I just attended a wedding reception at the Monte Verde Inn in September '06 . The grounds are beautiful, however think twice if you plan to book your event there.

The new owner's are horrlible to deal with and are very rude. They make their presence known way to much. The food was cold, the bar was to go until 9:30 pm they shut it down at 9:15. Never announcing a last call for drinks. The coffee ran out and was not replenished, The bathrooms are filthy and need a paint job. Need I go on! Be prepared to be bossed around by the owners!!! Down to the point of handing the Mother of the Bride a bucket and water to clean up the rocks where a guest had gotten sick!!! These people are unbelievable. The bride wanted more beer since they shut the bar down before the paid for time, so again the owner felt it was necessary to walk out onto the dance floor where the bride was dancing, hand her a 6-pack of beer and a dirty look.

It was cold, but they refused to turn on the outdoor heaters until everyone had gone through the buffet line and was seated. They were still setting up dinner chairs at the tables when guests were arriving...the wedding was at 5:00 p.m.

They have also doubled there price to rent the place since the new owners took over...SO BEWARE! It definately was not worth the money paid!!!

Candy Albright

This place is beautiful....... My husband and I were looking for a wedding venue. After having a negative experience with another hotel in the area we decieded to stop at the Monte Verde. Im not going to lie, when you first drive up the drive way the House does not look like very much. There is paint peeling in the front and the house does have an antique smell to it. The owners are very nice and welcomed my husband and I in. The wedding lay out is beautiful and affordable. There are plenty of photos to look at while you are there from previous weddings. The garden is so colorful and the sunset from the front is fabulous. There are so many photo ops on the grounds. A field, barn, garden, water fountain and a really fun stair way on the side/back of the house. This is not including of course the inside of the house. You can visit the website but it is definitly worth driving up to see for yourself. The venue is a 17 mile or so drive from the freeway exit off 80.

Brienne & Jeff

Monte Verde Inn
Foresthill, CA 95631

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