Living Sculpture Sanctuary LLC

ot only we enjoyed every moment here but our guests were so impressed! The outdoor vibe and the balanced way everything is build it's absolutely impeccable, so peaceful and vibrant in the same time. There's so many different spots you can take pictures and enjoy, that I can't decide which one is my favorite! All our guests loved the venue so much and every time someone brings up our wedding, they mention how amazing the venue was. All my girlfriends want to do their weddings here and I cannot wait to come back as a guest too. The whole staff was also great to work with. We were assigned to Pilar, which is such a positive and beautiful person, and she was so helpful and easy to communicate with during the whole process. Also, I cannot begin to tell you how amazing the owners are! We were so lucky to meet them in person! They were so accommodating and provided us with way more than we requested. They made us feel so special and we are so thankful for the way we were treated! Our small wedding was during covid and I was so stressed out about how everything was going to be. On top of it we were expecting a rainy day with 60% chances plus the humidity! I really didn't know what to expect! But the owners assured me that no matter how the things are and how the weather will be, the wedding will still be amazing and so it was! They gave me so much hope and positive feelings that made me so confident and comfortable. As a matter of fact, I think we were blessed to have no rain at all and no issues whatsoever! We are so honored that we had the opportunity to get married here! Now I learned that wedding day pass so fast and it's overwhelming but I wish to the future brides to enjoy it more than worry about everything! We want to thank from the bottom of our hearts to the whole team for making our experience so amazing and specially to the owners for their touch and support that made a huge difference in our lives! It was such a pleasure meeting and working with you and we will never forget this experience! P.S. I couldn't pick a better desert rose! It's perfect and it will always remind us about how wonderful Living Sculpture Sanctuary is and the memories we made here! Thank you so much! Hope we'll see you soon again! Love, Anca & Valentin

worked with the LSS staff. Our 140 person guest list seemed like a lot when we were told the capacity of the space but one ever felt cramped. Thank you, LSS for helping bring my vision to life!

us but the venue accommodated and it fit just right. The staff were easygoing with the documents and planning process and also did a sick job on cleaning and decorating. They have done many upgrades and additions to the place, that it looks even more beautiful than when we first saw it in 2018. The only thing that I have decorated was centerpieces because I wanted the venue to present itself and don’t want to take the beauty away from it. Our friends and family did not even know the place existed and it was a hidden surprise for everyone, including ourselves. We highly recommend for all occasions. Thank you Living Sculpture Sanctuary!

ade sure to know what and how we wanted things for the day of our wedding and organized the venue accordingly. I was extremely happy working with the staff and how beautiful everything looked. My most memorable thing is how magically it transformed from daylight to dark. It looked liked a completely different place in the most magical way!! I’d definitely recommend!!!! P.S. I was blessed with the most beautiful perfect weather.

ooking for an outdoor venue that would require very little décor and boy does this place deliver. Living Sculpture Sanctuary is a feast for your eyes; beauty & serenity everywhere you look! Mary from your warm welcome and total passion for your venue, we knew we want to get married there. It felt from the first moment all you wanted was for us to have a wonderful wedding With Adam from Sidecar Kitchen starting the process so well, you would normally think there might be a wobbly moment at some point but Kay has been nothing short of perfect to us. Clear in her communication, helpful with our decision making and again listening to every small detail we wished for, every guest without fail has mentioned how beautiful the venue was and how great Adam and the Sidecar Kitchen staff were on the day and we can only agree with them. So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the last 18 months preparation stress free and a real pleasure and then helping create a day we will never ever forget. It was the most magical day of our lives!

ation with you. Because it is surrounded by beautiful trees, it really does not need a lot of decoration, It decorates itself. My guest have not stopped talking about it. I have already recommended and will continue to recommend to every persons that asks for a venue. I can say with confidence, my wedding date would have not been as beautiful and perfect if I did it at another venue. Thank you Living Sculpture Team!!

