Came here with the hubby to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday…read more The celebration was held at the old house in the hill, it's a great setting for special events and intimate weddings. It's a compact garden but it's a nice little refuge from the city. Nice and easy walking paths.

WILDLIFE CAN BE SEEN HERE =======================…read more I love Descanso Gardens and being able to enter at 8:00 a.m. as a member. The dual membership where you can take a guest is about $85 I think. Check their website. Saw a Black Bear this morning, May 22, 2026. Staff was herding it away from the duck cabin with an air horn. I snapped at video of the bear. Turn the sound down. Love all the birds, flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, the Great Horned Owl family, the Jones Coffee Trailer, the Gift Store and more.

Great event space!! The food was fantastic and every worker was super friendly and welcoming.read more

We could not have asked for a more perfect venue than the La Canada Thursday Club! We attended one…read moreof the venue's quarterly open houses. We had all of our questions answered and left with a list of preferred vendors. These vendors have been with the venue for what seems like forever so that was a good sign. Working with Ani at the club really put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. She was attentive to every detail and helped us understand what worked best at the club. She supported us, our families, and everyone who was involved in our wedding. If you are planning a sweet and loving wedding with your closest family and friends, this is the venue for you! The outdoor garden and courtyard are gorgeous. The indoor space is warm and cozy. It is truly a neighborhood gem!

I begin by saying 100% luxury. Indeed this estate is a…read morecastle. My family and I stayed at the castle for a mini family vacation. Arsine was the host and she went above and beyond to assist us with accommodating all of our needs and requests. She put us in touch with a chef that took excellent care of us. She extended a complimentary early check in which was really appreciated. The castle is in mint condition. Once you enter the estate you feel you have entered a world of luxury and serenity. I hope to go back there every year !!!!

Expectations exceeded!!! My Husband found this location online and we agreed to book it for my…read moremilestone birthday celebration. Some of our closest friends joined us here for the weekend and we had an absolute blast with them at the castle! We didn't need to leave to go to a bar or restaurant. We enjoyed our time in both family rooms, the pub downstairs, the kitchen, the study and the outdoor backyard was the best for photos. We want to go back around the holidays when there is snow. This place is beyond impressive. I truly had the best birthday and this location was a huge part of that!

My husband and I got engaged at the end of January and were aiming for an April wedding, so we were…read moreon a tight timeline. Chevy Chase Country Club was incredibly responsive and helpful from the very beginning, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. When we toured the Oak Grove ceremony space and learned we'd have access to a bridal suite for the day, we were SO excited. When we first visited, Matthew and Amy showed us around. The ENTIRE country club is so beautiful, from the Oak Grove and Cypress Trees to the staircases. As we became more serious about booking and completely fell in love with the space, Silvana and Ruben were quick to respond and provided a detailed meeting and breakdown of everything. The packages were clear and informative, and they were always willing to accommodate our needs. When Cassidy took over for the rehearsal and day-of coordination, she was absolutely amazing. She was extremely responsive via email, attentive to every detail, and even addressed things we didn't think to ask about. During the rehearsal and on the wedding day, she coordinated everything so seamlessly that both our families and we felt completely at ease thanks to her calm and supportive presence. She truly cared about making our day special, and it showed in every detail. Our family members were so impressed by the venue, accommodations, and staff that they're already talking about hosting future events here. Thank you, Cassidy and team. We highly recommend this venue and hope to be back again soon! :)

I'm reviewing this place as a wedding guest. The wait staff were great. The place was very clean…read more But the drinks at the open bar suck!!!!!!! The drinks were so watered down!!!!! I know the drinks were included in these packages, but give the guests a buzz. Guests were bringing out their own tequila bottles bc the alcohol was so watered down. Also, I'm not a big drinker and I had 3 drinks that only tasted of margarita mix. Also, one point during the night the bar ran out of glasses for drinks. Literally had to wait for cups . Also, the package only allowed for so many free drinks that at the end of the night you had to pay for drinks. The drink that I paid for suddenly tasted of alcohol. The employees were nice, but there was a long gap time from getting the salad and main entree. It's more than an hour after receiving the salad that we got our main dish.

A beautiful place to spend a quality time with your family and friends. We had a great time in this…read moreplace on our reunion. The owner came and talked to us, very friendly and nice. Clean place and close to the shopping and restaurants. I've been recommending to everyone who was asking for quick gateway. %100 satisfied

What a smart concept! And beautiful grounds! Perfect for out of town visitors! Or a small wedding!…read more So I get two invites, in the same week, at this venue! I Yelp it, and don't find it. So I check out their website! Very informative, detailed information, online form, phone number, Social media, etc.... and such a delight to discover an authentic rustic venue and like a one house hotel in our backyard! (Kind of!) very exciting! Today a picnic lunch, and tomorrow night an art exhibition! What's next! Ah yes, perhaps I need to plan a surprise birthday party! You will too once you see it!

