Kennolyn

Description

Kennolyn’s special event venues have their own personality, unique features and considerable charm. The Hilltop Hacienda, set literally on top of one of the Santa Cruz mountains, overlooks redwood forests and Monterey Bay. It not only has a fabulous view, but it’s so quiet up here you can truly hear yourself think (or not think, as the case may be).

You enter this Spanish-style building through a sun-drenched courtyard, with a four-tiered fountain bubbling in its center and pots of vibrant flowers all around. The interior is as cool as the outside is warm. Spacious and simple in design, it has an open-beamed ceiling, wrought-iron chandeliers, and sets of French doors along two sides that open onto either the courtyard or a heavenly patio that faces the bay. Walls are painted white, doors are trimmed in green, and the ends of all of the ceiling beams are tipped in rich red. When the sun goes down, you can extend the day’s warmth by lighting a fire in the fireplace. As you might imagine, weddings here are delightful, and for corporate seminars or retreats you’d be hard pressed to find a more restful spot.

Located in another part of this 300-acre redwood paradise is StoneCreek Village, a miniature “town” reminiscent of a bygone era when logging and mining were going concerns. It contains a lodge with a great river rock fireplace, sports facilities and Kennolyn’s overnight accommodations.

While this area is most often used for weekend reunions and retreats, it has become very popular for wedding weekends. This is a wonderful arrangement, where over the course of a weekend the bridal families and wedding party spend quality time together in the Village, and join their extended family and friends at the Hilltop Hacienda for the wedding reception itself. Some couples and their overnight guests start off the wedding day with a ropes course, then meet up with the rest of the wedding guests for a ceremony on the Hacienda lawn followed by the reception. Later that evening, they have the option of returning to StoneCreek Village’s Lodge for a night of partying and fun with close friends and family! The wedding weekend packages even include the rehearsal dinner.

No matter how you orchestrate your celebration here, Kennolyn’s gorgeous surroundings will bring beauty and serenity to any event.

Capacity

Fees & Deposits

To reserve your date, 25% of your anticipated event total is required as a nonrefundable deposit. The balance plus a refundable $500 damage deposit are payable 10 days prior to the event. Facility fee range $1,950-3,950 depending on day of the week. Ceremony packages start at $850. Meal packages start at $49.95/person and include a private consultation with Kennolyn’s professional wedding coordinator, event coordination on the wedding day, hors d’oeuvres, buffet or plated meal, set up and clean up, tables, chairs and linens, plus an invitation to Kennolyn’s Wedding Day Overview. Alcohol, beverages, tax and a 20% service charge are additional.

Availability

May–October, Friday–Sunday.

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