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"I want to thank you and your staff for a wonderful rehearsal dinner. Everyone did an outstanding job, which contributed to a perfect evening. You all are to be commended for your hard work, pleasant and caring attitude, and exemplary service. Thanks you for a fantastic event. We couldn't have asked for more, including the full moon over the lake!" ~Trish & Peter
"Thank you so much for making our dreams for our special day come true. Everything was perfect. The food was wonderful and the price was great. Everyone was so nice. I will tell all of my friends! We had the best day of our lives!" ~Lindsey & Derek
"Thank you all so much for making our Tahoe Yacht Club Opening Night Gala a wonderful evening. Your flexibility and accommodations were greatly appreciated." ~Danny
"Amy, You have been just wonderful to work with. Your attention to detail is so reassuring. Thank you for making our day a success for all to enjoy. It has been our pleasure to have you 'coordinate us'! You are absolutely the best! Everyone had such a great time. I loved, loved, loved the foghorn at the conclusion of the ceremony. What a wonderful surprise- thank you. All of our guests had a blast and many said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. They raved about the hors d'oeuvres, especially the prawns and sushi platters. The set up of the dessert display was beautiful with the logs and greens, and high and low levels- as always, pure genius on your part. I can't wait to come back up to Tahoe and to Gar Woods to reminisce. With deepest gratitude and whole lot of love..." ~Jill & Peter
"A huge thank you to Amy and Ilana for your help during and before our wedding. Everything turned our beautifully. Our guests enjoyed every moment. The service, the food, and the entire evening was fabulous! You can't beat that view! Thank you for everything!" ~Annie & Matt
"I wanted to send you a note to say 'THANK YOU SO MUCH' for all of your help with our fantastic rehearsal dinner last Friday! What a perfect night! I can't tell you how many compliments I received about the food, the cocktails and, especially, the wonderful service!!! You guys did just a spectacular job and I can't thank you enough! Oh, and thank goodness you talked me into doing an open bar as the Wet Woodys were flying!! You have been a delight to work with since the day we confirmed our dinner. It was great to meet you and I know if I ever have to put on another event in Tahoe it will definitely be at Gar Wood's! Thanks again Amy!!! Best regards"~Kathy
"Thank you so much for all of your help with our wedding. It was perfect! We really enjoyed ourselves and so did our guests. We were able to relax because you had everything under control. You and your staff made it a very memorable occasion. I am truly grateful to you for a wonderful day." ~Heidi
"Amy, We were thrilled with every aspect of our wedding experience and we're so grateful for your expertise. Thank you for the amazing role you played in helping us have a magical wedding." ~Jim & Lee
"Hello Tom, It was a stunning wedding and we've been reflecting on your beautiful venue with such gratitude. Amy was stellar! She was a real pleasure to work with. Every detail was wonderful. Thank you." ~Jim & Lee
"Tom, Amy and the Gar Woods Team, Our deepest and most sincere thanks for making the USCG AUX Change of Watch an evening to remember. Everything was wonderful- the food fabulous, the room warm and inviting- the service excellent. Sector San Francisco was quite impressed, saying it was one of the best, if not the best, Change of Watch Dinners they have ever attended (and they attend quite a few). The staff was just the best- friendly and attentive, making us feel really welcome. These type of events are usually out of reach for most USCG Auxiliary and even active duty personnel, so it was very special to have the opportunity to host this event at Gar Woods. We truly appreciate your support." ~Ray, USCG Auxiliary
"Thank you all for making my 70th Birthday such a successful event. The service, food and environment that you provided were just outstanding. I look forward to many more pleasant times at this special spot on Carnelian Bay." ~Paul
"Amy and Ilana, I cannot thank you enough for providing the perfect setting for our Tahoe wedding. It was such a wonderful day, I couldn't have wished for anything more. We were so impressed by both of you during our planning process. I know we were not easy and we were equally impressed by your staff. They went above and beyond for us and we appreciate it. We look forward to celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, family events and parties at your restaurant for many years to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making our day the BEST DAY EVER!!" ~Courtney & John
"Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful wedding reception for Lisa & Nick! You were great to work with, putting up so graciously with all of my questions and requests. The food was fabulous! We heard so many quests remark that it was the best 'wedding food' they ever had! Thank you especially, Amy, for decorating the cake. It wasn't your responsibility and there was so little time to do it, but you really came through for us and did an amazing job with the flowers. I couldn't have been more pleased! Our family has been fortunate to vacation in Tahoe for nearly 60 years and I think of it as a second home. We have so many wonderful memories that four generations share. This event is undoubtedly up there among the most memorable and special. Thanks you so much for all that you, Ilana, the chef and staff did." ~Gini
"Thank you for all of your help with my parents' 50th Anniversary Party. Everyone had a wonderful time and the atmosphere and food were absolutely perfect. What a memorable evening!" ~Sue
"Amy, Ilana and the wonderful staff at Gar Woods, Our rehearsal dinner was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious and the Wet Woodys were a big hit! Working with you to prepare for our event was a pleasure and we can't wait to dine there again in the future. Thanks again," ~Rebecca & Ryan
"Thank you so much for everything over the past year as we planned our wedding. From our first meeting you were always so helpful! Thanks for answering all the emails and questions and for making our day so special!" ~Paige & Jason
