The Dana-Powers House

San Luis Obispo & N Santa Barbara County

251-300 guest capacity

This venue can host up to 300 guests

About this vendor

The Dana Powers House and Barn is nestled in the rolling hills of southern San Luis Obispo County, our home and barn are two separate and unique venues providing a full complement of inviting indoor and open-air possibilities for your event. The spaces can be enjoyed separately or in conjunction with one another. Our mild and temperate climate provides a comfortable coastal influence for guests to enjoy all year long. Blending country elegance with a sophisticated flair, our charming venues allow couples to host intimate private celebrations for family and friends. House - Barn - Gardens The House is a picturesque Victorian country home owned by Judi Dana Powers, whose great-grandfather built the home in 1882. Judi has spent a lifetime curating its’ decor to reflect both her Early Californian and French heritage. From the sunny tranquil library to the fairytale 3rd story tower balcony the Dana Powers House is truly magical. The expansive English-style Gardens surrounding the house are the perfect setting for ceremonies, receptions, cocktails, and rehearsal dinners. While your guests will enjoy sauntering through secret gardens, the Rose Gardens, and the expansive lawns you will find endless backdrops and vignettes for both candid and formal photographs. The Barn, built in the late 1800s, has been transformed into a magical and romantic venue with vintage lighting, antique furniture, and gorgeous, high-raftered architecture. With expansive foothill views and amazing golden hour vistas, the grounds surrounding the barn feature a large lawn area complete with a rose-covered bridal entrance, a ceremony platform, a warm welcoming fire pit area, and multiple lounge-style gathering spaces, all nestled amidst our working lemon and avocado orchards. Included in your Barn booking: Large 3500 sq ft event space 26' x 20' built-in wooden dance floor Private Bride's suite Groom's lounge Built-in 12' vintage-style bar Beautiful antique Coffee and Dessert sideboards Vintage Bridal Party head table 60" round dining tables with folding wood chairs Outdoor lounge areas Rose-covered trellis entrance Ceremony lawn with an elevated platform (seating included) Fire pit area Rustic Waterfall wall Lawn games area Decorative outdoor lighting Enclosed caterer's kitchen The Dana Powers House is also home to Embellish Vintage Rentals which offers a truly inspiring collection of furniture, decor, and treasures to embellish your event anywhere along the central coast. Serving north Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County EVR can help you transform ideas into wedding day bliss. Some of EVR's rental categories: Ceremony structures Pews and benches China, glassware Vintage Dessert presentation Vintage furniture and complete lounge packages Vases, decor, signage Space heaters So much more - see embellishvintagerentals.com We would be delighted to give you a personal tour of our property and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today for an appointment

Amenities + details

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Wireless Internet

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 300

Settings

Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Historic Venue
Trees
Vineyard & Winery

4.8

out of 5.0

5 reviews

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4/19/2023 • Kayla P

Dana Powers made our wedding day, so seamless and beautiful! We cannot thank them enough for everything they did, and would highly recommend them!

11/24/2018 • Ross C

In short this venue is the most amazing versatile location we visited while planning. Judi, the owner is so sweet and accommodating and it was such a pleasure to work with her. We live in the Bay Area and had driven down to spend the weekend looking at venues. Dana Powers House was our last visit. Pulling into the driveway we knew this location was the one. My fiancé (now husband) works in the wedding industry and couldn't believe how amazing the venue was. Having been to over 300 venues it takes a lot to get him interested. But the possibilities Dana Powers House has to offer and all the character the property has got him really excited. The plentiful areas you have to choose from to take photos/video are endless and put this venue head and shoulders above the rest. We used the whole property to have a cottage garden style ceremony and a rustic-chic barn reception. Judi also runs a vintage rentals business so the opportunities to create a truly custom pintrest perfect wedding are endless. If you're looking to get married in the central coast make sure you visit DPH as you won't be disappointed.

6/19/2018 • Mike B

We got married at the Dana Powers Barn in June of 2018, and the day could not have been more perfect - it surpassed our dreams and expectations and truly was the best day of our lives!! A lot of that had to do with the beautiful venue space offered by the Dana Powers Barn. We opted to get married alongside the barn instead of the gardens at the house, but we were still allowed to take a lot of our pre-wedding pictures in the gardens at the house, which made for some spectacularly beautiful shoots! Judi and her team were so accommodating to our needs - after an initial miscommunication about the number of tables needed for our reception, the DP team quickly jumped into action to remedy the situation and accommodate what we were needing! The place is already so beautifully adorned that we didn't have to worry about adding a lot of extra touches, which was wonderful for us! It's a perfect combination of both rustic and chic, and perfectly matched the characters of both my husband and me, and also played into the simple elegant vibe we were hoping to achieve with our day! The price was also VERY fair considering all of what is included and the beauty of the space you are getting. We didn't have to coordinate with extra rental companies, and our DJ already had everything he needed to plug into! All of our caterer's requests and needs were met as well, which made for such a seamless day. Judi Powers cares for both her venue and her clients, and I think that played directly into the success and awesomeness of our wedding day. We could not be more thankful!!!