Great tour of the property today for our daughter, Victoria and her fiancé, Alex. Just the drive in was amazing. We were first greeted by Joshua who gave us a great overview of the venue and how weddings take place there. We walked the expansive site with multiple photo ops and then met up with Liz who gave us a more in depth explanation of the main ceremony and reception spot. We believe this will be where they choose to get married. read more

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It used to be exclusively a zoo and now it caters to folks that are entering the other realm of zoo life: Marriage. I actually love attending weddings and wish the very happy couple the best of life. Marriage is a great institution. It's right off Santiago Canyon Road and across the street from Cook's Corner Motorcycle Bar. If you have an event here on Sat or Sunday you will hear the roar not of the live zoo animals, but the Hogs (Harleys) running up and down Santiago to Cooks. It has a romantic ambiance, but you have to be okay with swatting some bees or flies from time to time. It was hard to get that bee off us eating those delicious lamb chop appetizers... The food here was catered and very good but you can ask them who they like for that. No self-parking, valet only. They will golf cart you to the action and back if you can't walk and you will get a good stair workout too. Definitely a memorable place for a small to medium size wedding or event if you want to be outside. Sundown brings a different character to the place. Many of the guests were wondering what it was like here when the animals were present? For me, my first time here last weekend for a wedding brought me full circle. I have cycled by the entrance to this place over 100 times. Santiago Canyon Road from Cooks to Jamboree is a 15 mile favorite stretch for cyclists. I used to see cars entering Rancho from time to time wondering what goes on there? Now I know... read more

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We attended a wedding reception for a close friends son on Sunday We had never heard of this location - it took a minute to get there from Whittier, but it was well worth the drive And what a fabulous and beautiful venue that easily accommodated 120 guest Everything was first class from the valet service to the buildings to the manicured walkways, inviting pool and evening lights. The food, bar and musicians were fire stars. We hope to be back and spend the night sometime soon. read more

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Attended my niece's wedding & reception held at Rancho Las Lomas last June 20th: PROS: - elegant & spacious venue, set in the hills of Silverado, CA. - beautiful grounds like a sanctuary with stunning views - surrounded by nature, shaded trees, bird cages, several fountains, a red phone booth, and a garden, evokes for a peaceful and tranquil place - various photo-op spots - the weather cooperated and fortunately for us, it wasn't hot. By evening, it had cooled down and made for a lovely summer night. - Staff was kind enough to take you back to your car via the golf cart by end of night - delicious catered food CONS: - ladies restrooms are so darn small and tight! I'm a petite person and even with my height and size, makes it difficult to turn and move around especially if wearing a long gown. - ladies be careful if wearing high heels. Wear flat comfortable shoes, if possible. Walking around in high heels was challenging for some of us due to the hill areas and stairs. The wedding was held on the main ground, while appetizers were served upstairs by the fountain. read more

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I came to this venue attending my cousin's wedding. This place is stunning and extremely accommodating to guests. Plenty of restrooms, space to roam around, and tons of areas for picturesque views to capture all the memories. They only had valet parking at this venue, keep that in mind. Loved the open venue feel and the Spanish decor, would recommend this place to everyone! read more

Beautiful venue , but... The bartenders gave tiny half shots to a small group of people at a time only once every 30 minutes. If you missed that small window, you were out of luck until the next round. Never experienced that at any wedding before. Their cocktails were very weak and nauseatingly sweet. Bartenders argued with guests all night. Very strange bar experience. Would not recommend having your event here. read more

I recently attended a wedding here and it was beautiful! It was a pretty hot day for an outdoor wedding, but thankfully there was plenty of shade and the sun had moved by dinner time. This is a super nice venue with plenty of great photo opportunities, and everything is very well spaced out. The food was amazing, both the appetizers and dinner. The open bar was great, and the bartenders were super friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend this venue. read more

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Beautiful wedding, beautiful venue, and had a wonderful time. Congratulations Alexis and Gatlin, wishing you the best now and always.... My Benny swerved on taking any pictures with his momma but oh well ‍. read more

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Communication was horrible, very unprofessional, expect to be ghosted and to pay a third of the price for this venue on just equipment and staffing fees, which you won't find out until you get your proposal. Very disappointing, considering how nice the actual venue is. Do better. read more

