China Cabin is a historical gem! Walk-in visitors are welcome on most weekends, and it's a great…read moreouting for the entire family. As a docent at China Cabin, I talk with people from all over the world who have never seen anything quite as elegant, charming, and unique. Helpful photographs tell the story of how the cabin was removed from the ship upon which it was built, transitioned into an apartment, and then lovingly restored by the Landmarks Society to its original condition. Everyone is amazed at how beautiful it is!

We LOVED the China Cabin for our intimate Commitment Ceremony. We had 29 guests (including…read moreourselves) and the space was beautiful. It is lovely and the natural light that comes through the many windows makes for gorgeous pictures. It was easy working with Paige and the Landmark Society. There is a small bathroom onsite. There is not a kitchen, so your caterer sets up a tent out front. Parking - included all day for your guests (even though it's marked 2 hour limit - Paige hands out parking permits). Other vendors we used: Catering - Fork & Spoon - delicious food, attentive service Photography - Atrium - Dietrich Kraus - wonderful to work with Cake - Butter& in SF - Brown butter and Meyer Lemon - tasty! Flowers - I DIY'd these from Costco (made on Thursday for our Saturday event) - used the garlands at the front and the wreaths around the orchids

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 first time my husband and I looked at this venue we loved it. It's nice because it has a…read morebeautiful courtyard, a chapel, and a few other rooms. Our first visit was with Nancy who was the previous coordinator. She was great! Once we decided to book this venue Nancy was no longer with Unity and Heidi had taken over. Heidi is the reason for a one star. We met with Heidi several times before the wedding. She was never there for the appointments saying she put it for the following week. She had no clue who we were when she finally did show up. One of the things that is in the contract is that we would get a coordinator for the rehersal and day of the wedding for the entire wedding. Heidi Assured me that if I labeled everything she would set it up. An hour before the wedding nothing had been set up. The groom had to direct everyone on where to set things up. She also let me know that there would be 3 coordinators throughout the event (Heidi, her daughter, and Aribella). I was really trusting in Heidi to set things up. I went through every single decoration and labeled where it went. The coordinators set nothing up. Nothing. Also the last coordinator left 2 hours before the wedding ended. I am shocked at how poorly everything was handled. The venue alone has many perks but the service was awful.

Attended a wedding here July 2017. Beautiful venue, with multiple spaces which allows your guests…read moreto stay at one location for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The outdoor courtyard doesn't have natural shade, thus it is very exposed to the sun. Please make sure that you have enough umbrellas for your guests, as the wedding I attended there were only enough umbrellas for maybe half of the tables, and even the tables that were fortunate to have an umbrella it was not enough shade could not cover everyone at the table, so guests were standing under the archway to get of out of the heat, because people were burning up, especially the men in their full suits. An option would also to be invest in a misting fan. Second observation, at the wedding we attended, the dinner tables were outside while the dance floor was inside a building. This made it rather awkward and separated. I would recommend putting a dance floor outside to make it more welcoming and encompassing as one event.

I recently held a large corporate business event at The Seminary and it was nothing short of our…read moreexpectations. Chelsea, Amy, Rachael, and team were extremely helpful in anticipating and executing our needs, and even accommodated a very last minute influx in guests with ease. With 200+ business team members at this event, we have heard nothing but great feedback on the location, food (especially the food), and accommodations from the Seminary at Strawberry. And of course, the location and views of the Bay are unbeatable!

Property: Beautiful hidden gem, we had our wedding ceremony…read moreon strawberry hill which is stunning and then reception in the club house with the patio and lawn area for cocktail hour. The clubhouse needs some more upgrades (formerly a seminary cafeteria) but with a dance floor and lighting it looked great and the outdoor space is lovely. Our guests raved about the property and amazing location. It's really stunning. Our photos are gorgeous. Venue communication: Could be much better. The coordinator seems to hand off much of her duties to the in-house catering coordinator (who is great) but which led to miscommunications that could have been avoided. Getting responses to emails was usually slow (sometimes 2 weeks!) so we would often just call directly to get answers. Not sure if this is true, but it felt like we were their first wedding. Overall we'd highly recommend the property, just be ready to be very proactive.

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.

