Want to get married in the woods, but not actually get married in the woods? Little Hills is…read moreperfect for you! Outdoor aesthetic, refined execution. We recently got married at Little Hills and after touring at least 10 other spots, and we are so glad we went with our hearts on this one. Our first day of tours we absolutely loved LH, but couldn't believe that we'd found our spot immediately. Fast forward four weeks of touring, and we ended right back where we thought. Lindsey and the team were attentive to details, provided an absolutly gorgeous space, and made our 225 person wedding feel intimate and special. This space itself is the perfect fully outdoor backdrop for any vibe (we went super colorful) and there is some flexibility with vendors, which was important to us. We ended up going with their in-house catering and, not only were they on top of it with timing (double sided buffets), our guests keep raving about how wonderful the food was (this was super important to us). We did a moderate amount of DIY, but they have a full spectrum of offerings from full DIY to all inclusive, all executed with solid value. With our big guest count, we ended up hiring an outside day-of coordinator, but the venue comes with extra day-of support as well. We ended up adding extra vendor time onto our contract so that folks could get in early and it was worth the extra cost for us. I'll be raving about LH forever to all our friends and family, and now I just wish that they listen so we can experience the space as guests. They really made our day everything we were hoping for!

I'm simply going to state what happened and try to leave my feelings on this venue/coordinator out…read more We booked a tour 2 weeks in an advance, they have a strict policy where you must show up 10 minutes early or they cancel (we were early), and we had to wait until some childcare issue was resolved so she got there a bit late. We didn't know there was this issue, we called and texted without a response back, so we decided to walk around to see if we could find anyone. The best way to describe this place was that it looked suddenly abandoned mid-activity weeks ago. Doors were open all over the place, cars parked, items from previous events still out, dead leaves in the offices from the doors being open. No one was on site. The nature here is absolutely beautiful and was the main reason we decided to tour here. She gets there, explains why she was late, all is fine. The problem began when she immediately started downselling the place. First, it's that they don't really do 30 person events, more like 150-200, but then proceeds to show us pictures of a small 30ish person wedding. That we would need to pay for the minimum of 50 people even for 30 with the caterer, which was not a cost issue for us. We hadn't discussed any budget or other details besides it was a 30 person wedding and general dates. Then, our preferred dates in Oct/September may not be possible due to construction happening and it "should be posted all over her website". Yall, I checked after the fact and it was nowhere. We were still flexible on dates so again, not an issue. Mind you, this is maybe 5 minutes into the interaction. She reluctantly gave us a tour with minimum details. We had to inquire about most things meanwhile she stated she's been an event coordinator for like 7 years. She barely asked us any questions. She did ask what kind of food we wanted after we declined the Mediterranean option. We said Mexican and she said the minimum would depend on the caterer. She didn't really start to perk up and take the tour a bit more seriously until we mentioned we were from a wealthier area. And even then, she kept asking "really?". At the end of the short tour, she asked if we had received a proposal and we had not. She was somehow convinced we booked a tour last minute. She sounded so shocked no one ever got us anything in the 2 weeks we had booked the tour and said they would get a real proposal with our specific guest count. Even threw in a comment regarding food and how a taco truck would work (we didn't say taco truck). Two weeks later and we never got any sort of proposal or communication. This was such a deeply unprofessional meeting. We were ready to book, we didn't really have too much of a budget, and would have been happy to meet the irrelevant 50 person minimum for food. However, we couldn't even get a proposal out of this venue/team or a full tour based on the pictures of areas we didn't see. Avoid.

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting a corporate event at Wente Vineyards, and the experience…read moreexceeded our expectations in every possible way. From the initial planning stages through the execution of the event, the partnership and professionalism demonstrated by the Wente team were outstanding. The event coordinator Dominique was exceptional! Responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in ensuring the success of our event. Their attention to detail and proactive communication made the planning process seamless and stress‑free, reinforcing our confidence in Wente as a trusted partner. On the day of the event, the support staff were warm, attentive, and incredibly professional. Every guest felt welcomed and well cared for. A special thank‑you to the day‑of event captain, who truly went above and beyond. He ensured everything ran smoothly and took exceptional care of our guests, including those with specialized dietary restrictions that were identified just hours before the event began. Their attentiveness, flexibility, and thoughtful accommodations (even for last minute changes and requests) did not go unnoticed and made a meaningful impact on the overall guest experience. The venue, service, and hospitality came together to create a memorable and highly successful event for our company and our guests. We deeply value our relationship with Wente Vineyards and look forward to many future events together. We wholeheartedly recommend Wente Vineyards to any organization looking for an outstanding corporate event experience.

From the moment you drive onto the property elegance is all around. My company held a corporate…read moreevent, and everyone was beyond thrilled from the selection of the venue to the food that was served. Staff was attentive, identified guests needs, and ensured everything went off as we had planned together. I would absolutely recommend using Wente for any event you are thinking about!

We hosted a Celebration of Life Memorial for my mother at the Good Morning Maxwell Pleasanton…read morelocation and it was the PERFECT event venue. The space was not only beautiful but the Good Morning Maxwell team made every step of the process so easy and stress free. I HIGHLY recommend Good Morning Maxwell for any event venue needs you have. The space is adorable and laid out perfectly for a variety of event options. The whole process is easy and the entire team has wonderful communication and is there to assist you as needed with anything you may need.

