola Vineyards, and what can I say? It was MAGICAL! Everything was perfect!…read moreNicole, our wedding coordinator made our dreams come true. She was truly dedicated to the success of our wedding making sure we were stress-free the entire time. And I must add she is extremely creative! The owners (the Klauses) were also extremely diligent and genuinely cared that we would have the most amazing day. They are the kindest and most gracious people you will ever meet! The location/venue was perfect! I mean the view overlooking the lake was breathtaking! And it wasn't the only spot that was beautiful. Every inch of that property was gorgeous. It felt like I was in some magical land that I couldn't imagine even in my wildest dreams. I mean, our photographer was so inspired she kept finding great places for us to take pictures. Shout out to Renee as one of the Vendors too, she was handsdown one of the best decisions we made regarding the wedding. You will regret not booking her for your wedding/event. This was truly a memorable day and a huge reason for this was the people involved and the location. We didn't have to worry about random people showing up to our intimate wedding like I've seen happen at other venues. It was spacious enough to for a large wedding party without sacrificing comfort, we loved that we felt tucked away into nature while still having "city accommodations". And I must add, the view from the casita is unmatched. Best view on the property. I loved that it served as my bridal suite! I can't say enough about Airola Vineyards. Truly, our wedding was just enchanting. While our guests were originally skeptical about the location (many had to drive 8+ hours) once they arrived they all thanked us for the invitation because it meant they were in such a beautiful location. I'm surprised this place isn't better known and while I want to be selfish and not the let the secret out, I would be doing humanity a disservice if I didn't shout Airola Vineyards' (and it's staff) exceptionalism from the roof tops. I am convinced this is one of the most romantic places on planet Earth.

I absolutely love this adorable private resort. We've been there for weekend getaways and attended…read morea wedding. Valerie is so sweet. My kids call her Grandma Val.

This stay was a veritable Garden of Eden! My fiancé and I have been to many places for weekends…read moreaway or family vacations in the last two years but Sparks Ranch ranks among the best experiences and settings yet! The owner is positively lovely and so very personable. She was more than accommodating to our every need! She was great with communication and kind to us. She treated my kids like they were her own. The grounds are surrounded by stunning nature and is steeped in history. We got a fun tour when we first arrived and we were all amazed by the clean and well maintained property. Our beds were so comfortable and we slept very well. My kids want to make visiting Sparks Ranch a regular annual experience and we are more than happy to oblige them!

Hello happily engaged couple, We understand where you are…read moreright now in the process. You're excited about the engagement, and the thought of your upcoming wedding. Congratulations. We also know however, that the more you Google looking for answers, the more questions you have! Even if you have a venue, you now need to worry about seating charts, timelines, hairstylists, weather, forest fires, COVID, cleanup- oh my! "Do I even need a wedding planner?" may even be a question that you are pondering- and that is ok! The good news is, this review that you are reading is the review you need. As partners, we were asking ourselves these same questions. In hindsight, we would have been stupid to not hire Terri/Events Extraordinaire. Should you simply care about the bottom line, then skip the rest of this review and just hire her already! If you are interested to know why, please see below. Although one of us was skeptical in the value of a wedding planner, I can assure you that Terri's actions and efforts were invaluable in making our day perfect. From the very first meeting, we were relieved at the methodic approach Terri takes to wedding planning. Your first meetings are simply getting to know each other and learning what the couple wants to achieve with the wedding. Terri fairly listened to both of our ideas and provided unbiased feedback and guidance. These little nudges compounded to big decisions which encouraged us along the wedding planning process. Speaking of the process, Terri has one. She has timelines, 'day of' agenda's, and planning deadlines that keep not only the couple, but also your vendors on track! Although you may expect the planning process to go smoothly, just as we had, of course life happens. We had a serious issues with one of our main vendors (That we found before working with Terri) the month before the wedding. We promptly referenced Terri's pre-supplied vendor list and found someone who was more budget friendly, that produced fantastic results. Then, just one week before the wedding, the HMUA dropped out (crazy we know!). Terri picked up her personal cell phone that same day, to step in, and spent the evening with us hunting down alternates. To us, Terri felt like another family member with all of the right tools in her tool box to help us navigate the complex nuances of wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, we hardly noticed Terri- and I mean that in a good way! Seamlessly behind the scenes, our wedding day and timeline panned out about as perfect as it could be. This letter is a testament to her process, value, and care in wedding planning. We were thankful to have found Terri and now look forward to connecting with her any time we are in the foothills! -Adam & Samantha Klick

Terri and her team are absolutely the best at what they do! Her services were recommended by the…read morevenue we picked and I am so grateful for that! I never really understood what a planner would do, but trust me when I say that I would've been completely lost without her! Terri thought of things for our special day that I never would've realized I needed until it was too late. I knew from the very first meeting that she was going to be my calming force for a very stressful day and I was so right! Her value is unmeasurable!! Thank you Terri and team!!

This place is absolutely beautiful !! Thank you to the owners of Savanna gardens for making our…read more son and daughter-in-laws wedding amazing day Bobbie and her husband definitely made us all feel like we are part of the family what a beautiful piece of property and peaceful. Thank you again for making everything go flawless for us. Thank you The Dameral family

Was married here. Amazing venue - landscaping so lush and beautiful, barn is perfectly quaint…read more Owners went above and beyond. Great experience!

I also have to mention that the app for the fair discounts and schedules was really great, easy to…read morefollow and understand.

Would give less then one star the fairgrounds rv grounds was a nice quiet place not any more new…read morepolicies in place make it so that back packers can no longer rent a plot and pop a tent, rv's older then 12 years are no longer allowed to rent and part rv. The new hosts have essentially made it to where unless you have an expensive rv, fifth wheel etc you are unwelcome at the motherlode rv fair grounds parking. All rules are subject to two hosts who pick and chose who is allowed and who isn't. Discrimination at its finest you can violate the pet rules the partying and various other rules as long as your rig looks expensive.