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Palo Alto Wedding Location
3000 Alexis Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 650/917-5101
www.pahgcc.com
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Why We Like This Place

If Shangri-la was a private club, it might be the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club. Nestled next to the Arastradero Open Space Preserve high in the foothills above Silicon Valley, the facility offers serenity, panoramic views and topnotch services. And, although this is one of the most prestigious private clubs in the United States, you don’t have to be a member to host a special event here.

Your experience begins under the awning in front of the clubhouse entrance, where you turn around to take in the sweeping view of San Francisco Bay and the rolling East Bay hills, spanning from Mission Peak to Mount Diablo. Then, as you step through the etched-glass front doors and into the lobby, you start to fully appreciate the refined décor, which includes a cherrywood fireplace and a luxuriously oversized bouquet of fresh flowers. Much effort (and expense) has gone into creating this elegant setting, so it’s not surprising that the clubhouse has been featured in many interior design publications.

Across the lobby, a wide set of stairs leads to the back doors and out to the landscaped terrace, adjacent to the golf course. This is an ideal setting for a ceremony and cocktails, with a view as breathtaking as the one at the Club’s entrance: Majestic redwoods, tall pines, and oaks border the fairways (redesigned in 1999 by famed architect Robert Muir Graves). A tiered waterfall cascades over boulders at the nearby 18th green (a fabulous backdrop for wedding ceremonies and photos). And, the verdant slope of the golf course seems to rise all the way up to the grassy hilltops of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve to the west.

Just off the terrace is the ballroom, a beautiful room with its own marble-topped bar. A recently completed multi-million dollar renovation has made this one of the loveliest spaces on the Peninsula. Windows on three sides of the Ballroom showcase the golf course, waterfall and hillsides, while glass doors enable guests to flow easily from the Ballroom to the heated Terrace. For smaller gatherings, reserve the sophisticated Members Dining Room, whose warm cherrywood walls are crisscrossed with a distinctive pattern of brass inlay. In the evening, add a romantic glow with candles on the tables, or simply enjoy the view, a blanket of city lights sparkling against the night sky.

Palo Alto Hills’ kitchen is headed up by award-winning Executive Chef, Orlin Marcus, previously the Chef de Cuisine at the renowned Beach and Tennis Club in Pebble Beach.

Whether he and his culinary team are creating a multi-course meal for a black tie gala or simple grilled dishes for a casual poolside barbecue, all the food is prepared from scratch, using only the finest and freshest ingredients.

Impeccable service is the top priority here, and you’ll be impressed with the entire staff, from the valet parking attendants to the professional event coordinator, who will help you personalize your festivities. Shangri-la is a mythical place, but you’ll find the scenery and wonderful amenities of this hillside paradise very real.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 300
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300

Max. Seated Indoors: 300
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300
Max. Standing Indoors: 400
Max. Standing Outdoors: 400

Max. Seated: 300

CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The clubhouse holds up to 300 seated or 400 standing guests, both indoors and outdoors.

Fees & Deposits

Rental fees range $500–3,000 depending on the day of the week. Meals range $60–115/person. Tax, alcohol, and a 20% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 10am–4pm and 6pm–11pm.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided
BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Site Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride's Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: valet and self-parking
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: n/a
Cleanup: provided
View: fairways, hills, pool, grounds, waterfall
Other: event coordination

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Golf Course/Golf Clubhouse
Private Club

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided or BYO with corkage fee
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required

Contact: Catering Department
650/917-5101
www.pahgcc.com
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