My family rented a few games (cornhole, xl connect four, xl janga) from Lively for a bbq/graduation…read moreparty. This was the prefect add to our celebration! We set them up in our yard with all our family and friends, we had a blast! We will definitely be using this company again. Great communication and scheduling with owner, he answered all our questions, very accommodating to us.

Clint was the best! On short notice he was able to deliver three games to a wedding. They made a…read morehuge difference in getting the two families to hang out. Clint was super nice and really went the extra mile -- definitely recommend Lively Game Co for your event!

So far, I have taken five classes from Grandma Ingrid and Nicolle and I have learned a lot and…read morereally enjoyed each experience thoroughly. The classes are held in an over 100 year-old family home and it is very warm and inviting. It is fun to attend the hands-on classes and there are always interesting fellow attendees to meet. Ingrid has a lifetime of experience with home cooking and as a Master Food Preserver for the San Luis Obispo Cooperative Extension Office and her knowledge base is vast. I highly recommend taking a class from Ingrid and Nicolle to anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to learn something new. An added bonus is that breakfast and lunch are included with each in-person class and you get to take home whatever you learned to make, plus handouts and recipes.

Attended my first cooking class with Grandma Ingrid & her daughter, Nicolle. I would give them 10…read morestars, if I could. It was so fun and I learned so much! The classes take place in a quintessential 100+ year old farmhouse. All the participants are snuggly seated in their home but everyone was lovely and having a wonderful time (tip - there will be 2 demonstration tables, sit at the one with the hanging camera. Talk about front row seats!). My class was candy making. We were supplied with a small recipe booklet of around 10 different candies. Plus, you'll also get recipes for the food they serve. Yes, that's right - they feed you! You get a light breakfast & lunch, all homemade food from Grandma's kitchen, including homemade bread. The farm homestead isn't hard to find. Just know that the last two 'streets' are dirt roads and you'll have a private parking attendant (Grandpa) waiting to direct you. It was very easy to make reservations online & they provide excellent communication both before & after the class. The cost was sooo worth it! Can't wait to sign-up for my next class.

I love coming to the Wednesday night dinners here. If you ever have the opportunity I highly…read morerecommend it. Menu changes every week

We had a fun evening at Central Coast Culinary, doing one of their popular Trader Joe's cooking…read moreclasses. It was the first time we were here, and from the description online I thought this would be a hands-on class, where you learn new kitchen skills and prepare meals with a chef's instruction. This is NOT what these classes are! You come in and sit around the bar looking into an open kitchen environment where volunteers prepare the meals for you. Adjusting our expectations quickly, we still had a lot of fun at this dining event. We received the recipes for the eight or so dishes that were presented during the class, our favorites were the seared salmon with Miso honey sauce, shrimp and basil stir fry, stuffed tomatoes with goat cheese and zucchini, skillet tortellini with crispy prosciutto and spring vegetables, pan-roasted filets mignon with asparagus and the strawberry rhubarb crumble. You can bring your own wine, too. Chef Debbie narrates all dishes, provides tips on what to look out for when you're shopping for ingredients and gives instruction to the volunteers that so all the prepping, cooking and cleaning. I wish Debbie would use a microphone, as she mostly sat on the other side of the bar, and we had a hard time hearing her sometimes. When dishes are ready, they are passed down the bar in huge serving dishes, so you can take as little or as much as you like of each of the dishes. I would recommend the meals are put in smaller serving bowls/platters and multiple are being passed to the attendees. When you're at the end of the line, you might otherwise not get much of the food, or you're left with scraps. The serving platters were way to big, and uncomfortable to pass around. Also, please get tongs to make it easier to pass out the food - especially the pasta or asparagus. All in all a fun date night, we were full with delicious food and received some great tips during the night. Would I go again for $75 per person? Unlikely, I really missed hands-on instruction, and think it's too pricey for us to do on a regular basis.

It's shameful how many months it's taken me to finally write this, and it has absolutely nothing to…read moredo with Raina's services but due solely to my own busyness/procrastination! I came to Fete & Quill/Raina somewhat last minute before the wedding, as we decided to have professional calligraphy done for two large chalkboard signs rented from Embellish Vintage Rentals. She was extremely quick in responding to emails, so professional and knowledgable in guiding me through the process of coming with with the exact wording/font/design. She was open to doing a kind of art deco font that she's never done before and then creating cool Southwestern designs - I loved the creativity and willingness to be open to new ideas! And boy did she deliver. These signs looked absolutely stunning. Do yourself a favor and have her do your wedding calligraphy/signage!

