So much California history in one place. Brings you back into the good Ole days. Wealth of…read moreinformational markers along the way. Many relics to be seen on property. Ore car, water skips, rock crushers are some of the relics. We didn't go on hike to see other side of property as it was 100°. I enjoyed the decent let tour.

Such a beautiful venue! I attended for a wedding and was pleasantly surprised by the place. Staff…read morewere helpful and accommodating. I had the privilege of staying in an onsite cabin, which was spacious and comfortable. The animals made the experience all the more magical. I came up for a wedding and got to see goats, ducks, chickens, and livestock guardian dogs.

My husband and I had our beautiful wedding at The Ranch at Stoney Creek. It was truly such an…read moreamazing day from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, reception, and more! Michelle and her coordinator Suzanne helped so much a long the way and made the planning a bit less stressful. The flowers and table decor turned out better than imagined and our guests seemed to really enjoy every moment. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone that would like to have a more rustic outdoor wedding :) Michelle and Leon truly have the most beautiful property.

Stopped by Wednesday late afternoon trying to get an RV spot for teh night. As we drove by the lot,…read morewe found all spots taken. Went in for a drink & chatted with Bartender Sharon (member volunteer) Sharon immediately called Site Host Carl (sp?) to see if he can help. Carl came over right away (at 7pm) & helped us with a nice spot with electricity and water connection. Had a wonderful peaceful sleep night. Sincere thanks to Sharon/Carl; true spirit of Elks brethren/sisterhood!

The Elks Lodge is a great venue for having parties and events. It's capacity is around 120 guests…read more There is a bar, kitchen and dance floor as well as a sound system. It is reasonably priced and the people are easy to work with. I would recommend the Elks Lodge for your next birthday, graduation, retirement and or small wedding whole heartedly.

My wife found the most amazing wedding venue ever. We looked high and low for the perfect country…read morevenue and we found it. I mean we looked all the way from Merced to Lake Tahoe and we found this place that is in Shingle Springs and it is so far back we did not get reception. 'This was a very good thing because nobody was on their phones. The owners were so nice and helpful. They helped us set up, tear down, and everything in between. I do not think you are going to find a better spot for a country wedding in NorCal. We got married in October and it was perfect. There is a spot to get dressed if you need but there are also hotels close and you can take a limo to the venue. I do not want to spoil the place from pictures so I added just a few. You will not be disappointed!!!

This is a fantastic place to have a country event or wedding! The event coordinator Melissa was…read morealso very nice to work with. There is a nice barn, clean restrooms a beautiful pond and grassy area. The folks there treated my family like we were their family.

If you're looking for a venue that feels timeless, romantic, and effortlessly stunning, The…read moreHandford Garden is truly unmatched. Every detail feels intentional, magical, and beautifully elevated, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and unforgettable. 100000/10 -- recommend!!!

Before I began wedding planning, I knew that I wanted a magical outdoor venue with string lights…read more But I never imagined a place like The Gardens actually existed until we toured it and saw how phenomenal it is in person! It truly is an upscale, ethereal garden and it brought my Sailor Moon-inspired dreams to life. It was so breathtaking that it was the only venue we bothered touring - we booked as quickly as we could! We only questioned that decision once, which was when we read the contract. It was a little bit surprising for the uninitiated, since we never knew a few things like how we need to add vendor counts to our catering totals or that music had to be off by 9:00 PM. But I want to reassure anyone else made nervous by these things that all of that was totally not a big deal, and actually a blessing in disguise on all counts! I also really enjoyed having Lynn being present on the grounds and a part of our wedding. She is so sweet and I heard from several guests how much they loved her and what a treasure she is. Previously, my then-fiancé and I had been to a wedding somewhere else where the staff were rude to us and other guests. We never told the couple about it because we didn't want to put a cloud over their day, but the result was that we became very nervous about our own guests potentially experiencing something like that. It was such a relief to hear how much our guests loved Lynn! She also helped me with a timing issue I had starting the ceremony, so that was a big help and support that I don't think we would have gotten anywhere else. Having our wedding at The Gardens was a dream come true and we know we made the best possible decision. I'm sure others have already gushed about having the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception at one location or the incredible bridal salon or the fact that there's so many hotel options within walking distance, so I'll leave it at that and just say that you will really love this venue if you're planning for an outdoor event!

First time visiting sutter creek. It's so peaceful and nice here. Pretty view at night. It's an…read moreinteresting experience learning and seeing the grammar school.

Italian Picnic Grounds is a wonderful venue for community events. I had the pleasure of attending…read moreAmador County Public Health's 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, 10/21/23, from 1-4 PM. The event was amazing as there were a lot of informational booths, fun activities, health screenings/services, raffles, music, etc. Parking was plentiful and super accessible. Restrooms were clean and easy to find. Overall, I loved the community coming together and enjoying a great day at the Italian Picnic Grounds.

no italian food ,, and no Italian music..,,, what is wrong every thing , we wanted to see the…read moreculture. this is like everything else everywhere else. the same old show bal bal bal

We're planning our outdoor spring wedding at Rancho Cicada Retreat after falling for the place a…read morefew months back. If you're planning a weekend wedding near the Bay Area, go visit and your search will be over. No other spot we visited offered such freedom to plan our own weekend celebration in a gorgeous setting - right on the Cosumnes River in the foothills of the Sierra - and at a worthwhile rate. They have been available for weddings for years, but, due mostly to word of mouth, are now filling up each year (we visited in mid-November and they only had 2 spots left). So far, our experience has been better than we could have imagined. When we arrived to check out the place (and stay a night in their River Cabin), a fire was roaring in the cabin and we found a basket filled with fresh-picked figs and a bunch of varieties of apples. They grow on site, in their diverse orchard (apples, plums, peaches, persimmons, nectarines...). Friendly and helpful hosts David and Bill gave us an amazing tour of the site, walking us through: - the commercial kitchen - wood cabins and tent areas (max 60 overnight guests/200 daytime guests) - the wedding site, a huge grass lawn along the river - introducing us to David's otherworldly 200 pound tortoise, Abe! We got to talking and never felt rushed. They were genuinely excited to share their property. Since then, communication has been prompt and kind. We're very excited to have our wedding there and I'll update this review with more information once we do. To note - the town of Plymouth has limited lodging and restaurants, but nearby Sutter Creek is an adorable and healthy old gold-rush town with plenty of B&Bs, shops, etc. And Amador County is a great spot for wine tasting, a huge plus! UPDATE: We had our wedding here and it all went wonderfully - I highly recommend this location. A ceremony along the beautiful river with great catering and a genuine feel - just right.

My friend had a wedding here and the venue is very natural, rustic, and beautiful. In the middle of…read moreSeptember, the spacious lawn are was still green but the river/ creek was black and stagnant though kids were still playing in it. The lights made the place at night magical and there were hammocks hung all along the river. The grounds and cabins look well maintained and the place exudes relaxation and serenity. It would be a great place for a simple wedding, family get togethers, weekend of camping and yoga. It's about a 40 minute drive from Placerville with the last ten minutes going down a sketchy dirt road that's narrow and full of bumps. The grounds itself is flat but to get there from the parking lot is dusty and steep and rocky. Come prepared!