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Green Oaks Creek Farm is a picturesque outdoor wedding venue in Pescadero, CA, set against the backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains. 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 earn master's degrees in plant and soil science before doing so. Meanwhile, the beauty of the landscape inspired them to open an event center in 2001 to share the stunning setting with more people.
At Green Oaks Creek Farm, you can start the day's festivities with a ceremony at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains in a clearing that offers stunning views of both the farm and the ocean. A spacious redwood deck for the wedding party and wooden benches for seating up to 200 guests are provided. After exchanging vows, have a celebratory toast with your guests in a bloom-filled perennial garden. A passionflower-covered fence surrounds this space, transforming the garden into a private oasis. You'll find a clearing and a deck with plenty of space for a cocktail party at the garden's edge. The garden also features a patio with a bar for those all-important toasts. You're invited to host your receptions just a short walk from the Garden. This space features an outdoor kitchen for your catering company to use, as well as a stone patio and fire pit. 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.
Green Oaks Creek Farm offers an all-inclusive wedding package to help streamline the planning process. The various event spaces are also fitted with furniture, including cocktail tables and benches. The reception space has a built-in dance floor and string lighting to help enhance the atmosphere.
+26 years in business
Speaks English
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
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
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Mountain
Trees
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Meet the team
Stephanie Jennings
Co-Founder and Co-Owner
Before starting the farm at Green Oaks, Stephanie Jennings worked on farms in the Santa Cruz area and in Costa Rica. She also taught environmental education for several years. One day she and her husband decided to combine their love of farming and environmental teaching with their desire to help create a more just, sustainable, and healthy food system by starting an organic, educational farm. To achieve this goal, they earned Masters of Science degrees in Plant and Soil Science. They also completed course work in Holistic Resource Management and Permaculture Design. In 1999 they started Green Oaks Creek Farm. The beauty of their land inspired them to simultaneosly start a wedding and event center, thereby enabling them to share their stunning spot with an ever expanding circle of people.
They ran the farm for fourteen years with the help of apprentices and volunteers. In 2014 they decided to retire from farming and to lease the farm business to beginning farmers. They continue to run the wedding and event business at Green Oaks while raising their two daughters, Sienna and Anna.
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Green Oaks Creek Farm received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings there. The owners, Stephanie and Paul, were praised for their responsiveness, professionalism, and accommodating nature. The venue itself was described as magical and unique, with beautiful ocean views, well-manicured gardens, and various rental dwellings available on the property. Guests loved the spacious layout of the farm, the availability of different areas for different parts of the event, and the abundance of natural beauty. Additionally, the on-site flowers, flexible vendor options, and inclusive packages were highlighted as significant benefits. Overall, Green Oaks Creek Farm was highly recommended for its stunning setting and excellent service.
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5.0
1/01/2025
Words really can't describe just how highly we recommend Green Oaks Creek Farm. We had an unforgettable time planning and hosting our wedding at this magical place.
If you have the opportunity to host an event at this venue, you will surely walk away, as we did after our wedding, in complete awe of the property, owners & staff, and experience overall.
The owners, Stephanie and Paul, are extremely responsive and accommodating, and invited us to visit GOCF whenever we needed leading up to our wedding to coordinate with other vendors. They were so pleasant to work with from the moment we first emailed to the moment we hugged goodbye!
The space:
The property is breathtaking, with several different terraces that have their own unique spaces and vibes. From the upper terrace where we held our ceremony, you can look over the pacific ocean while shaded by tall eucalyptus trees. In the garden, you can relax on the grass and meander through the lovingly curated garden beds. A short stroll bordered by garden beds (which were bursting with dahlias at the time of our wedding in October) and you'll arrive at the reception area which is open, well-manicured, and also gives priceless views of the ocean, the surrounding meadows, and flower beds.
GOCF also offers rental of numerous dwellings on the property. We took advantage of a package that included all three rentals for 2 nights. They were very clean, stylish, and stocked with everything you may need for a special weekend.
