Laurel Mill Lodge

Los Gatos Wedding Location
Address withheld to ensure privacy.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
South Bay SF
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Contact: Esther Seehof & Bob Kundus
Phone: 408/353-5851
www.laurelmilllodge.com
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Laurel Mill Lodge

Description

Whether you’re seeking a place with unspoiled natural beauty for your wedding, a quiet atmosphere for a writer’s retreat, or just a place to get in touch with your "inner child," Laurel Mill Lodge has a variety of packages to suit your needs. Nestled in the tall trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this delightfully rustic establishment is not only a special event facility, but a virtual summer camp for grown-ups (and their kids too.) The stresses and strains of the everyday world are guaranteed to float away like so much dandelion fluff, as you experience the extraordinary effect of the Laurel Mill Lodge.

The 27-acre facility occupies the site of a lumber mill that operated over a century ago, and part of the Lodge dates back to when it was the mess hall for the lumberjacks. Today, the property is equipped to handle any kind of event, from an elegant wedding to a laid-back family reunion. In the Lodge itself, you’ll find a spacious room that can be used for meetings, sit-down dinners or just relaxing. Paneled entirely in very old redwood, with windows along one wall framing views of the surrounding trees, the room features a large fireplace, a baby grand piano and a big screen TV/VCR. The adjacent sunny deck, with its umbrella-shaded tables, overlooks a pavilion that can be used as a stage, a dance floor, or for an outdoor luncheon or dinner. The convenient arrangement of event spaces allows you to have your celebration indoors, outdoors or both. And from the well-outfitted kitchen, you’ll be able to serve gourmet meals to a crowd.

One of Laurel Mill Lodge’s nicest features is a vast verdant meadow, surrounded by magnificent redwoods and bordered by Soquel Creek. This sun-splashed space, carpeted in lush "barefoot grass," can seat a sizeable group for a wedding ceremony, concert or theatre production. An octagonal redwood stage with detachable handrails and arch can be placed anywhere on the meadow. (By the way, the skilled craftsman who built the stage is available to create custom props for your celebration. The meadow is also an ideal setting for camping, picnics, barbecues and outdoor games.) After dining and dancing, guests often soak in the 20-person hot tub, bake in the sauna or gather around a campfire with guitars and marshmallows.

One of the specialties of Laurel Mill Lodge is long, leisurely celebrations. In times past, when the mountain residents traveled by horseback, they didn’t just get together for an afternoon or an evening—they partied for days! This charming custom is still observed here, thanks to a variety of overnight options. Across the footbridge over Soquel Creek and up a short winding path through redwoods, ferns and forget-me-nots, you’ll find eight simple but cozy cabins, each with a king-size sleeping loft and a deck overlooking the creek. Another footbridge leads to six A-frame bunkhouses, each equipped to sleep four. Camping is permitted on the meadow. Just think—you could extend your rehearsal, wedding and reception over several days, so that your close friends and family have time to really get to know each other. Guests can stay even longer if they wish. Best of all, when you hold your wedding at Laurel Mill Lodge, you get the entire property all to yourself. The same could be said for reunions, parties, bar mitzvahs and retreats.

We could go on and on about the beauty and versatility of Laurel Mill Lodge, but only a visit will convince you how special this facility really is. To protect the privacy of each event in progress, site visits are arranged by appointment only.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

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

CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The site holds up to 150 guests indoors or outdoors. Spaces are available for smaller events.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, 50% of the estimated event total is required to reserve your date; the balance is due 21 days before the event. Rental fees range $2,450–6,400 for 6-hour to 48-hour wedding packages. When you rent the site for a wedding, you have access to the entire facility. Some overnight accommodations are additional. If your event includes more than 5 children, childcare will be provided by the facility at an additional charge.

For business meetings or seminars, rental fees for the conference room range $7.50–20/person depending on length of time rented. For family reunions, $25–35/person/day includes camping and many other amenities.

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Catering

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BYO

Alcohol

BYO

Sites Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from list or BYO
Kitchen Facilities: commercially equipped
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: CBA, extra charge
Restrooms: narrow wheelchairs OK
Dance Floor: on deck
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: large screen TV/VCR, whiteboards, projection screen, podium; other CBA, extra charge
Parking: 60 spaces available
Accommodations: 9 cabins and camping
Telephone: pay phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: some areas
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: yes
Cleanup: provided
View: redwood trees, creek, meadow
Other: piano, large hot tub, sauna, outdoor fire pit, stage lighting

Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Access Limited

Site Views

Creek/River
Forest/Wooded Area
Meadow/Fields

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO, licensed server
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK until 10pm
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: liability required
Other: no fireworks, torches, lighter fluids or pets

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