I stayed here a couple years ago with my toddler, husband and my mother. We had the most peaceful…read moreamazing experience. We met the owners toward the end of our visit... fascinating people with great stories.

Perfect spot for a wedding or just a weekend getaway. Its a working cow ranch set back in the hills…read moreof nicasio. Its peaceful and quiet with birds and flowers. Its just the right place to take a break and get some quiet recharge time. Plus fresh eggs from the friendly free range ranch hens are delicious!

My husband and I got married here. We LOVED it. The location is beautiful! You can see all the way…read moreto San Francisco and down through Muir Woods down to the ocean. The rental rates are unbeatable! They have a parking lot on site, all the chairs, tables, serving wear, kitchen items, cooking items, stereo system, industrial dish washer, etc that you need to have a small (under 75 person) wedding. Lynn is great and very helpful (she is the contact person for rentals). You do have to get event insurance but no extra insurance for having alcohol like most places do. You don't need to use a specific caterer or even have one if you don't want. It is quit and peaceful and just perfect! Only down sides are it is a little harder to get to, there aren't a ton of options for hotels, and you have to take the garbage somewhere else to dispose of it (they don't have garbage pick up on site). Over all, AMAZING views, UNBEATABLE prices, EVERYTHING you need, peaceful, and BEAUTIFUL. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would get married here again!

This is a great, affordable meeting space or wedding venue with spectacular views! My husband and I…read morejust had our wedding this past weekend, and it was our dream wedding! The clubhouse comes with most of the things needed for a wedding, and it was great to be able to invite our favorite vendors without restrictions. It will always hold a special place in my heart from now on.

We recently hosted our non-profit at Peacock Gap with over 270 guests, and I cannot say enough…read moreabout Eric Ramirez, the Operations Director. From our very first meeting, Eric was the epitome of professionalism. He followed through on every single promise, effectively removing the stress that usually comes with large-scale event planning. Eric manages his team and the event staff with incredible seamlessness--it's clear he has their respect and runs a tight ship. While the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, Eric was hands-down our favorite part of the experience. He made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We are already looking forward to hosting our next event at Peacock Gap, largely because we know we'll be in Eric's capable hands!

Another go-to place for us when we are in the San Rafael area with family. Always good, clean,…read moregreat service, specials and seating is offered inside our outside. They used to do "kids free" on Monday nights. A nice way to take the grandchildren out for dinner without them being stuck with the adults. There were lots of kids, so it was a bit crazy, so the club ceased to offer this special. Good move. Prices are reasonable with good portions. Unique for the very expensive Bay Area. Parking is tight for lunches, as golfers are golfing, but in the evenings, plenty of spaces. A nice option.

The Log Cabin is an absolute hidden gem in San Anselmo! My daughter used to play softball at the…read morefield there, and parents would hang out here after a game or two. We've attended a few events back in the day, and kicked it at the Dugout Bar, where Stacy kept the libations flowing. Also attended a nice retirement party recently; it was quite memorable. It's a perfect venue for any occasion with just enough people. There's plenty of parking for your guests. The indoor and outdoor spaces are ideal for event planning. Many moons ago, we even had a Photo Booth setup outside, as the weather is beautiful almost year-round. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Love love this spot! Strong cheaper drinks and the decor and back patio are awesome, free pool too!…read moreSpencer is awesome bartender too, great music selection on jukebox and Roku on the TV and free popcorn limited hours is only downfall

