Still dreaming of this place. What a lovely venue. I've had the honor of watching my daughter get…read moremarried here over the weekend. It's amazing how they can transform this place into something magical and memorable for the couple to make it their own and add their own special touches. Such a beautiful place and the journey starts a couple of miles before reaching Flying Cloud. The drive up with the greenery and awe inspiring beauty that surrounds this place and the hills especially late afternoon as the sun sets low, the peaceful drive up sets the tone for the experience one is about to have here. I've come here a few times to see it as well as the day before for rehearsal and seeing it on the day of the wedding was unbelievable. The place completely transformed into this wonderful fairy tale enchantment that was perfect for the couple. Absolutely a charming place. They transformed this place from the ceremony with the arbor with pretty floral arrangements and rows of chairs with umbrellas to a full dining delight in round tables, linen, flowers and umbrellas. So so special. And at night with the white lights on the trees and the hanging light above the dance floor was just picture perfect! I also should mention the bridal suite is large enough for the bridal party (and then some) with a makeup/hair artist to get ready in. Thank you so much to the staff who worked here that evening, the coordinator here at Flying Cloud and a big thank you to Julia who was wonderful to work with (at rehearsal and day of wedding), so calm and she made sure everything turned out perfectly for the couple's epic day. We appreciate it.

Where do I start? How can I write a review about a place and person that facilitated the best day…read moreof my life? I will be reliving my dream wedding for all of eternity and its success was largely due to choosing the perfect venue. Literal perfection. Firstly, the value you get when booking a wedding at Flying Cloud is unmatched. We toured 5 or 6 different venues and Flying Cloud offered the best option by far. They offer coordination day of and for months leading up to the event. This alone was priceless. You NEED day of coordination at a MINIMUM to have a successful wedding and Julia was the best coordinator I could have asked for. We met Julia the first day we toured the venue and over the 10 months of planning met multiple other times and communicated via email/text without issue. Julia provides spreadsheets that keep you on track with planning and that was so helpful! With the price of the venue you also get chairs, tables, umbrellas and countless other items you would otherwise have to purchase or rent. This is a huge value. The space itself is so versatile and there were so many options for ceremony and reception space. My guests raved to me about how the venue was perfect and so beautiful. Everything was clean and well kept. The mature trees and vineyards in the front made for excellent photo backdrops. It was obvious that there is a well oiled wedding machine in place and I benefitted greatly from their experience in event planning. Flying Cloud has an extensive preferred vendor list which at first I thought may be limiting. Let me tell you that vendors don't make it on this list without proven excellence. The only vendor I had an issue with in 10 months of planning was one that was not on the preferred list. I used a DJ, photographer, bakery, florist, officiant and caterer from their list and everything was executed flawlessly. They also handle the rental order for you. We used Heirloom rentals and that was so convenient. We had access to the venue as early as we needed day of, which for me was 8AM. We also had access the day before for rehearsal and to drop off items. I dropped off so much crap (all the florals that I DIY'd, candles and hurricanes, guest favors, polaroid guest books, 2 mirrors, framed photos, potted plants, ladder ball, a ton of alcohol and more. We used 3 cars to take everything) that Julia and her staff had to display and make look good and cohesive, I was amazed how they had time to do it all and never seemed rushed or stressed. Julia also set up a s'mores station and coffee station for us which was awesome! Directly after our ceremony we went back to the bridal suite to sign our marriage license and our signature drinks and appetizers were waiting for us. This is the kind of thoughtfulness that comes with experience and true professionalism! The bridal suite was such a nice space to get ready. It was spacious and Julia had gallons of water waiting for us. There is a refrigerator, a dressing space, lots of natural light, an excellent lighted, mirrored area for hair and makeup artists, a couch, table and chairs. My hair and makeup artists raved about the space. I had 8 people getting ready with me in that space and there was plenty of room. Julia and her team worked their asses off all day for me and I am so grateful! I think she may have secret magical powers. She fielded questions all day, directed vendors, set up the entire space and did so with a smile and while being kind. She made decisions for me when I didn't want to and everything ended up perfect. There is a reason this venue has won many awards. I can't say enough good things. I'd also like to note that time spent at the venue the day before for rehearsal was 1 hour from 9am to 10am Those who may think that having other parties at the venue on the day of their event is intrusive, should consider that they also had to rehearse the day before. There was another event the day after our Saturday wedding and I did not feel anything but excitement for others who are getting to celebrate their event at this amazing venue. Lastly, when planning I appreciated the transparency. I didn't have to jump through hoops to get their pricing and event packages. We spent $9000 for a Saturday in June. Our event ran from 4pm-10pm and I was at the venue to get ready at 8AM.

This venue was the perfect choice for our | perfect wedding! The setting is beautiful, we chose to…read morehave the ceremony by the pond. The packaging is very reasonably priced and includes everything you can need or want. The coordinator, Vanessa, was a joy to work with, and so we're all the vendors. DJ, Steve, is awesome! Our cake was decorated exactly like we wanted. We are so very thankful that Fairview Valley of the Moon made our dream come true. 517/3500

Beautiful location with golf course and mountains in back. Reception hall was perfect for our…read moregroup. Planner Vanessa was extra helpful and good to work with. We loved the DJ and cake as well.

This venue can do it all. Small to large, casual to formal, it works here. i had been to a…read moreretirement party here and when my daughter got engaged we thought of shady farm. She was able to have her rehearsal dinner here the night before the wedding and therefore make use of rentals twice. we had plenty of time to set up and take down. And the "after party" around the fire pit.. fantastic. Everyone had a great time. many many great places though out the property for awesome pictures. Carl is a gracious host. input as needed but when she wanted to try something different he was kind enough to admit he liked it and added to his list of ideas for potential clients. we will have great memories forever.

