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Country Essences

County Essence Flower Ranch is a working flower farm in a beautiful countryside setting on 10 acres. Featured in Sunset Magazine this amazing property has abundant gardens everywhere you look. Brick patios and grape arbors create a charming setting. Amenities include an inside separate structure for catering and bridal suite for changing. Rates @ Country Essences are: 1-150 $4,100.00

Sep 30, 2010

Photos: 32

Home Weddings

Aug 12, 2010

Photos: 14

Catering

Aug 11, 2010

Photos: 20

Timber Ridge Vineyard Estate

The romance of the vineyard and the awe of the redwoods combine to make this estate a hidden paradise with something for everyone. Add a gorgeous ocean view from the pool side patio, a wood burning pizza oven and a pool house with the most photographic staircase and you'll see why Timber Ridge is the best of everything. Just off Hwy 17 in Scotts Valley, Timber Ridge is very accessible and does have plenty of parking.

Jun 19, 2010

Photos: 38

Rancho Soquel

Conveniently located minutes from Soquel Village, this beautiful private estate has the feel of being out in the country, yet there's a Spanish Hacienda-type feeling of old historic California in the buildings. Soquel Creek runs throught he property and a wooden footbridge connects the two parcels. A historic water tower and beautiful old barn serve as the artist-owner's studio. Path lighting and grape arbors lead the way through the beautifully landscaped gardens. 1-200 $6600 facility/coordination fee Holiday weekends $7100 201-250 $7100 Holiday weekend $7600

Jan 10, 2010

Photos: 94

Rancho Soquel

Jan 9, 2010

Photos: 72

Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is an amazingly unique site for your event. You may rent either the Outer Bay Wing or the Near Shore Wing for the evening beginning at 7:00 pm Rates vary but range from $4900-$6900 for the first 80 guests. Additional guests are $29.95. Food and beverage minimums are $85++ per guest. An additional coordination fee applies.

Jan 1, 2010

Photos: 22

River House

Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains, yet easily accessible, River House is a blend of rustic hideaway and country estate. One of the most beautiful aspects of the property is the wisteria covered arbor that leads the bridal party to the wooden gazebo overlooking San Lorenzo River. 10,000 square feet of lawn easily accomodates up to 250 guests and a large sweeping agregate patio serves as the dance floor. Flower lined paths encircle the property. Catering station and bridal cottage included rates up to 150 guests $5600 facility/coordination fee 151-200 $6100 201-250 $6600 251-300 $8000

Dec 29, 2009

Photos: 65

MacKenzie Creek

A replica of Winston Churchill's summer home, this English style garden property is abundant with flowers from May-September. A formal rose garden and thousands of bulbs are breathtaking in the spring and early summer, replaced by vegetable gardens and dalias in the fall. Natural shade by commanding redwoods provide the perfect spot for a ceremony. A huge lawn area accommodates either a tent or umbrella table for 200 and amenities include a grape arbor covered patio that houses an Italian pizza over. Also available is a bridal changing suite for your use and personal belongings. Pricing under 100 $5300 facility/coordination fee 101-200 $6100

Aug 25, 2009

Photos: 49

Pond at Quail Hollow

Beautiful pond and waterfalls form the centerpiece to this park-like setting. A guest cottage is available for dressing and can also be rented for the weekend, additionally. Sleeps 4. Ceremonies take place on the dock and the huge deck attached to the main house is perfect for dancing. Facility/coordination fees are 1-99 guests $5800, 100-150 $7600 150 plus $8100. Included is parking for 80 cars, 3 restrooms, the cottage for the day Cottage also available for night time stay for additional fee

Aug 18, 2009

Photos: 27

Hunter Hill Winery

Gold metal winning operating vineyard and winery in the mountains above Soquel. Two miles out of Soquel Village,this peaceful setting can accomodate up to 150 guests from May-September under 100 guests $4800 100-150 $5600

May 2, 2009

Photos: 37

Seaview Beach House

Beautiful grounds and Hampton style home in rural La Selva Beach. Stunning full ocean views, fantastic sunsets. Can accomodate up to 200. Pricing including coordination $5800

Oct 7, 2008

Photos: 36

Hazlwood

Hazlwood Unique and picturesque, giant redwoods form a majestic setting for your ceremony and reception. Located in the midst of California’s redwoods, this property offers a reflection pond, cottage, greenhouse and flower lined pathways to the altar in the redwoods just minutes from Hwy 17. Rates @ Hazlwood are: 1-150 Guests = $4,800.00 150-250 Guests = $7,300.00

Jul 28, 2008

Photos: 21

Punta di Pictores

Beautiful European style home on the cliff at Pleasure Point. Accomodates up to 50 guests

May 28, 2008

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Estate of Bliss

Lovely landscaped home in Aptos Hills. Completely private with plenty of parking and space for up to 200 guests. Available into the evening/ Pricing including coordination $6300