Cavallo Point Lodge

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Sausalito Wedding Venue
601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker
Sausalito, CA 94965
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Contact: Catering Manager
Phone: 415/339-4709
www.cavallopoint.com

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Why We Like This Place

It’s been awarded honor status by the National Trust for Historic Preservation; it has LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council; and it’s on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Travel+Leisure’s Top 10 New Green American Landmarks. History, ecology and luxury all seem to come seamlessly together at Cavallo Point Lodge, the meticulously restored Colonial Revival complex tucked away like a gorgeous surprise at the northern foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The views are breathtaking from anywhere on this property set on 75,000 acres of sunny national parkland, but especially from the Mission Blue Chapel. Named after an endangered California butterfly, this pristine, cream-colored structure stands high on a hillside covered with tufted grasses and California native plants. Its adjoining terrace is ideal for light-hearted gatherings, and affords a vista of San Francisco, the sparkling bay, and the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge rising above the pines and eucalyptus through tiaras of clouds.

There are no pews in the chapel, which has large picture windows, gleaming honey-colored floors, and a low stage that make it an excellent setting for anything from a meeting of the minds to a wedding ceremony or reception. But perhaps you’ll want to take your celebration outdoors to the Mission Blue Lawn, where your guests can enjoy an elegant hilltop affair or an exchange of vows framed by the incomparable natural panorama.

At the foot of the hill, the Callippe Terrace—named for the endangered Callippe butterfly—is another prime party venue. This one comes with a welcoming fire pit, comfortable seating and a lovely view of historic Fort Baker. Team it up with the Callippe Ballroom and the Callippe Foyer for an ultra-grand indoor-outdoor fête. The foyer alone is roomy enough for cocktails and dancing. Large, lounge-like alcoves flanking the doors add to the sense of grandeur. If you need a place for additional activities, the handsome Silverspot Room on the opposite side of the ballroom can be used as a minitheater, a children’s playroom and more.

Not enough possibilities? The lodge offers an amazing 14,000 square feet of adaptable function rooms and formal meeting space. Traipse upstairs to where the balconied Verbena Room and Foyer, La Mariposa Borracha Room and the Cavallo Point Cooking School kitchen multiply ways to maximize your event experience. Imagine serving cocktails or dinner in a graceful salon with fireplace and thrilling wraparound views, or a group lesson in the art of fine cuisine in the warmth of a spotless, professionally equipped, wine country-style kitchen.

Added to all this are day-of accommodations for the bride, a luxurious Healing Arts Center & Spa, the award-winning Murray Circle restaurant, the Farley Bar and a dreamy veranda designed for sitting back and soaking up the wild beauty of the surrounding terrain. You won’t want to leave the grounds and you don’t have to. The magnificently renovated two-bedroom family-friendly suites and guest rooms and glamorous contemporary lodgings are a great place for you and your guests to settle in and relax for a weekend…or embark on an extended stay full of fun-filled exploration. Rest assured, any journey that begins here is bound to be a glorious one.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 208
Max. Seated Outdoors: 208

Max. Seated Indoors: 180
Max. Seated Outdoors: 250
Max. Standing Indoors: 250
Max. Standing Outdoors: 250

Max. Seated: 200

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The facility holds 208 seated guests, indoors or outdoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The site can accommodate 180 seated or 250 standing indoors, and 250 seated or standing outdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Meeting rooms hold 200 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

50% of the total event cost is required to reserve your date and the balance is due 30 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $6,000–9,000 depending on the season and the number of guests. Meals, including wine, beer and wedding cake range $218–298/person. Tax, alcohol and a 21% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Location Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided, CBA
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided, CBA
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: portable provided
Bride’s Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: provided, CBA
Parking: large lot
Accommodations: 142 guest rooms
Telephone: house phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA
Cleanup: provided
View: garden patio, landscaped grounds; panorama of fields, hills, cityscape, coastline, forest, mountains, ocean and park
Other: on-site wedding cake, spa services, picnic area

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Historic/Landmark Building
Inn/Lodge
Waterfront/Beach Location

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO with corkage fee
Smoking: designated areas only
Music: OK with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required

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