We just got married there, and it was honestly beyond anything we could've hoped for. The venue…read moreitself is stunning--peaceful, warm, and naturally beautiful in a way that doesn't need (or want) a bunch of over-the-top extras. But what made it truly unforgettable was Rachel and her incredible team. From the very beginning, Rachel made everything feel easy. She's organized, intuitive, calm, and somehow manages to be both laid-back and on top of every detail. I never felt overwhelmed, never stressed. I fully trusted her, and that trust paid off a thousand times over. The florals were perfect--gorgeous but not fussy, exactly in tune with the setting and the vibe we'd envisioned. Her staff was so kind and attentive, and the whole event flowed effortlessly thanks to their care and presence. Guests kept commenting on how beautiful everything was, but also how relaxed and fun the day felt. There was no pretense or pressure--just love, laughter, tacos (SO GOOD), and pure joy. Rachel also helped us source our hair and makeup artist (who was amazing), our dessert vendor (adorable and delicious), and even supported our late-night In-N-Out plan. She managed every piece of the puzzle with grace and humor, and made sure we got to actually enjoy our wedding day. (Which we did. Fully. With Palomas. And a piano man. And guacamole on my dress.) We've joked with our guests about making this an annual thing, and honestly? We might not be joking. Yokayo is that special. And if you're lucky enough to have Rachel by your side, you're in very good hands.

Such a beautiful property and venue and the staff are super friendly. Can't wait to go back!!read more

I absolutely love this venue, very friendly , professional, and easy to work with. This was my…read moresecond event here and I was extremely satisfied, thank you so much for always taking care of us. Can't wait until the next event! Such a great experience! I highly recommend.

September 13, 2025 - Redwood Valley, CA…read more We stopped by on a Saturday and were surprised at how quiet it was. A big plus: they're dog-friendly. The tasting room itself is stunning, with soaring 40-foot ceilings arching over a central fountain--worth a visit just for the architecture. Flights are $10, and our host was especially generous, letting us try a few wines not listed on the menu. The wines were enjoyable, and the prices refreshingly reasonable compared to many other wineries these days.

While we've visited this tasting room before and were excited to visited again as we were passing…read morethrough, it was a bust. When we arrived the lone worker was obviously busy and we were disturbing her. When I said I wanted to do a wine tasting she quickly set up the glasses, quickly put the small amounts of wine in each glass, handed me a list of the wines and walked away. No information, no history of the company, no tales of the land (and isn't that why we visit these places?). About 3 tastes in she asked "how is that?" That was it. I told my husband, even before I'd tasted them all, that there was no way I'd buy any of this wine, no matter how good it was, because the service was dismal. Though the grounds and building are beautiful I was so disappointed. I do not think we will stop here again. We love to go to tasting rooms and get educated and always come away having learned something as well as having a lovely time. Not so at Barra. The service certainly needs work.

Our experience working with this venue was great! Tucked away and very spacious. The owners were…read morealways close by if we needed them.

From the owner: Special Times Venue is a wedding and event venue in Ukiah located in beautiful Mendocino County,…read morefeaturing a unique Cinderella carriage. It is a perfect stage with the charming barns, a unique Cinderella carriage, and a beautiful fountain, nestled on 2 acres.

This is a beautiful family run winery. Stop by in the afternoon and choose a seat over looking the…read morepond and rows of vines. Met the family dog and settle in for a wine tasting family style. Most intriguing are the white and black wines. Locals at the next table were enthusiastic about the black and I agree. Van Lifers lucky to be with Harvest Host can enjoy the tasting and sleep in your van...down by the vineyard. A lovely spot.

Testa, Testa! YOU my dear, are in a league of your own. One of the best wine tasting experiences…read morethat I've had! Testa was recommended to me by one of the wonderful servers at Patrona in Ukiah. She told me that I had to come here for a tasting before I left the area, and I did. And damn, am I happy that I did! This was my favorite tasting experience while out in the Ukiah area. What I loved about the tasting room here is that it's quaint, intimate, and super relaxing. No big crowds that you have to push through to make your way to the tasting room. It's quiet, peaceful, and the views are just astounding. And it's doesn't hurt that their estate is so damn adorable! The entire setup is truly darling! There's a beautiful covered deck with the most comfortable sofas! It reveals the most majestic views of their pond, garden, and vineyards. They have several shaded picnic tables and a rocking chair. You can walk around the premises and get lost in all of the beauty that surrounds it. I was literally falling asleep on the couch while I sat out on the deck and tasted. Yep, that's how comfortable I was! Their wines are very tasty as well! They make a variety of whites and reds and have won many awards for their delicious creations. They have their award-winning wines and ribbons posted on the wall of their indoor tasting area. A tasting consists of 5 of their wines. I'm not sure what the cost is for a tasting, but the tasting fee is waived with the purchase of a bottle and their prices are really reasonable. I really enjoyed their "Black" red blend the most and ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. A fun fact about this wine: it was created by their own members at a winemaker's party that they had at the winery. I couldn't believe that the members actually put together such a good blend, but it's amazing! You can fish in the pond for free if you're member! Another interesting fact is that they only use 10% of the wine that they produce. The other 90% is outsourced to other wineries! Now, that's how you KNOW that it's good! Saving the best for last of course. The main reason why I enjoyed tasting here so much was because of JENN!!! That lady is friggin' AMAZE BALLS, mmkay? So much personality and knowledge packed inside of that little body of hers! I honestly felt like I was hanging out with an old friend from high school. Her passion for wine is so undeniable. People like her are so rare to find these days. She is perfect at what she does and Testa is so lucky to have her there. I hope she stays at Testa for many years to come because I want her to be there when I come back again. Whew! I did it again! I done wrote up another novel, y'all! I can't help but to gloat about the places that I love. Well... if you're actually still reading this, then pleeeeeaase make your way out to Testa! I promise you won't regret it!

