The Havens Country Club 29354 Vista Valley Drive • Vista • CA 92084


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Old World romance, rich history, and plenty of California charm are the hallmarks of this unique country club, nestled in a quiet valley of northern San Diego County. There are no "cookie cutter" weddings here—the staff delights in each couple's individual style and story, and is devoted to helping you use their uncommonly special spaces to create an event that feels exclusively "you".
  • Elaborate and authentic 18th-century gates open to reveal the extraordinary Provence Gardens. Ceremonies here are held beneath a wooden pergola with stone columns, and guests look on from a lawn area bordered by towering timbers, which date back to the 1780s, when George Washington ordered them for the construction of naval ships. Attached shade sails add to guest comfort... and seem to continue the maritime tradition.
  • The Mission Revival-style Clubhouse is reminiscent of a traditional Mediterranean abbey, with huge wood doors, soaring archways, and a pale stone exterior. The interior is just as stunning—the two-story ballroom is filled with incredible European-inspired details: an open-raftered ceiling, tiered wrought-iron candelabra chandeliers, delicate wall sconces, impressive tapestries, and an intricately carved wood fireplace that serves as a frame for your sweetheart table.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $6,000–14,000/event
  • Rental fees include:

    • 5-hour exclusive facility rental, plus a half-hour prior to transport guests and 3 hours prior for vendor setup
    • Access to the bridal suite, salon, and library starting at 9am, with a designated server for the bridal party
    • Provence Garden ceremony area set with white padded chairs, lemonade and fruited water station, tables for guest book/gifts, and to & from transportation for guests
    • Facility coordinator to oversee day-of timeline and coordination, as well as pre-event planning and 1-hour ceremony rehearsal
    • Dining tables & chairs, farm and accent tables, easels, dance floor, linens, china, flatware, glassware, servers & bartenders, and a tasting for four
    • Fire pit, fireplace, and heaters on terraces
    • Complimentary round of golf for two
    • Complimentary self-parking
    • Only one wedding per day

    125-guest minimum on Saturdays; 75–100 guest minimum Sunday–Friday. You can have less but are charged for the minimum.

Meals (when priced separately)
  • $125–175/person
  • All menu packages include hors d'oeuvres, salad, and entrées. Pricing varies based on menu selection, time of year, and space reserved.
     

    Bar packages are additional and range $40-75/person for a 4-hour hosted bar. A consumption bar is also available.

Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 22%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

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

Wedding packages at The Havens Country Club in Vista run $6,000–$14,000 and include a 5-hour exclusive rental, 3 hours of vendor setup beforehand, and bridal party access from 9am. You'll get the Provence Gardens ceremony setup with padded white chairs, reception tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware and glassware, a dance floor, heaters, servers and bartenders, plus a Facility Coordinator for planning and the day itself. A 1-hour rehearsal, a tasting for four and cake cutting are included too. Food and drinks are priced per person on top of the package, plus sales tax and a 22% service charge, and extra rentals are ordered through the club.

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

Yes, both happen at The Havens Country Club, and the club provides transportation for guests to and from the ceremony. Ceremonies take place in the Provence Gardens, under a wooden pergola with stone columns behind 18th-century gates. Receptions can be indoors in the clubhouse ballroom, with its carved wood fireplace and candelabra chandeliers, or outdoors in a completely private area with bistro lights and an oversized concrete dance floor.

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

Food and drinks at The Havens Country Club all come from the club's own kitchen and bar, and outside food and alcohol aren't allowed. Your DJ has to come from the club's list: Can-Do Productions, Sterling Productions or Timmy d. Productions. Cakes come from the listed bakeries, and rentals are ordered through the club. For photographers, florists, officiants and other vendors, there's a preferred list, and if you'd like someone who isn't on it, check with the Coordinator before you book them.

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

At The Havens Country Club in Vista, wedding packages run $6,000–$14,000, and menus add $125–$175 per person depending on your menu, the time of year and your reception space. Hosted bar packages run $40–$75 per person for four hours. Sales tax and a 22% service charge are added to food and drinks. There's a guest minimum instead of a dollar minimum: 125 guests on Saturdays and 75–100 guests Sunday–Friday. You can invite fewer, but you'll be charged for the minimum. So your date, your guest count and your menu choices move the total most, and a weekday can lower that minimum.

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

You get 5 hours at The Havens Country Club, plus a half hour beforehand to bring guests to the ceremony, and your vendors get 3 hours to set up. Outdoor events end by 10pm and indoor events end by midnight, so an indoor reception gives you the later night. Extra hours are available for an added cost, and your wedding party can start getting ready from 9am.

What makes The Havens Country Club different from the other venues near it?

The Havens Country Club hosts only one wedding a day, so the club is yours, with a 5-hour exclusive rental and a completely private outdoor reception area. It's a private country club in a quiet Vista valley, with a Mission Revival clubhouse, a ballroom with a carved wood fireplace, and Provence Gardens ceremony gates and columns dating to the 1700s. Your ceremony and reception happen on the same property. Your wedding party gets a large suite and salon with two balconies, a library with a bar and TV, and a dedicated server. Planning is simpler too, since catering, bar and a Facility Coordinator are all in-house. If you want old-world character with one team handling the details, it's worth a visit.

Can we tour The Havens Country Club, and what should we ask while we're there?

Yes, The Havens Country Club is a private club, so tours are by appointment only. Reach out to Laura Mitchell, Director of Events & Sales, at 760.842.6689 to set one up. While you're walking the Provence Gardens and the clubhouse, ask about the rain plan for an outdoor ceremony, which reception space suits your guest count, and what the guest minimum would be for your date.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 0 550
Cocktails, etc. Standing 350 600
Reception Seated 250 550
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250.

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The facility accommodates 550 seated guests outdoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The site holds 250 seated or 350 standing guests indoors and 550 seated or 600 standing outdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Meeting spaces can seat up to 250 guests indoors.

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
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily. Indoor receptions must end by midnight.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Garden
  • Golf / Country Club
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Private Club
  • Resort / Spa

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic
  • Valley

AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?

Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:

Catering: in-house
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: portable provided
Dressing Areas: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: some provided
Parking: large lot
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: market lighting included
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA
Cleanup: provided
View: forest/wooded area, garden, landscaped grounds, golf course fairways
Other: grand piano, event coordination

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

Take note of the following limitations!

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


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