are about the environment and they embrace the sanctuary with a warm and loving feeling. My day was full of love, laughter & happiness, and the environment is empowering yet peaceful. My heart has never been happier before. We even have a part of the sanctuary (a desert rose) in our home to remind us of the wonderful memories the sanctuary has to offer. Thank you, Living Sculpture! We hope to see you soon. Love, Christy & Ryan!

ely magical: lush vegetation, bonsai trees, waterfalls, beautiful lighting, Living Sculpture has so much to offer. Our wedding guests raved about this venue, nearly all of which had never been to a wedding somewhere like this before. The staff was so easy to work with and you can tell that Mary and team have so much passion and love for what they do. Our day was absolutely perfect and it would not have been the same had we had our wedding at another venue.

so many compliments from family and friends about the venue. Thank you so much guys for all the hard work you put into this place. You def can feel it.

dream come true for outdoor and nature lovers. So romantic and peaceful! I couldn't recommend Living Sculpture and the team enough, Thank you for making our day possible!

e, a beautiful story. They were very accommodating and helpful coordinating the areas we wanted for the ceremony, cocktail hour and wedding reception; each in a different area of the venue. Everything about LSS was picture-perfect, we Love this place! With so many different landscapes for photos and an enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, it was truly an unforgettable magical day!! Thank you for making our wedding day so special and memorable for us!

Sanctuary to couples who are searching for an inclusive venue - a place for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. All our guests love this hidden gem.

beautiful place saying they’ve never been to a wedding like this before. The planning process was so easy with them. As we frequently visited the venue we always saw the owners (who built if for their own wedding) and they always made us feel at home with genuine excitement for our special day. I can’t say enough what that venue means to me. It gave me the best day of my life.

ulpture Sanctuary was the answer. From the moment I was in contact with Gaby, she was so helpful and very responsive to any questions or emails I had. Andrea was fantastic assisting us on the actual day of the Wedding. I was in living in Chicago when first looking for venues so Gaby met with my Mom and showed her the venue while I watched via FaceTime. I essentially picked Living Sculpture Sanctuary without actually seeing it in person. I just knew it was THE place for us to get married. Again, working with everyone at Living Sculpture Sanctuary was quite enjoyable, professional and efficient. Everyone truly cares that you have the BEST day of your life there. Mary Luz the owner did the final walk through with us a couple weeks before the Wedding and meeting her only solidified that I knew we chose the right place. She is a passionate, strong and amazing woman. She and her husband built this beautiful, magical place with their own hands for their Wedding Day and we are all so lucky that they now share it with other couples who wish to exchange words of love and promises in the same angelic space. All of our friends and family cannot stop raving over our Wedding at this breathtaking space and some have even said it was the Wedding of the century! ;) I cannot say thank you enough to Living Sculpture Sanctuary for making my Wedding dreams come true!

out to be everything we wished for. The staff is professional and accommodating. The actual sanctuary has amazing oak trees, desert roses, bonsai gardens, water falls, and many more unique places to enjoy a large or intimate wedding and reception. Photos are beautiful!! it is like an enchanted forest.

ional, prompt, helpful and also truly kind. They care very much about their brides and grooms and do everything possible to ensure you will have a magical wedding. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough---we both feel incredibly lucky to have found this spot for our wedding!!!!

rk. I can't wait to show him this place in person it is much better than pictures. will be picking our wedding date soon.

cocktail hour and dinner all at one location. It has a beautiful lake, alter to get married under, huge tiki hut with hardwood style tile, granite countertops in the kitchen and bar area, nice bathrooms, koi pond, bonsi garden, and a private area upstairs to get ready and a new cute area for the bride and groom (shhhh I won’t tell you all the details). We met with the owner and serval of the wonderful ladies that would be working the evening of our wedding, such dolls. Oh and did I tell you they accommodated is having our sweet golden retriever as part of our wedding?!? Made my whole day. From the moment we met the staff here they were attentive returning all emails and phone calls with any questions we had. They had a great list of vendors to help us with drinks, music and more! The day of our wedding it happened to pour the whole time and the staff were super helpful trying to get rid of standing water. We rented some tents and heaters and it pretty much solved our issues. Can’t control the weather. Our wedding we so amazing and everyone is still talking about it. I would like to say thank you to Living Sculpture for creating such a wonderful sacred place for us to have our special day. Would highly recommend anyone who’d like a beautiful outdoor venue to host it here.