Where do I start? How can I write a review about a place and person that facilitated the best day…read moreof my life? I will be reliving my dream wedding for all of eternity and its success was largely due to choosing the perfect venue. Literal perfection. Firstly, the value you get when booking a wedding at Flying Cloud is unmatched. We toured 5 or 6 different venues and Flying Cloud offered the best option by far. They offer coordination day of and for months leading up to the event. This alone was priceless. You NEED day of coordination at a MINIMUM to have a successful wedding and Julia was the best coordinator I could have asked for. We met Julia the first day we toured the venue and over the 10 months of planning met multiple other times and communicated via email/text without issue. Julia provides spreadsheets that keep you on track with planning and that was so helpful! With the price of the venue you also get chairs, tables, umbrellas and countless other items you would otherwise have to purchase or rent. This is a huge value. The space itself is so versatile and there were so many options for ceremony and reception space. My guests raved to me about how the venue was perfect and so beautiful. Everything was clean and well kept. The mature trees and vineyards in the front made for excellent photo backdrops. It was obvious that there is a well oiled wedding machine in place and I benefitted greatly from their experience in event planning. Flying Cloud has an extensive preferred vendor list which at first I thought may be limiting. Let me tell you that vendors don't make it on this list without proven excellence. The only vendor I had an issue with in 10 months of planning was one that was not on the preferred list. I used a DJ, photographer, bakery, florist, officiant and caterer from their list and everything was executed flawlessly. They also handle the rental order for you. We used Heirloom rentals and that was so convenient. We had access to the venue as early as we needed day of, which for me was 8AM. We also had access the day before for rehearsal and to drop off items. I dropped off so much crap (all the florals that I DIY'd, candles and hurricanes, guest favors, polaroid guest books, 2 mirrors, framed photos, potted plants, ladder ball, a ton of alcohol and more. We used 3 cars to take everything) that Julia and her staff had to display and make look good and cohesive, I was amazed how they had time to do it all and never seemed rushed or stressed. Julia also set up a s'mores station and coffee station for us which was awesome! Directly after our ceremony we went back to the bridal suite to sign our marriage license and our signature drinks and appetizers were waiting for us. This is the kind of thoughtfulness that comes with experience and true professionalism! The bridal suite was such a nice space to get ready. It was spacious and Julia had gallons of water waiting for us. There is a refrigerator, a dressing space, lots of natural light, an excellent lighted, mirrored area for hair and makeup artists, a couch, table and chairs. My hair and makeup artists raved about the space. I had 8 people getting ready with me in that space and there was plenty of room. Julia and her team worked their asses off all day for me and I am so grateful! I think she may have secret magical powers. She fielded questions all day, directed vendors, set up the entire space and did so with a smile and while being kind. She made decisions for me when I didn't want to and everything ended up perfect. There is a reason this venue has won many awards. I can't say enough good things. I'd also like to note that time spent at the venue the day before for rehearsal was 1 hour from 9am to 10am Those who may think that having other parties at the venue on the day of their event is intrusive, should consider that they also had to rehearse the day before. There was another event the day after our Saturday wedding and I did not feel anything but excitement for others who are getting to celebrate their event at this amazing venue. Lastly, when planning I appreciated the transparency. I didn't have to jump through hoops to get their pricing and event packages. We spent $9000 for a Saturday in June. Our event ran from 4pm-10pm and I was at the venue to get ready at 8AM.

Still dreaming of this place. What a lovely venue. I've had the honor of watching my daughter get…read moremarried here over the weekend. It's amazing how they can transform this place into something magical and memorable for the couple to make it their own and add their own special touches. Such a beautiful place and the journey starts a couple of miles before reaching Flying Cloud. The drive up with the greenery and awe inspiring beauty that surrounds this place and the hills especially late afternoon as the sun sets low, the peaceful drive up sets the tone for the experience one is about to have here. I've come here a few times to see it as well as the day before for rehearsal and seeing it on the day of the wedding was unbelievable. The place completely transformed into this wonderful fairy tale enchantment that was perfect for the couple. Absolutely a charming place. They transformed this place from the ceremony with the arbor with pretty floral arrangements and rows of chairs with umbrellas to a full dining delight in round tables, linen, flowers and umbrellas. So so special. And at night with the white lights on the trees and the hanging light above the dance floor was just picture perfect! I also should mention the bridal suite is large enough for the bridal party (and then some) with a makeup/hair artist to get ready in. Thank you so much to the staff who worked here that evening, the coordinator here at Flying Cloud and a big thank you to Julia who was wonderful to work with (at rehearsal and day of wedding), so calm and she made sure everything turned out perfectly for the couple's epic day. We appreciate it.