Other awesome GOCF offerings:
The owners clearly love and meticulously care for the land here. In the garden and in the reception area there are very large (and very stunning) live-edge bar tables made from reclaimed wood from the property. The reception area also has many smaller live-edge reclaimed wood cocktail tables.
The hosts also provided as many wood benches as we needed for the ceremony space. It was awesome that we didn't need to rent seating for the ceremony space!
The reception area also has a beautiful stone dance floor, an awesome fire pit which Stephanie and Paul provided wood for AND lit for us both the night before and night of our wedding. Edison string lights are hung all throughout the reception area and the walkways throughout the property are well lit.
There is also a kitchen space in the reception area that was easily accessible to our caterers and was available for us to use the night before our wedding to host our rehearsal dinner.
Being a working flower farm, we also highly recommend purchasing flowers directly from the farm! It was so cool to have flowers in our bouquets and vases that had been picked just steps away. Their prices are very reasonable and they had a fantastic variety.
GOCF provided for us our dream quintessential coastal California wedding. Go check it out and you’ll see why it’s so, so uniquely special.
Julia M
5.0
11/29/2024
We had such an amazing experience working with Stephanie and the whole Green Oaks Creek crew! From the very beginning, communication was very clear, professional and friendly. It was a quick process from our first conversation to when we locked in our date, because we knew immediately after visiting the farm that it was our dream venue. We spent about 3 hours when we first visited the site chatting with Stephanie and seeing all the amazing areas the farm has to offer. We hung out with their farm kitties too, that was a bonus for sure! They allowed us to come back and visit multiple times before our wedding, which really helped create our vision. We were able to bring our own outside vendors and built our ideal dream wedding. Their referred vendor list was super helpful as well. We utilized the beautiful flowers they grow on site for our wedding, and Kade who helped organize our flower order was amazing. They grow the most magnificent dahlias and made our bouquets and center pieces so special. They had the flowers prepped and ready for us to build our own center pieces the day before. Kade also built our ceremony arbor, and it was better than we could have imagined!
Finding a space that allowed some of our guests to camp on property, that we could have for the whole weekend and provided so much variety in the space was the key in throwing the best wedding. Our guests loved the different areas and being able to really immerse in the space. Stephanie was always accessible the weekend of and always there if we needed any assistance. She made the entire process seamless and easy, and gave us the autonomy with the space that we loved. We very much intend to come back to visit and have our anniversary party there in the future. This is truly a hidden gem that showcases this beautiful coastal area, and we’re thankful to have found it!
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KT y
5.0
10/04/2024
Green oaks creek farm was an amazing venue. We had our wedding there 9/7 and it was an absolutely stunning venue. The sunset over the ocean was priceless. All the dahlias were blooming - Paul and Stephanie have the place looking so beautiful theres not much that needs to be done.
IT was the perfect venue for us since we had a large guest count, and wanted the ability for people to stay overnight and continue the party. they have a wonderful tiered camping area near the ceremony site where people can set up camps and RV’s/trailers. We had people move there and used silent disco- it was a hit. No amplified music at 11 pm- which is totally reasonable. There is also very little service there- so the camping option was a great option. Pescadero is also a very small town, so calling an uber is not really an option for guests. Most who didn’t camp stayed at Costa noa- the resort nearby (2 day minimum stay however). There are also other accommodations near pescadero that can be considered. Most of our guests however were from santa cruz- which is not a far drive.
The farm is also very large- theres so many areas of the farm that can be utilized. We planned for a lot of decor- however at the end of the day it was entirely unnecessary since the farm itself is so beautiful to begin with- with the dahlias blooming and the ocean view. We had the ceremony up top where you can see the ocean, a cocktail hour in the garden and then reception near the outdoor kitchen with the dance floor area. We booked the entire weekend and it was so worth it! Rehersal was on friday at the farm. Paul and Stephanie offer many things actually- there are 3 cute cabins that we were able to house some guests and we slept in as well- they have all the amenities and are beautifully made. an outdoor bbq/kitchen area, 3 picnic tables and more.