cause I couldn’t believe I found the perfect place to have our wedding... I had more than I could ever dreamed of... I could never be more thankful with the beautiful group of people that helped me out to achieve my wishes. It is the most gorgeous location to get married at, you don’t even think you’re in Miami... it’s pure nature, good vibes and energy, and the atmosphere it’s beyond perfection. I want to thank Mary and Gaby... oh Gaby... you are one of a kind! You deserve a ticket to heaven from being such beautiful and helpful person with me since day one. Once again... THANK YOU Living Sculpture Sanctuary for making my dreams come true.. I will never NEVER forget this day... GRACIAS!!!!! And Happy new year 2019!! 🌷 ———————————————————— Hace dos días (12.30.2018) me casé en el Living Sculpture Sanctuary y no puedo describir con palabras la felicidad que siento por ver como hicieron realidad la boda de mi sueño. Fue una experiencia mágica desde el principio. Lloré la primera vez que vi este lugar porque no podía creer que encontré el lugar perfecto para celebrar nuestra boda ... Tuve más de lo que jamás hubiera soñado ... Nunca podría estar más agradecido con el hermoso grupo de Personas que me ayudaron a lograr mis deseos. Es el lugar más hermoso para casarse, ni siquiera piensas que estás en Miami ... es pura naturaleza, buena vibra y energía y la atmósfera es más allá de la perfección. Quiero agradecer especialmente a Mary y Gaby ... oh Gaby ... ¡eres única! Te mereces un boleto al cielo por ser una persona tan hermosa y servicial conmigo. Una vez más ... GRACIAS por hacer realidad mi sueño ... Nunca NUNCA olvidaré este día ...

in for the Bonsai Rose, the wifey loves it! Living Sculpture gave us tons of time to do set up and breakdown and really worked with our vendors so that the stress was off of us, and trust me that really helps. Can't thank everyone there enough for helping me give the most wonderful woman a place to shine.

autiful detail decor. All the trees provided this nice shade and perfect temperature for your guests, yet they allowed for just the right amount of sun to peek through. What I also loved about the venue that you can dress it down or dress it up as much as you want to you're liking. Not only are Mary & Gaby amazing to work with, but they strive to make your vision of you're wedding day a reality. I could not have thought about a better venue and are so blessed I stumbled upon The Living Sculpture Sanctuary. Pictures just won't do it justice, this place is magical! Go see it for yourself.

nd have no repect for people on there wedding day! I will not take away from this venue that it’s very beautiful and at a beautiful location.

rs staff- Caroline is calling me telling me i owe her $180 for the tax, as I’m on my way to my wedding, when i had paid Mary-owner in full already and she had counted and told me it was good and all there the day i payed her. When we viewed the property Mary- owner went on and on about how gorgeous the tiki torches are at night, they were never all lite, some went out and Caroline was asked to light them back up, she said they aren’t working ! There were lights around the entire structure that were never turned on so part of our guest were sitting in the dark using their phones as lights to eat their food! During the walk through that would of been the perfect time for them to tell us that those certain tables will be in the dark. We the Bride and Groom had to call during our dinner to ask to have the lights turned on, in which Caroline told us “they don’t work.” As a business owner wouldn’t you think to get these lights a test run to make sure everything is up and running ? How is it fair the day of my wedding I have no working lights ? The next day when we went there I spoke to Mary about the HUGE inconvenience this has caused and she told me that I never “requested” to have these specific so called “holiday lights” turned on !!! I asked her to show me proof where it says in the final walk through that I signed where it says to “request” the so called “holiday lights” .... Mary told me she couldn’t because it’s not on the paper !! So how would I know about this ? She also told me that they weren’t broken ! So the night of my wedding how come Caroline couldn’t turn these lights on for me ? Is it because she lazy ? How is this my responsibility? The power went out 4 times throughout the evening and caused an issue and delay with our food! My caterer had to run out twice to get more rice as the power issue cause the rice to burn. We paid 375$ for valet and the valet guys are telling our guest to get their own cars! The toilets got clogged up multiple times causing a mess on the floors, they ran out of toilet paper and my guest had to use the bathroom without any, you would think they would have more than enough toilet paper. We are so unbelievably upset with how unprofessional this venue was. They are telling us it’s our issue the bathrooms were messy when they had a plumbing issue and they had lack of toilet paper. They didn’t want to take responsibility for the power going out when my guest at half of the tables were eating an hour after everyone else. My husband and I went to the venue the day after to pick up the remainder of our things. Mary had pictures that were taken of some of the things we left behind. When we booked this venue in March we were told that we were allowed to leave things behind and we could pick them up in the morning. I was very confused about why she had the audacity to take pictures when we were told something else. Caroline (staff) told my caterer to tie up the garage bags and leave them next to the trash can out back. Which he did. Mary also took pictures of this as well and told us that they were suppose to be inside the trash cans. It’s clear that the staff has very poor communication amongst each other. I was charged $150 for leaving the trash bags exactly how

