I fell in love with Brookshire Gardens years ago when scouting locations for a corporate holiday…read moreparty. I've grown up here and love that the venue included one of the area's most historic homes. So I knew as soon as I became engaged, that I wanted to get married here. The ceremony site is simply gorgeous with its canopy of walnut trees and ivy covered arch; we only added a bit of decor to the start of the aisle as it was perfect as is. Booking a year in advance, didn't think we would have weather issues in late May but we ended up having to deal with a rainstorm. Kurt and Nina were awesome and let us set up tents last minute the Friday before so that they were ready to go on the big day. They even provided a pop-up tent of their own to cover our DJ. Even though we had to limit our decor to the minimal covered areas, our wedding was still the perfect day we had always dreamed of. Brookshire was reasonably priced (especially as it comes with all tables and chairs), spacious with a great layout that easily flows from ceremony to reception, naturally gorgeous (i.e. minimal decor needed and numerous photo ops), and close to town to avoid travel fees, yet still feels private and remote. Kurt and Nina were so sweet and easy to work with, you could tell by their enthusiasm that day that they truly love what they do. They were so helpful and also very prompt in returning our security deposit. Thank you for being a part of our forever!

I had my wedding at Brookshire Gardens on May 27, 2018. Everything was perfect and I couldn't have…read moreasked for a better day! I wish I could relive it over and over!

If you're looking for a venue that feels timeless, romantic, and effortlessly stunning, The…read moreHandford Garden is truly unmatched. Every detail feels intentional, magical, and beautifully elevated, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and unforgettable. 100000/10 -- recommend!!!

Before I began wedding planning, I knew that I wanted a magical outdoor venue with string lights…read more But I never imagined a place like The Gardens actually existed until we toured it and saw how phenomenal it is in person! It truly is an upscale, ethereal garden and it brought my Sailor Moon-inspired dreams to life. It was so breathtaking that it was the only venue we bothered touring - we booked as quickly as we could! We only questioned that decision once, which was when we read the contract. It was a little bit surprising for the uninitiated, since we never knew a few things like how we need to add vendor counts to our catering totals or that music had to be off by 9:00 PM. But I want to reassure anyone else made nervous by these things that all of that was totally not a big deal, and actually a blessing in disguise on all counts! I also really enjoyed having Lynn being present on the grounds and a part of our wedding. She is so sweet and I heard from several guests how much they loved her and what a treasure she is. Previously, my then-fiancé and I had been to a wedding somewhere else where the staff were rude to us and other guests. We never told the couple about it because we didn't want to put a cloud over their day, but the result was that we became very nervous about our own guests potentially experiencing something like that. It was such a relief to hear how much our guests loved Lynn! She also helped me with a timing issue I had starting the ceremony, so that was a big help and support that I don't think we would have gotten anywhere else. Having our wedding at The Gardens was a dream come true and we know we made the best possible decision. I'm sure others have already gushed about having the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception at one location or the incredible bridal salon or the fact that there's so many hotel options within walking distance, so I'll leave it at that and just say that you will really love this venue if you're planning for an outdoor event!

We hosted my niece's baby shower here yesterday and everything was absolutely wonderful. The…read moreWildflower team was a dream to work with, totally accommodating, fantastic venue for small to midsized events. I cannot recommend highly enough.

My daughter and son in law has my granddaughters 1st birthday here and everything was perfect ! I…read morewould definitely recommend !

We used this venue for our small-scale wedding. Let me just say that this space had an elegance to…read moreit that drew me to want to use it. It didn't require a lot of decor to make it beautiful. I fell in love with the lighting, walls, and windows. Kristina was very flexible working with us, as we came from out of state for an intimate celebration with family and friends. It requires some effort contacting different vendors and staff members, as well as keeping in touch about door codes and what not, but it ended up being just right for us! This venue is for those who don't mind helping to clean up at the end of the day.

What a jewel amongst the vineyards! If you are looking for a 5 star place to stay for that special…read moreoccasion, this is the place. From the linens to the décor, super luxurious accommodations set amongst acres of vineyards, each suite with it's own private deck overlooking Tuscany-style views in the heart of Amador wine country. Our host, Linda, made an incredible stay that much more homey. Each morning's breakfast was a feast, seated outside on the covered patio with stunning views. The meals were uber fresh (filling enough that we skipped lunch both days!). Every day around 5 you're treated to wine and cheese. Perfect location to wine taste on property or venture out to the growing number of top rated wineries. Walk amongst the vineyards or take out one the beach cruisers or trikes for a ride around. At night, the fire pits are a nice touch, or just lounge on you private deck for a sunset and a moonset. Looking forward to our return!

Perfectly Peaceful…read more My husband and I recently spent several days at GRI. From the first glimpse of this Tuscany-like villa, we knew we were in for an incredible experience. Our suite (one of five) was absolutely stunning. The Innkeeper (the first of three amazing Innkeepers) had the gas fireplace lit, and wonderful instrumental music playing, as she showed us our suite. The food was phenomenal: gourmet breakfasts, 5:00 wine and cheese, and homemade cookies in the evening. My favorite part was the patio with a fire pit overlooking the vineyard. It is difficult to find such peace and serenity anywhere. Aah... We anticipate return visits

Perfect wedding day at the perfect wedding sight. Can't thank Gwen and her Family for their…read moredecorative furnishings and accessories (think small version of Joanne Gaines storage warehouse on Fixer Upper). Gwen was an immense help - teaching out to us immediately in response to an S.O.S. when my daughter's venue cancelled on us 10 days before her wedding date and when our wedding day coordinator got stuck in New York- Gwen was there like the pro she is to get the ceremony rolling. Best of luck to Gwen & Family on their new Montana event sight. We can't wait to see it! (One more wedding to go!) #lehmanranch #outdoorwedding #country #eldoradocounty #foothillgem #shabbychic #countrystyle #weddingperfection #bestweddingever #gomontana #meadowlarkinn #hamilton #montanaelopement #destinationwedding #2022 #love

