Needed to find a venue to hold 15 attendees for a women's retreat so I rented out the whole venue -…read moreit was the perfect size! We were very excited to each have our own rooms with attached bathrooms, and felt like QUEENS... I personally was in Room #6 upstairs with a cute little balcony. The bed was so luxurious and ridiculously comfortable that it made it really hard to get out of bed and face the day (side note: they are clearly brand-new beds and incorrectly spoken about on that negative review, so take that one with a grain of salt, SMH); Some had deep jetted tubs, some had ADA walk-in showers, something to accommodate everyone's needs! Each bathroom even had extra amenities you wouldn't expect like make-up remover and cotton balls - such a nice touch! One thing I was worried about was the traffic noise at night, but it was not an issue at all, which just shows that the insulation renovations that were completed really were impeccable and every last comfort was thought of for their guests. Access to the kitchen and laundry facilities was also a huge plus as well for last minute weather needs! I highly recommend this gem in Sonoma County when you book your next wine country adventure! =)

If you require peace, quiet and a comfortable bed, don't waste your money here. We feel totally…read moreripped off. My wife and I have been lucky enough to travel the country over the decades. This place is, by far, the most uncomfortable stay at any place, ever. History be damned. We were in a room RIGHT next to a main road that provided road and car noise all night long. It was LOUD. For myself, I experienced the worst two nights of 'sleep' that I can remember because of the noise and a mattress that should have been discarded YEARS ago. The gas fireplace didn't work. Zero instructions on how to get it lit. YouTubed how to get it lit, still didn't work. The condiment on this shit sandwich of a stay was the veranda outside our room having a security camera pointed directly toward the outside furniture where you'd sit. Zero chance of having ANY privacy. Its creepy and total bullshit. We can tell the place is owned by people that could not care less about the comfort of the guests, you're just income for them. Who puts cameras in private areas? We couldn't have disliked the place any more than we did. The place is a joke. It sure made a rough stay in Santa Rosa.

This was such a beautiful place. It was spacious and comfortable and smooth. The atmosphere was…read moreamazing and wonderful. If you ever need a venue I 100% recommend this place

Cute little venue for a small quaint event. I went to a FEVER event here called the Edgar Allen Poe…read moreSpeakeasy. It was a creepy, cozy event and the small venue was perfect for a nice macabre evening. It's located right down town Santa Rosa there's a nice patio area outside. The inside is like an old church or some kind of historic building. There's a stage and large seating area with another room behind like a foyer large enough for a photo area with bathrooms behind that. It's very white and historic looking over all. I enjoyed it and wouldn't be again going back for the right event.

SO awesome to go wine tasting without leaving city limits! This complex of urban tasting rooms in…read moreSanta Rosa is a great way to enjoy the perks of wine country, without making the drive. Yes, it's lovely to visit the postcard-perfect wineries surrounded by real live vines, but when a trip to the country isn't realistic, you can pay a visit to Vintner's Square and taste the same heavenly juice from multiple wineries in an ultra-casual setting. Luckily, my best friend lives down the street so we don't even need a designated driver. Perks! MJ Lords, Sheldon, and Krutz share a nice space with full barrels lining the walls, while D'Argenzio has their own tasting room (and cafe?) next door. It's not uncommon for the winemaker to be hanging around, and it's amazing how much you can learn while drinking with the boss! The coolest part is knowing these are small production wines, typically less than 100 cases each. So if you fall in love with a certain bottle, you can take it home knowing it's truly a work of hand-man art. Luscious, liquid craftsmanship at it's best. How can you say no to that? On Thursday nights the complex transforms into a miniature block party with "happy hour" specials, live music, and a taco truck. Mark your calendar!

Fun time winetasting with bocce ball, live music and a gourmet food truck on Thursdays! $5 gets you…read more4 tastes plus a glass of your favorite. Nice place to relax without driving too far. You can buy bottles of wine to take home but they will be expensive unless you join their wine club.

I used The Backdrop for an out of town Celebration of Life Memorial for my late husband who did…read morefrequent wine judging in Santa Rosa. Working with Dalton in planning was very easy, even though I live in San Diego County. Set up was to specifications and all went very well. They coordinated with the rental companies and Lombardi's catering. Sal, the onsite coordinator was great as well. I was very pleased with how the event went! Thank you, The Backdrop!

We recently hosted a retirement party at the Backdrop, and I can't even begin to say enough about…read morethe experience. From the initial planning, Dalton was communicative, helpful, flexible and awesome. He was always willing to let us come by at a moments notice, tolerated our changing of the layout for the party numerous times, and was just awesome to deal with. The venue is stunning, with endless ability to customize however you want to. So much fun!