days after the confirmation email. After five months they contacted me (6 months before to my wedding date) stating that my contract was not valid because it was not signed or approved my them. They said that I would need to sign a new contract they said that the first contract they sent me was outdated and that a few changes were made to this new one. They sent me the contract via email but there were new fees and more rules that my fiancé and I did not feel comfortable with. I asked if they could at least cover the difference for the new fees since we were already on a tight budget and had planned based on the first fee, but they denied. I unfortunately had to refuse to sign the new contract and was left without a venue 6 months before my wedding now we desperate looking for a new venue. (One good thing they did was return my deposit) Anyway, this was my experience with the venue I truly hope no one has to deal with an issue like this during the planning of your wedding.

were very professional and so easy to work with and made our day run so smoothly. I can't say enough good things about the Sanctuary and so happy this is where we chose to have our event!

us and made sure any vendors we used were up to par and submitted all their documents on time. The staff was very nice and patient. My guests had a lovely time and they adored the venue. I also loved and appreciated my wedding gift from the owner. I would recommend anyone to book this place for their wedding, parties or any social gathering.😊

nue, they went above and beyond the call of duty. Perfect for the ceremony and reception.

(following protocol) but never reposted. For our wedding ceremony and reception my fiancé and I chose the Living Sculpture Sanctuary, impressed by its unique and lovely environment filled with gardens, tree-lined pathways, a waterfall and pond. Unfortunately, on our wedding day it rained heavily, and we came to the realization that this venue is, without question, ill-equipped for rainy weather. Impassable floods blocked the venue's arch bridge entryway and a second pathway entrance; rain poured down from the upper deck, flooding the dining area and bathroom. During this time not a single staff member came over to check on us, forcing us to drive over to the office and complain. Three employees eventually made an appearance only to take a single action - not to help us mop the floors but to place a plank of wood over the flood by the second pathway as a temporary bridge - the wood eventually floated away. One employee did stay for the remainder of the event (well, she disappeared for about half an hour) but offered no assistance. As our guests, several of whom were elderly, arrived and exited they had no choice but to walk over the steep arch bridge. Although venue's contract stipulates that the bridge is not be used (except for wedding photos) during the event, no where does it provide alternate entrances/exits during inclement weather. After half an hour of dancing, the DJ’s system short-circuited due to interference between his equipment cables and the venue’s electric power source, located outside, exposed to the elements. We danced to exactly three songs. The Terms and Conditions of the contract do “recommend tenting” of both interior and outdoor areas, which is logical. However, since the weather forecast for our wedding date called for no rain, we neither rented tents nor cancelled/rescheduled, which is equally logical. Prior to our event one employee reassured us that (1) pumps would be utilized to remove any standing water, and (2) two staff members would be on hand to assist during the entire event, both of which never occurred. Despite knowing how upset we were, the owners never reached out with an apology. I sent a letter to the owners expressing our disappointment and requested some sort of compensation for, e.g., loss of DJ services, but they declined, reiterating their contract rules and warning me they would take legal action if I used social media to make false claims. As lawyers they have that right, but as business owners who allegedly embrace a Zen lifestyle, I believe they failed. To threaten former customers - who left their venue spotless upon departure, is disgraceful. However, despite these inconveniences, we and our guests had a wonderful time and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Should the owners respond to this review, perhaps they can find it in their hearts (I hope they aren't "poisoned" by their own behavior) to offer a simple apology.

