This was our first time staying at Pala Mesa Golf Resort, and overall it was a pleasant experience…read more The room was very beautiful, extremely clean, and the king-size bed was large and comfortable. Check-in was easy, and the staff was very nice and welcoming. There were a couple of minor issues that affected our stay. The sliding glass door is a bit dated and had a gap that allowed cold air and outside noise into the room. It felt like sleeping with a window open, and my face and ears became noticeably cold. I was thankful I had packed a thermal and jogging suit, which helped keep me warm. I was eventually able to find a temporary solution by placing a pillow against the door and pushing the desk forward to help block the draft. Parking was also a bit challenging on the second night. The first night went perfectly, as the front desk gave clear directions and we were able to park at Building F1 by the stairs. After returning from a concert around 1:00 a.m. the second night, parking F1 was full, and I had to park farther away between Buildings F3 and F4. Walking back late at night in the cold felt uncomfortable and scary. I did mention the sliding glass door issue to the front desk, but there were no other king-size suites available. Despite these small challenges, the room itself was lovely and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Unfortunately, our stay was disappointing. We found a cockroach in the bathroom around 1:30 AM on…read moreour second night, which made us uncomfortable using the bathroom. We reported the issue to the hotel the following morning, but the front desk staff brushed us off and told us to contact Expedia. We provided photo evidence with timestamps, but Expedia reported that the property refused to offer any refund or compensation. I understand that issues can happen at any hotel, but cleanliness and customer service should be a priority -- particularly for a venue hosting weddings and special events. The lack of accountability in handling the situation was extremely disappointing.

Jenelle, Mark, and their team were absolutely amazing and helped make my wedding the perfect day…read more For months leading up to the day, Jenelle was so responsive to emails, helped us figure out how to bring our ideas to life, and was honest about what she thought was the best way to make everything work out. Jenelle was also able to make some great vendor recommendations that worked out wonderfully. The venue itself was beautiful and many of our friends told us during the night that they would have gotten married here if they had known about it for their weddings. Every member of the staff was so helpful and two steps ahead of every single one of our needs for the day before we even knew we needed them. Jenelle was the ultimate star of the show and truly made the day run so smoothly every step of the way.

Parents of the Bride, here. This was an amazing venue. But even better than the venue, was the…read moreamazing wedding team lead by Janelle and Mark. Every step of the way, they made sure my wife and I were just able to enjoy our daughter's wedding, and that the bride and groom had no worries during the entire event. Thank you for making our daughter's wedding day perfect.

We attended a wedding at Secluded Garden Estates. It is a huge, multi-level property in beautiful…read moresurroundings. We parked in the dirt lot just beyond the entrance and followed the path to an upper grassy area that was set up for the wedding. There was an arch for the bride and groom to stand beneath with spectacular mountain views behind them. After the ceremony we were directed up the hill, then down a flight of concrete stairs to a lower yard. There was an in-ground swimming pool with an attached hot tub. The pool was old enough that it had a diving board. The water in the pool was blue, but the hot tub was rust colored. It looked as though that pool hadn't been used in quite some time and needed some TLC. Just beyond the pool was a lawn where the cocktail hour was held for guests as the wedding party was having photos taken. No chairs, just a few tables to stand at and set your drink down. They also provided an archway with beautiful views behind it for photo-ops. When the cocktail hour ended, we were led down yet another dirt path to a very large grassy area where the reception was held. (It was where the bathrooms were too). Plenty of room for tables and chairs. On one end was a large dancefloor. Strings of patio lights provided subtle lighting and the views were fantastic. The pathways, staircase and grass areas were, at times, a bit precarious, especially for those wearing heels. The road to the venue is a couple of miles of two-lane, winding curves off of highway 76. Cel service is sketchy - People with Verizon as their carrier seemed to have pretty good service. If you plan to Uber/Lyft out, book in advance. If you are looking for an outdoor venue for your wedding, I would reccommend that you consider Secluded Garden Estates. Pala Casino Spa Resort is a short three-mile drive and a convenient place for guests to stay.

The inland hills and valleys between Temecula and Pala are the perfect locations for day trips to…read morewineries, between casinos (in this case Pochanga and Pala are close by) or get married with mountains as scenic backdrop. That's where this fantastic venue shines! My partner in art for over 15 years and I were wisecracking the entire way there. He had done the engagement pictures for the young couple but I was going in blind although some pictures on Yelp were useful for the general setting. Upon arrival we found the wedding planner, Josh, to be upbeat and positive. By the end of the evening his organization skills left me full of appreciation- weddings and potentially like handling unstable explosives but as near as I could tell the only delay wasn't his fault. Two bungalows provide space for the groom and groomsmen and (larger of course) a nice dressing room for brides to be. This particular entourage was 6-7 on each side. Long story short, the rolling hill the grounds lie upon create a surprisingly fantastic palette for photographs and creativity. Some parts are forested with wonderful creeping vines or even an antique tractor as props. The wedding spot has a commanding view of the mountains, the path down leads alternately to the tent for the reception, or a slight divergence over to a dedicated cocktail and appetizer green with gamez to entertain old and young alike. The whole operation left me hoping to land more gigs here in the future. I found my usual penchant for spontaneous composition given light and landscape led to a pleasant day making a special occasion memorable for another happy couple.

