Venue Highlights

Upper Lawn

Our Upper Lawn is as versatile space as it is lovely.

This location is most commonly used for ceremonies, framed by the historic home, private gardens, and a beautiful wall of blooming bougainvillea.

Capable of comfortably seating guests in multiple directions, this location works perfectly for any outdoor event. It can easily transform into a lush garden cocktail hour for your guests to enjoy as well.

Just reach out to our fantastic Event Coordination Team for questions about your upcoming ceremony or event!

Spacious Outdoor Cocktail Hour Area

Our Rancho comes equipped with ample space for guests to relax and socialize during the Cocktail Hour.

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Overlooking the Upper Lawn, the patio wraps around our venue, dipping into shaded private patios and circling the Upper Bar.

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It’s the perfect spot for Welcome Tables, Gift, and Guest Book Tables, and Stationary Appetizer Stations for your guests to enjoy while they sip cocktails before moving downstairs for dinner.

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Built-In Bars

Our gorgeous built-in bars are placed in two areas of our reception levels for effortless guest accessibility during your events!

The Upper Patio Bar

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After your ceremony on our upper lawn, this bar area is the first to greet guests and start the party! We’ve seen couples use it as a full bar or self-serve non-alcoholic beverage station.

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Its charm and placement so close to the ceremony make it perfect for setting the tone for the evening and could even be used as a sign-in book space or wedding favor/escort card location. Customize this bar by decorating it with dazzling floral arrangements or engagement and family photos to welcome your guests!

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The Lower Lawn Bar

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This cozy built-in bar tends to be a bit snug for more than one bartender, so we encourage this spot for dessert, beverage stations, or beer and wine service during dinner.

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Located directly outside of the Groom’s Den, it’s the heart of our lower lawn area and acts as subtle divider between the dining and dancing locations.

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The Groom's Den

Located behind the built-in bar on the Lower Lawn Reception area, this private room is without a doubt the perfect place for the Groom and attached bridal party to relax before the ceremony. All the groomsmen will be sure to have the best time relaxing, enjoying their drinks and food, and most importantly, celebrating the Groom while applying their final touches to their wedding day attire.

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Equipped with plenty of seating and storage space, our clients are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks to both the bride and groom’s rooms. This way, they have everything they need to enjoy their time here. We want everyone to be fully prepared for the big day ahead, and these are the perfect places for that!

The Bridal Suite

One of the best parts of your wedding day is those few hours right before the ceremony takes place. This is the time for brides to relax with their wedding party, take photos, or do a first look. We’re thrilled to offer our couples this special place to spend these key moments before they tie the knot!

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Our bridal suite is attached to the main house, with all the creature comforts of getting ready at home. Cozy and charming with the vintage adobe floors and vaulted ceilings, this suite is equipped with plenty of fantastic lighting, mirrors, and counter space in the two bathrooms for final touches on makeup or hair.

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Other room accessories include full-length mirrors, hooks to hang dresses, comfortable chairs, and ample lounging space indoors and outside at the private side patio. We allow clients to arrive two hours before their ceremony start time. Brides can chat with their bridesmaids, bring their own choice of food and beverages to snack on, and perfect their wedding ensembles before the big moment!

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Everyone who got ready in our Bridal suite may leave their personal items there during the reception. Everything will be safe and secure, allowing for a worry-free night of partying! We will remove any trash left behind and do a thorough check for any accidentally forgotten items at the end of the evening.

Our Lower Garden

This area of our Rancho stuns our clients with how it feels so intimate yet simultaneously spacious.

Is it possible to make a space like this intimate garden look bigger after filling it up with tables? Apparently, it can be done! This garden getaway is tucked into the heart of our venue with lush natural beauty along its perimeter. With a second built-in bar for your guests, this shaded outdoor dining location is perfect for enchanting evenings surrounded by rich native plant life.

This flexible outdoor dining area works well for any event type.

We’ve seen elegant seated dinners, casual moving-style events, and everything in between. Depending on the mood of your event and what you know your guests will enjoy best, our Lower Garden can effortlessly adapt to your needs. Are your guests less likely to dance the night away, or would they rather stay at the tables to chat? From rounds to Farm Tables, there are endless arrangement layout combinations that will promote the best feel for your guests. Our Event Coordination Team will help customize the best option for your unique needs.

Minimize your décor costs!

When you’re already in the middle of so much bountiful greenery, there isn’t as much need for lavish floral décor. Eucalyptus and Pepper Tree branches are fantastic space fillers for long rope garlands, and bringing in similar greens as the scenery will make your event feel beautifully tied together. Or, save money by allowing your surroundings to do the hard work for you. Accent your dining tables with small blooms instead of green garlands and dazzle your guests with fun, artful metallic pieces.

Reach out for a floor layout recommendation for your event or any other décor ideas for this charming outdoor dining location!