I am a local who has known Laurie Lund for 20+ years. Wedding planning is about having a plethora…read moreof resources. Laurie's resources run deep. She has a plan "A" and always a plan "B". Couples want to feel safe that their wedding vision will be executed. You can put your trust in Laurie and her staff. I do! Rev. Richard Cadieux

Our wedding was a month ago, and we only have great things to say about Laurie and her team. We can…read moresay with certainty that we couldn't have done it without her, and she was with us every step of the way. She handled every snag, random task, and even winter rain in the desert and worked so that we could just enjoy our wedding. We had a blast, and have her to thank for that. Every vendor she recommended to us was top notch. Book her for any event in the Palm Springs area!

I couldn't be happier with my birthday centerpieces! Valerie took my ideas and executed them…read moreperfectly. The process was seamless from start to finish, and her attention to detail really showed. I would absolutely use her again!

I used Valerie for my wedding flower needs and she was amazing!! The entire process from beginning…read moreto end was so smooth and the flowers were gorgeous!! Not only was she great at communicating, but I relied on her artistic abilities to fulfill a vision that I was struggling with. My husband and I are macabre people and she had no problem working with bones and helping me get the dark beauty I was hoping for. She made my bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, groom & groomsmen boutonnieres, and added flowers and leaves for my centerpieces. Everything was much better than I could've asked for, and I couldn't imagine getting the support and help from any other florist. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again, and I HIGHLY recommend her for professionalism, support, value, and absolutely amazing attention to detail!!

Our family absolutely loves the cabin up in Big Bear! We have come here several times now and the…read morekids always ask when we will go back. It's conveniently located to the slopes and to downtown. Parking is easy. The house has always been clean when we arrive and check in is easy as well. The bedrooms are each equipped to sleep a full young family and there are plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. The best part is the entertainment options. It's not an empty house. You walk in and there are things to do from little kid toys, to arcades, and a pool table. TV works well and the couches are comfortable. Would highly recommend this cabin for 2-3 families comfortably. 4th family could work also if people are ok sleeping on the couches. (I would be!)

We've stayed here 3 years in a row with 2 other families (5 kids total) and love it every time!…read moreSpacious enough for everyone, with a great layout for both hanging out and finding quiet time. The bar and pool table are big hits, and the cabin is always cozy, clean, and well-stocked. Our favorite Big Bear tradition!

Ice and water machines work half the time, lakes look terrible full of moss. I'm not paying any…read moremore for this expensive membership.

Just returned from looong weekend at LaQuinta CC. We live in Newport Beach in California. LaQuinta…read morewas heaven with its beautiful blue skies, greenest golf course and coral colored, looming mountains. I don't golf but the view was mesmerizing. Dinners and service were both A+!

The Lotus Garden center is the best gift shop in town. Their arrangements are gorgeous. Service is…read morefriendly and not pushy. Their selection of plants is perfect and the pricing is on point. They carry a line of tea towels with gorgeous designs, lemons, flowers, birds. The label says it's a mother and daughter family business they're supporting. They make excellent gifts. One for you, two for me.

Love, love, love Lotus Garden Center…read more Looking for unique flowers or gifts? If you live in the Coachella Valley , Lotus Garden Center in Palm Desert should be your first and only stop. It's where I buy my bouquets for my girlfriends' birthdays, they did beautiful Thanksgiving arrangements for my family event and drop dead gorgeous arrangements and the bridal bouquet for my daughter's wedding.

What an amazing place to celebrate my wife's birthday. We checked in with Veronica Bush at the…read moreBonvouy Elite check-in counter and what an amazing person. Her smile, demeanor and attitude simply painted a picture of stellar and genuine customer service. Veronica has the gift of greeting and servicing the clients needs at check-in. We had a fantastic time at the bar area with service from Gerardo, another Veronica, David, Ricky and Jennifer all amazing individuals. We have known Gerardo for years and he is an amazing authentic and compassionate man with a gift to serve. I often state that people and relationship far exceed the location or event and here at JW you get the best of both worlds. Wonderful people and a slice of heaven here in Palm Desert. Veronica provided us a lovely view suite with the comforts of home. Marriott offers the best in their JW lineup and we are so pleased with the amenities, choices of dining and options including the spa, fitness center and even a boat ride around the Facilities. The staff truly made our stay 5 plus stars and tomorrow we celebrate my wife's birthday at Mikado another wonderful option at JW Marriott. Being a Bonvouy card holder the point system, features and membership offers are terrific and we utilize them often. Also Michelle is housekeeping was super efficient and very kind. Great lodging, dining, amenities and an amazing array of staff members who welcome and treat you like family. A Starbucks on site, music on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's a great breakfast option at Starwood, several bars, multiple pools and water features, shops on site and even a nightclub. An amazing resort and highly recommended.

