The Mountain Terrace 17285 Skyline Boulevard • Woodside • CA 94062


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • A spectacular surprise awaits you, tucked atop a quiet crest flanked by towering redwood trees: The Mountain Terrace, a hidden gem that reveals itself upon approach. Once you pass through its simple wood arbor, you'll discover a brilliant acre of lawn, shimmering in the sunlight and unfurling towards a sweeping view of the southern part of San Francisco Bay all the way down to the Fremont hills.
  • Just above the lawn, a large two-level redwood deck rises from the green. Draped in market lights and adorned with a seasonal tent, it's a superb setting for a stand-up reception, sit-down dinner, or any kind of function in between. Just beyond the deck are more mature oaks (one with a tree swing) shading chairs beneath them along with a fire pit, creating a sweet nook for mingling and taking a break from the festivities.
  • Glass doors connect the deck to an inviting lodge, divided into a dining room and a bar/dance area by a large stone fireplace, perfect for a cozy dinner party or dancing the night away. Large picture windows frame lovely views of the deck and lawn, keeping partygoers connected to this magical setting throughout your celebration.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $2,500–9,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Holiday days

  • The rental fee includes:

    • Exclusive use of The Mountain Terrace property during the event day for your ceremony and reception
    • 8-hour block of time for your event, 2 hours for setup, and 1 hour for cleanup (overtime option available for an additional fee)
    • Basic planning support (coordination also available for an additional fee)
    • Menu tasting for the wedding couple
    • Ceremony arch and seasonal tent
    • On-site venue manager
    • Tables, chairs, china, glassware, and flatware for up to 250 guests
Ceremony Fee
  • A morning ceremony & cocktail hour option is also available for $2,500–4,000. Rental includes use of the venue for 5 hours (9am–2pm), 250 natural wood garden chairs and various reception tables. One hour overtime is available to add lunch or brunch.

Meals (when priced separately)
  • $85/person and up
Additional Info
  • Meeting packages include: an 8-hour facility rental, tables, chairs, LCD projector with screen or monitors, flip charts, accessories, WiFi, continental breakfast, lunch, and refresh breaks, and afternoon social hour.

    Corporate event packages may include: a cocktail reception, company picnic with lawn games, lunch or dinner, wine tasting party, or facilitated team building events.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Mountain Terrace, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Your facility fee at The Mountain Terrace in Woodside covers an 8-hour block, including 2 hours of setup and 1 hour of cleanup, plus use of the ceremony site. Tables and chairs for 150 guests are included, the team sets up and breaks down the in-house furniture, parking attendants are on hand, and an on-site venue manager is part of your day. You'll also get a 1-hour rehearsal, though its timing isn't guaranteed. What you'll pay for separately: food, beverages and labor, each billed apart from the facility fee, plus any equipment beyond the in-house tables and chairs. Overtime is $500 per hour plus staff, and flower petals outdoors carry a $100 cleanup fee.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Mountain Terrace, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can do both at The Mountain Terrace, so your guests stay on the hilltop all day. Ceremonies happen on the grassy meadow with bay views through a redwood grove, then dinner moves to the redwood deck, the lawn or the lodge. Seated dinners fit up to 300 on the lawn, 250 on the terrace and 120 in the inside dining room. There's also a morning ceremony option from 9am–2pm for up to 400 seated on the lawn, with a cocktail reception before guests head to a banquet elsewhere.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Mountain Terrace or do we have to use yours?

Catering at The Mountain Terrace is in-house only, so outside caterers aren't permitted. The venue's culinary team handles breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menus, with a tasting and consultation after you book, and most dishes can be made vegan. All beverages come through the venue too: outside alcohol isn't allowed, there's a full bar, and bartending staff are included with alcoholic beverage packages. For the rest of your team, The Mountain Terrace shares a recommended vendors list on its website.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Mountain Terrace, and is there a minimum?

At The Mountain Terrace in Woodside, your biggest swing is the facility fee, which depends on the month and the day. From May–October it's $9,500 on Saturday, $7,000 on Friday and Sunday, and $3,000 Monday–Thursday. In March, April, November and December, Saturdays drop to $6,500 and Fridays and Sundays to $5,000, while January and February run $5,000 on Saturday and $3,500 on Friday and Sunday. Holiday-weekend Saturdays are $10,000 plus tax. A 5-hour morning ceremony runs $2,000–$3,500. On top of that, dinner starts at $95 per person plus tax and a 22% service charge, bar packages are billed per guest, and labor is billed separately. To book, you'll pay the facility fee plus a $500 security deposit, and 50% of the remaining balance is due within 8 months of your wedding.

How long do we get at The Mountain Terrace, and when does the music have to stop?

You get an 8-hour block at The Mountain Terrace, which includes 2 hours of setup and 1 hour of cleanup, and you can add overtime at $500 per hour plus staff. Amplified music is allowed indoors only, so your DJ or band plays inside the lodge, where the bar and dance area sit beside a stone fireplace. Outdoors, music stays acoustic. Morning ceremony rentals run 9am–2pm, setup and cleanup included.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Mountain Terrace, and can you help with a room block?

There's a place to stay right at The Mountain Terrace: a private 4-bedroom house on-site sleeps up to 10 people, available for an extra fee. It makes a handy home base for you and your wedding party. The rest of your guests will stay nearby, and The Mountain Terrace is about 10 minutes from Highway 280, which keeps the drive easy.

What makes The Mountain Terrace different from the other venues near it?

The Mountain Terrace is a hilltop redwood venue in Woodside where everything from your ceremony to the last dance happens on one property, for up to 400 guests at a morning ceremony and 300 for a seated dinner on the lawn. You'll find an acre of lawn with views toward the southern San Francisco Bay, a two-level redwood deck strung with market lights, an oak grove with a tree swing and fire pit, and a lodge with a stone fireplace. Catering and bar are handled in-house, a private 4-bedroom house on-site sleeps up to 10, and Monday–Thursday weddings start at $3,000 for the facility.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 0 400
Cocktails, etc. Standing 250 300
Reception Seated 120 300
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250.

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The meadow accommodates up to 400 seated guests.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Indoors, the site seats 120. Outdoors, the patio seats 250 with additional space on the lawn for up to 300 guests.

MEETING CAPACITY: Indoor meeting spaces seat up to 100 guests. Outdoors, the patio deck holds 250.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Garden
  • Mountain
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Restaurant

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Ocean / Bay
  • Panoramic

AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?

Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:

Catering: in-house
Beverages: full bar available, with multiple package options
Kitchen Facilities: fully equipped
Tables & Chairs: provided for up to 250 guests
Linens, Silver, etc.: china, glassware, and flatware provided for up to 250; linens arranged by venue, extra fee
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: indoor area
Dressing Area: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: provided
Parking: on-site lot or shuttle
Accommodations: private 4-bedroom house on-site for up to 10 people, extra fee
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA, extra fee
Cleanup: provided
View: redwoods, bay view, expansive meadow

RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?

Take note of the following limitations!

Alcohol: in-house
Smoking: designated areas
Music: amplified OK indoors only, outdoors acoustic only
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required


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