We had an amazing event for my daughter's wedding celebration. We had over 100 people with 40…read morepeople sleeping in the retreat. The facility is in a wonderful setting surrounded by redwoods and trails and nature! There is a wonderful large, flat area to set up tables for dinner and a band. We had the retreat for the weekend and hosted a dinner for 40 people inside on one night, dinner outside, one night, and dancing and karaoke inside! The Staff at the retreat center are wonderful and accommodating. I highly recommend the Ralston White Retreat Center!

This place is seriously a hidden gem! Ralston White Retreat is a gorgeous redwood venue that has a…read morelovely romantic history and is the perfect balance of being secluded but also not too far from civilization. You truly feel transported into another time when you arrive. I'm so happy me and my now husband got married here last May. We got exactly what we wanted which was to be married in a redwood grove. The people who run this venue are extremely nice and laid back. They were some of our favorite people we met while wedding planning and although there are some rules to follow you can almost do whatever you want with the place! Seriously people, this is the best venue in the Bay Area, you will love having your wedding here!!!

Our kids love it here. It's a nice neighborhood spot to enjoy the redwoods and let the kids have a…read morelittle ice cream. The new owners set out activities for kids which I think is a really thoughtful, nice touch. I also love the little waffle cone cookies they sell.

The price at this place is stupid. Just took my daughters here and 3 scoops on cones is $30 and…read morethey have the audacity to charge 2.6% to take cards. Ice cream is fine but mill valley swirl is much better. I think they got new ownership somewhat recently and this is a classic play to just milk the customer base (pun intended). I get that running a small business is hard but this is highway robbery on a product with 90%+ gross margins.

We rented the Corte Madera Community Center for my dad's celebration of life a few weeks ago. My…read morefamily has held weddings and anniversary parties there all our lives. I can't begin to express what a great experience it was working with Steve, Recreation Supervisor and the staff on site the day of the celebration. The sound system worked perfectly for the video I put together with music. I was nervous but the young man working there as facility attendant helped me set it up. He was so helpful and sweet. We could not have asked for a better day in a more perfect place to honor our father.

Corte Madera Recreation offers a Chair Yoga class twice a week. It's a wonderful gentle class with…read morelots of stretching and balance exercises. Good for all ages and abilities

The San Rafael outpost of Groundfloor is a clean, well-lighted place and then some. I come often…read more Pablo, my dog, sometimes joins. The coffee machine can do many things. Lattes. Cappuccinos. The rest. Black is enough for me. Strong. Simple. It's quiet, but not empty. The hum of others working, softly talking, is a companion--not a distraction. There's a calendar of events: walks, talks, writing nights, yoga, new-member hours, dinners, creative meetups. You can move from work into laughter without leaving the space. The app echoes the calendar. It nudges you into things without pushing. It reminds you there is always a next thing to connect around. Here, you work alone--but not lonely. You sit in quiet--and step into company. You drink coffee--and sometimes wine. You write--and sometimes join a book club, a run, or a gathering of new faces. This is how work was meant to be: rooted, open, full of potential.

I don't think I realized how much I needed Groundfloor until I was here…read more I missed the water-cooler chats, brainstorming, shared lunches & background hum of coworkers in an office when my job went fully remote. I finally realized that those things make a big difference in my energy, engagement and fulfilment in work & everyday life. This is no ordinary co-working space. People are friendly & welcoming: open for a casual chat during Community Lunch, willing to help you think through business or personal challenges, and a blast to hang out with at events both in and outside the club. It's great for work: noise levels are rarely distracting, there are phone booths and a conference room for private calls, a library quiet space, and a gorgeous outdoor patio to shake up the scenery. The socializing is great: book club, hiking club, AI learning sessions. Need a friend to go to a baseball game or music festival with? How about a potluck backyard party with twinkly lights and laughter? Done. When Jermaine, one of the founders, told me that their mission was "to end loneliness" (rather than something like creating just a place for work) it finally clicked for me why this place feels like home. See you at the Club!

2nd Monday of the month live Rag Time Music, amazing! BYOB & food. A great relaxing time.read more

We've been here two 4th of July's in a row for a great pre-parade pancake breakfast put on by the…read moreGirl Scouts and Boy Scouts, hosted by the American Legion. The breakfast is 8-11 am and the parade kicks off at 10:30 am, followed by a festival at the Corte Madera Town Park. For a annual piece of Americana with a small mountain-town feel (just 20 minutes outside of San Francisco) this is a fun experience.

This is a very nice Community center. It's located in the heart of San Rafael with a good size…read moreparking lot. For big events the parking lot is often full. The center has a very large ballroom and smaller rooms that expand to accommodate smaller functions. I've attended events in the ballroom such as the Chinese New Years event with performers using the full stage. Other events include Goldenaires bingo, armed Cross blood drives, and the Mull Valley Film festival party. Even Jared Huffman has used the ballroom for his in person events. The smaller rooms are terrific for trainings by the Women's Pilitical Action Committee and lunches or parties. There is a full kitchen and custodian on staff. It is also a good value.

Great place for dancing. Staff is wonderful and the dancers are very friendly and good.read more

When I first saw this park, I had no idea what to make out of it. As others have said there's a…read morelower part and an upper part. Today, I explored the upper part, where the actual large house is. Right next to it they have all kinds of beautiful gardens. They're doing a fantastic job in growing all kinds of wonderful flowers and vegetables. There's also plenty of places to have a picnic, with plenty of picnic tables, places to sit and so on. This is a really magical place to visit. Don't miss this place.

Gorgeous little community garden with park attached! Many people know of this spot for the small…read moreand intimate park attached to this massive estate, but I am head over heels for this garden!! It is a hodgepodge of steps and walk ways that make for an engaging and fun experience. Not ADA accessible, sadly. As this is a very old estate I do not know if there is intention to change that. This is a calming and simple reminder of the importance for ADA activities in nature. Lovely spot with dedicated gardeners who have clearly spent hours on their unique and creative spaces.

Really nice spot to go after the farmers market on Saturday afternoon. Friendly staff, great wine…read moreand relaxed atmosphere. Theres a patio area with comfortable seating and two fire pits. Tried the red wine flight and the Prosecco brut, both were delicious. I will definitely be going back.

I'm loving it thus far! Perfect Dog, People and car watching spot. Friendly and welcoming. And…read moredirectly across the street from Pizzeria Picco!