Rancho de las Palmas
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3566 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Contact: Laura Schneider
Phone: 805/529-6699
www.ranchodelaspalmas.com
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Description
In describing an event facility, the word "oasis" gets thrown around pretty loosely, but Rancho de las Palmas, with its spring-fed lagoon, thousands of palm trees and fifteen fountains, comes as close as we’ve ever seen to fitting the literal definition. Personally designed and executed over eighteen years by owner Dr. Robert Cassar, this unique private estate is also a registered turtle sanctuary, botanical garden and antiquities museum. Everything here is handmade and an outpouring of Dr. Cassar’s seemingly unlimited creative energy. Fortunately, he has been kind enough to open his magnificent hideaway to us.
The focal point of Rancho de Las Palmas is the huge lagoon, with its three sparkling fountains and a marvelous island, where a bridge leads from the shore to the island. Weeping willows and stalwart palm trees make for a tropical setting on the shore, and a spacious serpentine deck, any part of which can be set up for entertaining, borders the lagoon. This is a great place to sip a mai tai with friends and enjoy the view.
Couples often get married in front of the double-tier waterfall, or on the short flight of brick stairs leading to the deck. The stairs have an overhead arch and side railings in ornate wrought iron, perfect for twining with flowers. From here, it’s only a few steps to the Pavilion for the reception. The Pavilion is quite charming as is, but for a more formal wedding, organza can be draped from the center post to soften the look. A nighttime celebration would be especially glamorous here, since virtually every structure (the deck, island, and Pavilion) is strung with twinkle lights.
If you’re planning a large ceremony, you’ll be thoroughly delighted by the estate’s newest wedding site. Here, the bride walks down a 100-foot-long aisle and through a series of five ornate archways, all of which can be festooned with flowers and tulle. Vows are exchanged beneath the last arch against a backdrop of tropical foliage.
One of the greatest pleasures of being at Rancho de las Palmas is taking a stroll around the grounds. As you do, notice the unique architectural details. On the deck, wood railings change to wrought iron, and pathways that start out brick turn to cobblestone, then to concrete poured in imaginative designs. Classical fountains rub shoulders with abstract stone structures made of river rock and brick, some decorated with leaping dolphins. However, if you think this sounds like an artistic hodgepodge, you’re in for a treat. It all harmonizes beautifully—the manmade structures seem to have grown as naturally as the palms, pepper trees and flowers that surround them. And if children are included in your celebration, they’ll be enchanted (and occupied!) by a Swiss Family Robinson-style tree house, complete with slide and swings.
In addition to weddings, Rancho de las Palmas has hosted numerous movie shoots, luaus, casino nights and auctions. If you can’t stand the thought of renting a stuffy ballroom or crowded banquet hall for your event, try Rancho de Las Palmas—it’s as refreshing as an oasis in the desert!
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 232 Max. Seated Outdoors: 232 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 232 Max. Seated Outdoors: 232 Max. Standing Indoors: 232 Max. Standing Outdoors: 232 |
Max. Seated: 232 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The lawn and trellis area hold 232 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings, a $3,000 nonrefundable deposit is payable when reservations are confirmed; the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event along with a $500 security/cleanup deposit that will be refunded after the event, less any expenses. The rental fee is $3,000 Saturday or $2,500 Sunday, May–September. Wedding packages start at $69/person, and include use of the property, a buffet or dinner, unlimited social bar and champagne toast, chairs, tables and tableware. Tax and a 17% service charge are additional.
For corporate events a nonrefundable deposit totaling 50% of the estimated event total is payable when reservations are confirmed; the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event, along with a $250 security/cleanup deposit which will be refunded after the event, less any expenses. The rental fee varies depending on guest count, day of week and event type; call for more information.
Availability
Year-round, daily including holidays, 9am–10pm.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: rental available Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: n/a Parking: large, lighted lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: through caterer Cleanup: caterer View: freshwater lake, palm trees, fountains, tropical botanical gardens, turtle rescue SANCTUARY |
MusicOutdoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleAccess Limited Site ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Patio/Courtyard Hills Lagoon/Pond Landscaped Grounds Mountains Waterfall Site TypePrivate EstateRanch/Farm Banquet/Events Facility Garden RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, no BYOSmoking: designated areas Music: amplified OK outdoors Wheelchair Access: mostly yes Insurance: extra insurance CBA Other: no rice or confetti |
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805/529-6699
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