I love Good Morning Maxwell. It's such a great place for event. I've had the pleasure of doing a…read morefew business events there and I recently hosted a surprise birthday party for my Mom there. It was so perfect! The space is great for parties and the communication from the time of requesting to book and wrapping up day of the event was amazing. Everyone loved the space. I can wait to do more events here!

Beautiful venue for an outdoor wedding ceremony followed by dinner inside in downtown Sunol. It was…read moreour first time coming to in which the closest town is Pleasanton. Probably one of the most memorable weddings as during the couples vows when a freight train passed by for 5 minutes which caused some laughter by the Officiant and guests. After dinner was served which by the way the pre-selected entrees of steak, salmon and chicken Marsala were actually really good snd not overcooked, the guests were either dancing or waiting in line for their ice cream from Mr. Softee when those inside were told to evacuate due to an electrical fire. Prior to the announcement, many of us had seen the outdoor lights flicker on an off and we thought that someone had accidentally was playing with the light switch. Fire department was called and shortly after we left. Staff was very professional throughout the event and no complaints with the indoor and outdoor venues.

Casa Bella was the perfect wedding venue for our special day! The property is absolutely beautiful…read morewith a cozy, romantic, and elegant atmosphere, making every part of the celebration feel so memorable. The staff was professional and incredibly helpful throughout the process. We really appreciate how we were able to use some of their complimentary items too! We couldn't have asked for a better venue and highly recommend Casa Bella to any couple planning their wedding in the Bay Area that prefers a ceremony and reception all in one place, which makes it super convenient for all the guests. We loved our wedding here so much, that we also came back for Casa Bella's Mother's Day Brunch event too!

My initial review is based on customer service alone…read more.. I am working on putting together a Spring Design 'Gala' for my company, and I reached out to Garre Vineyard and Winery. I submitted my event requirements to Garre, and requested a quote. Sonia Beasley, the Sales and Marketing Director, responded back to me within the hour! Price points were clear and concise, making it very easy to digest! Sonia, thank you so much for your time! I look forward to speaking with you again in the near future.

The courtyard is spacious and new and has a spanish mission/italian piazza feeling to it. It's…read morestill a great "blank slate" and the decoration options are wide open though. It's large and can manage a large reception, while retaining a certain sense of intimacy. Visual acoutrements include a tasteful bubbling fountain in the center, archways, grape vines, and his/her getting-ready rooms. The indoor reception room is bright, simple, and a good weather option, but I think most people would prefer to rent the courtyard. This great winery venue. Don't take my word for it; check out this slideshow and judge for yourself: http://www.mauriceramirez.com/AileenDenny And another wedding I shot there recently: http://www.mauriceramirezphoto.com/page2214.htm?blog=2722

Excellent location, vineyards, super well maintained Victorian state, luscious small rose garden…read morewith cherubim fountain and classic tall Californian palms. More excellent I would say was the surprised that my bestie, yelpette Alexandra B., had in hand for me: a historical place, very close to downtown Livermore, in the middle of the way to her home and with vineyards (of course) even for the ones like me who are not into wines too much. I care more about the landscape of these places. 'Landscape is bigger than grape' is my motto (just invented, but sounds cool). Seriously, this is not a wine tasting place but was a site were vine was bottle and in the back of the 2-3 buildings you can see the names of the brands they bottled and years and in what international competitions they participated and all those anecdotes. I saw this like an ideal place to take perfect photo shoots in a very hot and sunny day. I loved walking by the vineyards pretending I am doing some work. They are kind enough to let you wander freely (and free parking too). They have tours but my friend and I preferred the freedom to browse on our own, but really appreciate and value (as a volunteer for several causes myself) the work of these precious senior volunteers dressed in Victorian attire. The baby carriage conquered by heart (I should have brought one of my toys to put in these!). All so lovely, including the poster you get as gift for visiting. Awesome treatment to the visitors. I would love to go back with my picnic basket and enjoy the premises. Definitively I will visit Ravenswood whenever they do one of those historical events I saw in their activities calendar.

Beautiful house that's over 100years old. There is a small gift shop inside. We came today for a…read morespecial event in Dec where Santa Claus and Mrs Claus is there to take pictures with the kids. There were cookies and hot cocoa for sell. Thank you for supporting guide dogs for the blind. Our club had a booth there and guide dogs were there to meet guests. We had a wonderful time today.

My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special…read morecelebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

Love this community center One of the most pretty ones which…read moreisn't hyped enough Great venue for weddings and receptions imo Love the courtyard which is great for cocktail hour

Attended a chamber event here, and I'm so pleased to see they offer the space as a private event…read morevenue. The location is absolutely gorgeous, and well thought out. They have large tree's to the west of their outdoor area that shade the venue area in the afternoon. They have a variety of classy seating options, a large bar, stage, lighting strung perfect for a dance floor, etc. I only wish I had taken photos to share, so you could see what I seen.

First time here on a Thursday night after work! Honey let me tell you....I had a blast. The crowd…read moreof people super friendly and everybody is just dancing all night. But that veggie burrito is for the win and it's huge.