We came to this venue to attend a wedding and it's a gorgeous forest setting. The ceremony itself…read morewas held in a small clearing in Heartwood forest and then you walk down a short distance where the cocktail hour/dinner area is set up. Even though it is extremely hot in Oakhurst, the venue, being in a wooded forest, is a very comfortable temperature, not too hot and you don't need a jacket at all, even at night. It is a bit of a pain to get to though - you have to drive up a winding mountain for about 20 minutes coming from Oakhurst so if you are planning on drinking at the event, make sure you either have a DD because coming back down that same road at night with no street lights and while under the influence can be dangerous. The venue itself was a bit confusing for us to navigate. We had to ask people passing by for directions on where to go but we eventually got to where we needed. It is also quite dusty so be prepared to have your shoes and the bottom of your outfits covered with dirt. And being up in the middle of a mountain, be prepared for no/poor reception.

STUNNING FAIRY TALE WEDDING. SO ROMANTIC!!…read more================================================================ My very good friend was married here a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful and stunning wedding I have ever attended. This place is nestled in the beautiful woods outside Yosemite national park so you know already what to expect. This place is the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding, the views are amazing. The sun setting at the perfect time, the sun peeking though the trees DREAMY!

Great Service and Perfect Base Camp for Yosemite…read more For our first memorable trip to Yosemite, staying at Rosenberg's Creekside Cabin via The Redwoods in Wawona was a fantastic choice. The location is ideal--tucked into a quiet little community about 4 miles inside the park gates. Driving in, you pass a local school and a handy little market, and the main registration office even has EV charging available if you need a plug. The customer service here is what really earned the 5 stars. I booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, which apparently uses a confusing third-party system. When I called ahead to ask about adding our small dog to the reservation, the front desk told me they saw the booking, but it was under a completely different name. I semi-panicked thinking we were double-booked. I left my info with Sharon at the desk and called Chase, who assured me everything was fine but couldn't explain the naming mismatch. When I called Sharon back, she was incredibly reassuring. She explained that the name on our booking had actually been used three times before for third-party reservations. Once we got that sorted out and I remembered why I called in the first place, Sharon was incredibly sweet and told me, "Bring your pet and do not worry about it." That kind of flexibility and peace of mind is priceless when you're traveling. As for the cabin itself, everything was smooth and uneventful. It's essentially a spacious 3-bedroom home setup with all the modern comforts you'd expect from a high-end Airbnb--strong Wi-Fi, ice-cold A/C, a dishwasher, and a full washer and dryer. The kitchen was completely stocked with all the basic pots, pans, and utensils you need to cook your own meals after a long day of hiking. Location-wise, it's about a 40-minute drive down into the lower valley. The drive itself is spectacular--once you pop through Tunnel View, the landscape completely opens up. The road loops through the valley floor as a one-way, giving you front-row views of Bridalveil Fall, the Yosemite Falls trail, and El Capitan Meadow. Having a fully equipped, dog-friendly home base inside the park boundaries made our first Yosemite trip incredibly comfortable. Huge thanks to Sharon and the team for turning a potential reservation headache into a great stay!

Who knew there was a little town inside Yosemite National Park where you can find cabins to rent?…read more Turns out, The Redwoods in Yosemite is a property management company that handles rentals of approximately 120 different cabins throughout the small town of Wawona in southern Yosemite. Over the Labor Day holiday we had a neat experience with Cabin 53. It had all of the basics that you could need and was cute and clean, and had decking all around. It was surrounded by a few other cabins and some nice pine trees. Staff from the Redwoods were friendly, accommodating, and responsive. There were many different sizes and types of cabins available, so both small and large groups can be accommodated. Unfortunately our cabin had a couple minor issues which couldn't be resolved, though they did try. The Redwoods community is located a short distance off the 41 in South Yosemite. It was still about 45 minutes to the main valley area, but it also had lots of neat things nearby as well. Still better than many options outside the park. Value was decent and we didn't feel like we were overcharged. This is a great option if you are looking for something a bit different to add that rustic cabin stay to your Yosemite trip.

It feels like a 3.5 round up to a 4…read more My husband and I were in the area for our friend's wedding and opted to stay onsite so it'd be more convenient. Booking was made easy through their website, but boy oh boy, the prices are kind of steep because they're near Bass Lake. The area is beautiful and it is convenient for them to have all these places like a market, a bar, a restaurant, and other things on site. Heck, they even have a gas pump available so you really don't have to leave the area. The king room cabin was impressive although a bit outdated. I've never sat on a couch that squeaked that much before. The room we were given had the smallest view of the lake, but nonetheless it was still a peaceful time with the balcony. Staff was friendly through all interactions from an easy check in, assistance with my friend's wedding, to check out. The pool was a great size along with the hot tub and my husband enjoyed both. Parking is plentiful, albeit could be a bit of an awkward angle to park at especially in the 100s cabins. For the price we paid, it was surprising that there were no free water bottles available in the fridge (even 2 would've helped to start us off) and my husband was hungry on a Thursday night but their kitchen was closed early despite the restaurant continuing to stay open for a couple more hours. There's a QR code for late night food delivery that he tried to opt in to and he said that reflected as closed to... so I guess rule of thumb is to bring your own food for emergencies?

I only stayed one night at The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, but it was enough to absolutely love it…read more Our cabin was small but super cozy, just a short walk to the lake, and we had a great lake view from our balcony. The cabins freely a bit outdated, but the property is really clean and well kept, and the restaurants and bars were amazing. We had such a fun time. Huge shoutout to Kim from the security team, who was incredibly friendly, patient, and took great care of us, even shuttling us back and forth to the Pines Bar a few times. Honestly, every staff member we encountered was awesome. Short stay, great experience, and we'll definitely be back.