We got married here in the beginning of September, it's an absolute dream! The lighting and ambiance is so romantic. The staff is the most incredible staff you could hope for while planning a wedding. I interacted with Beth and Anna who were absolutely amazing, professional, and had excellent communication skills. Every single one of my guests LOVED THE FOOD! read more

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Attended a multi-day, 250 person event and have mixed feelings about the space. I'll try to keep things succinct and keep in mind, this is from the perspective of an attendee of an event (not a wedding): Pros: Beautiful, well maintained, nice security, great valets. Lots of photo worthy areas, open spaces for mingling, a bunch of little areas to step away if you want to talk or grab a phone call. Cons: Lots of stairs, paver stone drive with rock drive in about half the area - very challenging for womens heels if you're using the entire space. Also not so ADA compliant although there is a couple handicap parking spots. There is multiple bathrooms but for our event there was always lines and a few of the bathrooms are seriously tight spaces which do not work well with long dresses. Neutral: The venue is mostly outside and that worked well for our mornings but it became challenging to view the tv screens in the afternoon. We also had to move some tables around that were in too much sun during 1 day. It's a bit hit and miss because the weather is typical SoCal. If our org had an event here again I would : Wear flats, bring a sun hat, bring additional layers, remind the event team the TVs need to be on rolling carts so they can be moved based on lighting and shadows. Not wear a fluffy skirt so I fit in the bathrooms. read more

Rancho Las Lomas - A view from the top pool area looking down at the main stage area. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Silverado, California

The best wedding venue ever! We just had our wedding and it happened to be on one of those atmospheric river days. Let me just say that the team at Rancho hopped into action and we went with the ceremony indoors which turned out to be STUNNING with the fireplace. Also it didn't even end up raining during our wedding so the guests enjoyed cocktail hour outside, the river was flowing, these adorable snails were out, all the plants popped, and the lighting was killer for photos. I guess you can say that things work out when you have a site with so many options and a team who goes with the flow. We are forever grateful to Rancho and their team. Also soooo many cool places to take photos, our guests were floored by this venue. It is really unique, there's really nothing that compares to this place. read more

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We've been photographing at RLL over 10 years, and while they don't have the animals anymore, you can't deny the natural beauty of this place. Get ready to walk, because the space is large. Mostly an outdoor venue, the indoor all-wood area is good if it rains. The Spanish architecture is so classic. read more

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Rancho Las Lomas is the most MAGICAL venue in all of southern california! Year round, its absolutely stunning. Our wedding was in March and we had seen the venue when it was in full bloom (flowers, trees etc) and thought it wouldnt be as magical if everything wasnt in full bloom but we were absolutely wrong. The venue has so many intricacies, nooks to explore, areas for your guests to take photos, and once the sunsets and the lights turn on down in El Teatro, it's truly the most magical place. our reception felt like an absolute dream. If you're second guessing booking this venue, don't! It will be beyond anything you can ever imagine. read more

First off, if you are reading this and looking at Rancho Las Lomas as a potential venue congrats on the engagement! If you have been to this venue you know how amazingly magical it is. My husband and I were lucky enough to have our wedding reception here last August and it was more amazing than anything we could have dreamed of. The 24 carrots staff was very responsive and extremely helpful throughout the process. We were married in a church and transferred to the venue for the reception, but by the time we got there the venue looked amazing. The staff at the venue helped to coordinate all of our vendors and made sure we had all items arranged and ready to go prior to the big day. Having all of the space at this venue is fantastic to create different areas for every event you are looking for on your big day. It certainly did not disappoint and we still have so many of our guest complimenting how amazing the venue was. I will say with all the good, there are some things to be aware of before booking with the venue. You are required to use 24 carrots for catering, they require all vendors to have insurance, you are required to have at least a day of wedding coordinator, and they do provide a valet service for the day of your event, but there is only one vendor you can use and you are at the mercy of the company on cost which caught us a little off guard. Hope this helps in making your decision! read more

Rancho Las Lomas - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Silverado, California