Additionally, working with Paul and Stephanie was super amazing- they were so kind and accommodating to share their space. Reaching them was also extremely easy. Stephanie also gave me an incredible amount of time to set up prior which is not technically part of our contract. Among other things, they were wonderful and warm to work with. In all the stress some of the best moments were when i was able to spend a morning at the farm quietly setting up. Was a beautiful environment and amazing time. Highly recommend!
also the professional photos taken by Marcus Trawick
Colette V
5.0
9/27/2024
We are so grateful to have been married at Green Oaks Creek Farm! Stephanie and Green Oaks Creek Farm were lovely to work with, they were relaxed, professional, communicative, and friendly. I felt supported along the way! When questions or needs came up, Stephanie was responsive and present for the process. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with ocean views, coastal mountains, and a tucked away feeling that created a nice intimate gathering. They take amazing care of the property, the gardens were gorgeous and the reception meadow had everything you would need for an outdoor wedding (fire pit, great dance floor, beautiful landscaping, outdoor kitchen, string lights, etc). All of our guests were commenting on how much they loved the venue. You can tell the owners put a lot of love into their property, it is well tended and care for and that made the wedding all the more special. They also provide flowers from their farm on site. Our wedding aligned with dahlia season and my friends and I did all of the flowers together. One of my highlights was the flower arranging the day before our wedding on site. We had such a great time and Stephanie was so supportive with all the flowers. I was blown away by how abundant and beautiful they were. All in all, I highly recommend Green Oaks Creek Farm!
Bethan K
5.0
7/28/2024
We feel very fortunate to have found and got married at Green Oaks Creek Farm. The farm is located on the Pacific coast between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, on a short drive up off the road from Pie Ranch. The venue is private and receives a considerable amount of sunshine as compared to further up in the Bay Area.
The owners, Stephanie and Paul, are lovely people who were supportive and quick to respond to any questions that came up. We visited a handful of times in the lead-up to the wedding and they were always welcoming.
On the day, everything seamlessly transitioned on-site from final prep in the cabins, onto the ceremony, then into the cocktail garden just behind it and finally the guests made their way across the farm to reception for dinner and dancing. The owners put up fairy lights for us, which added to the ambiance of the beautiful setting. The reception area includes a dance floor and fire pit. We were able to customize our vendors and used the following to round out the day -
DJ Mark Maiden - DJ services
Vibes - bar and shuttle services
Orens - food service
Hellstrom photography - photos
Companion bakeshop - cake and bread
Luxury Mobile Restrooms - toilets
Events by the bay - day of coordination
Ben Marks films - videographer (international)
Florals - DIY
Ultimately we could not have dreamed of a better day and highly recommend Green Oaks Creek Farm to anyone looking for a relaxed, outdoor wedding!
Maggie R
5.0
7/11/2024
I would highly recommend getting married here because the location is to die for and the owners of the venue are the best to work with. The venue has three separate areas to use to really make the most of the wedding day, ceremony deck, cocktail garden, and reception area down below. The scenery is so gorgeous you need minimal decorations and pictures anywhere on this property instantly are perfect. Flowers, oak trees, ocean views, barn it has the works. Stephanie and Paul were a pleasure to work with. Planning and coordinating with them from the very beginning was so easy and they were incredibly responsive, helpful, flexible, kind and laid back which we all know wedding planning can be stressful. We would 100% recommend Green Oaks Creek. And you get to camp out with all your friends !
Mike S
5.0
6/17/2024
Green Oaks Creek Farm was a wonderful place to have our wedding. We wanted to host our friends and family in a place where we could all gather for the weekend and spend time together. This was the perfect venue for that. The scenery is outstanding, from the wildflowers on the farm to the view of the ocean to the fire pit in the evenings. Our out of town guest especially enjoyed visiting this hidden part of coastal California. The fact that it was available for the whole weekend really made it work for us. The farm can accommodate guests who want to camp and those want to stay in hotels nearby; it was near enough to Santa Cruz to make logistics like a run to Costco for food on Friday easy; it felt relaxed and also classy. It’s definitely an outdoor venue, but with enough facilities to make it surprisingly practical (e.g. the little cabins where our parents stayed and we got dressed). Our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the venue. Stephanie was extremely accommodating and a big part of making this happen. She suggested an outstanding wedding coordinator and helped us work out all the details when we had questions. If you’re looking for an outdoor wedding venue on the coast Green Oaks Creek Farm cannot be beat. The only thing we’re sad about is we can’t get married here again.
