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    Paint & Picnic

    4.9 (47 reviews)

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    Linh C.

    Wow! What an unforgettable experience at Paint and Picnic! I was planning my daughter's 17th birthday and originally thought of doing a picnic with a "paint with me" activity. While searching for vendors, I came across Paint and Picnic and I'm so glad I did! The website was easy to navigate, and everything was clearly laid out. I reached out to the owner, Sophia, and she responded quickly and answered all my questions. Booking was super easy, and once it was confirmed, everything was handled--setup, food, decor, and paint supplies! The venue is absolutely beautiful--relaxing, cozy, and perfect for pictures. Sophia works with a small local vendor in Berkeley for food, and each sandwich was customized to our guests' needs. I love that she supports small businesses! The paint session was fun and easy to follow, and all the girls loved it. Sophia is kind, professional, and incredibly accommodating. I didn't have to stress about a thing--just showed up and enjoyed the day. Highly recommend Paint and Picnic if you're looking for something unique, stress-free, and beautiful. You won't regret it!

    Monique T.

    Had a lovely experience here and felt transported to a Spanish Villa. The location is beautiful and the long driveway allows for a large number of cars if you are wondering about parking. Our group had about 14 cars and they all fit inside. The instructor was very sweet and had a good pace. It was fun and felt therapeutic to paint in such a beautiful rustic place. The area is well kept and it is a perfect location for get together and company meetings.

    Julia D.

    We had an amazing time at Paint & Picnic. It was the perfect space for our leadership meeting. We loved the space, Sophia was easy to work with and we had a magical experience. We loved what we painted and the space we were in. Highly recommend looking at Paint & Picnic for your next event!

    A little bit of her artwork as well as what painting we did that day!
    Natalie S.

    Oh where do I begin! SOPHIA IS AMAZING!!! She is so funny, so kind & such a pure soul. Even without the fun time I had & the beautiful property we got to enjoy, I would go wherever Sophia is providing events! She is seriously such a delight. We had great conversations & she was cracking us up the whole time. We went yesterday & it was my first time ever doing anything like this, although I do love to paint (never with acrylic before, so I was a bit nervous lol) but Sophia broke it down in steps that are understandable for even someone who has never touched a paint brush. So with her making it so understandable, it made me way less nervous & so I was able to focus on having FUN! She never rushed us, which meant a lot to me as I can get anxious if I think people are waiting on me. The property was so peaceful & quiet, & so so beautiful! I wish I would have gotten a picture of what we walked up to, because I was so blown away. ITS SO GORGEOUS! I love that is outside but still covered. Oh wait, did I mention what an AMAZING price it is to paint for 2 hours & have everything provided for you? The word deal is a understatement! Thank you Sophia for such a wonderful experience! I can't wait to come back, for any of your events! You've given me the confidence to paint with acrylics! And gave me a great recommendation for a TV show! Lol

    Had a great time!
    Kelly G.

    Beautiful outdoor studio, instructor was professional & personable. All materials included with the very reasonable cost. The class was small and intimate. Great music selection in the background. I went with my mom & sister for one of our first public outings since Covid so I thought it was a great first foray back into society. Highly recommend for a girls outing, a first date, etc.

    Good team building activity!
    Tiffaney C.

    We had an amazing time on the spectacular vineyard grounds! When I saw the image we were to draw but without referring to it I thought my painting was going to be a disaster. Sophia is a great teacher and she made painting easy and fun! I definitely recommend her class!

    We just had our daughter's birthday party here and it was amazing! Such a beautiful location outdoors. Lots of space for everyone to relax. It was extra special that we were able to bring our little pup with us. Just kept him on his leash and he loved being with us. The painting portion was really nice and Sophia was wonderful with the painters. She was so patient with me and all my questions beforehand. Haha. Thank you!

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    Cybelle was a great instructor. This was my 1st time at a paint party. Had a great time!

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    Great time with my friends. And Sophia was very patient with our group. I can't wait to sign up again.

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