My partner Nilo and I were married in this incredible church on July 4, 2014. Christ Episcopal…read moreChurch and Campbell Hall and Garden is the most incredible, beautiful place for a wedding. We had three places to choose from for our wedding and Christ Church was by far the best place imaginable! Nilo and I never dreamed of having a church wedding. We have been together in a committed same sex relationship for 19 years. When the law prohibiting same sex marriage was toppled in June 2013, we knew immediately we wanted to marry in Sausalito as it was the site of one of our first dates back in 1995 and figured prominently in our lives since then. While looking for a venue, we stumbled on Campbell Hall using a Google search. I sent an e-mail to the address listed inquiring about the Hall and within minutes received a response from the rector, Father Chip Larrimore, saying that not only could we use the Hall, we could be married in Christ Church and he would be honored to perform the ceremony. I was floored. Nilo and I, both Catholics, stopped going to Church some years ago. We had no idea the Episcopal Church was so accepting and welcoming. We went to see this incredibly beautiful church last July (2013) and met Father Chip. We knew as soon as we walked in that we would marry there and booked the date for July 4, 2014. We also started attending this beautiful church built in 1882 and became members in January 2014. Neither Nilo nor I had ever experienced such a welcoming community in our lives. We live in South Hayward and drive 57 miles every Sunday to attend Mass there with our new "faith family". While some of the reviewers listed "cons" along with their "pros", I have no "cons" to mention. Everything was incredible. While parking is limited, we hired a shuttle service which was quite reasonable to bring our guests up to the church and take them back. Pure Luxury was the service and they did a wonderful job. It took all the stress out of parking for our guests and they all had a great time on the short ride up the hill. Our reception was held at the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito. Guests parked at Spinnaker and were shuttled to and from the church from there. We used Campbell Hall for lunch for our wedding party and for a short cocktail hour immediately following the wedding before our reception began. The Garden, which is adjacent to the Campbell Hall and across the street from the Church, is so beautiful and the best of our wedding photos were taken there. The entire wedding was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I am attaching some photos of the church and our wedding day there. We videotaped the wedding (although the first 6 minutes were lost...UGH!); the link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0Z_5vJSMQ. Listen to Father Chip's sermon if you want to know how incredible he is as a person and as a priest. I know you will love this church as much as Nilo and I do. 100% recommended for your wedding and if you have never really been into going to church...check it out. You might be as surprised as Nilo and I were by what you find there! Feel free to contact me directly via email at thomasjohnbauer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Campbell Hall was the perfect spot for my wedding reception! I loved the Arts & Craft design and…read morethe beautiful garden. And on top of that, the gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay at twilight was unforgettable. The building itself has a traditional feel and high ceilings, and the French doors on each side let in the breeze. We put the bar on the veranda, which was a great spot for those who wanted to step outside and enjoy the evening air. There's a huge, newly renovated kitchen, which my caterer loved, three bathrooms, and even a small nursery with a crib for babies. The music (sound) level was fine from my acoustic trio, and there's a built-in speaker system for those who want to use it. Many of my guests stayed in Sausalito Hotels and walked to the wedding, in historic Christ Episcopal Church across the street. I've gotten loads of compliments from guests on my unique and charming Sausalito wedding. Thank you Campbell Hall!

I hosted a school party at the pool. Everyone was so professional and the kids had an absolute…read moreblast. The pool and playground are beautiful and the parents felt very safe with the excellent care of the lifeguards. The pricing was super reasonable considering the length of time we had the party. Highly recommend!

Fantastic venue in Sausalito. I co-sponsored a workshop here. The space was great, the location is…read morevery convenient in Sausalito. There's two-hour parking at the curb and free parking a block away adjacent to the bay.

It truly is Marin's best kept secret in the heart of Sausalito. This venue is spacious and…read moreliterally has everything you need to host an event i.e., fully equipped kitchen, exquisite maple bar, huge ballroom, and a large dining area. I love how earthly this building feels. I'm intrigued by its culture and heritage. My son's school had a fundraiser here to promote great education in Sausalito and Marin City. The highlight of the evening was Chef Gary Danko making his finest and most decadent hors d'oeuvres straight from the kitchen. Thank you Dawn for making this happen, in addition to all those involved with the soiree. What a great turnout, it is all about the kids. The rest of the evening was filled with spectacular foods & desserts from local restaurants, live music, and silent auction items. This Hall is ideal for any charity events, weddings, business meetings, family reunions, gatherings, etc. The list goes on and on and on...