I got married here in April 2018. We purchased and paid in full for the "all inclusive" wedding…read morepackage. I wanted this package so I wouldn't have to worry about paying for every single thing separately. Gwen assured me when we paid that I would get everything that they have to offer at the ranch. The inclusive package did not include any alcohol, the photographer or the farmhouse tables, and the package at the time only included 80 guests. So it was about $5,000 more that we had to pay for those things not include. Several things started going wrong after we signed the contract. It started slowing, then it all piled up at the end. From when we paid until our wedding date, there was only 4 months to plan my wedding. Gwen did not want to go over actual details of my wedding until 1 month before it. That had me extremely stressed out. Then we met with her and went over details, I was telling her exactly what I wanted, she made no notes as she sat there, but agreed to everything I told her. The week before my wedding she told me the flowers I wanted were too expensive and she couldn't do what I wanted. I told her she agreed to it and had to. Then the day before my wedding she told me that our wedding planner that I had never met would not be able to make it the day of my wedding. This was included in my package. In no way did she reimburse me for this. The day of my wedding nothing was organized. My welcome table was not set up, she had not purchased the sparklers that she was supposed to buy for our exit, so we didn't get to do that, her son was supposed to work the photo booth and book, that was a mess at the end of the night. My wedding did turn out absolutely beautiful BUT the stress and struggle that I had to go through with Gwen was not worth it. I did not get to enjoy my wedding because I was so upset with Gwen. I think Gwen can be very nice when she chooses to do so and she can be a complete b**** when she chooses. The frustrating part is she doesn't care if you're happy on your wedding day, she just wants the money. It's sad this is how she is. I would not recommend getting married here unless you just want beautiful pictures.

I rented this event center for a private holiday party! The lady i spoke to was friendly and…read moreanswered all my questions. I made good use of the fridge and counter and there was plenty of room for the games we played, seating, and had fun dancing to the dj. Didn't have to worry about much. Bathrooms worked well and that was important to me. I didn't have any problems communicating with setting up prior to the event It held 80 people easy and the yard was well kept and nice for the potato sac game we played, and the corn hole game. I've booked another holiday party for next year and would highly recommed this place for my friends and family to do their gatherings. Four out of 5 stars because the parking was a bit confusing to.figure out. Plenty of space, but not lined so I needed to get some cones and figure it out (likely cause I overlooked this part and didnt ask..lol).

I had an event on April 26th for my baby shower. I met with Kristen who is the new event…read morecoordinator here, when meeting her she stated how she just took over this space since it transitioned from a church to an event space. I had planned this event since the beginning of the year. We were asked to give a deposit to reserve the date, she was late and had forgot so we had waited for her to arrive even after rescheduling from the original date. During the time between I had asked to confirm how many tables, how many chairs, how long were the tables. Which I was told there was 10 tables and seat 60 people which was perfect because that's capacity I was expecting for my event. When asked to confirm the table length I was told she was going to check the next day and then I heard nothing from her for two days. I reached out again where she gave me excuses that her husband had doctor's appointments and what not. I did not care, just needed the information for decoration purposes. The week of my event she asked me to call her regarding the payment (I had her on speaker with my partner in the car listening) I said I could meet at 7 and she said she goes into work at 3am and goes to bed at 7pm. I told her well if that doesn't work that I can zelle her which she was ok with (she never once stated anything about a walk through). The day of my event a few days later my partner arrives at 12pm and sends me a message saying we're going to need more chairs, my response was why she stated she had 60 chairs. He's telling me there was on 30 chairs available. Mind you this is the hour before my event which was to start at 1pm (she does not give you time for setup or breakdown of you event you have to pay for additional hours). I asked to speak to her she said she doesn't recall us talking about chairs just about how many tables and that there are only 30 chairs available, I told her she said there was 60 chairs 6 chairs per table she goes on and says to let her call the owner and see if he took any chairs. I arrive at the location she tells that the owner removed some broken chairs and I told her now I have to find remaining chairs in the hour I have to set up for my baby shower and pay out of pocket she said that's why she "wanted to do a walk through" when collecting final payment which was another lie because she never stated a walk through. I asked her if she is going to remove what I'm going to have to pay out of pocket from what I paid her for the event space, she said no. She started getting a bad attitude and extremely rude in front of my decorator and family saying that if I'm not happy that the owner said I can take my event somewhere else. Like wtf?! So unprofessional! I told her it's not personal it's business and you stated there was 60 chairs and now because you can't remember it's my fault and you have the nerve to tell me at 8 months pregnant with 1 hour to set up my event that I could take it somewhere else after I already paid you and gave you deposit?!!!!!!!! She lingered around for the 30mins and had the nerve to ask me if I need help finding chairs I told her I had it handled so she could leave and out of my face! Her own husband was telling her to be quiet after what she said to me. I do NOT wish that unprofessionalism on anyone's event and hope you don't bring her any business! She will learn as a new event coordinator and the owner as well that is NOT how you treat nor talk someone that has already paid you for a service. I kept quiet until she sent me my deposit back and I am warning all of you of my experience with Kristen. FYI: if your going to run a business your schedule needs to work with others schedule you can't expect everyone to be available when you want them to be just because you work at 3am it's called sacrifice and clearly you can't do that for the sake of the business