Holman Ranch and Vineyard

Carmel Valley Wedding Location
Address withheld to ensure privacy.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Monterey and Carmel
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Contact: Special Events Manager
Phone: 831/659-2640
www.holmanranch.com
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Holman Ranch and Vineyard

Description

Built in 1928 as a summer home for a Peninsula socialite, Holman Ranch soon became an exclusive getaway for Hollywood celebrities (the room where Charlie Chaplin often stayed is now a mini-museum/dressing room for brides). In 1943 it was bought by the Holman family, who remodeled and enlarged the main residence, an architectural gem constructed of stone and oak from the property itself.

The main house and grounds, which are perfect for all types of events, are on top of a hill with a truly breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding Santa Lucia Mountains. Many a wedding has taken place on the vast lawn adjacent to the house, where couples tie the knot in front of a quaint redwood gazebo, with the tree-covered mountains behind them. Naturally the lawn is also an option for a garden reception, but three other sites have their own charms. The redwood deck, just off the lawn, is reached via a small bridge spanning a trout pond, and is protected from the sun by a spreading oak tree growing up through the decking. At the far end of the house the Rose Patio—named for the dozens of climbing rose bushes along its perimeter—as well as the Carriage House, can be set up for dining or dancing.

Keep in mind that the ranch has almost limitless possibilities for events. You can host a western-style barbecue with trail rides, a cow-milking contest and hobby horse relay, or a corporate retreat with a formal presentation and film in the Ranch Theatre followed by a picnic lunch. There’s a game room with pool table, pinball and board games, a barn and rodeo arena and even a childcare room. Remarkably, Holman Ranch manages to be elegant, sophisticated, rustic and casual all at the same time, so whether you set your tables with linens or black-and-white cowhide tablecloths, your party will fit in perfectly with the surroundings.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 500
Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 500
Max. Standing Indoors: 200
Max. Standing Outdoors: 500
Max. Seated: 150

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The site can accommodate 500 people seated or standing.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY:
Area Seated Standing
Gazebo Lawn 300 500
Rose Patio (with dancing) 150 200
Theater 60 90
Living Room/Deck 50 150
Entire Site 500 500
Carriage House 100 150

MEETING CAPACITY: The Theater holds 90 theater-style or 60 seated conference-style; the Carriage House holds 150 theater-style or 100 seated conference-style.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $3,000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date. A second non-refundable deposit totaling 50% of the site fee balance is due 6 months before the event. The final balance is due 5 days before the event. The site rental fee runs $7,000–9,000 depending on the time of day, week, year and hours of usage for event.

Availability

Year-round, anytime.

Catering

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BYO

Alcohol

BYO

Sites Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list or BYO, licensed and insured
Parking: shuttle service, outside valet service, bus charter
Accommodations: in progress, call for details
Kitchen Facilities: moderately equipped
Telephone: pay phone and emergency-use- only office phone
Tables & Chairs: provided; seating for up to 300
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO
Dance Floor: patio, Theater, Carriage House
Cleanup: caterer and renter
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes
View: panoramic views of Carmel Valley and Santa Lucia Mtns.
Other: group trail, carriage or hay rides; horse exhibitions, demos or riding lessons; western entertainment demos, ranch competitions, BBQs and team building exercises
Meeting Equipment: overhead, screen, microphone, speaker

Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Hills
Lagoon/Pond
Landscaped Grounds
Meadow/Fields
Mountains
Panoramic
Pool Area
Valley
Vineyards

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO
Wheelchair Access: yes
Smoking: designated areas
Insurance: required for certain activities
Music: amplified OK with restrictions

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