The Land 18501 Van Zandt Resort Road • Philo • CA 95466


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Immerse yourself in a complete wedding experience at this beautifully designed retreat, which was created to encourage a deeper connection with self, others, and the natural world. Nestled in the ancient redwoods of Mendocino County just a half-hour drive from the Pacific, the 162-acre property encompasses miles of hiking trails, gardens, a restored meditation barn, hot yoga studio, and multiple gathering spaces. 
  • The whole weekend is yours, with diverse lodging for everyone across private cabins, light-filled contemporary homes, and glamping tents tucked in the woods. Begin your celebration with a yoga session or a dip in the saltwater pool or the cool rivers, exchange vows in a lush redwood grove, then dance the night away beneath a canopy of twinkle lights and stars. Every meal is prepared on-site by the world-class culinary team, using ingredients sourced from their 2-acre on-site organic garden.
  • Every love story is different, so there's no one-size-fits-all approach here. The warm, welcoming events team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your celebration is curated to fit your vision, from arranging photo ops amid the stunning grounds to designing delectable menus to planning unique adventures and classes for your loved ones.

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

The Land offers all-inclusive retreat rentals ranging $450–$700 per person, per night. Contact the venue for more details.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $500–1,100/person
  • Packages include the rental fee, catering, alcohol, tax, and service charge. Pricing varies depending on day of week, time of day, time of year. space reserved, guest count, event duration, package chosen, and type of event.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

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

The Land in Philo offers all-inclusive wedding packages, priced per person, that cover your rental fee, catering, alcohol, tax and service charge in one number. Meals come from the on-site Love to Table kitchen, which cooks with seasonal organic produce from the 5-acre garden and nearby farms. You're also on a 162-acre property with redwood trails, swimming holes and a saltwater pool. On-site lodging sits right on the property too, with housing for up to 100 guests. Ask how lodging fits into your package so your whole weekend is mapped out from the start.

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

Yes, everything happens on the property at The Land. You can marry beneath The Oak, under The Garden Arbor among flowers and fruit trees, or out in The Meadow, with outdoor ceremonies for up to 200 seated guests. Then it's a long-table dinner and dancing under string lights, with the historic Lodge, built from a single redwood tree, seating up to 100 indoors. Your guests can even sleep on site.

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

You've got options at The Land. Catering can come from the in-house Love to Table kitchen, a caterer from the preferred vendor list, or one you bring yourselves. Alcohol is bring-your-own. The Lodge has a certified commercial kitchen, which makes life easier for whichever caterer you pick.

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

Wedding packages at The Land in Philo, in Mendocino County's Anderson Valley, run $500–$1,100 per person, and that price is truly all-in: rental fee, catering, alcohol, tax and service charge are included. Where you land in that range depends on the day of the week, the time of day, the time of year, the space you reserve, your guest count, how long your event runs, the package you choose and the type of event. Because tax and service are already built in, you won't see those added on at the end. Pick your date, guest count and package, multiply, and you'll have a solid starting budget.

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

The Land hosts events daily from 6am to midnight, so you've got room for a full day, from getting ready to a late-night dance party. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions. Since your guests can stay on the property, nobody needs to cut out early to drive home.

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

Your guests stay right on the property at The Land, which has housing for up to 100 guests. There are 60 beds, mostly queens, spread across 18 private cabin units, 6 contemporary homes and 12 glamping tents in a forest of Douglas firs, a short walk from the lodge and pool. Cabins come with bedding, towels, toiletries, heating, fans and WiFi, plus coffee and tea at the Lodge. With everyone on site, the weekend can include yoga, hikes and meals together, not just the wedding.

What makes The Land different from the other venues near it?

The Land hosts only four weddings a year, so a date here is a rare thing. It's an all-inclusive, 162-acre retreat in Mendocino County's Anderson Valley, with redwood forests, a 5-acre organic garden and lodging for up to 100 guests, so your wedding can become a full weekend. Yoga classes, tea ceremonies, meditation and hikes can be part of the experience, and meals come from the on-site Love to Table kitchen. One thing to know as you plan: guests under 18 aren't allowed on the property, so it's built for adults-only celebrations.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 60 200
Cocktails, etc. Standing 100 465
Reception Seated 50 200
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 31.

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
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

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

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house
Preferred list
BYO

Alcohol

BYO

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Access limited

Availability

Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Garden
  • Retreat
  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Creek / River
  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Pool Area
  • Valley

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