Went to a wedding at Rancho Las Lomas. The gardens are beautiful, the staff was very friendly, the food was fantastic. We were not happy with a few things, some may have been due to the venue. Clear signs of where to go, none. After the ceremony we went and spent 1 1/2 hours outside waiting. And it was cold. There were not very many outdoor heaters so if you weren't right under one, you felt it. After that, we finally went into the hall where the wedding party was going to happen. The key word was "hall." This is a converted ranch style house long and narrow. The dance floor and all the action happened on literally on one side of the venue. So most of the party really could not see the "action" going on on the other side of the venue. Again, a beautiful time but when you are uncomfortable most of the time, I will only give this a "ok" rating. read more

The venue is nice and beautiful but the accommodations in the grooms suite were horrible! Let's start by no AC? You think for the price you're paying we could get AC? It's a 95 degree venue in summer and hotter!!! Also no water in the suite no ice! My brother had to DoorDash for water!!! Come on RLL!!! We're paying big bucks!! As the wedding progressed thru the evening the staff took it upon themselves to enter the suite and take bottles of alcohol that were out of site out of mind! That is just rude! This place is nice but definitely not worth the money! Sorry not sorry! read more

What's not to love about this heavenly venue! Hidden in the semi-dry hills of Silverado, lies a a beautiful, lush, garden, with trees casting shade on the paved yards, a fountain-pool, multiple charming cottages, and lots and lots of beautiful flowers. We had our wedding here in August 2021, and there wasn't a single guest who didn't comment on how dreamy the venue was. Now onto business: The venue fee is pretty standard. But if you select this venue, you have to work with '24 Carrots', which is an event catering company that takes care of all the set up (chairs, tables, linen, etc) as well as catering. The nice thing is that they have many options (including ethnic food), and their staff are well-trained and professional. We worked with Kimberlyn and her team, and overall had a good experience. The downside is that they are very very pricey (think nickel and dime for everything, and thousands of dollars in "administrative fees"). In the end, we ended up going way over budget despite cutting out a lot of things. The only thing that we weren't happy with was the Wedding Planning vendor that we selected from their "recommended" list, which was a disaster and the sole vendor we had problems with (you can read our review for them on Yelp if you wish). Hoping that they reconsider recommending this vendor to other couples in the future. Everything else was pretty perfect, and we couldn't have selected a more beautiful venue for our wedding! (and let me tell you, we must've looked at 25+ venues both in SoCal and NorCal) :) read more

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Beautiful venue! Wedding and food was excellent. Would recommend this place . Everyone was very helpful

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! This venue will awe all guests. We had our wedding here in March and had perfect weather! Almost all of our guests were out of state and their jaws dropped at the beauty within Rancho Las Lomas! Every inch of the property has photo ready spots for all guests! All items were well maintained and/or updated prior to our ceremony. I have no complaints with the property. The property set up was perfectly done with 24 Carrots and they ensured we had everything we needed day of. We worked with Anna to help plan our perfect day and she was so helpful! read more

We had our wedding here this month (April 2023) and it was the most gorgeous place for a wedding! We got so many compliments from guests on how it felt "magical", "romantic", "old world", which is exactly what we were going for! Additionally, the staff who helped us coordinate our wedding were very accommodating and helpful. I'm so glad that we had our special day here!! It's a day I will never forget. read more

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Beautiful property and lovely staff. Here are the positives: Gorgeous property with mature landscaping. Beth was lovely to work with. Plenty of spaces for large or small events. Close to home and easy commute for guests. Golf cart escorts available to guests who need it. Price includes entire venue for the day, tables & chairs. Deep discounts offered for certain months/bookings. Caterer (24carrots) offers fabulous menu options at very reasonable prices. Here are the negatives: They "require" you to hire a valet parking vendor and only allow 1 particular company who was difficult to get a solid answer from after reaching out 3 times ($1500-$3500). They "require" you to bring in a wedding coordinator because there is no onsite staff the day of your event. ($2500 was the cheapest quote). Venue fee does not include staffing the event, linens, kitchen set up fees, surcharges, administrative fees, day of set up fees, bar set up fee and other hidden charges. That all added up to an additional $10,000 on top of food and venue fee. Then of course you still need to bring in your DJ, cake, flowers, etc.. The price does NOT include soft drinks and iced tea, that's an additional $14pp. We can now see the appeal of these "all inclusive" venues and "micro weddings". That said, if you have a large budget, RLL is a great venue! read more

Beautiful venue for wedding and wine/beer tasting! Gorgeous location. Went here for bday celebration wine tasting. Rustic, beautiful place !!! read more

