What went well ? EVERYTHING !! Carolyn and her staff are a professional caring bunch. They made…read moresure the venue was in perfect shape for us to enjoy. The wedding was absolutely amazing. The Bride's House was so accommodating for all the get ready tasks. The Groom's House was perfect for the guys to get ready and secluded from the Bride. Carolyn's suggested vendors were spot on. Everything went so smoothly and all 100+ of our guests raved about how beautiful L&O is !! Highly recommend Lavender and Olive It's Family run and they are very accommodating and easy to work with.

My sister hosted her wedding here in August. The place is beautiful and the owner was there to…read moreanswer any questions we had. Had the best time and so happy for my sister on her special day! Thanks for making it memorable!

LOVED everything about this venue. My grandmother and stepfather are both in wheelchairs, and they…read moremade everything so accessible for them. The food was amazing, the decor they provide is stunning, and every single person who works there is so kind and helpful. We worked with Derek throughout our planning process, and he was THE BEST. It's truly the perfect venue.

The wife and I were at the Castle for a friend's daughter's wedding. What a great spot for a…read morewedding. The ceremony was held under some tall trees which was perfect since it was a bit warm, even though it was 5pm already. The dinner was a buffet of salad, potatoes, short ribs and chicken parmesan. I wish I had taken two servings of short ribs and skipped the chicken parm. The short ribs were juicy, so tender and just falling apart with my fork. Excellent, especially for a buffet meal at a wedding. The place is really cool and if you are considering having an event in the future, check the Castle out. HAVE FUN!!

Best social club in town. I'm a member. We as members strive to give to our community in many ways,…read morewith our efforts to support our veterans and young people in our town.

I was initiated last night into the Elks Lodge Poway and felt very welcomed. The ceremony was quite…read moretraditional and lasted about 45 minutes. I was absolutely felt with community and welcomed to join in. My mother is a member so we've joined her a few times to events and gatherings and always had a great time.

We were told an event room was available for a planned memorial gathering & proceeded in good…read morefaith, only to later be told it could not be accommodated due to "other commitments." This change came late in the process, after we had begun planning. Communication was inconsistent & the situation was handled very unprofessionally by both the caterer & the general manager. We were also informed the GM actually contacted another venue to make inquiries about our possible booking & run a background on our event coordinator. While this venue advertises hosting outside events, in our experience the room was withdrawn after initial confirmation in favor of others. This was especially significant as the gathering was planned for a senior veteran. Based on our experience, we highly suggest exploring other venues in the area that were much more respectful and professional.

I've been a member for a few years now and I absolutely love the course, staff, and membership…read more It's a great daily driver track in impeccable condition year round

I have a vineyard not far from Bernardo Winery, and Ross purchases my Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and…read moreMalbec grapes. It is a wonderful relationship and a terrific experience to be associated with the winery. My wife and I enjoy the wine crafted from our grapes, dinners at the winery and special events on many occasions. We are blessed by this journey! @BearingFruitVineyard

My husband and I were looking for a place to get out of the house after several weeks cooped up…read morewith our newborn. Bernardo Winery was the perfect place to get our feet wet back in the world as new parents. Parking was stress free. The winery is very spread out so we didn't feel strange bringing our stroller and there were plenty of seat yourself options that were shaded outside. We sat and drank our wine glasses and tastings in the restaurant seating area. Baby slept through the whole journey before we turned back home to San Diego. My husband really liked his pizza that he ordered. I got the vodka rigatoni which was also pretty good. I got a mixed wine flight with some reds and whites. If you're planning to do some tastings with people under 21, just a warning that the underage folks cannot go in the tasting room.

Giving another review with some updated pictures! Getting married at Maderas was the most amazing…read moreexperience. The team is efficient, consistent, and happy to help! So grateful to Maderas for making my wedding day perfect!!

This review is waaayyyy over due! We got married here in August of 2021 as a last minute change to…read moreour venue. Chelsea, our wedding coordinator hit it out of the park. She made EVERYTHING wonderful and smooth. I can't say enough good things about her, hopefully she still works there so they can see how much she is appreciated. Gorgeous backdrop and very attentive staff. Would get married there again in a heartbeat!

Great venue. We had about 66+ adults and children there for a one year old birthday party. The…read morespace was big enough for a taco stand in the front, a DJ booth and all his equipment, tv for Nintendo HDMI setup for the kids, a playpen for the toddlers, 4 tables for food, ice bins for adult/kid's beverages, seating and a playground next door. We also had a traditional dragon dance performance in the front of the venue. The folks that run it (Kyle, Paige, Jim and Anthony) were really responsive and nice. Our party was the party of the century thanks to them!

Feels like a quick rich quick scheme. Overpriced shows and overpriced drinks. Do not recommend…read more Best seats are reserved for paid actors. Owners don't even bother to show their faces on stage.. but they're there.

Beautiful setting and cost efficient. I LOVE how the have a chaplain on-site who can officiate…read moreweddings

From the owner: Venue with horses & Conducts Wedding, celebration of life…read moreand space for quincenera

Mary is absolutely remarkable at what she does!! Choosing Mary as our officiant was hands down the…read morebest decision we made for our wedding. My husband and I absolutely adore her, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to have her be part of their special day. Mary has a heart of gold and genuinely cares about her clients. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she goes above and beyond to ensure your wedding feels personal, meaningful, and completely stress-free. She has a gift for honoring your unique love-story and for making everything come together in a magical way. Mary is truly wonderful in every sense of the word--a rare gem. With years of experience in wedding coordination, floral design, and officiating, she brings a level of expertise that truly sets her apart--but what makes her exceptional is who she is as a person. 12/10 would recommend!

Mary, Thank you for giving our family a vow renewal we will…read morecherish forever. Your warm spirit and genuine care were felt in every part of the ceremony. The Olive Tree was such a beautiful touch, and we appreciate you going out of your way to make sure it had everything it needed to be perfect. You made our kids feel included and loved, and that meant everything to us. Your presence is truly special, and we're so grateful you were the one guiding our day. Blessings to you and yours.

We had the San Diego Socialights setup market lighting for us at our San Diego Zoo Safari Park…read morewedding and we're so happy that we did. The team was communicative and helped us find exactly what we were looking for and the lighting looked absoulutely stunning. The most amazing part is that we never saw anyone from Socialights, ha. The lighting was perfectly setup when we arrived at the venue and they handled teardown seamlessly - the best we could ask for! Thanks, Socialights!

So responsive and professional, they do great work! The light tunnel they set up for us was perfect!read more