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

From the owner: The stunning view from the top of the Fish Rock Watch Tower overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the…read moreMendocino Stone Ranch is a memory made to last. Perched at the top of the ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean – Mendocino Stone Ranch is the perfect unique venue for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, anniversary party, birthday party, corporate retreat, or event of any kind – that you and your guests will never forget. Mendocino event venue Stone Ranch boasts over 30 one of a kind stone masonry art installations created by stone masons from around the world, linked by trails throughout 30 walkable acres of beautiful redwood forest with stunning ocean views. We are located in Anchor Bay, CA, a 2-hour drive from Santa Rosa, 10 minutes north of Gualala, and 15 minutes south of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. Our 35-acre outdoor event venue space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and any celebration. Self tours are offered M-F, 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Guided tours happen the first sunday of every month, 12pm-2pm email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP

At the end of 2022 we contracted with current owner Rocio Ortega for a wedding reception on October…read more14th, 2023. We signed the contract and paid $800 cash up front (half of the total base rental fee for the day) with the agreement that I would continue to make cash payments until I had paid the rest of the rental fee and optional cleaning fee as written in the contract. Over the Christmas holiday our family circumstances/plans abruptly changed and we realized that we needed to cancel our event due to a need to move out of the area. I called Rocio Ortega on Sunday, January 1st to notify her of our choice to cancel the rental. I acknowledged that although the contract says we forfeit half the rental fee (so the $800 we initially paid) that I would like her to consider refunding us half that amount due to cancelling so far in advance. During that conversation she expressed reluctance to honor that request but ultimately said she wanted to talk to her husband about it and would get back to me in "a week or so." Today's date is February 9th, 2023 and Rocio has not only failed to get back to me as promised, but there has been zero response to multiple texts, phone calls and emails from both myself and my husband. Even if the choice is not to honor my request for partial refund, ghosting me is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I have subsequently learned that Rocio has several unpaid invoices with my employer from events the company has contracted for and is dodging their calls as well. The venue itself is a lovely, historical building but highly recommend NOT doing business with Rocio Ortega.

The inside of this venue has been freshly painted and has some very nice features. However, there…read moreis no hot water in the kitchen and the kitchen sink leaks. Lisa, the manager I believe, is aware of these problems but has no immediate plans to fix them. When the contract was signed, we declined use of their stereo and lighting options. She came in DURING our wedding reception and tried to harangue us into using these systems(there is an additional cost to them). She turned on the lighting, and then left without turning them off, even though we reiterated we didn't want to rent them or the sound system. Then she charged us for the lights and took it out of the cleaning deposit. When we pointed out this was a violation of the contract, she took that charge off, but increased what she had already charged us for cleaning by that same amount. So, while the building was adequate, the aggravation of dealing with Lisa and the contract made the overall experience one we would not repeat or recommend.

Working with Jake at Total Bern is so easy and effortless. He went all the way from CA to GEORGIA…read moreto DJ this wedding for us! He had our sons rehearsal dinner audio set up and ready to go on time without stressing me out with details. He has the experience to know what we needed before we asked and made the evening so much easier. If I could leave a second review I would because the wedding audio was fabulous the next day as well. Thank you Jake and Total Bern for all you did for us.

Total Bern Productions DJ'd my 80th birthday celebration this past weekend and I can't recommend…read morehim enough. He played some wonderful music and people came up to me constantly telling me how amazing the music was. If you're looking for a Disc Jockey, look no further than Jake Bern

DELICIOUS FOOD! EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION! WARM PEOPLE! Pilon catered our fully plant-based wedding…read moreand all our carnivorous guests were blown away by how delicious and filling it was! Communicating with Sauli to plan it all was a breeze- she always replied so quickly and with so much love. Even our "tasting" a few months before the wedding was above & beyond- they set a beautiful table for us and crafted the whole experience to be so romantic and of course delicious. We are so grateful. Highly recommend!

Pilón Kitchen catered the welcome dinner for my wedding and they made the event so memorable! The…read morefood was seriously delicious, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the meal. Working with Pilón Kitchen was a breeze throughout the whole process. Erick and Sauli were very responsive from day one, they helped us plan our menu, and they were so polite during the dinner. A classy food truck all the way. Highly recommend!

I'd give this business 0 stars if I could…read more We walked in just after opening hoping for a fun family evening. The guys working were swearing and using racist terms. We walked out right away.

I noticed that this place has a DDR machine and had to drop by. When I walked in I noticed that…read morethere were more broken machines than you'd think for an arcade of that size, which is already a bad sign, but there is that DDR X and dance games are the real test. Dance games require a good amount of upkeep so you can get the most accurate idea of how well an arcade maintains its machines by playing a dance game. It is well-known that the type of DDR X cab they have is poor-quality; you can't hold Betson cabs being bad against the place. But this was unplayable even by Betson standards. The worst I've ever come across. I'm wondering if they've done any maintenance at all on the machine since they got it since it takes a special kind of neglect for even a DDR X to play like that. The state of that machine hints that this is a one-star place but I'll be generous.