It was so lovely and easy working with Raina. She was responsive, flexible, and on-top-of it the…read moreentire time. She's also a creative genius so she took a lot of the heavy lifting off me. Everything that we hired Raina for: Menus, Escort Display, Place Cards, Table Numbers, and Signage turned out better than I could have expected. Calligraphy was something I almost cut when we were over budget but I'm so happy I didn't because I truly think those special details made everything come together and give it a true romantic and elegant vibe. I also thought everything was very reasonably priced - especially since she was kind enough to also suggest renting a few pieces and doing some partial custom pieces to keep things reasonable.

I wanted to plan an awesome wine tasting tour for the wife's significant birthday. My wife is #6 of…read more6 sisters and I knew she would love to spend this time with her sisters since we live away. This has been years in the planning by the way. I was struggling with how to plan something special for a group of 6 without busting the bank and still getting a great experience. I heard about Kathy & Jim's "The Bus Stop Pismo Beach" tour through a niece. I will tell you this was perfect! First, Kathy & Jim are two of the sincerest people you will meet. They both are members at wineries throughout the Edna Valley, so they know their stuff and they love (almost passionate about... ) wines from this valley. One of the sisters is a a wine lover and shared that every winery that Kathy took them too was some of the best ones to visit. Every stop we had a reserved area so Kathy put in the time and catered the tour to us. But it didn't stop there! They included an afternoon snack time at one of the wineries and they shared local products from the valley too. Again, they are passionate about their valley and it extends beyond the wine. The best part of for me was the ride. It is a working, vintage VW Bus!!! This experience took the sister-in-laws back to their glory days; lol... Kathy was the perfect host. She related to the girls and still hosted a professional and memorable guided tour. If you are looking for a fun, memorable experience...do not pass up this one!!!

The ladies that did the face painting on my granddaughter and her twin friends were extremely nice…read moreand professional. I felt like they were doing it out of love of the children and not for the money. They are superior artists as well. They made beautiful butterflies and an adorable pink kitty in a matter of minutes. This was great for the girls as they get restless quickly. I appreciate their expertise and kindness. I wish them all the luck and a very prosperous future. Vickie

We were attending an event in Pismo Beach, CA and came across these amazing ladies. They were very…read morepatient with our boys ages 2, 3 and 4. They were very professional and did some amazing work. They are definitely professional face painters and we hope to run into them again at a future event when we visit the area again. Thank you ladies for showing our kiddos an amazing experience while getting their faces painted.

The tea ceremony was absolutely amazing and so very special…read more Highly recommend experiencing Inari Tea! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful ceremony with the Herb School

I was called to honor the Chinese Lunar New Year in a completely new way, an ancient Chinese tea…read moreceremony facilitated by Jen. My experience was relaxing, meditative and invigorating. The movements were so delicate and intentional it allowed my mind to slowly drift into a dreamy space. I was mesmerized by the fluidity and mindfulness of this tea journey. We activated the senses, smelling the aroma of the white tea, tasting the subtle flavors and feeling into the warm sensations while being uplifted by some beautiful mantras giving deep meaning to the year ahead. It was a full embodied experience by witnessing the emotions that arose from each serving of tea. I was blown away by the intimacy of it all and I left feeling a new light glowing inside, ready to honor 2023 fully. Jen was an amazing host of this ceremony, she had very grounded warm energy which I appreciate going into a new experience. I look forward to more in the future. Thank you so much, this experience lives on in my heart space.

The morning of my wedding was PERFECT, thanks in huge part to Gail's attention to detail in this…read morebeautiful loft! All of the little details made me feel like such a special bride. When I walked in, it was such a bridal moment that I actually cried! The environment was classy, cozy and so cute! With the bridal setup, I had everything I needed and more. It was a stress free wedding morning full of beautiful memories with my bridesmaids. I felt so welcome (and honestly, truly loved) with all of the special touches. My experience at the Old Oak Loft is one I will cherish forever.

This bed and breakfast is magical! The decor and ambiance are impressive! I can't say enough of…read morethis place! It was originally a barn that has been transformed into the most romantic area a bride could want to prepare for her most important day of her life! Additionally she would want to stay there the first night as man and wife! If you're looking for a little romance in your life this is the place to stay! The proprietors are extremely welcoming and ready to assist in all your needs!