Say “I Do” on 53 Acres: White Barn, Cathedral Tent
Sacramento Ca
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Sharla
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A Canvas of Picturesque Beauty and Versatile Spaces
Nestled in Browns Valley, CA, Barns at Willow Creek is a stunning nature-filled wedding venue that is sure to leave a lasting impression. This serene location sets the stage for a romantic event featuring love, laughter, and dancing. The team here offers a fully customizable experience from start to finish, so you can create the big day that you've always dreamed of.
From Intimate Barns to Grand Tented Receptions
You'll never be short of a photo opportunity here, with lush greenery, peaceful ponds, and scenic landscapes surrounding the property. Choose from three wedding ceremony sites and reception locations at Barns at Willow Creek, all of which exude natural beauty and charm. For more intimate occasions, The Mini Barn is the perfect option, sprawling 1,000 square feet, and seating up to 50 people who can look out onto the ponds and gorgeous almond trees. Alternatively, The White Barn is perched on a hilltop and features large custom farm tables, cross-back chairs, and an indoor or outdoor dance floor. This makes it perfect for dining and dancing the night away with up to 165 guests. If you'd prefer an open-air celebration, they've got you covered with elegant high-peak cathedral tents and willow tree ceremony, which can host up to 300 during a cocktail hour or sit-down dinner. You can also make it a wedding weekend and take advantage of on-site lodging, which includes cabins, RV spaces, and camping options for guests.
Expert Support for Every Last Detail
The Barns at Willow Creek team would be delighted to work with you, and the experienced staff can ensure every detail comes together seamlessly. They specialize in personalized packages with a wide selection of services, décor, and unique details to choose from. You are welcome to bring your own caterer, or opt for one of their exceptional recommendations. Taking care of the logistics like setup and cleanup, the team leaves you free to relax and enjoy the festivities. Reach out today to learn more!
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Beach
Waterfront
Estate
Garden
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
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Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Meet the team
Sharla
Venue Manager/Site Coordinator
Experienced Venue Manager and Site Coordinator with over seven years of success overseeing weddings from concept to completion. She is skilled in coordinating vendors, managing event timelines, and ensuring seamless operations on-site, specializing in creating memorable, stress-free experiences for couples and their guests. Known for her strong organizational abilities, clear communication, and attention to detail, she excels at handling logistics, troubleshooting in real time, and maintaining high standards of service. Passionate about bringing each client’s vision to life, she consistently delivers elegant, well-executed events tailored to individual styles and needs.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.017 reviews
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Barns at Willow Creek is a stunning, well‑maintained venue with gorgeous views and flexible DIY options. The staff are friendly, responsive, and highly accommodating, providing excellent day-of coordination, setup, and cleanup. Guests loved the property and lodging option, and couples highly recommend it for its value and stress-free experience.Review photos
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Faith M
5.0
5/15/2026
We had the absolute best experience at Barns at Willow Creek for our wedding. From start to finish, everything was perfect. The property itself is stunning — beautiful views, an am...
azing atmosphere, and such a gorgeous setting for a wedding. We got so many compliments from our guests about how incredible the venue was.
Sharla and Mark were also amazing to work with. They were both so kind, helpful, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our day special. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but they made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable. They answered countless questions in a timely manner. They accommodated every single one of our requests without hesitation. They were truly a dream to work with.
You get so much bang for your buck here. The venue is beautiful, the owners are wonderful, and the overall experience exceeded all of our expectations. We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else and would highly recommend Barns at Willow Creek to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue.
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 05/15/2026
Thank you so much Faith for this amazing review! Your kind words truly mean so much to us....
It was such an honor to be part of your wedding day, and we’re beyond grateful that your experience at Barns at Willow Creek exceeded your expectations.
We’re so happy to hear that you and your guests loved the beauty and atmosphere of the property. Working with you throughout the planning process was an absolute pleasure, and being able to help bring your vision to life is exactly why we do what we do.
Thank you again for trusting us with such a special celebration and for recommending us to future couples. We wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and unforgettable memories together!
Sharla & Mark
Melissa W
5.0
5/18/2024
My husband I knew our first time touring the property that this was the place for us. The property is very well maintained and cared for and is absolutely stunning. We had planne...
d on the dual site, having ceremony under the willow tree and the reception at the barn. Unfortunately, mother nature didn't cooperate but it still came together and was beautiful even though our ceremony was a plan c! Sharla was very responsive every time i emailed with a question and checked on me throughout the day of, especially when we had to make the decision for plan c last minute. She listened and accommodated my last minute wishes and it turned out so great!
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 05/18/2024
OMGosh, PLAN C!! I'm glad it came together! Congratulations to you and Billy! It turned ou...
t beautifully! Thank you for sharing your day with us.