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I probably wouldn't spend the price of admission to return here. We spent $30 to do a loop of about 5 enclosures. The animals appeared well cared for, however there just wasn't much going on. We prepaid, however no one appeared to be verifying visitors. In addition, they were setting up for a wedding that clearly had a large number of guests which seems questionable at best given the current pandemic. read more

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This winery is so beautiful. You get inside the gates and you really feel like you've been transported to another land. Being from NYC, it was awesome. We had a Groupon for a wine tasting. This was different from a lot of wineries where you stand at a counter and taste wines one by one while being talked through each glass. Here they provide you the flight of wines and a menu that explains the wines and you can go sit down at a picnic table with your party and enjoy the wines at your own pace. You can also bring in food to enjoy with your wine. Before we got to the winery we stopped off to get some food. There also have craft beer and liquors as well. There was pineapple infused tequila (sooo good) and orange infused whiskey. Extra treat the owner just happened to be hanging out at the bar and we got to have a great convo and shots with him and his girlfriend. There is also a tiger on the grounds, A TIGER! There are also other animals you can walk around and see. Oh, and the wines were good too. Great time! read more

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We highly recommend booking you wedding/event at Rancho Las Lomas. Nicole G was was so responsive and helpful guiding us through her recommendations and wedding planning process. We had a micro-wedding and RLL is the perfect outdoor space for social distancing and good air flow. We were so glad that RLL took COVID safety seriously with all of their precautions. Additionally, they were so flexible and accommodating through the process. The venue is gorgeous and stunning for ambience and photos. The food (catered by 24 Carrots) was delicious and fresh. Our wedding guests loved walking around the botanical gardens, seeing the animals, and enjoying the lovely ambience. RLL was on top of all the details the day of the wedding to make sure our day ran smoothly.Thank you RLL staff for making the best day of our lives so magical and safe! read more

Why do I keep coming back here? I'll tell you why and why every other 5 star yelper comes.. it's because this place is gorgeous! ! Where else can you go in Orange County to see beautiful grounds, a wildlife sanctuary, sip wine drink beer, order crackers and cheese and have a picnic. I've been coming here for the past couple of years and this place always brings me a smile. The staff is great and the grounds are gorgeous. . I recommend you plan a weekend trip here with friends. Bring your own picnic basket of goodies and enjoy the day. You'll come back again and again. I think there's a loss a Groupon for wine tasting if you look online. Great place to spend a Saturday. read more

Rancho Las Lomas - Great place for wine and beer tastings - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Silverado, California

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Nice place for an afternoon walk. I took my children to the summer reading they had and it was fun and educational. They have a few exotic animals and the grounds are lovely. Highly recommend! read more

For our daughter's wedding we looked at about 8 different venues in Orange County and settled on Rancho las Lomas. I am so glad we did! the property is stunning and has a lot of different spaces which gives you flexibility for the party lay out This became particularly important when we had to switch at the last minute from a ceremony in El Teatro to an inside ceremony in the salon due to rain. The RLL staff were very responsive and nimble in switching up the plan and I have to say that the property is particularly lovely on a rainy, misty day. Our guests had a great time and were charmed by the beauty of the venue. I highly recommend it. read more

Review for Rancho Wildlife Foundation, admittance by reservation only. When you drive in just keep going straight, over the bridge and then left to parking attendant. Valet only and it is $8, which is a bit steep. The tour was $5 per person this weekend which was a great price. The tour guide was Cody (?) and another girl, I didn't catch her name. Cody was extremely knowledgeable and eager to share his passion for preservation with us. The tour itself lasts about 90 mins. You'll see macaws, parrots, zebras, some type of fox and the white Bengal tiger. After the tour you can head up the hill to see some crows, a peacock, servils, badgers and racoons (didn't see the last two as I think they were hiding) Before going I was worried it was going to be one of those crappy home zoos where the animals look neglected and are treated as objects, but they all appreared to be well looked after and loved by the tour guides. The cages were all clean and not smelly. Stroller friendly and toilets on site. read more

