18 Northern California Venues With Cozy Backyard Vibes
Are you dreaming of a romantic celebration with a homey and close-knit feel? These Northern California venues will make you feel right at home with their cozy backyard vibes. With enchanting garden estates, rustic barn retreats, lushly wooded hideaways, and more, there’s so much to choose from. Explore our hand-picked list below and bring your backyard wedding day vision to life!
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove
Garberville, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Historic Details
Lush Gardens
Fab Features: dreamy 1926 estate designed by legendary architect Julia Morgan • host a grand event in one of three of the property's lush gardens, or opt for something more intimate inside the mansion's Great Room • expert on-site coordinators will work closely with your wedding planner to execute your vision
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Red Barn Ranch
Hopland, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Run
Weekend Wedding Experiences
Charming Accommodations
Fab Features: 100 acres of rolling hills with centuries-old oak trees, a babbling creek, turtle pond, gardens, and small vineyard • the historic, namesake red barn has been beautifully refreshed without losing its rustic charm • your rental runs all weekend long, access to the grounds from Friday through Sunday
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Flying Cloud Farm
Petaluma, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Lush Gardens
Family-Owned
Fab Features: family owned & operated, 33 acre private estate with over 30 years of event experience • lush gardens, rolling hills, vineyard views, and established oak trees • full wedding planning packages including elopements or micro-weddings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Pavilion at Redwood Estates
Los Gatos, California
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Grounds
Secluded Setting
Mountain Views
Fab Features: serene event center nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains • romantic ceremonies on the expansive lawn backed by towering Redwoods • the cedar pavilion sports an open-beam, knotty pine ceilings, a maple dance floor, and large picture windows showcasing the stunning mountain vistas
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The General's Daughter
Sonoma, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Central Location
All-Inclusive
Intimate Elopements
Fab Features: a charming 1864 Victorian estate in a wonderfully central location • hold your picturesque outdoor ceremony surrounded by lush gardens and beautiful fruit trees • celebrate on the wisteria-covered West Patio and enjoy creative dishes
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $
The Barn at River House
Ben Lomond, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Event Barn
Lushly Wooded
Secluded Setting
Fab Features: rustic wooded hideaway meets gracious country estate with a waterfall and manicured lawns that curve around dense groves of trees • exchange vows against a forest backdrop or hold intimate ceremonies among the redwoods • grand celebrations unfold in the luxe barn with mezzanine, soaring rafters and upscale details
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Olympia's Valley Estate
Petaluma, California
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Rustic
Family-Owned
Fab Features: serene, working organic farm set on a 2,000-acre apple orchard • a pond ringed by weeping willow trees makes for a stunning ceremony backdrop • receptions in their historic barn or on the lawn fronting the Victorian home with dazzling hilltop views
Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
The Barns at Cooper Molera
Monterey, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Custom Event Planning
Historic Barn
Rose Garden
Fab Features: historic 1880s barn surrounded by oak trees • an orchard and rose garden provide stunning photo ops • personalized signage, welcome refreshments, and custom-crafted menus by the pros at Events by Classic
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Highland Dell Lodge & Event Center
Monte Rio, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Tranquil Retreat
River Views
Fab Features: family-operated lodge in the midst of century old redwood trees on the banks of the beautiful Russian River • the restored historic hotel has been hosting guests and families since 1906 • host a weekend wedding experience with cozy accommodations and numerous activities onsite
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
Little Hills Events
San Ramon, California
Venue Superpowers:
Hidden Gem
Outdoor
Affordable
Fab Features: stunning and secluded al fresco venue surrounded by magnificent redwoods and oaks, native wildflowers, and rolling hills • ceremonies atop a picturesque plateau and receptions under a twinkle-lit white tent • exceptional planning services from Palmdale Estate Events (they're proudly eco-conscious, too!)
Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
Hacienda de las Flores by Wedgewood Weddings
Moraga, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Affordable Elegance
Full-Service
Fab Features: authentic Spanish-style mansion • ceremonies on the expansive lawn or in the Pavilion, a semicircular building with huge Corinthian columns • the inviting interior is designed with hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and a grand fireplace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Cavaignac, A Country Estate
Walnut Grove, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Outdoor Ambiance
Secluded Setting
Fab Features: European-style private estate • al fresco celebrations on the expansive lawn followed by cocktails on the white sand beach overlooking the swimming pond • cozy accommodations in the old world farmhouse or camp out on the manicured grounds
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Perry House
Monterey, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Vintage Charm
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: eye-catching Queen Anne-style Victorian with ocean-view terrace • garden ceremonies take place beneath a stately white pergola • a luxurious get-ready suite, a stained-glass ceiling in the Carriage House and a rustic stone-and-brick pizza oven are just a few of the venue's unique perks
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Rancho Las Flores
San Juan Bautista, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Sweeping Countryside Views
In-House Planning
Private Homestyle Celebrations
Fab Features: spectacular working ranch spread out among rolling hills and ancient oaks • celebrate on the adobe patio of a charming mid-century home, beside the sparkling pool, or amid the photo-ready gardens • in-house planning and coordination from the experts at the Wedding Connection
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Radonich Ranch
Los Gatos, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Grounds
Private Estate
Picturesque Setting
Fab Features: century-old fruit packaging ranch nestled in the lush Santa Cruz Mountains • picturesque ceremonies in front of a sparkling pond or shaded by a grove of weeping willows • dine and dance in the rustic barn or outside the ranch house on a tree-lined lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Hastings House Garden Weddings
Half Moon Bay, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Private Home
Lush Gardens
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: intimate celebrations and elopements in a garden setting • ceremonies in the enchanting half-acre lot on the edge of Miramar Beach • gorgeous photo ops among the lush landscaping, a lovely meadow, and the breathtaking Half Moon Bay that's just a few steps
Price: $ • $$Pageo Lavender Farm
Turlock, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Garden Views
Romantic
Affordable Catering Packages
Fab Features: surrounded by lush green landscapes, charming farmhouses, and rows of fragrant lavender • tall trees wrapped with twinkle lights create a romantic setting for receptions • the versatile event spaces can accommodate groups of 50 and up to 300
Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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