My sister is getting married in September (just got engaged!), and they are looking for a venue somewhere in the "area" (ranging from Big Sur to Tahoe). She would choose something different than I would, and favors something outdoors and natural. For instance, she liked Hidden Villa on Moody as a possible location - the chickens running around didn't seem to bother her .

In addition to Hidden Villa, they looked at Homewood (the skilift put them off of that) and Family Farm in Portola, as well as a place in Big Sur.

Anyone have any knowledge of a good place for a wedding that's outdoors and could support both wedding and reception (around 150 people)? I'm the type of person that would choose the Ritz in Half Moon Bay, but she is not, so nothing like that. There don't seem to be too many places that are meant for weddings that are a bit off the beaten path.

Thanks guys!


To give you an idea, this is the Hidden Villa location they like:

 

castlewood country club @ pleasanton. a friend did it here last summer (outdoor wedding, indoor reception). pretty decent venue. no chickens running around though. http://www.castlewoodcc.org/

 

Hmm, I'll ask my fiancee if she knows of anything. It isn't exactly our taste, but before we settled on a location she did a lot of research so she may know of something...

 

This is where we're getting married - very outdoorsy and gorgeous property in Calistoga. You can rent out the whole vineyard.

http://www.hansfahden.com/

 

Thanks for the suggestions! Country clubs are probably out, simply because of her taste, but that winery looks like it might be great!

 

You should definitely either visit it in person or go find more pictures of it from other online sources. The pictures on the site doesn't do it justice - they don't really focus their attention on there.

 

http://www.jacuzziwines.com/events.html

My aunt/uncle just opened this new winery a few months back. I attended the opening over the summer, and would highly recommend it for a wedding. Building/grounds are amazing.

Good luck...

 

now its YUR turn Andrew!

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My recommendation:
http://www.fogartywinery.com/weddings.html

Check out the Pavillion http://tour.circlepix.com/tour.htm?i...artywinery.com

and has damn good wine, GREAT location!

And the best part, Group drive, day of wedding! Its on skyline! : D

 

Ya ya Brian, my time will come soon enough (sooner rather than later, or I'm in trouble ha ha).

I forgot about Fogarty, I've definitely driven by there many times. No group drive during the wedding, I don't want to hear you roaring by.

 

Actually drove by the vineyard today - I like the location, near the racetrack!

 

My pick:

Yosemite Valley. A ton of backdrops to choose from, bears instead of chickens, and reception at the Ahwanee Hotel.

 

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