Winnie M
5.0
8/09/2023
A stunning venue that really captures the natural essence of Pescadero. It is located right off CA-1 and overlooks the ocean with the mountains as its background. We cannot write enough about the venue's natural beauty! Stephanie, the owner, was also easy to work with. She was extremely flexible and gave us complete creative power to achieve our dream wedding. Thank you Green Oaks Creek Farm and Staff!!!!
Rachel _
5.0
1/12/2023
We got married at GOCF in November 2022 and it was a *dream*. Steph & Paul are wonderful to work with and will do everything they can to support your vision and wedding vibe. The vast majority of our guests (110-115) were traveling from across the country, so we were eager to showcase the surrounding natural beauty and GOCF did not disappoint. Ocean views for the ceremony + a beautiful garden for cocktail hour + cozy campfire in the evening = perfection. Highly recommend for anyone interested in a relaxed, authentic, coastal wedding!
Kulsoom I
5.0
11/21/2022
We got married here in October. From the very first meeting with Stephanie it was clear this venue was special and the family who runs it especially kind. The entire process was very smooth and our beautiful ceremony and reception were beautiful. The guests especially loved the outdoor setting and the stunning nature all around. We are so grateful to have had our wedding at this wonderful venue.
Andrew F
5.0
11/02/2022
My husband and I were recently married at Green Oaks Creek Farm in late October and we highly recommend this beautiful venue and its fantastic owners, Stephanie and Paul. If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue this is a beautiful option and you owe it to yourself to check it out. Below is a bit about the place and why we felt it stood out amongst the venues we looked at.
The setting:
GOCF is an organic farm off the Pacific Coast Highway, just south of Pescadero and the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. You come up a dirt road, past another beautiful farm and gaining some elevation along the way. The farm has many areas available for your use (at your discretion, and included), with a delightful garden among them.
We primarily used the event meadow and ceremony terrace. The ceremony terrace sits at the top of the property looking out over the small valley and some majestic trees with the ocean visible in the distance. The event meadow is below. It is a large open space with a dance floor, some decorative landscaping, a fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen.
The things that make this venue stand out, beyond the beautiful setting:
1.) The owners are very sweet people, easy going and happy to help - they are personally invested in the success of your wedding. They also have some vendor recommendations to help you get going - but the choice is yours (unlike some places we looked at).
2.) The property includes multiple locations where you might do your ceremony, take your pictures, or hold cocktail hours/receptions. The choice is yours - they are all included, you need only specify what you would like to do.
3.) The venue can easily accommodate a large crowd - but a smaller wedding such as we had can feel intimate and comfortable. It’s all in how you choose to use the space. Again, you have kind of a blank slate in that regard.
4.) Your rental includes multiple days over the weekend, which makes setup and cleanup a lot easier.
5.) The venue has some cabins available for lodging (extra fee) and some camping sites available as well.
6.) We found the rental fee to be a very good value.
Susan P
5.0
7/04/2022
My husband and I had our wedding and reception (as well as a Friday night welcome bbq) at Green Oaks Creek Farm last month, in June 2022. The venue couldn't be in a more gorgeous setting and Stephanie was wonderful to work with from beginning to end. So many of our guests commented on how awe-inspiring the location was--with its ocean views, fields of flowers, and trees--and we couldn't agree more. The improvements that Stephanie and Paul have made in their post-fire rebuild were wonderful additions to our wedding festivities, including the dance floor, gorgeous stone firepit, string lighting, outdoor kitchen, and camping area. We were glad that there was on-site lodging available, too, as it made getting ready for the wedding easier and provided a good "home base" for us during the weekend. We've always loved this stretch of coastline and Green Oaks Creek Farm is now an extra special place for us to return to in the years to come!
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