What an incredible summer! My 13 yr old niece went to Resident Camp this summer and had the time of…read moreher life! She has never done a sleep away camp before and she was VERY nervous about spending time away from her family. (And her freeking phone.) The staff there did such a great job calming her nerves and tackling her fears. She sent us a letter telling us she didn't ever want to leave. I have never heard someone talk about a zip line so much. Her counselor Reef was fantastic. We can't wait to sign her up for next summer! Thank you for teaching her there are much better things in this world than spending all your time on your phone. She will walk into middle school this year with a bold new outlook and camp friends too.

I feel like parents should know the teen leaders they employ are from some summer study abroad…read more program and are boys sent here from other countries (New Zealand, Australia, etc.) and they aren't allowed to disclose their names (my daughter's camp leader was named "Cobra"). I didn't feel comfortable with this arrangement and am glad I didn't sign my daughter up for sleep-away camp. She enjoyed the day camp but the staff seemed more concerned with protecting themselves rather than allowing parents to protect their children. I was expecting some nice local horse riding girls to mentor her and instead had to leave her with boys who wouldn't tell me their names. She won't be back.

We recently held my daughter's quinceañera at Ellington Hall, and I can honestly say it was worth…read moreevery single penny. First of all, renting this hall in the winter was absolutely the right decision. The space is beautiful, spacious, and perfectly maintained, and our guests were comfortable the entire time. The event ran from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish. One of the best decisions we made was paying for the kids' room. It was completely worth it. The kids absolutely loved having their own space and, honestly, they barely left it the entire night! It allowed them to have fun in their own way while the adults enjoyed the celebration. I would highly recommend adding this option. We also chose to pay for the extra services, including serving and busing, and I am so glad we did. The staff was attentive, professional, and incredibly efficient. There were a few small things that happened during the event -- like a plate of food that was accidentally spilled on the floor -- and it was cleaned up so quickly that we didn't even realize it had happened until after the event. That level of attention to detail made such a difference. David does an amazing job managing everything. He handled the timeline so smoothly that I was truly able to be present and enjoy my daughter's special day instead of worrying about logistics. That alone was priceless. His crew even helped us pack up all the linens we brought at the end of the night, which saved us so much time and energy. Another highlight was the covered outdoor space, which gave guests even more room to gather and enjoy the evening. The lighting inside the hall was stunning -- they were able to match the wall lighting perfectly to our color theme, which made everything look cohesive and beautiful. Every single person commented on how amazing the event was and how much they loved the venue. It truly was an unforgettable night, and Ellington Hall played a huge role in that. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone planning a special event. It was organized, beautiful, well-managed, and completely worth the investment.

This event center was an easy 5/5 Star review. We attended a good friend's birthday party here and…read moreit was BEAUTIFUL! Place is elegant, bright, and very spacious. The event was held with lots of dedication and care. The crew members working the night of the event were all very friendly and helpful. Decor and lighting added an additional wow to everything. Would highly recommend this location to anyone looking to host any event. My sister is already thinking about having her Wedding here... Beautiful.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK HERE! I had an event and before the event…read moreand the entire time the lady in charge came in every 15-20 minutes with something to bother about. It made all my guests extremely uncomfortable as she was extremely unprofessional the entire time of the event. She was unhappy because we didnt move tables, came in asking for items, telling us constantly that minors can't drink( which no minors did). We booked until 11pm and she started kicking everyone out by 10:20 in an extremely disrespectful manner. Not to mention the security guards were fed and still after taking food and items from the party for their use. While everyone was cleaning up the security guards were yelling at everyone and kicking them out. I told them it was under control and instead the security guard started RECORDING ME AND YELLING AT MY FACE TO GET THE HELL OUT. Still had 20 minutes left. My entire guests and family were disrespected and highly disappointed. PLEASE DO NOT EVER GIVE THIS PLACE ANY MONEY POOR MANAGEMENT AND EXTREMELY RUDE. In addition the lady that was in charge constantly being bothered for everything we did, was seen drinking OUR BEER outside the venue. I didn't know employees could drink while on the clock.

As a guest I was made very uncomfortable by the constant walking in and out of the manager. All…read moreguests were hyper aware of the fact that she was watching our every move even though it was a calm family party. The tone of which she talked to us in was very disrespectful and unprofessional making it difficult to communicate. Overall the room rented was nice but staff needs to be professional and respect the contracted times rented out.