We could not recommend Vine Hill House enough! Literally the perfect venue from the views, to the…read moreservice, to the amazing staff. Jordan was amazing, as she helped coordinate all the details and walked us through the planning process over the last year. Many guests said it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to, and we agree!! Thank you Dan and Jordan!

What a special day getting to celebrate a special friend's wedding at Vine Hill House. As part of…read morethe bridal party, we spent the entire morning getting ready in the cottage on-site. The space was lovely and spacious. It had a full kitchen that allowed us to snack and stay hydrated throughout the morning. We were all able to gather in the area to have hair and make-up done, but there were also side rooms available for changing and getting ready. The cottage itself is lovely and create a picturesque backdrop for first look photos on the porch. The ceremony site felt intimate under the trees and the dinner area had a beautiful view of the vineyards. This special venue has such a great set up. As a guest, it was nice that everything was all on-site, but there were clear areas that helped designate the reception area from the ceremony turned dance floor. One cool feature was that the bride and groom utilized a side bar area next to the dance floor for a whiskey tasting lounge. It was a unique touch that made their wedding stand out! The venue owner, Dan, was HIGHLY involved throughout the day. He was highly attentive, but also highly present. Something to keep in mind if you'd prefer more behind the scenes vendors. What a joy getting to witness such special friends getting married in such a beautiful place!

If you are looking for a wedding venue in Healdsburg- look no further. When we stepped foot onto…read moreRu's Farm we met Lele and walked the grounds and knew this was the venue for us! The entire process was so easy from booking, communications, and vendor recommendations. We rented the Coop as well to get ready and it was such a perfect spot to be on the property but tucked away from the main grounds. Our guests continue to say how magical the wedding weekend was because of our venue! Guests walk through olive trees and into an open cocktail space with an abundance of flowers and fresh lavender. The ceremony site is under a beautiful large oak tree overlooking the Alexander Valley. The backdrop really sold me on why we had to get married at Ru's! Dinner was in front of the barn with twinkly lights. Then the dance party was in the barn where we also had lounge seating, and dessert! We had 140 guests which felt like just the right amount of people and the spaces all flowed nicely for it to feel like we could all be together the entire evening- without it feeling too large. We are still on such a high almost five months later and friends still tell us it was the best wedding of 2022! We cannot thank you LeLe and LJ for the best weekend!

Having our wedding at Ru's Farm was a dream…read more It was love at first sight, we knew immediately after stepping on the grounds that this was our place. It's beautiful and charming in a way that photos barely capture, but that's just the start of it. Lele, the venue owner was a joy to work with. We could tell how much love and care she puts into the space and that working with her would be the opposite of the cookie cutter, corporate experience we've experienced at other popular venues. She provided a thorough tour of the space, a really helpful preferred vendors list, and other wonderful tips and tricks. All the preferred vendors were top tier, and it ended up saving us a ton of time and we were guaranteed a high quality end to end experience. Other key benefits of Ru's: 1. The venue is available the entire wedding day which provides a lot of flexibility 2. There is a beautiful, 3-bedroom cottage on the properties that was perfect for getting ready 3. Unlike vineyards, this property has all the perks of a vineyard (oversees a vineyard) but also allows all types of alcohol (not just beer and wine) 4. The design of the space and the transition between different phases of the day (ceremony, reception, dancing, etc) was seamless This venue is a rare treasure, I would certainly suggest snatching a date before they are all gone.

Meghan is an absolute rockstar. She stepped in as our planner just four months before our wedding…read more(and welcome party!) in Healdsburg after a tough experience with a previous planner and completely turned things around. Her deep knowledge of Healdsburg and our venue made the entire process seamless -- she knew all the right people, asked the right questions, and anticipated details we never would have thought of. Her mastery of logistics and communication is unmatched; she was organized, responsive, and always several steps ahead. What truly sets Meghan apart is her ability to stay calm under pressure while still getting things done. She's a phenomenal problem solver who always brings thoughtful, creative solutions to tricky situations. Plus, she's funny, warm, and just the kind of person you want by your side on your wedding weekend. Thanks to her, our celebration was seamless, stunning, and full of joy. We couldn't imagine doing it without her and can't recommend her highly enough!

As a photographer/videographer team we truly believe planners are the ones that set the atmosphere…read moreof the day from the details, to the design, to the timeline to so much more. The Directive team was the best to work with from being so quick to communicate to having one of the best designs we have seen all year for the wedding we shot with them. Truly it was a dream come true to work with such a wonderful team!

I just hosted a family function here and I was very pleased with the facility! The caterers loved…read morethe kitchen... tables and chairs were included in the very reasonable rental fee... plenty of room and lots of parking.... they also let us use their nice microphones and A/V equipment. Really worked out very well!

The Hessel Grange is now open. It is currently being reorganized and upgraded. It is now being run…read moreby some very dedicated and hard working individuals. It is in a beautiful serene country environment @ 5400 Blank Rd, Sebastopol. Many great events are on the calendar and there are more to come. The hall rental rates are reasonable and worth checking for your events, weddings, etc. The Hessel Grange is looking to increase their membership. At this time, there are a great group of friendly and caring members who show up to socialize and go to meetings. They have great potlucks on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Check it out! I am impressed.

Rented this space for a party. Amazing place great service easy to use! Would definitely repeat.read more