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anonymous u
5.0
5/09/2024
We highly recommend the drive to this incredible venue! They keep everything very well kept and clean, they do the set up and clean up. It includes amazing day of coordinators. The...
ir communication is very quick, always answered all my questions! We also recommend renting the lodge for the wedding, was really huge having all the girls spend the night before and then a perfect place for the bride and groom to stay after the wedding. We had the most amazing wedding thanks to Barns at Willow Creek!
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 05/16/2024
Thank you Courtney and Chris for sharing your special day with us!! You guys were such a s...
weet group! It was a pleasure making your day just right!
Rachel U
5.0
10/30/2023
My husband and I got married at Barns at Willow Creek. We were looking for an affordable venue that allowed us to have some flexibility with DIY options. The property is gorgeous a...
nd all of our guests loved it! The staff is so friendly and helpful and we were so happy that we chose this venue.
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 05/16/2024
Thank you for your review Rachel! You guys rocked it! Great party with great vendors and G...
uests! Fun times!
Katrina W
5.0
9/05/2023
Phenomenal! Amazing! Most beautiful piece of property I have ever been to. My fiance and I feel in love with the owners and the property! This venue is picture perfect! The owners...
are beyond helpful, especially when you're a bride who freaks out and worries about things. They are on top of everything.
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 05/16/2024
Thank you Katrina! Love to share the property with couples like you!! It was a fun day.......
...and you didn't freak out, You were great!
Diana F
5.0
6/06/2023
I can not stop saying good things about this place. This was the first venue my husband and I checked out and we immediately fell in love! The landscape is beautiful and our guests...
had such a great time! Working with Mark and Sharla was great, and they communicated so well! Sharla was amazing and I could not thank her enough for all of her help. They made the cleanup super easy and everything that had to do with the venue was taken care of by them. I would 110% recommend working with them.
Response from Barns at Willow Creek on 06/06/2023
Thank you for trusting us with this most special day! You were both so kind and pleasant...
to work with (as well as the rest of the fam and friends). You are blessed! Thank you for the wonderful recommendation.
Elizabeth L
5.0
6/05/2022
My husband and I found Barns at Willow Creek online while searching for wedding venues. Originally we were a bit skeptical because it was pretty out of the way and we couldn’t find...
a ton of information about it. We decided to tour anyway and it was the best decision we could have made. The grounds are stunning, and not only do they have it all (dishes, linens, places to get ready/stay), they do it all (setup, cleanup, coordination) and they do it flawlessly! We were a bit nervous to hand everything over and let them work their magic but the event spaces were set up beautifully and not a single moment of our day went even slightly awry. We had the best, completely stress free, time celebrating with our friends and family knowing that Owen and his team handled every last detail. Barns at Willow Creek exceeded our expectations in every way and will always come highly recommended from us!
Mary Ann K
5.0
4/02/2022
3-26-2022- Beautiful day for a wedding! Every inch of the venue was beautiful. The staff was exceptional and accommodating. They handled everything g and coordinated with our other...
vendors so all my family had to do is show up. Our guest were so surprised that this beautiful venue excited so close to home. If you choose to book a wedding at this venue consider booking the lodge on the property that sleeps 10. The lodge is so nice and family friendly! Thank you again Barns at Willow Creek for making my daughters wedding so special!
Brandolyn E
5.0
9/30/2020
Everything from the venue to the staff was amazing! We are truly lucky to have gotten married on such a beautiful property and the fact that they take care of basically every aspec...
t for you from the set up/break down to the DJ, decorations and more makes it totally worth it the price!
Danielle W
5.0
6/08/2020
This place is absolutely perfect. Our wedding was exactly what we asked for.
Jessica L
5.0
12/22/2018
This venue was amazing! Such a beautiful property! The owner, Kristen, is so experienced, and professional. You are able to use their inventory of decor and they do all the set up ...
the day of, including any items you buy yourself. Not to mention, even with everything included in the price, it was the lowest priced venue of those I toured, and my favorite. I couldn’t have been happier!
Makizie A
1.0
10/09/2018
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
Kristen and her 'team' she offered a discounted rate at 6,000 for the white barn. We ended up putting our deposit down that day - 30 Days later we paid off ou...
r 6,000 total and Kristen immediately lost contact with us. June 11th 5 days before my wedding i emailed her stating my text messaged were not delivering to her and her phone went straight to voicemail for the past month. She explained she had a new cell phone number (and i just decided not to inform me?) we went on to discuss what i would like considering we hadn't talked much other than a quick 15 min meeting when we finished paying her and that was 4 months before the wedding and everything she asked was still tentative or we were undecided, after that meeting we lost all contact with her until the week of the wedding. We went over the details of the wedding through email and she said we could arrive at 8 AM to set up. Me and my mom showed up at 8:15 and had to wait outside the gate until 10:00 AM for the DJ to open!!! She said she had no clue i was coming this early when i had it in an email from the night before she said 8. We started setting up and the table decor was completely different that what we had talked about and she was no where to be found again.
