Beautiful venue that I visited recently as an event vendor. Lots of space for guests to spread out…read more Beautiful gazebo to have special occasions and photos. Kitchen inside the building with a kitchen that's perfect for preparing food. There's also a nice additional area with picnic tables.

Shadelands Ranch Museum is a nice wedding venue. I was fortunate to attend a couple of good…read morefriends' daughter's outdoor wedding. The ceremony was held in a beautiful area with a huge tree to provide shade for some of the guests. In another area, close by, there is also a pretty gazebo. Pretty roses and plants surrounding the whole area. At night, they have some string lights lit up around to provide a nice, cozy lighted area. They only have outdoor restrooms, but they are nice. It was a nice special day for the couple, along with their family and friends, to help celebrate this blessed occasion!

This garden and nursery is beyond beautiful. I was there for close to two hours just admiring the…read morebeautiful flowers, plants, the huge agave and cactus. I got lucky as I also got to see a butterfly release that only happens during the spring. Service was great too. There's a daily fee of $15 for adults. However once she explained the membership and its perks I signed up. It's def worth it as it gives access to other gardens too. The library also offers free limited tickets with a library card. Unfortunately they were out when I checked this week.

Aloes in bloom right now! Came here on a weekend, there's plenty of parking available. Beautifully…read morecurated garden, love the self guide - and learning so much about the blooms! Would love to return later in the year to see what else is in bloom. Clean bathrooms, nice area in the front to sit and enjoy, benches and seating within the garden as well.

The Gardens are absolutely beautiful! I like that it's a free/public area most of the time. The…read morehighlight may be the roses or the gazebo! I can definitely see why it's such a popular venue for weddings. Parking is very easy with a relatively spacious lot. It's handicap friendly. The GPS instructions were accurate. Be sure to check out their social media or call their number to stay up to date on weekend closures for private events before visiting. The wedding season is around March to November. Communication for event space rentals is by email only. During the wedding season they may a little slower to reply but they always did reply eventually. For weddings they tend to book out about two years in advance for weekends. If you ask about Fridays there may be some same year availability. As a non-profit they are a relatively affordable venue. Weddings require almost full day rentals. But something else like a baby shower or memorial can be rented out by the hour with a minimum time. They require a permit to be purchased for professional photos. But it's a modest price and goes to a good cause. It's $75/hour for the photo permit and for a garden use permit like a small gathering it's $300. Walnut Creek is lucky to have such a beautiful gem. I highly recommend checking them out!

Let's reward yourself with this meticulously manicured rose garden and more. Free and beautiful and…read morerelaxing. Thanks and kudos to the management. Recommended you try it yourself. Magnificent colors and fragrances.

I am currently planning my wedding here & they told me I could wait to review until after my event,…read morebut I'm just so happy with the outstanding service that the staff at boundary oak has provided that I couldn't even wait! Angelique has truly been so amazing and super accommodating. She truly was able to make our smaller budget work. We aren't having a full out reception & they are still treating our event with the upmost respect & importance. I looked at so many other places before I found Boundary Oak & in my experience with the other venues, when I'd tell them we were only doing a ceremony, their demeanor changes. That was never the case here. They were excited for me to have my wedding here & that means so much to me! I was so relieved to find out that they offer a bridal suite for the wedding day. On top of that, this venue space is so flexible on what they allow you to do. You are able to work with other vendors as well. Not many places allow that. They don't force you to use their photographers or florists, but I will say it is very helpful to go with them because their vendors know the layout, and sometimes they have access to arriving earlier because of the relationship they have already established, so it is convenient to go off of their list. The whole staff has treated my family like family. We met the cook, bartender & other coordinators, & all of them are exceptional. I feel so grateful to have found this place because if it wasn't for Angelique, I probably would have forfeited the idea of having a wedding at all & would have gone straight to a courthouse. She made the process easy & simple. She has brought back the excitement to getting married since she's very involved, especially on the day of the wedding. That way I can sit back, not stress & actually enjoy the process. I'm so confident that they will continue to show this level of commitment on my wedding day as well!

5/12 - I spoke with the GM, and I'm confused about why he wanted to speak with me, given that he…read moredid not offer a resolution to our complaints. He did not apologize for the manager, Deb H's, comments to our table on Mother's Day. 5/13 - I've updated my review to 3 stars because I was contacted again and offered a resolution to our experience.

I attended a wedding at this location on a beautiful Sunday. The location is a good size with a…read moregood amount of parking. The space was pretty clean with restrooms, full kitchen, a nice entry way and a nice space for hosting. I'm planning my next event at this location.

