While we didn't end up going with this venue, we did tour it for a potential first bday venue. The…read morespace itself is nice. They have both an outdoor and indoor space and they are pretty well equipped for AV. They also have chairs and tables as part of their package. We didn't up booking this venue as we decided it would be too hot for an outdoor event in July, but this is definitely a great find in the Altadena area for anyone venue shopping!

hosted a birthday party here. they were very professional and easy to work with! The communicated…read moreevery step of the way and I really enjoyed the experienc.

Expectations exceeded!!! My Husband found this location online and we agreed to book it for my…read moremilestone birthday celebration. Some of our closest friends joined us here for the weekend and we had an absolute blast with them at the castle! We didn't need to leave to go to a bar or restaurant. We enjoyed our time in both family rooms, the pub downstairs, the kitchen, the study and the outdoor backyard was the best for photos. We want to go back around the holidays when there is snow. This place is beyond impressive. I truly had the best birthday and this location was a huge part of that!

If you're looking for a vacation rental in the Lake Arrowhead area that offers access to mountain…read moreattractions and massive amounts of space for large groups, then look no further than Castle in the Forest. I've had the pleasure of staying here numerous times for different occasions, including birthdays, ski trips, etc and each time has been an absolute delight. One of the stand out features of this vacation rental is its spaciousness. It's perfect for large groups with many bedrooms and bathrooms for folks to spread out and enjoy themselves. The bedrooms are comfortable and well appointed and the common areas are designed with group gatherings in mind. Whether you're cooking up a feast in the chefs kitchen, lounging in front of the fireplace or playing games in the card room, there is no shortage of space to enjoy. Castle in the Forest is very close to the Lake Arrowhead Village with many shops and restaurants, and only about 45 minutes away from snow-sports in Big Bear. I cannot recommend this vacation rental enough. It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family for a fun filled mountain getaway.

Built in 1913, The York Manor was home to a Methodist congregation before transitioning into the…read moreYork Blvd Church of Christ in 1963. It sat vacant for a few years and briefly reopened as a performing arts space in 2013 but was forced to shut down. After being declared a historic monument, it underwent a complete renovation by new owners in 2015. The building changed hands again in 2023 and functions as an event center and a shared common workspace. This three-story venue has rooms upstairs. Downstairs is the main room with lofty ceilings, large windows, wood floors, a kitchen, bathrooms, and a stage for a DJ or live bands. Downstairs is a speakeasy style bar and the backyard is also a nice spot for an outdoor reception. I've driven by this place numerous times thinking it was just a church. I recently saw that there was a Holiday Market Place being held here so I stopped in to do some shopping. There was a man on the front lawn making pupusas and people sitting at tables enjoying them. Inside is quite spacious and there were several vendors selling their merchandise. The tables were nicely spaced apart, so it was easy to browse. This realty is a nice spot for an event or to use as a shared workspace. *Street parking only.

edit: this place threatened the host to withhold deposit if I didn't remove my bad review on yelp…read more this is highly illegal under Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA). speak to me directly instead of being a bully. your actions were very unlawful and punitive. i can imagine what this place does to alter their reviews. terrible experience. original: no wonder this place is closing down. from what I gathered on both sides as an attendee, the host was not told that 'everything' needs to be tidied up and put away from even the simplest of cleanup like dishes wiped, garbage to be put away, and then dishes to be put back to crates.. CRATES. they barely had any garbage disposals for us to clean. main thing was the workers under the company look lazy and rude. if we didn't clean, they would keep the deposit. I don't think a reception of that size would be overlooked by the host and simply wasn't disclosed that significant detail. for the price of a different venue with all services for cleanup, seems like it's better to go somewhere else. plus, no parking and it's only street. interesting space but pass.

Fabian was fabulous! He was our event coordinator and server, he made sure everything went…read moresmoothly. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. The venue is very nice and elegant looking. It was for my mom's 80th birthday party and she and all the guests had a great time!

Good: The place is very pretty and the Food was amazing. Would have given a 5 but Bad: Poor…read morecommunication with one of Server and too little time to Setup the day of my Event. And wish that I was given longer than 2 weeks before event to start the planning stage with event servers. And clearer instructions on what was included in original contract because glassware was included and when I wanted to have Champagne Glasses I was told by the manager that I had to pay an additional per guest.

Absolutely loved our experience at Pinocchio's Banquet! The venue was beautiful, the food was…read moredelicious, and the staff was warm, helpful, and accommodating. Everything came together perfectly and made our celebration feel extra special. Highly recommend!

I was originally searching for a small room to host my baby shower. We came across this banquet…read morehall and it exceeded all of my expectations! This place was actually huge. I ended up inviting more family and we still had enough room to play games and dance! I'll absolutely be returning for future events. The server was so sweet and took care of all of my pregnant needs and Armen was amazing with communication. If you're looking for the perfect place to host your baby shower or any event for that matter, this is it!

