The Hanford Garden

NorCal’s Favorite Hidden Garden Wedding Venue

Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

Verified reviews from real couples

There is truly no venue like the Hanford Gardens. Every single detail is stunning and provides the perfect place for a wedding. The upgrades and overall design is superb and unlike any venue I saw during touring. The staff are so sweet and professional and helpful. Highly recommend this venue

Hannah P.

5.0

We had our wedding at the Hanford Garden and it was such a perfect day. From start to finish, it was so smooth and easy to coordinate the logistics. The venue is STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS and the recent upgrades have made it even more beautiful. Our guests kept commenting on how wonderful the Hanford Garden is as a wedding venue. I am so glad that my husband and I chose to get married in such a beautiful place.

Kelly M.

5.0

Sabrina

MANAGER

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Tucked near the end of historic Main Street in downtown Sutter Creek, CA, The Hanford Garden is a hidden gem in the heart of Amador Wine Country. Just a short stroll from charming hotels, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutiques, our location invites your guests to celebrate all weekend, whether that means an early night or keeping the party going at one of Main Street’s cozy pubs. We offer the setting — lush, meticulously maintained gardens and thoughtful spaces full of natural beauty — and you bring the vision. With full-day access and the freedom to choose your own vendors, you’ll have the time and flexibility to create an experience that truly reflects you. The property features three distinct areas, allowing your day to unfold with ease and intention. Exchange vows in front of a cascading waterfall, sip cocktails under our vine-draped arbor, and dine and dance beneath the stars in our grand garden. From first look to final sendoff, The Hanford Garden is a space to gather, celebrate, and begin your story in full bloom. Please visit our website for pricing and answers to frequently asked questions :) *The Hanford Garden was previously named The Gardens at Sutter Creek* The Hanford Garden is a wedding venue located in Shutter Creek, CA. Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!

Woman-owned Business

7+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Garden

Trees

Vineyard & Winery

Venue Service Offerings

Rentals & Equipment

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Meet the team

Sabrina

Manager

Please visit our website for pricing and answers to frequently asked questions :) www.thehanfordgarden.com

5.0

out of 5.0

14 reviews

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Hanford Garden is a stunning, recently upgraded venue whose photos don’t do it justice, with fairytale-like corners and unique multi-level reception spaces. Staff are professional, attentive, and communicate well. Coordination is smooth and detail-oriented, making it highly recommended.

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Hannah P

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6/03/2026

There is truly no venue like the Hanford Gardens. Every single detail is stunning and provides the perfect place for a wedding. The upgrades and overall design is superb and unlike...

any venue I saw during touring. The staff are so sweet and professional and helpful. Highly recommend this venue

Response from The Hanford Garden on 07/01/2026

Hannah! Ahh! I seriously cannot thank you enough for writing us this beautiful review. You...

are so incredibly sweet and we are THRILLED we were able to be a part of making your day special. Thank you so much again for being so sweet and sharing your beautiful images with us. It was such a pleasure and I would love for you two to come visit us in the future :)

Kelly M

11/23/2025

We had our wedding at the Hanford Garden and it was such a perfect day. From start to finish, it was so smooth and easy to coordinate the logistics. The venue is STUNNINGLY GORGEOU...

S and the recent upgrades have made it even more beautiful. Our guests kept commenting on how wonderful the Hanford Garden is as a wedding venue. I am so glad that my husband and I chose to get married in such a beautiful place.

Response from The Hanford Garden on 07/01/2026

Hi Kelly! Omg thank you so much!!! This is SO SWEET!!!! Thank you so much for taking the t...

ime to share this review. I am so honored and touched by how kind you are and I am so happy we were able to be present for your big day. Come visit us soon :)

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Parisa M

5/08/2025

We recently visited The Hanford Garden and wow—pictures seriously don’t do it justice. The space is so beautiful, and you can already see how much love and intention is being poure...

d into it. Sabrina and the new team have been amazing—so helpful, kind, and detail-oriented. You can tell they really care about making every corner perfect and creating an incredible experience for their couples. The communication alone has been impressive. It’s clear they’re investing a lot to elevate the space while keeping its charm. Love love love this venue!

Samira M

5/07/2025

My fiancé and I had the most incredible experience touring this venue! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how stunning the space is—pictures truly don’t do it justic...

e. Every corner feels like it’s been pulled from a fairytale. What made it even more special was meeting Sabrina, the new manager. She is warm, passionate, and incredibly detail-oriented. You can instantly feel how much she cares—not just about the venue, but about your vision and experience. She walked us through everything with so much enthusiasm and clarity that we left feeling completely confident and inspired. The new owners, Sabrina and Chase are not just maintaining the beauty of the venue—they're investing in thoughtful, meaningful upgrades that make the space even more magical. From landscaping to layout improvements, it’s clear they want every inch of the venue to feel perfect for their couples. We feel so lucky to have found this place and to be working with such a dedicated, and talented team. If you're considering this venue—don’t hesitate. You’ll be in the best hands!!

