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Santa Susana Wedding Location
2940 Kuehner Drive
Santa Susana, CA 93063
Contact: Event Department
Phone: 805/579-8000
www.hummingbirdnestranch.com
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Why We Like This Place

If you’re looking for a VIP locale for your wedding (and who’s more VIP than you on that special day?), then Hummingbird Nest, originally a crème de la crème private weekend getaway, affords a peek into the rarefied world that most of us only dream about. Completed in 2004 after years in the making, no expense was spared throughout the premises and the results are spectacular.

The tall, white unmarked gate that guards the entrance does not begin to prepare you for the sheer scope and visual beauty of this premier equestrian estate. Extending over 140 acres, Hummingbird Nest’s landscape forms a perfect transitional palette from the earth tones of the Santa Susana Mountains that surround it to the multihued native plants with explosions of colorful blooms that line the ranch’s curving roadways to the lush green horse pastures.

Presiding over the property at the top of a hill is the 17,000-square-foot sprawling Spanish Colonial-style villa. Arched entryways, curved columns, tiled staircases and the prodigious use of fancy ironwork add grace and drama to the crisp white façade. The main circular court with its central fountain at the front of the building has such a lovely view that it’s sometimes used as a ceremony site, allowing the bride to make a dramatic entrance down the front steps of the villa.

Just to the left of the main entrance, there’s a wrought-iron gate that leads to a garden, complete with a natural stone waterfall and a Spanish tiled gazebo—another favorite ceremony backdrop. To your right, the Saltillo tiled patio extends the full length of the villa, which is possibly even prettier from the back than it is in the front. The multilevel patio with its fountains, iron lanterns, and array of palms, offers enormous flexibility for receptions, whether large-scale or more intimate. From this vantage, you can look down over the sweeping acreage to the large Grand Prix jumping field below and the immaculate stables in the distance. These areas, along with a tranquil lake nearby, offer excellent backdrops for bridal photos.

Yet, there are still more tempting options to explore on the park-like grounds. At a recent wedding, guests had cocktails on the patio then strolled along a paved pathway to a large open field that can easily accommodate 1,000. In keeping with the equestrian setting, the bride and groom arrived via a horse-drawn carriage.

For a very romantic setting that draws upon the history of the property there’s the secluded original 1920s ranch house, known as “Sitting Bull.” Utterly charming, the brick and adobe building is shaded by century-old eucalyptus and olive trees. It features a cobblestone courtyard (where you can add a dance floor), a sizeable garden and a sparkling pool area decorated with two ornamental carved wooden horses.

To complete the experience, extend your stay in paradise (or put up guests) at one of several fully equipped three- to four-bedroom cottages…then head off into the sunset from the estate’s own helipad!

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 60
Max. Seated Outdoors: 1200

Max. Seated Indoors: 60
Max. Seated Outdoors: 1200
Max. Standing Indoors: 200
Max. Standing Outdoors: 2000

Max. Seated: 50

CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Indoors, the site holds 60 seated or 200 standing guests. Outdoors the site accommodates 1,200 seated or 2,000 standing.
MEETING CAPACITY: The site can accommodate 50 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

A $5,000 deposit is required to reserve your date. Progressive payments are due at 9 and 6 months prior to the event, with the balance due 10 days prior to the event. Rental fees, which start at $10,000, vary depending on the space rented and guest count.

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Catering

Choose From List

Alcohol

BYO

Sites Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
On-Site Accommodations

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list
Kitchen Facilities: setup or prep only
Tables & Chairs: BYO
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO
Restrooms: CBA
Dance Floor: BYO
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: provided
Parking: valet required
Accommodations: 30 guestrooms
Telephone: guest phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: provided
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO BBQ
Cleanup: renter or caterer
View: cityscape, fountain, garden, hills, lagoon, landscaped grounds, meadows, mountains, pool area, valley

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Access Limited

Site Type

Banquet/Events Facility
Ranch/Farm
Garden
Private Estate
Mansion
Private Home

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO
Smoking: designated areas only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: liability required

Contact: Event Department
805/579-8000
www.hummingbirdnestranch.com
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