I'd give this place 3.5 stars. It's a nice property, rooms looked like they've been redone in the…read morepast 2-5 years. I think the rest of the hotel could use some upgrading. Lots of the pool chairs looked like they've seen better days as well as hallways and other common areas. The thing that was the most off putting is the pool seems like it's turned into a public pool. No key card is needed, no one is watching the door... anyone can walk in. I definitely noticed a lot of people who seemed to be using the pool that weren't staying at the hotel. Overall, I rather stay at other Marriott properties. The extra money isn't worth staying here.

We held our wedding reception here last October and let me just tell you that Kerry and the team at…read morePalm Valley Country Club were just wonderful!!! They were so wonderfully nice, gracious, and super accommodating! From the initial stages, Kerry was just so great to work with! She was never pushy and was always upfront when it came down to cost for our wedding. Since we didn't have a redonkulous amount of money to spend, Kerry really made sure that we worked within our budget. Not once did we feel pushed to spend more so that we could have a more "perfect" wedding. We really appreciated how she helped us throughout the entire planning process from the menu selection right down to the minutiae detail. She even recommended our uber fabulous florist, Gregory from My Little Flower Shop, who also helped make our wedding a beautiful, success! Our wedding was great!! The space looked awesome! Food was amazing! Sangria was kick-ass! Everyone had such a GREAT time!! Thank you for the great memories Palm Valley!! We wish you nothing but the best!!

This review is for the only restaurant there at the golf club…read more Terrible, terrible, terrible for the food and services and ambiance. We were invited by a friend to this so call private golf club to eat. There were literally teenagers working there. The way they dress, talk and no ideas on working in a restaurant or even hospitality. Food presentation was awful and the taste was dried and salty. They never came out to see what we needed. As a customer we had to constantly tell them what to do for all the basic that they should have been trained in. We order coffee. A cup was of coffee was brought out. Where is the creamer. Then creamer was brought out. Can we get a spoon to stir please. Constant back and forth. No self awareness of what is needed on the table or what goes with what. We can hear them laughing aloud in the restaurant as there were only 2 tables with customers including us. We heard recently there was a change of the executive chef, that did not help in quality of the food. But i think they need to re-evaluate the restaurant management and its priority. It appears this club and restaurant services senior people with money, and being private club on a Friday and in Pauma Valley with no nearby restaurants , except for some decent ones in the casinos, they settle for this restaurant. Truly my last time here and will let people know. Hire cooks and service people that want to be in the hospitality business. Not teenagers.

Stayed here for Coachella and had a great experience overall. The property is really nice and felt…read morelike a relaxing escape after long festival days. Rooms were comfortable and the grounds were well kept. Super convenient for Coachella too. The shuttle bus stop was just across the street at the neighboring hotel, which made getting to and from the festival pretty easy without much hassle. Solid choice if you're planning a festival trip and want somewhere clean, comfortable, and close to the action.

unfortunately, the experience was far below expectations--especially considering I paid over $1,000…read morefor two nights. The hotel feels very outrageous for two nights. I spent $1000 on top of that we have a $45 valet fee for every day and poorly maintained. The rooms were not clean upon arrival, and overall cleanliness throughout the property was lacking. To make matters worse, the air conditioner did not work and our room was at 78° and I called the front office and no one ever came up which is unacceptable at this price point. The pool area, which is supposed to be one of the highlights of the hotel, was also disappointing. The water did not appear clean, no where is the waitresses to come to our pool after we spent over 1000 for the weekend. For the price charged, I expected a much higher standard in terms of cleanliness, service, and overall upkeep. Unfortunately, this was not the case, and I would not choose to stay here again.