frequently asked questions

The following COVID-19 guidelines apply to all contracted weddings and celebrations on our grounds until further notice. ​ - VENDOR SAFETY - Our couples will have access to our curated pre-screened and COVID aware preferred caterer and bartender. Outside licensed and insured catering and bartender vendors are welcome with safety practices in place. ​ - MUSIC AND TRADITIONS - Depending on state mandated regulations at the time of event, traditional amplified dance music may be restricted. ​ - FACE COVERINGS AND DISTANCING - We kindly request that all guests have a face covering accessible and that it be utilized for interactions of close proximity with vendors and other necessary close interactions. - CURFEW HOURS Friday-Saturday 10AM-10PM. Closed weekdays and Sundays.

We welcome micro-celebrations of up to 75 guests.

We are a BYO venue where couples can let their creativity shine by hiring their own licensed and insured vendors for an elevated DIY celebration with lots of support from our team. Coordination and bar service must be serviced through our preferred vendors. All other outside vendors and catering are joyfully welcome. *Staffing fee will apply to food truck catering or catering that is not "full-service" according to our requirements. Please see below for our "full-service" catering requirements: FULL-SERVICE CATERING REQUIREMENTS Caterer must provide "full service" catering to include table bussing, pick up of all used dinnerware items from tables such as plates, utensils and glassware etc., pick up of all trash from tables, pick up of all used rented dinnerware items if any are rented, stacking of all used dinnerware items (scraping of excess food and placement of dinnerware pieces in the appropriate bins indicated by our coordinator), proper disposal of all food related trash into our trash bins, cake cutting services if any are required, champagne or toast pouring services if any are required, and finally all hired caterers must remain on the property until all thorough clean up is complete and satisfactory. Our coordinator and venue staff do not provide any of the above outlined services as these pertain specifically to food/catering. These services must be provided by qualifying professionals only. If your hired caterer does not provide the above outlined services OR if you will be hiring a food truck vendor as your caterer we will direct you to our preferred staffing company for the hiring of the necessary staff to fill in those gaps.

Bar service and coordination must be serviced by our preferred vendors. Our advertised pricing includes our preferred coordinators service fee. We joyfully welcome all other licensed and insured outside vendors. We will require proof of insurance with host liability from most vendors and proof of valid California food handlers license for outside caterers. Proof of valid licenses and host liability insurance will be required 30 days prior to event date. All vendors must adhere to State mandated safety and sanitary protocols. *Staffing fees will apply to food truck catering or caterers that do not offer "full-service catering". Please see below for our "full- service" catering requirements: FULL-SERVICE CATERING REQUIREMENTS Caterer must provide "full service" to include table bussing, pick up of all used dinnerware items from tables such as plates, utensils and glassware etc., pick up of all trash from tables, pick up of all used rented dinnerware items if any are rented, stacking of all used dinnerware items (scraping of excess food and placement of dinnerware pieces in the appropriate bins indicated by our coordinator), proper disposal of all food related trash into our trash bins, cake cutting services if any are required, champagne or toast pouring services if any are required, and finally all hired caterers must remain on the property until all thorough clean up is complete and satisfactory. Our coordinator and venue staff do not provide any of the above outlined services as these pertain specifically to food/catering. These services must be provided by qualifying professionals only. If your hired caterer does not provide the above outlined services OR if you will be hiring a food truck vendor as your caterer we will direct you to our preferred staffing company for the hiring of the necessary staff to fill in those gaps.

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Yes! We have a lovely indoor parlour available. All receptions must be held indoors in our parlour. Ceremony and cocktail hour may be held outdoors.

Venue site tours are by RSVP only on available dates. Contact us via our contact form to inquire.

Our venue is available from 10AM-10PM (12HRS) on event days. You may host your event for a 5 hour time block between these hours. All other hours are used for set up and cleanup etc. Couples may check into our dressing rooms 2HRS prior to their event start time. These 2HRS do not count as event time. 1HR after 10PM is granted for necessary clean up at no additional charge.

Events scheduled on Friday-Saturday must end by 10pm. We are closed weekdays and Sundays.

Yes. We provide fully stocked, custom portable restrooms on site and restock as needed throughout your event.

Soft background music is permitted in our outdoor courtyard during cocktail hour. Soft music and microphone use is permitted in our ceremony lawn during ceremony. All other amplified dance music and microphone use is restricted to our indoor parlour. All receptions must be held indoors.

