The Barn at River House Address withheld to ensure privacy. • Ben Lomond • CA
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains among acres of mature redwoods, this charming hideaway strikes the perfect balance between an enchanting wooded retreat and an elegant country estate. A chic event barn adds a refreshingly modern touch, custom-built with warm wood walls, gleaming steel beams, a second story lounge space, and customizable lighting that transforms the airy interior to fit any style and vision.
- Garden party romance abounds throughout the gorgeous, sun-dappled grounds, which are highlighted by expansive manicured lawns large enough to host your entire celebration. Curved paths meander around groves of oak and lush beds planted with dogwood, rhododendrons, azaleas and lots of annuals for color, while a flower-lined path encircles the property and leads to the changing cottage. An adjacent county park adds yet more acres of woods.
- A wisteria-covered arbor leads to your riverfront ceremony site, where an oak-shaded gazebo sits along the water's edge. As the sun dips, the vibe turns magical: guests might mingle among the fragrant blooms, snap photos in the redwood grove, or stop for a quiet moment beside a splashing waterfall; a huge fire pit beside the house offers another warm and intimate gathering spot. Finally, draped bistro lights illuminate the contoured stone patio, inviting everyone to dance the night away beneath their soft glow.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $12,000–17,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Time of year
Rental Fee includes:
- Full weekend access (no overnight accommodations) to the gardens, redwood grove, gazebo, getting ready cottage, and barn
- Getting ready cottage, pool-table loft for the wedding party , and four guest bathrooms
- Catering kitchen, build-in bars, and ample on-site parking
- Flexible spaces for ceremonies, cocktails, and indoor reception space
Additional Info
Venue rental fee INCLUDES The Wedding Connection's "Project Management Package" that assists you every step of the way in your wedding planning process, including: vendor recommendations; contract review; venue walkthrough to create your vision; planning & running the rehearsal; creating wedding-day timeline and overseeing your event from start to finish. A $5,000 value!
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 250 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 250 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 250 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The site holds 250 guests, maximum.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
All types of alcohol allowed, but must have a licensed server.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
April through December, 7am–9pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Garden
- Mansion
- Mountain
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
- Private Home
- River
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
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