We had a small event and reserved a table of 10 for an afternoon tea at this venue of Altadena Town…read more& Country Club about 10 days ago. Beautiful atmosphere with attentive and helpful staff. They had a wedding event on that day but they had enough staff to serve our table. I ordered a mushroom gnocchi pasta dish (potato gnocchi, forest mushroom, roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes) and a cup of hot chocolate. The food was so delicious and I wish it had a bigger portion. Some people also ordered their salad, burgers, and appetizers and they all liked it.

Sandy (Sandra) is an absolute delight!! We loved working with her put together several of our…read morefamily events and can't wait to go back for more. She creates such a seamless process and makes event planning truly enjoyable. She has such a friendly, warm personality, is super organized, and is perfect for this job! The venue itself is spectacular. We've hosted events in both ballrooms and each time we're over the moon with how smooth the events ran. The staff provides excellent service, checking in to make sure everything is meeting our expectations. The food is delicious. I've had both salmon and chicken dishes and both have been very tasty. Can't recommend hosting events here enough!

This is such a convenient and gorgeous location for an intimate wedding ceremony. We stayed in the…read morethe airbnb located behind the venue. We had to just walk a few steps to the venue when it was time for the ceremony. The airbnb and venue are gorgeous. We also had sandwiches made by Kim for guests following the ceremony which were delicious. We loved our wedding ceremony and this was the perfect location for what we wanted.

Kim is very approachable and friendly. Her artistic talent made this place a beautiful location for…read moresmall to medium sized parties. This placed saved our wedding during COVID - we live streamed our wedding to 300+ guests from here and it was extremely memorable to all. It also helped that they have 2 airbnbs adjacent available to rent for our wedding preparations. I then had my baby shower at this location, hosting up to 25 people. The conservatory is a beautiful backdrop, and there are many niche spaces that are wonderful for photographing. Highly recommend.

In May 2010, my fiance and I started to plan our wedding. We were tired of the typical "wedding…read morefactory" venues, so when we came across A Chair in the Garden, we were sold. It offered the beauty, flexibility, romance, and intimacy we were looking for. Plus, Susann (the owner) was one of the nicest people we'd met along the way and offered to officiate our wedding for free. We booked our date based on the garden's availability, put down the deposit and signed the contract. Fast forward a few months later and Susann called me. We played phone tag for a few days (she's not a very responsive emailer/caller). Finally we talked, and she told me for some reason or another that the county had intervened at her garden and said she could no longer have weddings there. I. Was. Heartbroken. She arranged for us to move the wedding around the corner to the Zane Grey Estate, so we quickly revised our contract, invitations, wedding website, etc. Only to have her cancel on us three months later (and only three months before the wedding). She gave another excuse from the County as to why we could no longer have our wedding there, and at this point we were just done with her "backup plans" and excuses. Not only had we spent hundreds of dollars printing our invitations, but we set the date based on her availability, and then she left us in the dust. Although she said she had spent our deposit money to re-do the landscaping at the estate, we were able to get our deposit back after a couple months. I was thankful for that much. Fortunately my father in law has a huge backyard and we threw together an amazing wedding there. In the end, it taught us that the wedding is more about my husband and I and the community that supports us, not the pretty venue for the perfect photos.

What happen to this place? Did it close down? I have been calling for the last two weeks and…read moresending emails and no response back and the answering machine is full. I have a bride who is getting married there in May and has paid the deposit and everything and this place is NOT calling her back!

Had a wedding here and the staff was amazing! the facility was absolutely beautiful!…read more Sat 65 people comfortably

Amazing and beautiful location. Stunning views! Very cozy…read moreand beautiful space to hold events. I've had the honor of being booked for this venue a few times so I am familiar with the space. Great parking close to venue!

A while back, I had the pleasure of shooting my short Crime/Sci-Fi film, Midnight Standoff, at…read moreSunny Gables Estate, and the experience was phenomenal. From the very beginning, the staff went above and beyond. They were incredibly courteous and very accommodating to my entire cast and crew, which made the logistics of our production run incredibly smoothly. Beyond the exceptional service, the property is an absolute visual treasure. It is a truly unique Victorian mansion with an aesthetic so distinct and captivating that it became a character in and of itself on camera. I highly recommend Sunny Gables to any creatives looking for a breathtaking location with a team that truly supports the production process.

I just hosted a birthday party for 60 guests and the house was the star of the show. There are some…read morefeatures which might not work for everyone: closeness to freeway, dogs and cats for those with allergies, casual family living environment, and it is an old house with quirky plumbing. But overall, the owners really went out of their way to help make my event beautiful and memorable and my guests are still raving about this special house. In addition, the musical equipment (piano, drums, speakers, amps) were a real plus for my party of mostly musicians. I'm very grateful to have found Sunny Gables for my event and highly recommend it for filming, photo shoots and private parties.