The ambiance and service at Bricoleur was SPECTACULAR! One of the last…read more wineries we visited on our trip and wish it was first! The entire experience was amazing. The wine was fantastic and the gourmet food was the perfect match. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and answers all our questions about taste and food that would complement the wines. The owner of the facility also stopped over and chatted with us. Definitely my first trip on the next visit to Napa & Sonoma.

We had reservations for the lunch and wine pairing on a weekday. We were the first to arrive…read more Employees were very helpful. We were shown to our table and they offered us some time to walk the grounds, garden and view the lake. They said we could spend more time after lunch, viewing the rest of the property. The garden was beautiful. Lots of herbs and flowers, with labels. The restaurant itself was gorgeous. Wood. High ceilings. Nice decor. Our server seemed pretty new. He made a few errors throughout, but that did not significantly deter from our experience. It was really neat that the chef came out with every pairing and explained each course. We never felt rushed. There was plenty of wine. The food was exquisite. We ended up buying a few bottles of wine and even though I filled out the shipping information and told the server my preferred vendor was ups over FedEx because I have an account - he managed to bring our bottles of wine all bagged up, to our table. Yikes. We were curious about the pizza oven upon arrival. We saw it and hoped for pizza but they did not have that on the lunch pairing menu. So after we finished our scheduled lunch, it was pretty slow there, so we asked if we could stay and order more food. Our server brought the menu for us (after our third request) and we ordered a pizza and the fries which basically stated on the menu that they were the best fries you've ever had. Well, I can attest that they are not. Yes, they are shoestring fries for you lovers out there. But also, they're not a step too far from McDonald's. So that's all. Not the best of my life. Not life changing. Just like McDonald's. But the pizza was good. Unfortunately I had asked if it was red sauce and was given a yes answer. But you can see the pizza doesn't have any red sauce on it at all. I probably would've ordered a different one, if I was properly informed. Also, I asked for no balsamic glaze and of course it came with balsamic glaze. Yet another error. Whatever. I'm not sure what's up with people who swear by balsamic? Keep it off my bruschetta, it doesn't belong there. And don't put it on Brussels sprouts either. Yuck. Too much sugar and it's not necessary. On the pizza, it was fine, but not my preference. But it probably saved the pizza because there a was NO SAUCE. Anyhow- their little gift shop area is super cute and I perused the items. Also- they have a shelf of board games! How fun! It would be great to come by, get some light bites, a ton of wine, and play games and take a walk to enjoy the property. It's such a gorgeous place. I would recommend this place. The lunch and wine pairing was expensive, but the food was superior quality. The wine here is great. We did not become members but I can see why people do. Their Sauvignon blanc was one of my faves, so that was two of the bottles we purchased. Our order was eventually packaged and sent to us, via FedEx, not UPS, and was in good shape upon arrival.

This place is a little hidden jewel... Food, drinks, views…read moreand staff are all fantastic !!! We will be coming back.

A nice rooftop bar and restaurant. Ordered the Monday oyster special 1.50 west coast oysters with a…read moreside of fries . We enjoyed a quick bite with a view

Randomly stopped in after a dinner in Healdsburg. We sat at the bar for a cocktail. The bartender…read morewas fabulous - I know most probably hate being asked what they recommended but he went above and beyond to figure out what I would like best. The bar area is intimate and great for interacting with people. The cocktails came out super cute and the bar area was playing Charlie Chapman on the wall which I thought was pretty cool. I will definitely stop by and try out other cocktails and their food soon!

Amazing dinner. Attentive staff and engaging interior. Quiet as we got there as it opened. Took…read morewaitress suggestions. Drinks were beautiful. Goat cheese for starter and bucatini and steak for entrees. To full for dessert. Enjoyed!

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

From the owner: The stunning view from the top of the Fish Rock Watch Tower overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the…read moreMendocino Stone Ranch is a memory made to last. Perched at the top of the ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean – Mendocino Stone Ranch is the perfect unique venue for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, anniversary party, birthday party, corporate retreat, or event of any kind – that you and your guests will never forget. Mendocino event venue Stone Ranch boasts over 30 one of a kind stone masonry art installations created by stone masons from around the world, linked by trails throughout 30 walkable acres of beautiful redwood forest with stunning ocean views. We are located in Anchor Bay, CA, a 2-hour drive from Santa Rosa, 10 minutes north of Gualala, and 15 minutes south of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. Our 35-acre outdoor event venue space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and any celebration. Self tours are offered M-F, 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Guided tours happen the first sunday of every month, 12pm-2pm email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP

Sam was great! He was knowledgeable about the winemaker and the various techniques used to make…read morethe wines. Nice ambiance for two or more. Recommend stopping by for good conversation and reasonably priced wine.

The Drink is an awesome coffee shop that just opened up on Front Street across from the river. The…read moreowners of Leo Steen Wines and Rootdown Wines recently got the adorable cart and it is set up outside their tasting room. The espresso shots are pulled to perfection and they have my favorite oatly milk :-) My favorite thing to get on a hot day is the cold brew!

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.