Matt B

5/06/2024

Highly Recommend!!! Truly stunning wedding venue! Lynn (the owner) is so easy to work with and cares so much about the attention to detail of the venue. I loved the different level...

s the reception area provides which is something I had never seen before.

Kelsey B

8/01/2023

The Gardens at Sutter Creek was absolutely the perfect place to get married! The owner, Lynn, was such a joy to work with and made planning our wedding so much easier! She is very ...

knowledgeable about the area, vendors of all sorts, and so sweet! When we visited this venue we instantly fell in love and knew this was exactly what we wanted in a venue for our special day. This venue is very reasonably priced and comes with so much! They have a separate ceremony, cocktail, and reception area. The gardens is decorated so nicely that we didn’t have to bring in any of our own decorations! I cannot recommend this venue enough!

Adriana K

12/11/2022

The pictures of this venue don’t do it the justice it deserves. IT IS STUNNING IN PERSON and literally love at first sight! Lynn and her team were great to work with and very helpf...

ul and professional. I could not have gotten married anywhere else. 10/10 recommend!

Samantha B

7/04/2022

Wonderful Venue! We got married here in June of 2022, and we could not have asked for a more beautiful and perfect venue. Lynn and the staff are beyond helpful and the grounds are ...

gorgeous. Highly recommend this Venue.

James H

10/05/2021

Lynn at the Gardens at Sutter Creek gave us the wedding we didn't even dream of. With costs, planning, etc. we were set to wed at a resort in South Lake Tahoe. It would've been lov...

ely, but very corporate/restricted. With the pandemic, we were given the opportunity to cancel without penalty. By that point, we came across The Gardens. We were blown away that this gorgeous venue could be OURS for less than we were paying for a small ceremony area and ballroom elsewhere. Lynn was so nice and professional from the very first email, our multiple visits, and throughout the entire day of. The venue was the perfect size, location, and had everything we needed. Bring a fan for the bridal suite in the summer and don't leave all the cleaning til the final hour are my only pieces of advice. :) Vendors List: Venue - The Gardens at Sutter Creek; Photography: ee Photography of Macon, GA; Catering/Bar - Lunch Lady Catering; Cake - Ingrid Fraser Elegant Cakes; Dessert - Rich's Ice Cream Catering; DJ - JCrew Productions; Flowers - Made in Amador; Welcome Party & Rehearsal Dinner - Renegade Winery.

Response from The Hanford Garden on 10/13/2021

We are so thankful we got to be a part of your big day! Your planning and attention to de...

tail really showed, still thinking of your magical night :) Congratulations you two and thank you for the shining review!!!

Ashley C

9/30/2021

We recently got married at this venue and could not have been happier with our experience. Lynn went up and beyond to allow us many tours, was very responsive and flexible to make ...

our day stress free. We really appreciate a local business owner that treated us like family. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding or special event. Our guests and vendors commented on how gorgeous the grounds were. The property is truly magical. Check it out!!

Christopher B

8/27/2021

It has been a little over a month since our wedding at The Gardens, and I just need to emphatically reiterate that this venue is one of the best, and most gorgeous venues in all of...

Northern California. Not only do you have access to a gorgeous, intimate environment, you also have access to an incredibly helpful organizer in Lynn. I cannot speak enough praises about everything she was able to help us with throughout our stressful time of planning a wedding. By the time our magical day arrived, it was nothing short of bliss. Please, do not hesitate, you're doing yourself and your guests a favor by having your wedding here. Cheers!

Response from The Hanford Garden on 09/06/2021

We're so thankful you had a blissful wedding at The Gardens ANDDD so thankful for this shi...

ning review!!! Congrats you two :)

Lauren W

4/18/2020

We got married here in September of 2019, and couldn't have been happier with our experience with Lynn at The Gardens. The venue is gorgeous, and Lynn was extremely helpful in plan...

ning as well as working with us on the day of the wedding. We had some unexpected changes and she came through for us and helped make it a beautiful night. She also has a great eye for style, and an adorable dog :) 5 stars all the way!

Response from The Hanford Garden on 04/18/2020

I am so happy that you chose to celebrate at The Gardens! Thank you for the shining review...

and cheers to the good life! 💕💍👫🏻

Emmie S

2/15/2020

Lynn is SO easy to work with! This venue is beautiful and in a great location, can’t recommend The Gardens enough!

Georgia D

2/13/2020

I booked my date the same day I toured the venue. There was no other option in my opinion. It’s absolutely magical and I can’t picture the first day of the rest of my life happenin...

g anywhere else. The owner is so professional, personable and knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. The price is unbeatable. So far it’s been an all around incredible experience.

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128 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek, CA

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(925) 640-6256

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