My tour was at 11:30. I got there at 11:15. Another lady was helping a bride out that was getting…read moremarried there the next day. She told me Lisa will help me out and it's at 11:30 and she's with a client. I saw her sitting with a bride family talking about money and seating so I'm like ok I'm here 15 mins early we were told by the other lady to walk the venue so we did. The venue was pretty the finance thought it felt more like a house We get back at 1130 she still was talking so we go outside. 1145 she's still talking to them sees me doesn't say anything so I'm like ok I'll use the restroom. 12 she's still talking doesn't even come to me apologize for being behind So we left. I'm not spending 50k plus on a venue that doesn't even ack me She calls 5 mins later with a voicemail saying I came early and she was running behind. I came 15 mins early. And waited 30 mins after with no acknowledgment

Just wanted to send a HUGE thank you to Lisa for everything you did to make our wedding day so…read moreperfect. It truly felt like a dream, and we know that's because of all the hard work you and your team put in behind the scenes. We noticed all the little details and the fires you quietly put out throughout the day. One moment that really stood out to us was when you added the extra farm table to make sure our family fit comfortably. That meant so much. You are truly an amazing person, and we feel incredibly blessed to have had you by our side all the way until the very very end. We'll never, ever forget you. I hope you get some much-deserved rest. You've been working so hard, and it absolutely shows. Your effort and care will never go unnoticed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Lisa

Great service and wine. Had a lovely time. Really enjoyed the sangiovese and the fiano dolce.read more

I've visited this cozy winery on many occasions. The reds are wonderful with the Cab being my…read morefavorite. The manager Christy is friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and very pleasant. Bonus was the adoreable Corgi who greets the guests.

We do a small quilting retreat with only six of us! It's our favorite place to go together!read more

One of my favorite spots to spend a few days. From the special touches like individual color towels…read morefor each guest, a well stocked snack table and mini fridge as well as setting up the floorplan for just what we need. It's a charming, peaceful property and I will return again soon.

I'm always amazed with the wonderful staff at Monserate. Cayla at the front podium always makes me…read morefeel welcome. I would have lunch there every day if amazing Max were my waiter and the food and wine do not disappoint!

Came here with my daughter and grandson for an early dinner. Walking up to the front entrance was…read morevery pretty with flowers and trees. We sat outside because it was a beautiful day and it was very peaceful and relaxing. The service was good. Got our food quickly. We ordered a few things to share. Started off with the crisp pear salad which was very fresh and flavorful. Loved the pomegranate and candied walnuts in it as well as the thinly sliced pears. We also ordered the crispy brussels sprouts. They were probably the best brussels sprouts I've ever had and I loved the pork belly in it and pickled red onion on top. My grandson had the kids cheese pizza. We also split the Monserate classic burger and opted for truffle fries and OMG best fries ever! Nice and crispy on the outside. The burger was top notch. Cooked perfectly and was so tasty and juicy. For dessert we had vineyard delight cake. Never had a dessert quite like this. It was good. The whole meal was excellent. No complaints. I need to come back here when I'm in town.

We had a great experience with Fallbrook Masonic hall! The team was very flexible and…read moreaccommodating, helping us in every way they could to ensure our event ran smoothly. They were responsive to our needs, adjusted plans when necessary, and truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a supportive and adaptable venue. We used it for a quinceañera and can't recommend it enough! Adam the rental advisor was quick to respond to all my question and work with me to make sure we had everything we needed.

What a gem! The Fallbrook Masonic Hall was such a great place to hold my party. There was plenty of…read moreparking and easy access into the building. They were so helpful and accommodating. They helped me in making the event really special. There is a full screen to show our slide show and they include all the table and chairs. We supplied our own table cloths. I can't say enough good things about them!

We chose The Vineyard 1924 for our recent Wedding Celebration. I had been an occasional guest a…read morefew years back when I used to live in the area, and always loved the ambiance. We had to plan this event from 3000 miles away, and they were incredibly helpful and courteous. They helped us find a great wedding coordinator, DJ, food vendor, and wine selection. On the day of the event, The Vineyard performed perfectly. I got a ton of compliments and I'm pretty sure our local guests will become regular patrons. The entire process was magical, and we can't thank the entire staff of the Vineyard enough. We will always be big fans and can't recommend them any more highly. This is a very special place.

I was looking for new pumpkin patches to visit this year, and this one popped up on my IG feed…read more Since it was only about an hour away from San Diego, I decided to take a little drive and listen to spooky stories along the way! Admission to the pumpkin patch was free, and so was parking, so you really can't beat that. I went right when they opened on the weekend to beat the crowd, and it was totally worth it. The staff were so nice and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere was super relaxed and family-friendly. The pumpkin patch itself was adorable and had tons of pumpkins to choose from. There is ample room for the children to run around. There was also face painting for them as well. They also had a few local vendors selling treats. I grabbed some salty popcorn and kettle corn (both delicious!) and treated myself to a red sangria that was just as good. Overall, I had a lot of fun here, and it was definitely worth the drive. I wouldn't mind coming back, maybe next time in the evening to enjoy the sunset vibes. I also learned that this winery turns their pumpkin patch into a tree farm for the winter season, so I'm hoping when that happens, they'll have their hard cider available for purchase!