I just celebrated my mom's 70th birthday on Super Bowl Sunday and it was a success. I was…read moreoriginally going for the Ellie Banquet but Armen recommended the Vintage Room since I had a smaller group of guests, this place is beautiful! (Vintage Room). The food was delicious the amount of compliments I got that the food was really good, they also provide speakers if you want to play your own music, I brought a Mariachi. Overall the place was beautiful and Zara our waitress she was the BEST! Very sweet and attentive she made everything smooth for us. Thank you! Highly recommend this venue.

Had my son and daughter in law baby shower and everything was set when we arrived to decorate…read more Venue is so nice that it requires minimal decorations. Staff was so nice, accommodating, helpful and very professional. Food was amazing. All my guest complemented us how wonderful everything turned out. I definitely use for future events.

Two week just passed and we are still talking about our quinceañera at the Pasadena room!, I'm so…read moregrateful with you guys, because everything went exactly how I wanted and vision it from day 1 of planning. The view! Amazing Thank you so much! Alfie was super nice, super helpful, Joy was too since the first day we got there. Food was amazing, everyone gave me compliments about every single thing. Thank you so so much to all of you who make it possible.

Review of the LCFCC as a wedding venue…read more My daughter recently got married, and chose the La Canada Flintridge Country Club for the location. If the clouds hadn't swept it, it has excellent views including a view of downtown LA on a good (not hazy) day. The bar service was very good - they tracked every drink sold. The table service and food were also quite nice and friendly. Some tips: If you are walking outside on the ceramic tile floor and it's humid or misting, be careful - it can be quite slippery. The dance floor was around 25' x 25' and accommodated the DJ and lighting with no problems. Sight lines in the indoor facility were good. We had to shift from outdoor to indoor due to mist and rain. The facility flexed with no problems at all, making this seamless and STRESSLESS for the bride and groom. The staff was professional, and they kept the facility running well.

Background On Visit: Last Sunday (4/12/26), the venue hosted the Pasadena Festival Of Tea. We were…read moreone of the participants for this event. Hours Of Operation: They welcome visitors to the garden on many Friday and Saturday evenings and during the day on Sundays. You can check out their schedule of events and admission cost on their website: https://japanesegardenpasadena.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/japanesegardenpasadena/event.jsp?;=&event=1612& Admission Cost: Mostly, $15 on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, it's $12. For other events, they post the cost on their website. Location/Parking: Located across from the Arlington Gardens (Free). It's kinda hidden, but just use the gps on your phone to guide you. Parking can be found along Arlington. For special events, they encourage you to park at Westridge School (Orange Grove and W. State St.) and walk up to Storrier Stearns. Ambiance/Decor: The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is a beautiful and charming retreat with a quiet and tranquil elegance. The place is small which contains many of the much admired design features found in the most lavish of Japanese-style gardens of its era. As Kendall Brown states in his book, California Japanese-style Gardens, "this is the genius of Kinzuchi Fujii: this was once a flat area of two tennis courts; now it is a masterwork. 1) Classic Niko-an Teahouse, the garden landscape offers a variety of other beautiful details. 2) Numerous gathering points, seating areas & vistas 3) Four original bridges plus the original cedar log Japanese Waiting Bench 4) Two large interconnected, irregularly shaped koi ponds 5) The sounds of two waterfalls, one cascading down a 25-foot hill 6) An artful dry riverbed for rain overflow winding through the garden 7) Cooling shade everywhere from spreading sycamores & old oaks 8) Many tons of boulders & stones 9) Granite statuary & stone lanterns Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to re-center myself. I did a have nice time.

This is the most difficult Botanical Garden to get in touch with…read more The hours they have posted on their website are wrong, no one picks up the phone after calling several times and leaving several messages. I went in person last weekend, and it was closed despite their online hours posted. The lack of clarity even upon walking up to the venue is not clear. They have no signs stating they are closed and it's clear they do not care to return voicemails. Please do not waste your time going there.

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

Great place to relax and sit for a bit. This was one place I've heard about through a friend and…read morewanted to take my pal Jack to go for a walk and check out this scenery. Very peaceful and quiet. Dog friendly of course. There was multiple benches to sit on and enjoy the flowing water and koi fish ponds. The building structures were beautiful and well kept. I would recommend this place if you want to take a break and sit and enjoy the area. People were friendly and welcoming. Parking is a bit limited as we had to park across the street. This area is located behind apartments and a bit hidden from the public. Once you walk around you'll find your way. Overall great place to visit.