Autrey Nassar is a true professional with lots of experience, and it shows. He took us to a…read moresecluded/private area overlooking half dome and glacier point. The ceremony was very nice. His personality is amazing. We will remember this very special day forever. Thanks a million.

Autrey Nassar was our officiant for our wedding in Yosemite. We met with him once prior to our…read morewedding and he and his wife were so kind and patient with us. We were in constant communication with them throughout the entire process (providing us with samples, making changes, and making sure we loved the final ceremony draft). He has a great voice and was able to project his voice without using a microphone. He also has a calming affect over you that makes you feel at ease and peaceful. He was also very patient and flexible when we had to change our venue 4 days prior to the wedding due to the fire in Yosemite. He was punctual despite the heavy traffic in Yosemite due to the gate closure. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant in the area.

My fiance and I went today for our scheduled venue tour. Upon arrival, we encountered a closed gate…read moreand an extremely poor intercom system. We were told by whoever finally responded to the security system, that the staff member was "probably on the way because they weren't calling him back". After waiting over 20 minutes, I finally received a call from someone named Parm, who said my appointment was actually scheduled on March 22nd. When I tried to explain to him that I had canceled that appointment and rescheduled for today, he immediately cut me off and told me that I needed to listen to him now. My fiance overhead his tone of voice and immediately told him that he wasn't to speak to me in that manner. Bottom line, things happen for a reason. We were unable to tour the venue as scheduled, treated very unprofessionally by the staff, and therefore decided to look elsewhere for our wedding venue.

The Clovis Castle staff were amazing. It happened to rain on my daughter's big day. JT and the…read morestaff were so flexible with changes up to 30 min. before ceremony. They jumped into action with every change and it truly felt like they wanted the best for you and even though it rained it was still a fairytale wedding because their tent is clear like a glasshouse Parm was our host for event and did amazing. The sound was pristine and Kayden worked with us till the end. Beautiful venue and very professional staff I would recommend them for any wedding as they Blessed the Borunda wedding with their service first professionalism. Thank You The Clovis Castle and Praying continued Blessings over your business always. Michael Father of the Bride

Great music camp, especially for Celtic Music. I like that they gave out chocolates when you come…read morein to your dorm. However, the dorms downstairs are more roomier than the ones upstairs.

I love this camp area. We come every year in August with our church and we have a blast. There's a…read morearea to play and run, playground for the kids and every a nursery with toys for the toddlers. Bedroom are clean and breakfast is tasty. Staff is kind and friendly. Thank you Camp Sierra.

Kirk was initially really great to work with. We were very straightforward about having curated…read moreplaylists with specific vibes and confirmed that it was important to have these songs played. He advertises himself as being Spotify friendly and we gave him playlists as such. Quick communicator and easy going. Kirk interrupted us multiple times throughout the night, following us (the couple) around as we re-entered to talk to us, take photos, and taking photos and videos of us and our guests. He was directed to step to the side for the dinner and instead was seated at a guest table with our friends. When it came time to do dances, he turned the music off and left to take a brief break - not a problem if the music had continued, but he left us without sound. During the reception songs lagged between playing, songs by the same artist were stacked instead of spread apart, and a song would start for a second, then stop and he would play something else. He was often wandered away from his station to socialize, which affected the music flow. He followed us and our guests around all night, asking what we wanted to hear, and would solicit requests from the crowd between songs despite my MULTIPLE prompts to continue with the playlist I made for this event. Many of our songs were missed which I ended up disappointed by but I didn't feel I should have to pull up the list to tell him what to play when I already made one. His wife arrived to pick him up at the end of the night, flashing her lights and shouting for him which my guests noticed. To top it off, after being irritated by the way services went, we had to pay him and he gave me the final total at the end of my wedding night since he didn't plan ahead for travel fees after multiple requests to get it finalized prior to. Overall disappointed and I wish I could let it go, but it did affect my night unfortunately and was a huge cost for a disappointing service.

Kirk is a really great guy and really nice to be around. I was a bit disappointed with the music at…read moreour wedding, however. I had a list of 'must plays' that I spent months and months putting together. Each song was really important to me and my husband, and something I couldn't imagine not having play at our wedding. During the dancing, however I was hearing lots of songs not on the list, which is fine, but most of the songs on our list did not get played. This was really disappointing. He played a couple songs twice, at which point I realized I needed to be reminding him of the songs on our list one-by-one, which was difficult to do in the moment because I didn't have the list on me and I really just wanted to be out on the dance floor not having to worry about anything. We also had put together some artists/genre guidelines for music to be played during dinner, and the music that end up getting played was not what we had suggested. He emailed us 2 days before the wedding asking for songs to be played during dinner, which was a little frustrating because I had already put together a list months before and sent to him with plenty of time. I didn't want to have to be worrying about this 2 days before the wedding when we were traveling and seeing family. Overall, if your music is really important to you and you are really excited about particular longs being played, I would have your list printed out so that there is no ambiguity on the day-of. If you just want some wedding classics played and aren't too particular about the selection, he will absolutely show up and do a great job and is great to be around. He is a great guy, just didn't seem to remember our list, and to be honest it will always disappoint me that those songs didn't get played.

Recently had the pleasure of discovering this hidden gem :) My family had decided it was time to…read moreget together (not just at Christmas) Well lo and behold the 10 of us that confirmed turned into 16. The Host & Hostess (Mark & Lynne) much to our delight was able to accommodate our extra guests; ty ty ty... The 1920's era home is lovingly decorated with furnishings and memorabilia from the time period adding to its charm. Not only was the home beautiful... AND CLEAN... but the wildlife and serene surroundings made this vacation property exceptional.. will most definitely return...SOON!!