Awesome venue lovely people and Great for gatherings good location marina is very communicative…read moreand helpful

We had our wedding at Monte Rio Community Center in June 2019. It was the perfect place for us to…read moreget married. We chose to rent out The Meadow space near the river to have an outdoor ceremony and had an indoor reception. First off, MRCC is good for those on a budget. The hall has big glass doors that can open out onto the outdoor area, giving the room a more spacious feel. We had around 70 guests and we could have fit many more. We loved the tall ceiling and wooden beams. The kitchen area was also spacious and manageable. I very much appreciate how much flexibility the center provided us. It helped give us freedom for creativity. Many other spaces we researched allowed only beer and wine, and made you choose from a limited selection of caterers (many, if not all, were outside of our budget). We could choose any caterer we wanted, and provided our own alcohol. Jean was a treat to work with. She was funny, kind, communicative, reliable, and prompt. Whenever I had a question she responded within a few days. She met us numerous times at the center and answered all the questions I had (many times I asked the same one twice, thank you for your patience). She was very warm and made the planning process more enjoyable. As for the meth head from the previous review (from 2013) I did not run into him. I don't think he lives there anymore. I did not have any problems with non-guests. Thank you for helping us have the wedding we've always wanted!

Short review incoming!…read more I have been to the Petaluma VM building several times over the years to watch my adorable nieces perform their dance classes. Not much to write home about the facility as it is quite aged and could use some TLC to be honest. Again, it gets the job done for large events though with ample parking nearby and easy in and out access. Petaluma uses this facility quite a bit for many events throughout the year, so keep an eye out for them.

Attended the Redwood Empire Swing Dance Club Invitational West Coast Swing Jack and Jill…read moreInvitational Competition last Saturday. http://www.resdc.org/Flyer-Invetational-06.htm The venue was large and fairely well AC'd. Womens restroom, two stalls are across the hall from the gym where the dance was held. There is a large parking lot with the entrance to the dance/gym is in the rear of the facility. Had over 150 West Coast Swing Dancers and it was comfortable with tables and chairs. The raised stage held the two DJ's.

What a delightful place full of incredible art, great vibes, extreme creativity, and positive…read morevibes. We stumbled in while walking down the street and it became the highlight of our day. Douuglas Devivo, the artist was gracious with his time and talents. They have free open studio first Saturday of each month. Must stop if in Guerneville.

Incredible mind spilled onto paper...creating joy with his paper palettes. Walking into his…read moregallery/studio, you can dive into wonderful layered experiences. Uplifting!!!

Very nice fundraiser crab feed for the bodega bay community. The event was held at the grange hall,…read moreif you weren't familiar with the area, you'll easily pass it, I did, it's a quick turnoff in very narrow roads. The fundraiser benefits the local schools and others in the bodega bay community. The crab feed was a all you can eat in an hour of crab cioppino, cold marinated crab, green salad, garlic bread, ice cream and danish cookies at the end of the.meal. The crab cioppino was my favourite and the salad but as usual I didn't get enough of either lol.

My husband and I went to their 2013 crab feed, and it was fun. You get about an hour and it goes…read morefast! The people are very nice. It gets to be messy when you're trying to crack them open and the cioppino sauce gets flying everywhere, thank goodness they give you bibs. First you get garlic bread. It's a bit chewy, but it seems to vary by batch (the first batch was probably sitting out for a while, but the second batch was hot and softer). The second is salad, which is brought out in surprisingly small amounts. The third is the crap - and there are two types. One is cold and in vinegar, the second is the cioppino. The cioppino is great! I'd never had it before and was pleasantly surprised. They don't provide drinks besides water so best bring your own, but wine or alcohol have a $2 corkage fee. The people that bring the food out to your table are volunteers so tips are encouraged. A lot of the people know each other and come in large groups. My husband and I were the only party of 2 I think. Also, if you come, don't forget to check in to the person with the clipboard, while you're waiting outside. That way, you know which table you are assigned to and can sit down right away.

Our local theater company puts on great shows. They use local authors and brand new fresh material…read more They even gave us Push Back plays this year as a sign of the times. Support this company by donating time or money or just sit back and enjoy the show.

Saw a great collection of 6 short plays last month and had a great time! Nice theatre and very…read moretalented actors--one of whom is my daughter. (Hope that doesn't go against your critique rules!) Went out for some local sushi afterwards. All in all, an excellent time was had by all!

The Art and Garden Center is mainly a private event space, but they have a rose and iris garden to…read morethe side of it. Open the gate and step into a small but beautiful rose garden. While this garden is small it looks like they really take good care of the roses here. Some were rather tall and there was a good representation of different colors. There were placards of the different names of the roses. The Redwood Empire Rose Society takes care of the roses, and the technical name is the Phyllis Saccani Memorial Rose Garden. This is not to be confused with The Luther Burbank Home and Garden. That one is better known, close to the freeway and downtown, and has a large diverse garden. The Art and Garden center garden is better if you've been to the other one already and just want to check out some roses.

I recently booked this event space to host my sister's baby shower, and it was a very pleasant…read moreexperience. The event space itself has been remolded it has a very modern look and the garden is absolutely beautiful. Patty was extremely helpful and made booking the venue a breeze. Will definitely keep this venue in mind for any upcoming events.

A hidden gem in Santa Rosa! The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center offers a powerful and…read morerespectful look into the history and traditions of California's Native communities. The exhibits are thoughtful and well-curated, especially the one on Ishi and the cradle baskets. The space is small but meaningful, and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. A worthwhile stop if you're in the area!

We came from Sacramento with the intentions to visit this museum. I had messaged requesting a time…read morethat was not available and I forgot to schedule a "time". We got into town and I called the museum, they did not have any time time available but told us to come on . They made an accommodation. My toddler enjoyed looking and trying to unlocking the cases. The museum was great and bigger then I had expected. The gift shop was awesome too! It was nice to see brands such as NTVS, the old Native Threads before Amy and her sister took over, also seeing the hand made jewelry from California Natives. I did recognize the jewelry even without the labels. It was a bummer that this museum is not apart of the museum for all when my husband asked. Someone should look into that and the museum be removed from the list.

We took this tour last week and had a great experience. Linda is extremely knowledgeable about…read moreHealdsburg history, which was combined with specific recommendations for local stores. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful two days with Linda seeing Healdsburg and the surrounding area!…read moreShe is a great historian and has been in the area for most of her life. She is knowledgeable , organized and personable ! A must for newcomers and for those who live in the neighborhood