The Outdoor Art Club 1 West Blithedale Avenue • Mill Valley • California 94942
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- It's a classic for a reason: this sought-after historic gem in the heart of Mill Valley is bursting with Old World charm and lush with natural beauty. You enter through a quaint, arched gate into a restful garden patio area that immediately removes you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
- A sprawling native oak tree provides a leafy canopy to the lovely, large wedding garden. Guests can mingle informally under the oak with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, or invite them to sit in rows while the you exchange vows in front of a dense backdrop of greenery. Annuals, perennials and an abundance of shrubbery around two sides add to the feeling of serenity.
- Bordered on two sides by the garden's blooms, the 1904 clubhouse is a classic Arts and Crafts structure with a rustic brown-shingled exterior, multi-paned windows, and multiple sets of French doors that bring the outside in when they’re all opened. The interior is spacious, with a beamed vaulted ceiling, hardwood floor and raised stage along one end, perfect for a head table or band setup.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $7,000–8,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
Year
The venue rental fee can include:
- Exclusive use of the selected ceremony and reception space
- Tables, chairs, and onsite furnishings
- Getting-ready suites and a Catering Kitchen
- Setup and teardown services
- And more!
Additional Info
A $1,500 refundable security deposit and proof of additional insurance are required.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 140 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 140 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 140 | 130 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120. | ||
With a variety of event spaces, this venue can accommodate both large parties and intimate guest counts.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- 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
Preferred list
Couples must select from a list of approved caterers with no exceptions.
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Weekends only: Friday and Saturday 10am–11pm; Sunday 10am–10pm. A guided tour is required before renting the facility; to schedule a tour, make a reservation on the club's website.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Club
- Non-Profit
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Waterfall
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: choose from preferred list
Kitchen Facilities: fully equipped
Tables & Chairs: provided for 140
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO, or through caterer
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: BYO
Parking: on-street only
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: caterer
View: garden
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: BYO
Smoking: not allowed
Music: moderately amplified OK inside until 10:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:30pm on Sundays; volume limits
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: required, extra charge
Other: decorations require prior approval; no candles allowed
The Outdoor Art Club
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