Tucked near the end of historic Main Street in downtown Sutter Creek, 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 :) www.thehanfordgarden.com
*The Hanford Garden was previously named The Gardens at Sutter Creek*
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,800
Reception
$4,800
Ceremony
$3,800
Bar services
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Catering
Contact for price
Couples usually spend $7,800
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Oct.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
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
Up to 200
Settings
Garden
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Any questions?
Meet the team
Sabrina
Manager
Please visit our website for pricing and answers to frequently asked questions :) www.thehanfordgarden.com
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
10 reviews
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The Gardens at Sutter Creek is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its stunning and magical setting, great attention to detail, and exceptional service provided by Lynn and her team. The venue offers separate ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas, beautifully decorated grounds that eliminate the need for additional decorations, and reasonable pricing. Lynn's professionalism, knowledge, and flexibility were highlighted, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Guests and vendors alike praised the venue for its beauty and magical ambiance, making it a top choice for weddings and special events in Northern California.
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Matt B
5.0
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 levels the reception area provides which is something I had never seen before.
Kelsey B
5.0
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!
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Adriana K
5.0
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 helpful and professional. I could not have gotten married anywhere else. 10/10 recommend!
Samantha B
5.0
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
5.0
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 lovely, 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.
response10/13/2021
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
5.0
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
5.0
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!
response09/06/2021
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
5.0
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 planning 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!
response04/18/2020
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
5.0
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
5.0
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 happening 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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