We recently had a beautiful anniversary party at the Alamo Women's Club. The renovated kitchen…read moremight be a "best kept secret", it's absolutely impressive! The AWC suited our event perfectly for the size of our crowd, the ease of setting up with vendors and the gourmet food truck, parking and convenience, you can't beat it. Marilynn was very easy to work with! I was impressed with how much was offered with our reservation, even tables & chairs. I recommend it 100%.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

Great way to walk and exercise. There's some exercise machines, playground, and small rock…read moreclimbing... which no one should touch during COVID. I was able to use some with only my feet, like the elliptical and the rock climb. There's a rose garden, gazebo, and a marker to show how much you walk.

We tried Diablo Escapes and it was a fun experience. I've done physical escape rooms before, but…read morethis was my first VR escape room experience. Our game was the pirate themed Depths of Osiris (check out the preview vids on YouTube), and it was perfect for a team of an adult and two ten year olds. My boys had no trouble getting used to the VR gear they had to wear for the experience (a headset and two hand controllers - it was their first time). We had to cooperate to solve each room's puzzle to unlock a new room. Eventually, we got to the final scenario which was exciting and really required us to collaborate. The puzzles were well constructed and mostly understandable from a logic perspective. The graphics and sound were pretty decent (it's not super-high res like Cyberpunk) and matched the gameplay perfectly. We got some timely tips from the game master too, and cleared the puzzle with about a minute left on our 45 minute timer. The facilities are super clean and well maintained. They also have snacks and drinks which are nice to make the visit special for younger kids. My sons want to come back, and I do too. I also heard they are adding a physical escape room, so definitely something to look forward to.

Such a fun experience! A mix of escape room and whimsical virtual reality - what a refreshing way…read moreto reinvent both worlds. I've been to Diablo Escapes twice now and have always been impressed by the customer service. Make sure you get there 15-20 minutes early so you have time to finish any waivers and get your packs set up for the room. There is an adjacent parking lot so you shouldn't have any issue finding any spot. You can easily book online and see what difficulty level each game is. If you've done VR or escape rooms before, you can probably start with intermediate. Each game will require some communication and teamwork to solve challenges or other puzzles. It can get a little hectic, so make sure you mesh well with your group (truly). The VR component really makes you feel like you've been transported to another place - be warned that it can make you feel a little queasy if you're not used to it, but the staff are great in making sure you are comfortable. They're quick to help troubleshoot if you get stuck or anything. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun group outing. We went over to philz coffee after and then went to Bare Bottle Brewing for some lunch and drinks.

My twin girls celebrated their first birthday at this venue. From my initial meeting to the end of…read morethe event, I could not have asked for a better site manager than Lissi. She was so thorough in her communication, VERY hands on and supportive with vendors, and she ensured our event ran smoothly. For the venue space, there is one restroom and they provide a changing table which is PERFECT for our event. They arranged for bartender service and also helped cleanup and keeping the event tidy with making sure trash cans were managed, dirty glassware was constantly picked up, and venue amenities were running smoothly (music, lighting, fans, clean up). We utilized the parking in the back but it is metered so you have to keep an eye on the meter. However, it was extremely convenient to have for loading and unloading. They will be my go-to venue space going forward.

This is a great spot for an event. Had my baby shower here for about 30 people and it was just the…read moreright size. The team was helpful, attentive, and on top of all the details. They really allowed us to bring in a lot of our own decorations, food, etc. They worked with us on setup and check in with us multiple times ahead of the event to make sure we had everything we needed. They offer food and beverage options, rentals for dinnerware and tables, etc., if you don't want to bring your own. There's lot of street parking and a garage nearby for your guests. There's an alley in the back that makes setup and cleanup really easy. Gather is such a hidden gem and I can't recommend them enough if you need a spot for an event.

We recently engaged Sunrise Catering to cater an event on relatively short notice. They were easy…read moreto work with, provided excellent advice for how much food to order, and also gave good suggestions for the mix of different items for the afternoon event. They arrived on time and adjusted to the changes at the venue with no problem. We enjoyed the different mini sandwiches and deviled eggs, and the cut fruit was fresh and nicely presented. The biscotti were also excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

I used Sunrise for my daughter's 3rd birthday recently and everyone could not stop talking about…read morehow amazing the food was...I couldn't agree more. Aside from the fresh sandwiches, the macaroni, meatballs, and banana pudding were also absolutely delicious. I highly recommend Sunrise to cater any party of all ages. Linda was so quick to respond to my requests, we even got to tailor some of the menu for the younger kids palate. Also loved how they offered a coffee station, which acted as a refueling station for the parents. From the ordering process, to the delivery, and actual food.. I'd give this place a 10/10!!!