Roaring Camp Weddings 5401 Graham Hill Rd • Felton • CA 95018


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Step back in time to this whimsical, naturally beautiful spot, set deep in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Set amid towering trees, accompanied by the scent of woodsmoke and pine and the occasional whistle of a train on the breeze, celebrations here are truly one-of-a-kind—whether you envision an intimate, woodsy elopement, a laid-back gathering beside a vintage schoolhouse, or a grand barn soiree where you can two-step the night away.
  • A historic steam train whisks your guests up to Cathedral Grove, a spectacular natural clearing atop Bear Mountain where you'll exchange vows in a fairy circle of ancient redwoods. Receptions unfold down the mountain in the rustic Brete Harte Barn, where dramatic wrought-iron chandeliers hang from 32-foot ceilings and massive barn doors slide open onto an adjacent lawn (the fire pit is perfect for s'mores under the stars!).
  • There's tons of flexibility when it comes to selecting your vendors, with the freedom to choose your own caterer or opt for a delicious in-house dining package—options range from delicious buffet menus to to a food truck and vintage horse trailer bar! Their extensive furniture inventory saves you money on rentals, with tables & chairs, heaters, lighting, wine barrels, and lawn games always included.

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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Ceremony in the Redwoods:
When you stage your wedding ceremony at Cathedral Grove inside the fairy circle of ancient redwood trees, you and your guests will be transported to this magical site at the top of Bear Mountain by a historic steam train! The train will be yours exclusively, and a unique way to enhance your wedding.

For details on these offers, please contact Stacy, stacey@roaringcamp.com or 831-335-4484x121.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $8,950–14,000/event
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Space reserved
  • All-Inclusive Ceremony & Barn Reception packages range $10,000–14,000 and include:

    • Choice of ceremony site: Cathedral Grove of Redwoods (includes steam train transport!) -- $14,000 package; Schoolhouse Lawn --$12,000 package; or the Barn -- $10,000 package.
    • The use of Bret Harte Hall Barn & the Lawn for eight hours
    • Facility coordination
    • Tables, chairs, wine barrel bar, spotlights for the barn and bench seating, wine barrel heater, and cocktail tables for the lawn
    • Fire barrel with wood & corn hole games
    • Catering is additional. You can choose a Roaring Camp Catering Package, or use an Outside Caterer. Food Trucks are allowed!

    The Big Trees Ceremony & Outdoor Reception Food Truck Package range $8,000–12,000 for 25–75 guests (June–October only) and includes:

    • Choice of ceremony locale (Big Trees Cathedral Grove or The Treepond)
    • Wedding ceremony & rehearsal coordination
    • Long picnic bench seating with canopy & bistro lights
    • The vintage horse trailer bar with bartender & beer taps (you supply the beer, wine & champagne--no corkage fee!)
    • Choice of food truck catering menu
    • The wagon wheel dessert display
    • Wine barrels, fire pit & umbrellas
    • Dance area surrounded by bistro lights
Meals (when priced separately)
  • $65–75/person
  • All catering packages include china plates, tableware, beverage glasses, napkins, linens, a water/iced tea/lemonade station, appetizers (buffet & hand-passed), as well as a coffee & tea station.

Additional Info
  • There is a $950 catering service flat fee—but no other service charge/gratuity.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 275 500
Cocktails, etc. Standing 500 500
Reception Seated 300 500
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500.

Maximum capacity is 300 in the Bret Harte Hall Barn, and 500 at the BBQ reception site.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

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

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

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house
BYO

For Roaring Camp Catering, normally the guest minimum is 80 on Fridays & Sundays and 100 on Saturdays. Outside catering by licensed catering professionals or food trucks is allowed.


Alcohol

BYO

Only beer, wine and champagne are allowed. Host must bring their own (self-serve or other), and there is no corkage fee. Affiliate bartending service is required.


Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily until 10pm.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Barn
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Mountain
  • Park
  • Unique
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic
  • Park
  • Valley

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