The perfect bachelorette party experience! The team was so well prepared and kept us engaged the…read moreentire time. They also made it very low pressure and low stakes. Everything from the communication beforehand to the setup/cleanup of the event was perfect. We had so much fun!

The Artful Bachelorette is a tasteful Bachelorette! I went with a group of strangers for an event…read moreand found it delightfully creative and harmless if you are new to art world. The vibe is somewhat playful yet you get to experience what some would call a fine art class. There is a fun and professional break down of what it takes to create a nice portrait, yet they keep you in a child like state of learning as you go through fun and entertaining exercises that teach you to let go of the inner critic and embrace your inner artist. I had fun drawing with my non dominant hand, sketching without looking at what I was doing, and other fun and hilarious experiments like musical chairs where everyone gets to help finish everyone else's drawing. It went from being a little shy and awkward at first to everyone letting go and having fun. The giggling while sketching is not so much about the subject matter as it is about how you are training yourself to draw without expectation and enjoying the experience. I've never really drawn to dance music before, but it kept a high class party vibe going. I'm not goi g to complain about the very attractive and shirtless models that were there to assist me if I needed a sharpened pencil. I found myself bonding with strangers who became friends and class mates and I would say that this experience helped me to relax and to laugh and to get into my creative mind when I needed it most. I walked in super stressed out from the week, and left feeling excited about trying to draw more at home. I think this would be fun for anyone to try and they can come to your home! I would say it would be great at a birthday party or an office party or some kind of social gathering where you needed to break the ice and step out of your comfy zone. No experience required just an open mind and a positive attitude! The human form is beautiful and if you have any hang ups or shame issues I would say this is a great way to overcome them. By the end of the class the naked body became the subject matter and I had completely forgotten about the fact that they were naked. It made me think about how much I accept my own body and it was a very healthy activity to try. I would recommend this for anyone!

We went to a fundraising event here recently…read more The event itself was wonderful. Unfortunately, the evening was ruined by the clueless staff of this facility. It was a December evening, that started out fine. The food was OK and about halfway through the evening as the staff begin clearing the tables they opened all the back doors to the venue And left them open for the rest of the evening. The evening was 32°. Needless to say the draft from the open doors quickly filled the room and nobody picked up on the fact that everybody was running for their coats and sat there huddled freezing, trying to enjoy the evening while the event/facility staff walked about with the doors wide open. this is not the first time we've been to an event here, but will always think twice before attending another one.

This is the second event we have attended and while we recognize the iconic restaurant, the Barn is…read morethe most uncomfortable venue I have been in. Cement floor, fold out chairs and absolutely freezing. Not only was it cold, but for some reason the vinyl sides were up about 18" and the back doors were wide open. The evening temp was 34 degrees and everyone at our table eventually got their coats. This was a nice event and everyone was dressed to the nines for it. Hate to say it but if this event is there again, we will probably just mail in a donation and pass on the event.

Reiko is just wonderful to work with. We had a group of 12, and they loved all the food. We had…read morepecan chicken, beef sliders, BBQ meatballs, bacon wrapped dates, salmon, Caprese skewers, roasted vegetables and a few other selections! Reiko delivered everything on time and took the time to set it all up. Beautiful presentation. We would highly recommend working with her and look forward to many more events.

Our catered lunch was outstanding!! Everybody loved their meals, the portions were large and the…read morefood was fresh and delicious. The staff loaded everything in my car, had all meals organized and thought of every last detail. I would highly recommend using the menu maker crew for your next event!!

CJ's Off the Square was the first wedding venue I looked at, and it was the one I couldn't get out…read moreof my head at the rest. The professionalism and attention to detail is spectacular! I had Kaya as my wedding planner and she was on top of it! She always responded to my emails quickly, and she really helped make my day perfect! Plus, everything except florals and photographer are included, so that meant was less interactions with vendors which was a huge plus! I wish I could relive my magical day all over again. A big thanks to CJ's for everything!!!

I have supervised and been a part of lots of events/concerts/festivals and conferences being in the…read moreradio broadcast business as long as I have. Sydney and the staff at CJ's would be in my top 5 for running an event without a doubt. Our daughter's wedding was a huge success in our eyes in every aspect. Everything happened like clockwork from the planning to the actual event. If I, my wife, or my daughter had a question, Sydney had the answer. The setup was flawless. The food at the reception was amazing. The DJ read the room perfectly through the night and the sendoff was super impressive. We had absolutely NO worries entering the wedding day and were able to concentrate solely on our daughter, her new husband and our guests. The bride and groom told us before they left for their honeymoon, that they had a blast. That says it all. CJ's should be YOUR choice, for sure.

Do it. Just do it. Especially if you want to make double digit kids super happy. Hosted a birthday…read moreparty for 13 11-yo girls. They had a blast. Our neighbors were asking for the website. The coach was incredible. Just so uniquely cool and fun. And they were out of my house! 11 out of 10!

