Historic 1923 Craftsman Cottage & Orange Groves
Nestled on 5 acres of serene, natural expanse in San Juan Capistrano, The Swanner House, a historic gem dating back to 1923, encapsulates the timeless allure of "Old Southern California." Embraced by sweeping vistas of indigenous landscape, including majestic oaks, graceful palms, and rolling hills, this venue offers a captivating blend of nature and romance. Meticulously restored with reverence to its heritage, the two-story Craftsman home exudes warmth and sophistication, serving as a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
Step into a world where intimacy meets history at The Swanner House Craftsman Cottage, where the bridal haven and groom's retreat await. The second-story bridal suite offers an atmosphere of elegance and serenity, featuring vanity mirrors adorned with twinkling lights and bathed in natural light. On the first floor, the groom's quarters exude rustic charm with wood and leather accents, complemented by a cozy whiskey bar, perfect for pre-wedding camaraderie.
Exchange vows amidst the natural splendor of the ceremony space, nestled behind the Swanner House Cottage. With plush grass underfoot and a majestic Ancient Oak Tree as the focal point, this idyllic setting sets the stage for an unforgettable ceremony.
Continue the celebration at the Pavilion Cocktail Hour, where guests can mingle amidst the soothing ambiance of two water fountain features and indoor water tower lounge seating. Quench your thirst at the built-in barn bar while soaking in the enchanting surroundings.
For the reception, dine under a canopy of twinkling lights and starlit skies, surrounded by elegant linens and florals that set the stage for cherished speeches and heartfelt moments. As the evening unfolds, revel in the joyous atmosphere as guests dance the night away, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
At The Swanner House, discover a seamless fusion of timeless charm, natural beauty, and intimate sophistication—a truly breathtaking venue for the wedding of your dreams.
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- Couples usually spend $10,000
- 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 Mar-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
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
300+
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Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
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Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
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Ryan R
5.0
11/02/2024
My fiancee and I visited quite a few venues in our search for our perfect wedding location. We met with Michelle at the Swanner House and immediately fell in love with the property. Standing on a few acres, the newly renovated Swanner House has a ton of charm and space which allowed us to create our perfect wedding.
Michelle and the Swanner House team was very responsive, very flexible, and extremely helpful throughout our whole process. Our wedding went smoothly and all details on the venue end were executed perfectly. Michelle also mentioned that the Swanner House team will continue to look into new additions and features of the property to keep it growing and set it apart from other venues.
If you are looking for a spacious, flexible, unique venue for your wedding or special event - look no further. The Swanner House can accommodate everything you picture for your event, and more.
Harriet Z
5.0
8/17/2024
We absolutely loved the Swanner House from the moment we walked into the house for the tour! We knew it was our place and our wedding on August 10th was the most magical day of our lives! We wanted a place that was completely for our guests and having the Swanner house with it's outdoor spaces and unique features was our place! They have a wonderful built in bar in the barn, the guests can sit and relax in the charm of this beautifully restored farmhouse, getting ready on property was wonderful. Michelle was so friendly and welcoming and always available to answer questions and let us visit the property anytime we wanted as we were planning our perfect day. It was everything we envisioned and more! The freeway noise was not a factor at all because of the fountains and the music playing during the cocktail hour and ceremony. We were so lucky to find this gem in San Juan Capistrano! Our guests loved it!
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Genna L
5.0
6/18/2024
Our daughter was married at The Swanner House over the weekend. The venue was everything and more than what we expected. The manager, Michelle and her team were exceptional. This venue has such charm! The bridal party had the entire house, and the venue does so many complimentary items and makes it feel like a wedding at home! The experience was truly magical. The views, the buildings, the options for rentals and the site for the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. We never heard the sound from the freeway, the train passing by (fast and quiet) was so cute and the views were breathtaking! If you’re looking for a unique, beautiful outdoor wedding with daytime and nighttime charm, this is the place! The customer service, the attention to detail and the vendor recommendations were top notch! As the mother of the bride, I highly recommend this venue! So many options and flexibility to make it fit your Bride and Groom’s personality! We are still talking about how perfect the wedding was and I am going to miss being at the Swanner House! It’s such a special place full of charm, history and beauty!
Shannon S
5.0
11/22/2019
Our wedding from start to finish was absolutely magical all thanks to the amazing team at A Stone’s Throw Winery! From Day 1 they’ve been so receptive, flexible, and understanding of everything we wanted for our wedding day and delivered above and beyond our expectations!!! Linda is seriously the nicest person and so warm and caring to making sure everything we want as part of wedding was executed perfectly. Michele is outstanding!! She is the best coordinator and I’m so thankful I had her throughout our planning process and the day of our wedding. Everything went perfectly smooth and she was attentive to all the details we wanted. I could not have gotten through this without her!! I know that venues are very busy every weekend with weddings but I never felt that they weren’t fully there for us and what we wanted leading up to our wedding day. I’m not sure my typed words will give you enough understanding of my excitement and enthusiasm as I write this about our wedding day at AST. We are so blessed we picked the perfect venue with the best people that made our day so magical. If you want a perfect, euphoric, wonderful wedding day at a beautiful place with the nicest most skilled people...A Stone’s Throw Winery is your venue. Thank you so much AST. We love you guys.
Ashley M
5.0
10/03/2017
Just got back from our honeymoon and 2 weeks later, we are still on a high from our wedding at Hamilton Oaks/A Stone's Throw Winery. THIS WEDDING VENUE IS A DREAM! It is everything we had dreamed about, hoped for, AND MORE!
For anyone who is considering this venue as a wedding option, we have a few things to share:
1. THE FREEWAY IS NOT AN ISSUE. This was something we were so worried about before the wedding. We were worried about the sound of the cars and if guests would be distracted. It was not an issue. People are talking during the cocktail hour and enjoying themselves so much, they didn't notice. I repeat: It is not an issue.
2. THE TRAIN IS NOT AN ISSUE. If it went by, I never noticed. It definitely did not come during our ceremony and I never noticed it during the reception.
3. The sunset is A DREAM. It's so beautiful while it sets during the reception. We had a 430-5pm ceremony, 5-6 cocktail, and 6-10 reception. It was perfect timing for photos and the sunset.
4. I got ready in the bridal suite and it was so fun to watch the wedding get set up while we got ready. It's close quarters, but we made it work. The staff was so kind and helpful throughout the day.
5. The Staff is amazing. Everyone is so lovely and helpful. Best Security and Staff Ever! Our guests had an amazing time.
6. The wedding coordinators at VIP Events and Weddings are so wonderful and helpful. We could not have asked for a better team than Kaleigh and Sanya. And the vendors they provide in packages are incredible.
Obviously, we could not be happier. I could not gush more. Thank you to everyone at Hamilton Oaks/A Stone's Throw and VIP Events and Weddings. We had the perfect day and you were a HUGE reason why!
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