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    Chelle N.

    Just realized, I never gave a review for this place as our wedding venue. Married 04.23.23 First I want to say thank you to Kristina, she is probably the only reason we stayed sane throughout this entire process. We did not have a wedding planner, or really any idea how to even get started. and after meeting with her we knew right away this was our dream venue. There is a list they give you of insurable vendors (If you are thinking about going with this venue I would for sure go off of this! We did not for lighting on accident and last minute had to chage vendors *Which ended up being a blessing with how beautiful it turned out*, but just be aware). The house was vintage and perfect, and a very spacious kitchen to prepare or keep refridgerated anything you might need to. This place was beautiful, and exactly what we wanted for our smaller wedding. Thank you again Kristina for everything!

    Kelly L.

    Such a beautiful BEAUTIFUL location to have our wedding this October. We loved how many different spaces the venue had to use for the wedding - we were able to move from one lawn for the ceremony (they had a pretty arch that we could use), the front lawn for reception (where we had lawn games), and the west lawn for dinner, and the brick patio was great for dancing. The inside of the house was also beautiful - it was the perfect place to get ready with my bridesmaids. After dinner, our guests could also walk to the nearby park and enjoy the sunset. We had around 100 people and it was perfect for that size! Loved the venue and would definitely recommend

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    Ry T.

    We came here for a wedding. It's an old house built by Mr. Rengstorff and converted to a site for designated weddings and small events. It was on outdoor wedding. The wedding itself was great but it was an evening wedding and as the evening wore on, it got colder and more windy. A couple of young ladies wore mini dresses and I don't know how they could tolerate the night chill. Hubby had to get an emergency thin fleece blanket from the car for me to use but it was still not warm enough. I needed my down jacket! There's a side yard for the ceremony and a front yard. It's pretty grassy and thin, high heel shoes are not good to wear here. The buffet dinner was held in the backyard. There were a few tower heaters but not enough. A lot of the guests would circle around the heaters to stay warm. I think we could've used 6 more heaters. If you're considering a wedding here, make sure it's in the heat of summer when the evening temps are still hot. I felt like I was about to go skiing given how cold it was. There's only 2 bathrooms in the house which are not unisex. The women's bathroom has 2 stalls.

    Gaby A.

    Beautiful grounds and setting for a wedding or any special occasion! Parking is easy and lots of it! Great areas and a little bridge to take pictures. My nieces wedding was elegent and classy!

    Grey R.

    Working my way through documenting my pre-Yelp experiences of the past - there are so many. Will I ever be able to eat and write up my past, any sooner than new places pop up in the Bay Area? Probably not. But I can try... Rengstorff House, an old Victorian home of the rancher Henry Rengstorff from the 1850s, has been purchased by the city of Mountain View some hundred years later, and moved to its present location in the Shoreline park. It's located near the sailing lake and a Lakeside cafe. I remember the house being restored to its former glory back in the 1990s, complete with classic period decor. The grounds have been updated and beautifully maintained, featuring lush and colorful gardens surrounding the property. When our son has been growing up, we used to come to the lake quite often, and also enrolled him into the summer sailing program. Then, we would walk around a bit, exploring the beautiful wetlands and the house itself. Rengstorff house offers docent led tours, free of charge, and is available as a rental for events, such as weddings and celebratory gatherings. Perhaps large family reunions? I believe they have informative brochures with pricing and lists of approved vendors, to be used as a reception venue. Tour guides are dressed up in Victorian era garb, so you can step back in time for half an hour while listening to the history of the house. It's a fun thing to do once or twice; you can bring out of town guests to share this experience.

    Beautiful Arch they let you borrow for free.
    Sarah W.

    The perfect setting for my antique country wedding. Rengstorff is a very serene and beautiful place, when planning my wedding got overwhelming I used to visit to go sit in a bench in the garden and relax to think about the happy parts of a wedding. Kristina is the rental director and is very helpful and efficient, great at returning communication. The staff are kind and did many tours for me to show this lovely museum to my parents, husband, and my initial tour to sign the contract. They give you an outside storage area which can be tight for larger weddings, but my modest 75 guest list fit all rentals with a bit to spare. Be advised all your rental entails is the space and the arch, all ladders, lights, chairs, tables, dishes, anything else you have to bring and setup plus tear down are part of your rental time. I did the 8hr discount package and added an extra 9th hour since my setup was strenuous. Biggest issue with this venue was BUGS. They got on my wedding cake, on our mango smoothie dinner drinks, in the lemonade, and many of us got bug bites at the reception. I, as the bride, got bites on my cheek and arms that my photographer will be editing out since it happened halfway through the reception and was in a lot of pictures. I'm sure this contributed to guests leaving early rather than mingling at the tables. I'm told many venues spray for bugs before big events so I would ask if Rengstorff does that or if they could for an extra fee before your event. Perhaps Citronella candles are another option. Great venue at a decent price and I highly recommend them and using their preferred vendor list.

