Pescadero, CA
Green Oaks Creek Farm is a picturesque outdoor wedding venue set against the backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Pescadero, CA. Owner Stephanie Jennings and her husband opened this farm in 1999. They wanted to create an organic, educational farm that would help people learn about sustainability, and earned master's degrees in plant and soil science before doing so. The beauty of the landscape, meanwhile, inspired them to open an event center in 2001 so they could share the stunning setting with more people. At Green Oaks Creek Farm, you can start the day's festivities in a choice of two ceremony sites. Exchange vows or have a celebratory toast in a bloom-filled perennial garden. This space is surrounded by a passionflower-covered fence, transforming the garden into a private oasis. At the garden's edge, you'll find a clearing that can seat up to 200 guests and a deck with plenty of space for the wedding party. The garden also features a patio with a bar, for those all-important toasts. Ceremonies can be held at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains too, in a clearing that offers views of both the farm and the ocean. Straw bales are provided for guests to sit on here. You're invited to host your receptions just a short walk from the Ceremony Garden. This space features an outdoor kitchen for your catering company to use, as well as a stone patio and firepit. Couples and a number of guests can make themselves at home on the farm for the whole weekend, and stay in the wooded campground and furnished cabins. To help streamline the planning process, Green Oaks Creek Farm offers an all-inclusive wedding package. The various event spaces are also fitted with a variety of furniture for you to use, including cocktail tables and benches. The reception space has a built-in dance floor, as well as string lighting to help enhance the atmosphere.