Switzer Farm

Our historic farm sits atop 22 private oceanfront acres directly above the wild Pacific Ocean. We are located 20 minutes north of Fort Bragg, and 35 minutes north of Mendocino, near the historic village of Westport, California. We enjoy uninterrupted ocean views from the restored 1884 Victorian farmhouse, rustic 1871 barns, garden cottage -- really from everywhere on the property. The farm is completely private, located hundreds of yards from our nearest neighbor. We are further cloistered by banks of trees on all sides except the west, ocean facing, side. Unlike some other venues, we are located west of the only roadway, and so once you and your guests arrive at the farm, there is nothing between you and the ocean but our wild and rustic meadow, headlands and coastal cliffs. Our rental package is for 3 days and nights, and includes not only a wide variety of sites on our property for you to host your various celebratory events over the weekend, but also 3 nights lodging for 20+ guests. Our ocean view farmhouse has 7 traditional bedrooms, with beautiful antique Victorian beds, and in addition offers more sleep accommodations in our library, living room and finished attic. The farmhouse has 4 full bathrooms. Our ocean view garden cottage, envisioned as a great getaway spot for couples on their wedding night, has a beautiful sleeping room with a fabulous antique bed and its own full bathroom. The farmhouse is a wonderful place for you to entertain your guests. All of the public rooms -- the living room, dining room, library and kitchen -- enjoy fabulous ocean views. Equipped with top of the line appliances, but designed to look as if it evolved organically since the 1880's, our kitchen is a dream for group cooking or catered meals. To top it off, our ocean view veranda is a wonderful place for you and your guests to gather and enjoy a sunset together. It is also a wonderful spot for a dinner or cocktail party. Our veranda sits above our west garden. This garden also enjoys sweeping ocean views, and is a favored spot for wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties. Our south lawn was designed for big catered dinner parties. It too enjoys a fabulous ocean view. We have installed an outdoor catering area nearby for your caterers to work, but it is hidden from the lawn by a bank of bushes. There is a double sink, and ample electricity and plumbing to allow your caterers to show off their best work. Please visit our website, www.switzerfarm.com, for more details.