    The Smith Premier Typewriter has no shift key
    Allen C.

    We've been to Shoreline so many times and finally came to check out the house. It is tiny. A sweet old lady volunteer gave us a tour of the 1st floor. Office is upstairs. We got a glimpse of the Rengstorff living style back in the day. Fascinated by the ancient typewriter. The Edison gramophone could still play music!

    sign in front yard
    Ellen L.

    what a great historical landmark, just steps from where i live! i only came here for the 1st time to attend an open house/wedding faire, and was simply intrigued by the house, the history, and the original owner who built this house, henry rengstorff (emigrated to california from germany). weeks later, i came for a docent-led tour of the house, and learned a great deal more about the history behind this 19th century victorian house. unfortunately, most of the original fixings, paintings, furniture, other decorative pieces were lost/destroyed, but the curators did a fantastic job in restoring this house to its original beauty (see photos). the outside is lovely as well, with a lawn area to one side, perfect for a wedding ceremony, and another lawn area on the other side, suitable for a reception/banquet. future brides and grooms who are planning to get married in the spring/summer/fall should definitely consider this venue for their wedding. the staff is very knowledgeable and kind, and very passionate about sharing what they know about this house and herr rengstorff. since the tour is free, they rely on donations to maintain the upkeep of this house. parking is free and next to the house. you don't need to make a reservation for the tour, just stop in on tuesday, wednesday or sunday, anytime between 11am - 5pm, and one of the staff will lead you on a tour, which lasts 20-30 minutes. i would actually come back again, just to stand and admire the beauty of this house, inside and out. highly recommended for any visitors to mountain view and silicon valley!!

    Glenn H.

    Happy Halloween! Charlie, our very well-dressed docent gave us a free, fun tour [complete with an Edger Allan Poe reading] of this fully restored, transported, Victorian mansion, that was once said to have the spirit of the late Mrs. Henry Rengstorff. OOOooo O_o But the place was beautifully restored in 1990 after its move to the current location with all the loving detail that the very dedicated volunteers of the "Friends of R House" There have been some upgrades to the kitchen that make it a usable venue for group events and meetings. All this was set in a very peaceful park setting at the end of North Shoreline Blvd Loop, next to Shoreline Lake.

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    Ask the Community - Rengstorff House

    Would like to tour the place before booking. How can we do that? Is there a minimum guest requirement?

    Hi Sreeja, I'd be happy to schedule an appointment for you to tour the venue! Please email rhouserentals@mountainview.gov and I can offer tour times. Our maximum capacity is 150 guests.

    Hi! Would there be a fee for photoshoot to be captured in the front porch ? Thank you.

    For a professional photography shoot you may reach out to rhouserentals@mountainview.gov for the property's availability for this, and submit a photo/film permit via the link and related information shown on the City website here:… Read more

    How much is the rental fee for a 6 hour baby shower event on Saturday?

    Hi Shubhi, To proceed with a typical rental reservation, the following rates often apply:… Read more

    How much is the rental fee for birthday party?

    Hi Daphne! Our weekend rental rates are $275 for non-residents, including set-up and clean-up time.

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    Review Highlights - Rengstorff House

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    The goats have moved on to greener pastures and I'm ecstatic with the results! There is not a…read moresingle square inch of green less than 6 feet off the ground anywhere. We thought this would take a week but it took 3 days - those goats take their work seriously. The good: -Billie and the goats and dogs (and emu) are all delightful. Billie was extremely accommodating and hard working. The goats and dogs are absolute sweethearts and all come running when they see you for pets. -Poison oak is now extinct on my property. -The ground is fertilized and there is nothing to clean up other than sticks. The bad: -Noise. The "baaa"-ing was one thing, but the guard dogs were pretty brutal through the night. We had some coyotes hanging around so there was lots of barking. So that's it, thanks for following. I'm really happy to finally be able to present this and I'm actively brainstorming on how we can get a goat co-op going in our neighborhood.

