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    Manda N.

    Attended a surprise engagement party here & found it to be a quaint hidden spot in midtown Sac. Being a nursery/plant shop, it gave off urban chic yet earthy vibes, fit for the young/middle aged adult crowd at our event. The only critique I have is the indoor seating area is not well-ventilated, so it got a bit hot/stuffy with our crowd of 20ish people gathered inside. The outdoor area provided a nice escape from this. Would recommend as a venue for events not larger than 25-30 folks.

    Gillian A.

    It's that time of the year when the green thumb starts to itch again. Wanted to check out some local nurseries and this one popped up in my search. Pretty cool space. There are small shop sections for succulents/cacti, tropical plants (saw a few rare species), and associated knick-knacks. There's also a compact desert botanical garden showcasing huge plants (my favorite area)! I docked a star because the succulents/cacti shop section in particular looked a bit sad as the selection wasn't robust when I visited and some of the plants there were unsightly dehydrated-brown. Friendly staff. Had no trouble reaching here via GPS. Overall worth a peek if you're in the area especially for the botanical garden!

    Charlotter R.

    The Prickly Pear is such a fun and amazing little gem right here in the heart of Downtown Sacramento! My team and I recently had the pleasure to host our holiday event at their Pot N Sip with an AMAZING lunch. We had lots of laughs, full bellies, and adorable new plants to add to our homes/offices. I highly recommend the Pot N Sip for all family, work, or just fun related events.

    My treasures from PP
    Jeannette C.

    This place is so cool! It has the best plants and everyone is so knowledgeable. When you buy a plant they literally support you for the life of the plant. I can't tell you how many times I've asked for advice and they're always willing to help. The venue is super cute too whether your buying plants or want to host an event. They have you covered!

    set up food table.
    Lisa V.

    my friend had her birthday here and it was so cute. cactus garden and also theres a cool store that you can shop at! (plants, yogamats, decor). theres couple restrooms also which is nice not porta potty's like some venues.

    Tahnee T.

    An absolute dream location for your next event!! My daughter's bridal shower was held here this weekend and it was PERFECT. The owner was incredibly easy and available to work with..even allowing us to add an additional hour one week before the shower and a staff member was on-site for questions. The barn that is the larger indoor space for hosting easily accommodated our 30 and could have hosted even more. The weather was on our side but the barn and greenhouse has air conditioning. We used the upstairs kitchen to keep food ready until serving. There are five 6 foot tables that seat 8 already inside of the barn and additional tables and chairs for use that we used for activities in the GORGEOUS courtyard. I loved everything that we used for table decor, photo backdrops etc. but the venue itself was soooo dreamy that you really only need to minimally decorate. I will recommend and use this place again and again

    Jarred D.

    The Prickly Pear is a must see for all plant lovers! They have such an amazing selection of cacti and succulents. Lots are uncommon and the ones you wouldn't see at most stores. Recently, they opened their PP Jungle, which is their indoor plant section. They have an expensive set of uncommon and rare houseplants. Staff is very helpful for any tips and questions. So don't be afraid to ask. Their space can also be reserved for events!

    The Prickly Pear is one of my favorite places in Sacramento! Not only can you stop in to get plants in the shop (or my favorite face oil, Queen of the Night), you can also have great group events here! We have been hosting our end of year team building and holiday party with them for the last four years and can't wait to come back each year! And every year we have more people attend because potting your own cactus or succulent and having dinner is a blast! Mona is also the coolest human alive and we love supporting her business!!

    Ais C.

    We hosted our wedding with Prickly Pear (PP) in early April of this year and it was everything we had hoped for! Mona and Inez were super helpful, accommodating, and very friendly! They made the process of selecting a venue stress free. PP overall is such a beautiful venue, we received nothing but compliments of the place. PP itself was and is beautiful so we barely had any decorations to spruce up the place. They had tables, chairs, and more which made it super conviennent. We bought a few plants before and after the wedding and will definitely come back. If you're looking for an intimate, backyard, natural outdoor and Indoor, plant vibe (lol) type of venue, PP is the best place.

    The garden ,this is before you get to check out their Cacti selection. So beautiful
    Alexis E.

    Beautiful little hidden gem in Mid-Town. The prices are great and they have a wonderful selection of plants. Also the woman who helped me there was very knowledgeable about each plant, very helpful. My go to place for plants now

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    Shae E.

    The Prickly Pear is my FAVORITE plant shop to visit when I'm in downtown Sacramento! They may only be open Thursdays through Sundays, but it's so worth the wait all week to go in and check out all their amazingness over the weekend!! It's in the coolest old-fashioned home off U Street, and both the bottom floor of the house and the backyard are all part of the business. There's even a barn in the back that you can rent out for events! I've done this, I celebrated my birthday there with a Pot & Sip event, and it was one of my most cherished birthdays to date! The owner, Mona, is extremely earth-conscious, and any products they sell that AREN'T plants are ethically sourced, and usually made by a small business owner, and usually a woman-owned small business at that! Mona has even developed her own skin care line built off the incredible power of prickly pear seed oil. I'm OBSESSED with her Queen of the Night and Morning Majesty face oils, and I use her body scrub every shower! I'm approaching 40 years old, but my skin has never looked better! The Prickly Pear also has locally-made prickly pear jam macaroons, locally-made kombucha on tap for only $5 donation per cup, and boooooy are those booch's tasty! Mona and her husband also have a small farm (not on site), and you can purchase some homegrown veggies in store too! All of that, and I haven't even TOUCHED on all of the amazing plants that are available! Lol The Prickly Pear not only has an indoor "PP Jungle" for all of your common and exotic houseplant needs, but take a walk out the back door and embark on a journey through a landscaped desert oasis complete with dozens of species of cacti, succulents, and other gorgeous plants! Your walk through this desert wonderland leads you to the sweet greenhouse in the backyard where you can grab yourself some cacti and/or succulent babies. You can also browse the wall of locally hand-made pottery for sale, I'm partial to the boobie and booty pots myself! Haha I could keep gushing about the Prickly Pear, but if you've read this far, thanks! Haha Now go check out your new favorite place to spend all your money! And be sure to say hi to Inez when you walk in, she's the AMAZINGLY knowledgeable woman who helps Mona run the shop, and she's the BEST and always super helpful!!

    Zarina F.

    Visited here with my hubby, and we were both so amazed at how well thought and taken care of this small space was! I heard of the Prickly Pear on Instagram, and coming to Mona's beloved plant sanctuary did not disappoint. We loved the selection of plants, the green house and everything about it especially the goats!! I always enjoy how active they are on Instagram, and how their team really cares about their customers. (Love watching Mona's dance videos! ). Will be visiting again soon!!

    Mariah M.

    I came to Prickly Pear in January with my friends after finding this shop through BretmanRocks post of the succulent sculpture that was made for him by the amazing shop owner here! The inside of the store is so cool and inviting, I could have stayed in there for hours! Outside is an oasis filled with cacti and my favorite part the Monsteras! You wouldn't think this store is as big as it is from the street but this place is huge and all the plants are gorgeous and the staff is amazing! I love that prickly pear also offers so much more than just plants! I could go on forever but this place is amazing!

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