We do not have an enclosed kitchen for caterer use however we do provide an outdoor covered patio area for prep and serving. Running water and a dedicated 30 amp power outlet for food warmers are provided. We recommend that all caterers who have not yet worked a wedding at our venue take a tour of the property before an event date to get familiar with the facility.

Yes. We have sufficient parking on site to accommodate all guests and vendors within our maximum capacity of 75 guests.

Yes but not at an additional expense to our couples. Our advertised price includes excellent licensed and insured "Wedding Management" services from a professional and seasoned coordinator. Upon booking, our coordinator provides a detailed checklist to support your planning and is available for any questions you have throughout your planning process. Closer to your wedding date, she assists you with piecing together all of the important details. A this time she provides you and your vendor team with a detailed timeline + table layout diagram and begins to manage communication with your hired vendor team. On “event day” our coordinator arrives early and attentively oversees the flow of the days activities, sets up your personal and rented décor and ensures every aspect of the day runs according to your mapped out plan. She is also present to run your wedding rehearsal before the wedding day. Upgraded full planning and design services are available.

Yes. Wedding rehearsals may be calendared based on available time. We allow a 1hr. time block to conduct them.

Yes! Service dogs/animals are welcome on the grounds. Couple's pets which are not service animals may attend under the care of a designated pet attendant commissioned to care for and pick up after the pet for the entirety of the pet's stay on the grounds. Up to date pet vaccination records and pet insurance will be required.

Yes. Due to storage limitations and the likelihood of more than one event taking place in one weekend, all personal decor item drop offs must be coordinated through the coordinator. All personal decor items must be removed from the grounds on the same day of event.

A rain plan will be coordinated should outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour need shelter from rain. *Additional expenses for tenting and/or required equipment will apply. Our indoor parlour provides sufficient shelter from rain for the reception.

Due to the size and capacity of the bridal room, full hair and makeup preparations are not permitted in it. Touch ups on hair and makeup are ok.

Additional event hours may be purchased for $550 per each additional hour. All events must end by 10PM. Additional hours purchased can not extend our event curfew times.

Yes. Event insurance with host liability and waiver of subrogation will be required 30 days before a scheduled event.

Yes. Taxes are included in our advertised pricing.

Signed venue and coordination contracts along with a 50% non-refundable retainer secures your wedding date. The balance PLUS a $500 refundable damage deposit is due 30 days before the wedding date. If booking occurs 30 days or less from the wedding date, the non-refundable full balance, $500 damage deposit along with signed venue and coordination contracts will be required to reserve wedding date. The refundable $500 damage deposit will be used only in the event of venue site damage, venue equipment and or décor damage, contracted rental time overstay and the like. This deposit is 100% refundable given no damages or overstays and is reimbursed the next business day after the event date. *NOTE: All retainer fees are non-refundable however they are transferable. In the event that the Client's event must be cancelled or postponed OR if we are unable to host the couples event due to increased State mandated regulations stemming from COVID-19, the Client's deposit may be transferred and used toward a mini celebration on our grounds if regulations permit, or it may be rolled over to secure a future event date. If that is not an option, the deposit may also be applied to secure a different type of small celebration such as a birthday party, baby shower etc. or it can be transferred to another couple or friend of the Client's choosing for use on their original wedding date. Redemption must occur on or before 365 days from the Client's original event date. If mandated State regulations do not permit rescheduling within that time frame, an extension will be granted.

Acceptable methods of payment are VENMO, Zelle, Visa/Mastercard with a 3.5% transaction fee via PayPal, certified cashiers checks and personal checks.

All 50% booking retainers are non-refundable however they are transferable. The additional 50% of balance, if paid prior to 90 days before event date, is refundable up to 90 days before event date. In the event that the Client's event must be cancelled or postponed OR if we are unable to host the couples event due to increased State mandated regulations stemming from COVID-19 or other mandated State regulations out of our control, the Client's deposit may be transferred and used toward a mini celebration on our grounds if regulations permit, or it may be rolled over to secure a future event date. If that is not an option, the deposit may also be applied to secure a different type of small celebration such as a birthday party, baby shower etc. or it can be transferred to another couple or friend of the Client's choosing for use on their original wedding date. Redemption must occur on or before 365 days from the Client's original event date. If mandated State regulations do not permit rescheduling within that time frame, an extension will be granted.