iving Sculpture made sure to stay in contact with us and made the booking process easy - they even recommended a fabulous caterer for us! All of our guests kept raving about the space all night. It perfectly matched what I visualized for our space, from the old trees dripping in Spanish moss to the waterfalls, I loved every single part of this earthy, beautiful place.

/or ceremony. We were so happy with this location and staff was very accommodating and willing to work out al my requests. It rained on my wedding day March 10 2018 and we didn't plan for a backup, however it was still beautiful and it made it magical and romantic. All guests had a great time and they also loved the place. Just be sure to check for weather and have backup options for week of wedding.

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tions than you found your spot! They will color coordinate all their lights including the ones on the waterfall to match your color pallet or theme. They were extremely accomodating to all of our requests. We brought in our own wedding pergola arch, largebackkground for a selfie station, had the fireplace going at night so we could have a smores bar, they allowed our horses join us for photographs after the ceremony and our pet duck to participate in the ceremony as the ring bearer. At the end of the night they gifted my husband and i with a beautiful bonsai tree made from a desert rose plant. Our guests loved the venue and we couldnt have been more pleased with our choice. If you are looking for a gorgeous venue that is unique and a hidden gem look no further!

pecial day. Book your date before they fill up.....Thanks for helping make this once in a lifetime event so special

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our wedding day. Bob was super nice and made sure everything was cleaned up and perfect for our special day. And Gaby is absolutely amazing...I cannot say enough great things about this place. I feel so lucky that we were able to have our wedding here. They had everything set up just the way I imagined it and even had thrown in some extra decorations that went with the theme to make everything perfect! Definitely recommend! When you see the scenery at this place you are sure to fall in love with it!

culpture Sanctuary and I knew it was where I was supposed to get married. This place is very unique. I love that there’s a place to have a ceremony with beautiful trees around you. The fireplace is gorgeous. There’s a greenery all around the property and there are other spots for amazing pictures to be taken. The hut is pretty incredible. I love that there is a built in bar. They were very accommodating in scheduling a visit of the venue. Gaby gave me the tour and made sure to answer any questions I had. Everything she told me, I was very satisfied with. Whenever I spoke to Mary on the phone, I felt very comfortable with her and felt as if her goal was to make sure that my wedding day be the day I always dreamt of. Ray is another person who I spoke with a few times and actually went through the booking process. It went very, very smoothly and he also made sure to answer all my questions. My fiancé and I cannot wait for our wedding in March! A wedding is stressful, but working with the people of Living Sculpture Sanctuary, they relieve the stress. If you’re looking to have an easy going rustic look or even an elegant rustic look with an honest, caring establishment, look no further than Living Sculpture Sanctuary! You won’t regret it!

I was greeted by an employee and one of the owners (Mary). Mary gave me a tour of the sanctuary portion of the grounds. She and her husband have done an amazing job creating a beautiful and relaxing setting for a variety of events. Well worth the visit.

tuary, a gorgeous venue surrounded by waterfalls, koi ponds, ancient trees and a Bali like outdoor covered reception area. We were humbled when Mother Earth Covered us with tears of happiness blessing our union in this magical day . As expected , all the blessed rain brought certain challenges to the original set-up and dynamic for our union. Nonetheless , we were one more time blessed with the outstanding hard work , commitment and passion of all the service providers , who are truly artist in their field, starting with the Sanctuary team staff, who went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. All of our vendors, along with the Sanctuary team, came together working as a impromptu team to make our dream wedding come true . Like Mother Earth , my husband and I cried tears of happiness when we celebrated the union of our lives in this magnificent venue surrounded by friends and family. Thank you so much to all vendors- specially to the Sanctuary team- what a magical place!