Moving along through out the day the first time i saw her the day of the wedding was 15 mins before i was about to walk down the isle and she came up to me angry asking what the problem was and why i was so mad and started yelling at me, i kindly informed her she has been no where to be found and she was my wedding coordinator, then she said she wasn't my coordinator Paula was.... I HAD NEVER EVEN MET A PAULA. She then says her 'professional bartenders" was her 21 year old daughter and her daughters boyfriend - which one of them couldn't bar tend there any more because he got in a fight with her husband - super classy. Oh and she wasn't at our rehearsal either - she said the DJ handles all that which he did an amazing job at. But i was running 15 mins late and she insisted that i show up in 5 mins or they were locking the gate and i wouldn't have a rehearsal so I drive way over the speed limit balling my eyes out but we finally made it just to find out the DJ was in no rush and it wasn't a problem at all that i was 15 mins late. All because she didn't want to pay him over time. We were then informed that she and the other owner are going through a divorce and she is going to be leaving the facility soon (thank god) As the wedding went on - none of our candles got lit like they were suppose to, none of the chalkboard signs had our names written in them ( they were blank just hanging on the walls), AL of our drinks were like juice they used so much mix and zero alcohol that they ran out of juice. By the end of the night when we were about to leave the husband / half owner came up and asked not to write a review and if i did to leave her name out of it and everything she did because shes going through a rough time with her divorce. I haven't written a review because of what he said and i understand people go through things but if you are not a happy/nice/caring person maybe you shouldn't be involve in weddings? Save your money go somewhere else - this place is NOT all it cracks up to be.
Amanda M
5.0
12/06/2017
This place was so beautiful. Kristen was beyond helpful and would go above and beyond on everything. Whenever I had a question she I as there just a email or text away and even let...
me come out to talk to her in person when I need to just to ease my mind. I had very high expectations and they by far exceeded them. She thought everything out and took so much stress off of me planning the big day. Couldn’t be any happiest with my choice in venue.
Anonymous
5.0
4/26/2016
This is an amazing venue with a wonderful staff. While it's been a few months since our wedding, the memory of our perfect day is still fresh thanks to our great experience. Kris...
ten and her daughter Krystle (also the photographer, super convenient!) were super helpful and are so good at what they do. They are so good in fact, that when we found them, the only weekend they had available in the next year and a half was 19 days away - even though it was crazy it just felt right so we trusted them enough to do it! Over the course of the following 19 days, Kristen and Krystle fielded a millions calls from us, gave us tons of wonderful suggestions-which we gladly took-and made the impossible possible. Kristen did the flowers, told us where to get our cake and did all of the decor from her own extensive stock. Long story short 19 days later we had our perfect wedding and a great story, all thanks to their expert coordination. Planning a wedding can be tough but working with Willow Creek Events made it a breeze. We highly recommend them!
Courtney S
5.0
10/21/2014
Willow Creek Events (WCE) is an amazing wedding venue that has a lot to offer. The property at WCE is beautiful, from the ceremony site to the reception locations, it is so loaded...
with details. The owner Kristen was so easy to deal with and it was comforting to know that she was handling EVERYTHING. She has a very smooth process and was accommodating to my requests. Although it was a little far out in the middle of nowhere, it was PERFECT and I recommend it to anyone interested in a country, shabby-chic style wedding :) All table setting, decorations, etc are included in the price and there are an assortment of vintage decorations to choose from :)
Anonymous
5.0
11/23/2013
Kristen, with the help of her beautiful family, worked with us to make our wedding perfect. If you want a vintage country wedding, then you cannot do better than Willow Creek. Thei...
r property is gorgeous. They keep it landscaped immaculately, but they still preserve the quaint, country feel.
We found Kristen very easy to work with. From start to finish it is obvious that she loves her work, and that she is invested in making your day special. There were bumps in the road, as there will always be, but she was there smoothing them over before we had time to worry, or even notice. The wedding was a huge success thanks to Kristen's level headed, caring support.
Kimberly H
5.0
10/21/2013
Willow Creek is a place I would have never known about had I not gone to the Bridal Expo. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for and more! We went to visit for the first time duri...
ng the off season and it was beautiful despite everything being dormant. When we returned during wedding season I actually cried it was so gorgeous! Everything was blooming and unbelievable! Kristin, the site coordinator, made our special day more memorable and special than even I could imagine!
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