    Lost Emu Farms run by Billie was one of the best decisions we had made. She came out to the…read moreproperty promptly on time to meet with us for an estimate. Her assessment was spot on and we decided to go with her services. She was kind, compassionate, extremely thorough and just plain fun to be around. The result of her services left our property so much safer and useable. We are so grateful for Billie and will have to have her back sooner than later! Thank you again!!! To anyone in the market for her services, we have recommended her to all of our close friends, if appropriate for your needs, you will be beyond satisfied! Best value ever!!!

    Moffett Field Museum

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    There are TWO listings here on Yelp for this great place. Same place, different address. I write on…read morethis listing as it shares the same address as the official website. (Can someone please consolidate the two somehow?) Great historical living museum of aircraft that served in various conflicts and battles. Not huge so happily, it's packed with wonderful archives and exhibits but does not require hours and hours to soak in. Any aeronautical enthusiast (or history buff) will surely enjoy a visit here. In addition to planes and parts, there are authentic uniforms, photographs, and documents to help with a better understanding of the times. Lastly, be sure to check out the train room, which is a lot of fun, too. It's easy to get mesmerized by the train cars of another era -- with double tiered tracks to follow along. Though it may not be a place you would hear a lot about, Moffett Field Museum is a well-cared for and important museum with much to enjoy. Note: Be prepared with your I.D. and check it out! (There are a few food options nearby -- so before you leave, ask the volunteers for recommendations and/or check Yelp!)

    Very nice volunteer-led museum in the old Moffett Field. Amazing collection of model aircraft, many…read moreto scale, including blimps. Various military vehicles and mementos are more on-subject than the astonishing model train setup also found here. Moffett Field--with its huge dirigible hanger--was a primary location for aircraft patrolling the Pacific Ocean. Not many will recall the blimps, much less the original dirigible, but many can recall the daily turboprop, later jet powered, flights scouting out potential threats over or under the waves.

    Winchester Mystery House

    Winchester Mystery House

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    I had a ghost experience!!! And that never happens... so worth it if you're into that kind of…read morething. Our tour guide Courtney was awesome, especially for being 103 yrs old! she made it super fun, kept a good pace, answered lots of questions and had the perfect vibes for hosting. Anyways, my ghost story was somewhere between the transition from the 1st and 2nd floors, just after the room with the piano music playing, my cousin and I were chatting not even during one of the guided portions it was literally during the walking part and someone clear as day shushed me right in my ear, but there wasn't anyone next to us, and my cousin didn't hear the aggressive "shhhhhh!!!". It was weird and freaky, but not scary. Super fun experience, great to learn so much about Sarah and her eccentric life - she's my kind of heiress!

    Sarah Winchester is an interesting woman in local history, so we decided to tour San Jose's…read moreWinchester Mystery House. Booked and paid for our reservation online. I received an immediate confirmation and additional info, like parking, etc., which I appreciated. They also texted a reminder 24 hours ahead. Parking was a breeze and their lot wasn't full, but that may have been due to it being a dreary Sunday in April. The grounds are nice and we enjoyed walking around a bit before our tour. Lots of vibrant flowers and everything appeared well cared for. There was a private wedding party going on, so some of the grounds were blocked off. Our tour guide, Savanna, was very knowledgeable and seemed to really understand and care about the history of the house. The only problem we had was the size of the group we were put in. Most of the rooms are quite small, as are the hallways and staircases. We couldn't all fit in the room to hear her speak so missed some of what she said. There was another group right behind us, and sometimes I could hear that guide better than my own. They offer discounts for seniors and kids 12 and under, but otherwise is a bit pricey at $48 for adults to spend an hour walking through the house. I was disappointed that none of the furnishings are original. It's just been staged with furniture from the approximate period. We also paid for the basement access, and at $13 each (no discounts) it was an absolute waste. Very little to see there. It's just a basement. The cafe was closed while we were there, which was disappointing. Interesting to read about Sarah Winchester and her house, but not really worth the price to visit.