My boys had a gaming party and they all loved it!! & I love the hrs it was definitely convenient…read morefor us and our work schedules. Will definitely be renting again.

We reserved two inflatables for a picnic. When they were delivered, the conditions were fairly…read morewindy. They set up the inflatables and tested them out. They did not feel comfortable having children use them due to the windy conditions. While we were disappointed that they had to come down, they made the decision to pull them down for safety and gave us a refund. We really appreciate the professionalism and concern for our children. Thank you! Will recommend and use in the future. It was also extremely easy to book and we received confirmation prior to the event and a call on the way with delivery.

Amazing service. Staff were friendly and the equipment was clean. The ease of the booking was A1! I…read moream definitely going to continue to use this company for all of my kids events.

Now that my ears have stopped ringing I'd like to get down to writing a review of this really great…read morevenue and the pre-Valentine event we attended. This well-preserved historic setting is a "gracious host" for such special events. Yet I must say at the outset that an otherwise beautiful evening of skillfully prepared food paired with exceptionally fine wines was tarnished somewhat by the actual venue itself. The stark, undecorated bare brick walls served to act as reverberating amplifiers of the happy, albeit slightly raucous crowd of 64 diners. For me, the din of diners' conversations, punctuated by squeals and cackles of laughter simply stifled any polite conversation save for that with the dinner guest on my immediate right. (I was at the end of a table so there was no one on my immediate left.) And to converse with the normally delightful friend seated across from me, I had to either lean well into the middle of the table or shout, neither option conducive to pleasant communication. The noise was simply, bluntly, brutally unpleasant. But enough of the negative. Awful acoustics aside, dinner was absolutely delightful, de-lovely, delicious. We were invited to sip a bit and mingle a while for an hour before dinner was served. During that time we enjoyed a light, barely effervescent Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blanc while deftly nibbling on dutifully delicate Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Tartlets topped with Paddlefish Caviar. The caviar added just a hint of flavor and texture to the mini slightly tart tartlets. First Course: Herb Crusted Sea Scallops, fork-tender but slightly over-blackened for my tastes. The accompanying Cauliflower Puree was über creamy and smooth, while the Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Chile Oil provided lovely counterpoints in texture and taste. Noticeably absent was the "Shitake Bacon", but although I searched for it via my palate, it was nowhere to be found on this plate. The accompanying Sofia Chardonnay was (just as the Coppola vintners describe it) delicate, light, only slightly acidic (I personally didn't pick up on this) and a perfect accompaniment. Second Course: Seared Corvina on a bed of lovely, nutty, rust-colored Bhutanese Red Rice. The fish had a crisp sear but, depending on how thick your portion was, the fish came across as cooked too dry to slightly moist. (My dinner guests compared and contrasted their portions of this mild-flavored fish, the moist portions being the better.) Coconut Milk, citrusy-acidic Lime, pungent Ginger, and Cilantro combined to give this dish a nice finish. The paired Director's Cut Savignon Blanc was fine for this course. Third Course: Braised Beef Short Ribs and Morel Mushroom Sauce plus Apple and Fennel Salad proved the least favorite of the night. The beef was wonderfully tender and smoky, but didn't pack the punch the aroma suggested. The Morels - one of my all time favorite fungi - were slightly salty and could have been the main part of this course for my tastes. The crisp fennel and thinly sliced apple salad went well with a rather mysterious Lost Colony Red Blend. Again, this didn't have the body I would suggest for this heavy a course. Fourth Course: Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (yum-yum-yummy) and Almond Granola Tuile (slightly inconsistent because it was more mushy than crisp, perhaps since I was the last person served out of the 64) came with a "meh" Spiced Wine Poached Pear. Least favorite of the courses tonight, this was paired with a rare - usually served only at the winery - Late Harvest Semillion. If you get a chance to attend one of these dinners...grab it! It might not be perfect, but it made for a near perfect Valentine Dinner for us. (Just glad my taste buds aren't connected to my taste buds and thus not adversely affected by the cacophony.)

Beautiful Event Venue!…read more I have a chef crush on the owner Jason McConnell. He has three restaurants in addition to this event house and everything he cooks is fantastically delicious. Tonight the McConnell House hosted Food Truck Fight night. I'm a sucker for gourmet food coming out of a truck. There were several food trucks parked behind the house. The plan was to look at all the truck's menus and then choose carefully. It can be so difficult to choose just one so you may have to try food from several. Each truck has a number that you can text to vote for them. Just in case great food isn't enough for a great time there is also a dj playing party music. The only thing missing was our camping chairs. Since I discovered this event occurs every third Thursday of the month we will return with our chairs next month and plan to stay longer.

So much fun!! Spinning Good Time was our entertainment for a milestone birthday celebration…read more Everyone had a great time and went home with a uniquely designed gift. Danielle and Jonte showed up on time, kept everyone engaged and were very personable! I would definitely hire them again for an event!