I am so saddened to have to write this review but I feel like it's a must. We run a nonprofit in…read moreSonoma County and were looking for a location to have our in-person meetings. We found the Grange - what a great place! The elderly woman you have to speak with to make reservations is absolutely lovely! However, today, March 20, 2023, we had our second meeting/gathering here. The president drove by and apparently did not know we were reserved for this afternoon - no big deal, things happen, however, we have the contract and the receipt. This still wasn't the issue. The issue was when we were cleaning, the president of the Grange came by again and started accusing our members of all kinds of inaccurate things, accusing us of having "hundred of balloons" (we had six), accusing us of having a "kids party" (there were four children with us), accusing us of using their kitchen, we absolutely did not, lastly she accused us of doing something "illegal" because she just now realized (although we've been in contact since December) we are a Black Hat Society. I don't know if I am more saddened by the accusations or being discriminated against, or the fact that we will no longer use their facility again. We our a non-profit that supports our community and raising money for scholarships, there was no reason for the rudeness and just straight nastiness that we endured today.

The Windsor Grange  is a cute, convenient and affordable facility for events and gatherings…read more   However, the governing body of the organization that runs it is another story.    On 3/20/22 our organization had a booked event with contract stating our use until 3:30pm.  The president of the governing body drove by early in the day and was apparently  unaware that we had booked the location and so she contacted the woman in charge of the bookings.  The rest of our event ended on a very sour note.  We understand that people are human and mistakes are made.  However, the lack of communication in the governing body, is not the fault of the patrons using the facility.   The president came back to the Grange and was very upset that we were still there at 2:30 (when she thought we were supposed to have been gone by).   She then started asking questions of our organization.  When she realized that we are a local organization of pagans, she left.   We finished up our cleaning and were on our way.  When the president of our organization called the person in charge of bookings, that was when we found out about all of the things she had accused us of.  Keeping in mind, the president of the Grange never even came inside the building.  We were accused of doing things that were "potentially illegal." We were accused of using parts of the facility not in our contract, we did not.  We were accused of having "hundred(s)" of balloons, there were 6. We were accused of having over 50 people there, we had 30 people maximum. We were accused of having held a child's party there, when it was booked for something else (as if we were hiding our true purpose), there were a total of 5 kids.  Yes, we held an egg hunt, but that was it.  She said that the person on the contract, wasn't even at the facility... she was inside, again, the president never left the front parking lot. She was upset that we brought in a few of our own rented tables, because we were not told that there tables there.... all of these accusations are enough to leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth, but the worst part is realizing why the accusations were made.  She was upset that we were a group of Pagans and Witches, so much so in fact that she wanted our check returned and future contracts ended.  Regardless of someone's personal prejudices, making baseless accusations against an organization, and its members is incredibly uncalled for.

If you are a fan of Pinot and not vegetarian, this is the pairing event for you ! 18 years and…read moregoing strong, this charity event merges the worlds of world class Pinots and culinary stars. The net proceeds benefit the Palmer foundation which focuses on educational programs including the music, culinary, wine and arts., so it's a win-win for all. Guests are treated to a culinary experience in which creative dishes emerge. One of my favorite desserts was the butterscotch pudding with bacon crumbles; I just love the sweet/savory combination. Guests make their way throughout the property experiences beautifully crafted Pinots to pair with the guest chef creations. It's a night filled with music, food, Wine and a whole lot of fun. It's one of the best local events and I can see why it's been a standing tradition expanding nearly 2 decades. I will be looking forward to next year.

We knew the moment we walked into the garden that Villa Chanticleer was where we were going to get…read moremarried. It spoke to us right away and during our tour it just kept getting better and better. The property is amazing and the building is rich with history and just as gorgeous. We were obsessed with the wrap around bar. That was the second huge selling point. Everyone we worked with was absolutely incredible. We were passed through a few different hands but every hand off was seamless and our information was always relayed with ease. We could not have had a more perfect day. Jaimie was incredible for keeping me in line when I was getting ahead of things and was quick to reassure me of any of my concerns. She was always available and ready for anything that came her way. Our wedding day was magical. It could not have gone any better. The building had a fresh coat of paint. The garden was in full bloom. I highly recommend anyone looking to get married in the spring and fall to check out the Villa. With a garden like that, you don't need to spend a ton on flowers!

This is more a review for the adjacent trail system than for the Villa itself. Which is gorgeous,…read moreand apparently (from other reviews) a fantastic place to get married. I hope, in fact, that I get invited to a wedding here someday so I can experience the bespoke service and delicious nibbles that prior reviewers seem to rave about. But the Saturday I visited here, there was no wedding in sight. Just a steep set of gorgeous and relatively well-maintained trails that's clearly a local Healdsburg secret. The trip to the top of Fitch Mtn is no joke, but worth it on a clear spring day. Bring a little picnic -- perhaps even a bota of local vino -- and bask in the remarkable views of the expensive real estate arrayed out below you in the charming if slightly froufrou town of Healdsburg. p.s. While I don't intend to get married anytime soon, I am considering getting a dog. And from the looks of things this is a very pup-friendly open space area too. :)

Wow, what a cool tent and children's experience - viewing the circus performance as well as the…read moreengagement of the students was a real treat! Love this program and the school!!!

Excellent entertainment. Nice to see kid's talents showcased.read more