I hosted my father's celebration of life at the Lodge. It was my first time renting a venue and…read moreoverall was great experience. From the initial contact with Stefanie, to the coordination beforehand, and finally the day of the event. All went smoothly and Stefanie was very informative and accommodating. Great price as well. We had almost 80 people show up and this was a great space for it. The building is so beautiful and although old, was in great shape. The chairs and tables were in good shape and the kitchen was nicely renovated. The projector and sound system was easy to figure out as well since everything was well-labeled. The parking lot is tight, but not an issue as there is ample parking in front and near the venue. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a venue that can fit 100 people max (its capacity)!

I booked this venue for my baby shower, and overall, it was a great experience. The price was…read morereasonable and the rental comes with tables and chairs. You are responsible for your own table cloths, or you can rent it from them for an additional price. There's a kitchen that you can use, the bathrooms are clean, and there's plenty of parking inside. The venue can host 100 people, but it will be very tight with that many people. We had about 80 people (including kids) at the event, and though it felt tight, at least the kids were able to hang outside to enjoy the bouncer. I rented the afternoon time frame, so we were given the venue from 2:30-9PM. The only thing that I found weird was that there was absolutely no attendant available at the end of the night. Overall, a decent place to rent a venue if you wanna DIY things yourself.

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.

Had a wedding here and the staff was amazing! the facility was absolutely beautiful!…read more Sat 65 people comfortably

Amazing and beautiful location. Stunning views! Very cozy…read moreand beautiful space to hold events. I've had the honor of being booked for this venue a few times so I am familiar with the space. Great parking close to venue!

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.

Great venue! Celebrated my husband's 50th birthday party there. Herick was very professional and…read moreflexible and always returned my calls and met with me when needed. Mercedes, the event coordinator, was so professional and helpful the day of the event. She was nice and accommodating and made sure everything went smoothly.

There are so many wonderful things I can say about this venue. Let's start with the amazing service…read moreand professionalism that Natalia provided from start to finish! When I called and/or texted Natalia, she responded right away. She and the entire team were just hands on and extremely helpful. The facility was so clean , the 5 restrooms, bar area and full kitchen were ready to use. Renting the tables, chairs and linens directly from them was stress free and so convenient. We held my Mothers repass here and it was the perfect space to gather with my family and friends. Once the reception was over and all my guest had left the venue we did clean up. However, Natalia told us that wasn't necessary to do because their staff would come in to put everything back in order for their next event. And, let me tell you she did just that. I had a few items that I had to retrieve the following morning and upon my arrival the staff was already there and they had it literally refreshed and SPOTLESS!!! I would highly suggest and recommend everyone to host any of their special events here. Allow them do what they do best, which is ensuring you and your guests have a GOOD TIME !!! Thank you again Natalia and Team at THE GOOD TIME VENUE!!!

Great venue! Had an event here and loved the space. The food was pretty solid (I wish their vegan…read moreMediterranean bowl had more spice/flavor), but I will say their lava cake was very very yummy! Great bar and nice views from the balcony/outdoor area.

We hosted my father's retirement party in the Ella Ballroom at Noor in Pasadena, and it was an…read moreabsolutely beautiful event--truly a night to remember! A huge part of that was due to the flawless execution by the entire Noor team. From the sales staff (Stefany) to the event manager to the on-site staff the day of (Gillian), everyone was professional, kind, and went above and beyond to accommodate our many requests. They were especially patient and warm with our guests, which made the experience even more special. I actually found Noor through a quick Google search and initially worried it might be out of budget, but once I toured the venue, I knew it was the perfect place. The Ella Ballroom comfortably fit our 100 planned guests and provided the perfect setting--elegant and intimate. Although I didn't get to try the food myself (too busy hosting!), our guests raved about the buffet: creamy seafood pasta, pasta pomodoro, and chicken toscano. So I know it had to be good! We also gave the bartenders a few custom drink recipes, and not only were they able to make them with all the right ingredients--they were sooo good! The bartender was quick, efficient, and even delivered drinks to seated guests during the program, which was such a thoughtful touch. I highly recommend Noor for any special occasion. Thank you to the entire team for making my dad's retirement celebration so memorable!

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!

This is such a convenient and gorgeous location for an intimate wedding ceremony. We stayed in the…read morethe airbnb located behind the venue. We had to just walk a few steps to the venue when it was time for the ceremony. The airbnb and venue are gorgeous. We also had sandwiches made by Kim for guests following the ceremony which were delicious. We loved our wedding ceremony and this was the perfect location for what we wanted.

Kim is very approachable and friendly. Her artistic talent made this place a beautiful location for…read moresmall to medium sized parties. This placed saved our wedding during COVID - we live streamed our wedding to 300+ guests from here and it was extremely memorable to all. It also helped that they have 2 airbnbs adjacent available to rent for our wedding preparations. I then had my baby shower at this location, hosting up to 25 people. The conservatory is a beautiful backdrop, and there are many niche spaces that are wonderful for photographing. Highly recommend.

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.

Just hosted our daughters Quince here last Saturday. It was the best choice for our party and…read morebudget. The service before and during the party was amazing. Jenifer was my POC before and during the event both Jenifer and Fabian were amazing with our guest. The food was delicious. Armen was very responsive before the event and he did advise that his team would reach out 1-2 weeks before the day of the event. So if you do book do not freak out it's a breeze to communicate with them closer to the day of. Overall my daughter and family loved the venue.

This is our second big event here. First, we had my daughter's quinceañera three years ago, and…read morethis past Saturday, we had our wedding reception. The food was a perfect 10 out of 10, and the service was excellent. I only wish the place were a little bigger, because the wall added at the entrance takes up space, and it looks nicer without that wall. Overall, I recommend this place to all my family and friends. Once again, the food is amazing; everyone will rave about it!