    Hanna House - inside, image pulled from online

    Hanna House

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    1 of only 3 Public Frank Lloyd Wright sites in CA and they only allow visitors twice a year so…read morecount yourself an architecture nerd and a lucky-one if you do get a spot on the tour. Older review from before Covid, you can email hannahouse@stanford.edu for next tour dates. You can take as many pictures as you want outside but no pictures of the interior so I added some I found online. This is what makes this design unique compared to other FLW works: -Hexagons/honeycomb, back in 1936 imagine the precision that had to be done by hand to make the huge structure a honeycomb as well as small details like the stone tiles. One cut slightly wrong would have snowballed into huge misalignments. -First FLW work in non-rectangular structures -First FLW work in the Bay Area It's not as epic and grand as Fallingwater or as contemplative as Taliesin West and it is smaller than some of the US public FLW sites but it's only 1 of 3 in Cali you can see the interior of and you get a more complete picture if you can see inside/out and hear the docents anecdotes about the design and house.

    Hanna House is one of the few northern California buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Located…read morein a residential neighborhood within the boundaries of the sprawling Stanford University campus, the home is currently occupied by a private party and is not open to the public. However, it once served as the official residence for the Provost where the university regularly held alumni and fundraising events and one might reasonably assume the home may someday return to it's previous semi-public stature. Although visitors are discouraged from trespassing on the property, the house has been magnificently maintained and is visible from the street below. A relatively new arrangement with the Stanford Historical Society will enable the public to tour the house twice each year. Interested parties should contact hannahouse@stanford.edu to receive information about future tour dates and booking arrangements.

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    Spent a few hours at the Computer History Museum and didn't expect it to feel as reflective as it…read moredid. The museum walks you through the evolution of computing, from early mechanical calculators to modern microprocessors, software systems, and AI. You can see machines like ENIAC (one of the first general-purpose electronic computers) along with punch-card systems, the Apple I, and other machines that once felt futuristic and now look dusty and almost fragile. Everything here is built in layers, not in isolation: ideas evolving over time, people contributing in ways that are not always visible at first, yet shaping the outcome. Still, it is striking to see how these machines have become extensions of how we think nowadays (our brains). We offload memory, rely on algorithms to anticipate what we want, and increasingly hide behind screens. We run away from the real world and avoid real human connection. In some ways, it can feel easier to trust systems than real people because systems are predictable, responsive, dopamine-inducing, and do not require human effort or vulnerability. People do. People are messy. Here where the museum unexpectedly becomes even more reflective. It makes you wonder how easily we stay self-contained, avoid the messiness of real connection, and fill the space with endless technological distraction. Roughly 1 in 2 U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with in-person social interaction declining over time. Technology makes it easier to stay in your own world, away from uncertainty, risk, and the effort real closeness requires. So where does this lead us? What is our future? Is it for our good? If it feels easier this way, is it actually better? Are we becoming more connected, or just more efficiently alone? P.S. I think the admission for youth should be cheaper.

    A fantastic journey through the history of computing! So…read moremuch to explore here and they even offer demonstrations. Always a great time.

    Moffett Field Museum

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    Small and interesting little museum with some fascinating items. I was very pleasantly surprised…read morethat they dedicated space to the WASP and Maggie Gee. These were the first female military aviators and Maggie Gee in particular was one of the first female Chinese aviators. She later worked on the U.S. nuclear program and at Berkeley. The WASP contribution was also a main plot point in the Russian film Transit (2006). The facility isn't big but there's plenty of models, and an actual F/A-18 in the back. This doesn't compare to a lot of other places, but if you're nearby and in the area, it's definitely worth a visit. 这家小而有趣的博物馆藏有精美的物件。让我非常惊喜的是,他们专门为妇女空勤飞行队(WASP)和Maggie Gee设立了小展区。她们是最早的女性军事飞行员,而Maggie Gee更是最早的华裔女飞行员之一。她后来还参与了美国核项目并在伯克利工作。WASP的贡献也是2006年俄罗斯电影《Transit》中的主要情节。场馆虽然不大,但展出了很多模型,后方还有一架真实的F/A-18战斗机。虽然无法与许多大型展馆相比,但如果你恰好在附近,绝对值得一游。

    Such a cool hidden gem tucked away on the airfield in Mountain View! It's a bit of a trip to get…read morethrough the security gate (make sure you have your ID handy!), but the history inside is incredible. Sitting in the P-3 Orion and Harrier cockpits was definitely the highlight for me. 5 stars for the amazing docents who are mostly veterans and have the best stories--definitely worth the stop if you're a history or aviation buff!

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