"Gar Woods Management and Staff, I recently booked a large group reservation and wanted to thank you for taking such good care of our guests. They were still talking about the meal and view a week later when they were preparing to leave. Thanks for making me look good!" ~Rhonda, Concierge, Northstar Lodge Hyatt Residents Club
"Thank you so much for making our dreams for our special day come true. Everything was perfect. The food was wonderful and the price was great. Everyone was so nice. I will tell all of my friends! We had the best day of our lives!" ~Lindsey & Derek
"Thank you all so much for making our Tahoe Yacht Club Opening Night Gala a wonderful evening. Your flexibility and accommodations were greatly appreciated." ~Danny
"Amy, You have been just wonderful to work with. Your attention to detail is so reassuring. Thank you for making our day a success for all to enjoy. It has been our pleasure to have you 'coordinate us'! You are absolutely the best! Everyone had such a great time. I loved, loved, loved the foghorn at the conclusion of the ceremony. What a wonderful surprise- thank you. All of our guests had a blast and many said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. They raved about the hors d'oeuvres, especially the prawns and sushi platters. The set up of the dessert display was beautiful with the logs and greens, and high and low levels- as always, pure genius on your part. I can't wait to come back up to Tahoe and to Gar Woods to reminisce. With deepest gratitude and whole lot of love..." ~Jill & Peter
"A huge thank you to Amy and Ilana for your help during and before our wedding. Everything turned our beautifully. Our guests enjoyed every moment. The service, the food, and the entire evening was fabulous! You can't beat that view! Thank you for everything!" ~Annie & Matt
"I wanted to send you a note to say 'THANK YOU SO MUCH' for all of your help with our fantastic rehearsal dinner last Friday! What a perfect night! I can't tell you how many compliments I received about the food, the cocktails and, especially, the wonderful service!!! You guys did just a spectacular job and I can't thank you enough! Oh, and thank goodness you talked me into doing an open bar as the Wet Woodys were flying!! You have been a delight to work with since the day we confirmed our dinner. It was great to meet you and I know if I ever have to put on another event in Tahoe it will definitely be at Gar Wood's! Thanks again Amy!!! Best regards"~Kathy
"Thank you so much for all of your help with our wedding. It was perfect! We really enjoyed ourselves and so did our guests. We were able to relax because you had everything under control. You and your staff made it a very memorable occasion. I am truly grateful to you for a wonderful day." ~Heidi
"Amy, We were thrilled with every aspect of our wedding experience and we're so grateful for your expertise. Thank you for the amazing role you played in helping us have a magical wedding." ~Jim & Lee
"Hello Tom, It was a stunning wedding and we've been reflecting on your beautiful venue with such gratitude. Amy was stellar! She was a real pleasure to work with. Every detail was wonderful. Thank you." ~Jim & Lee
"Tom, Amy and the Gar Woods Team, Our deepest and most sincere thanks for making the USCG AUX Change of Watch an evening to remember. Everything was wonderful- the food fabulous, the room warm and inviting- the service excellent. Sector San Francisco was quite impressed, saying it was one of the best, if not the best, Change of Watch Dinners they have ever attended (and they attend quite a few). The staff was just the best- friendly and attentive, making us feel really welcome. These type of events are usually out of reach for most USCG Auxiliary and even active duty personnel, so it was very special to have the opportunity to host this event at Gar Woods. We truly appreciate your support." ~Ray, USCG Auxiliary
"Thank you all for making my 70th Birthday such a successful event. The service, food and environment that you provided were just outstanding. I look forward to many more pleasant times at this special spot on Carnelian Bay." ~Paul
"Amy and Ilana, I cannot thank you enough for providing the perfect setting for our Tahoe wedding. It was such a wonderful day, I couldn't have wished for anything more. We were so impressed by both of you during our planning process. I know we were not easy and we were equally impressed by your staff. They went above and beyond for us and we appreciate it. We look forward to celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, family events and parties at your restaurant for many years to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making our day the BEST DAY EVER!!" ~Courtney & John
"Thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful wedding reception for Lisa & Nick! You were great to work with, putting up so graciously with all of my questions and requests. The food was fabulous! We heard so many quests remark that it was the best 'wedding food' they ever had! Thank you especially, Amy, for decorating the cake. It wasn't your responsibility and there was so little time to do it, but you really came through for us and did an amazing job with the flowers. I couldn't have been more pleased! Our family has been fortunate to vacation in Tahoe for nearly 60 years and I think of it as a second home. We have so many wonderful memories that four generations share. This event is undoubtedly up there among the most memorable and special. Thanks you so much for all that you, Ilana, the chef and staff did." ~Gini
"Thank you for all of your help with my parents' 50th Anniversary Party. Everyone had a wonderful time and the atmosphere and food were absolutely perfect. What a memorable evening!" ~Sue
"Amy, Ilana and the wonderful staff at Gar Woods, Our rehearsal dinner was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious and the Wet Woodys were a big hit! Working with you to prepare for our event was a pleasure and we can't wait to dine there again in the future. Thanks again," ~Rebecca & Ryan
"Thank you so much for everything over the past year as we planned our wedding. From our first meeting you were always so helpful! Thanks for answering all the emails and questions and for making our day so special!" ~Paige & Jason
"Gar Woods Management and Staff, I recently booked a large group reservation and wanted to thank you for taking such good care of our guests. They were still talking about the meal and view a week later when they were preparing to leave. Thanks for making me look good!" ~Rhonda, Concierge, Northstar Lodge Hyatt Residents Club