I have stayed at the Straus Home Ranch twice now for teacher retreats and I cannot say enough…read morepositive things about it. The home is historic and full of love. The family history here is compelling and part of why we chose to stay here- it is a privilege to be part of the Straus family's world, and to see the land that Mrs. Straus fought to preserve. The home is comfortable and lends itself to so many great memories- we enjoy conversations in every nook and love retreating to our rooms for much needed rest. The views around the property are stunning. One of my stays was rainy and that was equally delicious - this natural invitation to hunker down and read and be present. Michael is a wonderful person and host and has always shown us such kindness and openness. It is great working with him to set up the place prior to our arrival, from extra requests to making a fire pit for s'mores. This place holds a special place in my heart and I would come back more often if I could afford to - it's a great treat. You will love it.

Have you ever worked with a vendor who was so wonderful you instantly wanted to be friends with…read morethem? That's Michael and Vivien Straus. They had our hearts within minutes of meeting them, and we quickly learned that their warmth was matched with deep event planning expertise, lightning fast responses to all manner of inquiries, and a general willingness to do absolutely everything within their power to make our wedding seamless. We can't say enough positive things about Vivien and Michael. We had heard planning a wedding would be stressful, but largely thanks to Vivien and Michael, we honestly never felt stressed. They regularly welcomed us to the ranch ahead of our wedding, helping us build a special bond to the land and to their family. They worked so effectively as a team, helping us find lodging, answering questions on behalf of our other vendors, thoughtfully navigating asks related to honoring recently passed family members, and so much more. During the wedding weekend, Michael bent over backwards to make sure everything ran smoothly, always beaming with a huge smile. His soft serve ice cream was such a big hit! It was always such a relief to see Michael, because we knew he was fixing something we didn't have to worry about, or making something work better, or just thinking 10 steps ahead to make a future moment run smoothly. He is exactly who you want at your wedding!! We had the wedding of our dreams and we can't imagine a better place or better hosts for this special moment in our lives. We plan to visit Straus Home Ranch regularly and will loudly sing the praises of Michael and Vivien everywhere we go, because we're convinced there is no better place on the planet to host a wedding.

Absolutely wonderful stay here while we visited Point Reyes…read more I saw this spot on multiple instagram travel posts, and essentially planned a trip around staying here! They have numerous options for rooms, and I loved that the Market Flat had one bedroom with a king bed, another bedroom with a bunk bed, and a living room sleeper which was perfect for our group. Very friendly service- they emailed me multiple times before the trip with updates, and also readily accommodated requests (ie getting more space heaters) They have a beautiful backyard where people host weddings. Loved the river views, and the fire pits. They provide free smores kits at the front desk which is awesome! There are also blankets by the fire pits to stay warm at night. Also love the lounge room with free coffee/tea all day and the downstairs game room where they had an ample amount of board games and an old record player. Also thought it was nifty that they have tons of binoculars that you can rent out too, which came in handy for us at the Tule Elk Reserve! The Due West Market was also convenient to have- they mainly have drinks and some snacks; but I definitely appreciated the espresso drink options and a couple of fresh bakery goods from Due West We also ate at the on site restaurant Due West one night and enjoyed everything. Overall such a wonderful experience to stay here.

I love the Olema House. It is a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. It is quite pricy,…read morebut I think the location and quality of the hotel justifies that. This is actually my first time writing a review for a hotel, so I'll try to be as helpful as I can. This was our second time staying here. I love the rooms. They are so comfortable and have wonderful, little touches added. The rooms have fireplaces, but instead of lighting a fire they give you a beautiful handmade, three wick candle that creates a beautiful display of flame. To help you sleep they give you a spray to scent your pillows with lavender. I love the high ceilings in the rooms I've stayed in, as well as the little balconies you can sit on. The hotel has a really good restaurant next door and has treats throughout the day. A very simple continental breakfast, some snacks and drinks in the afternoon, and in the evening the front desk had the makings of s'mores to bring out to the fire pit. The marshmallows were especially delicious! My only real complaint is the people who work the front desk were not the most helpful and seemed a bit awkward. One of them said they were new and didn't really know how to answer a few of my questions. I still love this place though despite the strange staff that works here.