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A beautiful, beautiful venue with a ton of space. I am so happy we had our wedding here - it's a place we'll never forget. It is a classy venue with a Spanish / Tropical twist. It makes for amazing photos! Though it feels remote, it's actually not far from Orange County which makes it accessible for guests traveling in. The 24 Carrots team offers A+ & QUALITY service. Though the venue is on the pricier side, you get what you pay for. The service was next level and PROFESSIONAL. Cannot ask for more! Just be prepared that a lot of expenses are add-ons (glassware, heaters, etc.). Other than that, I could not be happier working with this venue! They were so accommodating with all of our requests. read more

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Hats off to the staff here. Cody guided us on a tour of the animals today. Super passionate, information and entertaining. He really knew so much about all the animals and it was obvious he truly cares for them. The venue is in a very tucked away, remote part of Orange county. I've been to weddings there, my HS prom and it's nice but today was just the wildlife animal tour. Really neat to see a white Bengal tiger that close up. I stepped on a chard of glass and it went through my shoe and punctured my foot. Dan from valet drove me to get some first aid supplies. They are really nice people here. I suggest wearing closed toed shoes. Great outing for the family. My kids are two under two so a little long for them but definitely worth it. read more

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From a bride: If you're looking for a rustic, spacious, and charming wedding venue at a relatively affordable price in LA/OC, this is it! I say relatively because other similar venues in the area are pricier and much smaller. Also, the venue fee here is 3-4 times cheaper if you book during slower months of the year (Dec-Mar I believe). The summer months are very expensive and probably not worth it since it doesn't include anything but the space. Pros - Beautiful, charming venue with immense greenery, flowers, zebras/parrots/tiger, and Spanish architecture - Spacious with separate areas for cocktail hour (with fountain), ceremony, and reception. I chose to do the outdoor ceremony and reception in the same spot (el teatro) because it's the iconic spot with bistro lighting. They flip the space in about 1.5h during the cocktail hour. Indoor space is available as well, but again, I was all about the outdoor bistro lighting. - Feels very secluded in the foothills without any urban noise - Except for a few mornings tours, you have the entire property to yourself and are the only wedding on site. - There are cute cottages for the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready away from each other. Cons - You are required to use 24 carrots for catering/table/chairs/linens/silverware/lighting which charges monopoly prices and is the main bulk of your cost (see separate review) - May be difficult for some guests to walk around because it's a large space with some hills and stairs. Overall, it was a gorgeous venue that made for beautiful photos and a memorable wedding. read more

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A absolute dream of a place. Truly made for a fairytale wedding experience. There are a few things to consider when booking this venue. You are forced to use their cater "24 Carrots" as well as their rentals "Signature Party Rentals" and lastly you are required to get Valet parking, also with their vendor. With all the vendors you are required to use, there is definitely no sparing expenses. The team is fantastic, the people are all professional and amazing. read more

Prefect spot to just go and have some beer/wine. Thanks to Groupon, they were offering those wine tasting deals. I went with my friends, and to my surprise, this place is actually really nice. They have a mini zoo that you can walk around in, and nice areas to take pictures. my only regret is i didn't bring any food with me for wine tasting.... kinda awkward just sitting there drinking 4 small glass of wine. only valet parking, but they take credit cards. read more

Rancho Las Lomas - Wine tasting with each description about the wine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Silverado, California

I was a vendor at a wedding here yesterday. This wedding venue is beautiful but unsafe. They have security but without purpose as all cash from the bridal suite was stolen. If you look at past reviews, it's not the first time and will not be the last. My Bride spent her wedding night crying with a slew of police officers as the amount of money stolen was very large. No security cameras. No accountability. No answers. I would avoid this venue at all costs. It's not worth the potential heart ache of months and months of planning and an enormous amount of money to have what is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life ruined and ending in grief. read more

Unfortunately I have to update my review after being a bridesmaid at my brother's wedding. Yes, the venue is gorgeous, and it's also very very photogenic. However, coordinating a wedding at this venue is an absolute nightmare. I don't like the feeling of being nickel and dime for every little thing...even like a tea cup. My brother and his wife hosted an after dinner tea service, they gave him a certain price. When it's time to finalize the cost, they said oh you have to pay extra so and so for each tea cup. Geezzz. Hosting a wedding here is not cheap. You pay for everything from a fork to a spoon. 24 carrot catering is an absolute nightmare just like the venue. After seeing how my brother and his wife had to deal with them (24 carrot), I made an conscious effort to avoid all venues that use 24 carrot as the exclusive caterer. For the actual wedding, the food served was the tiniest portion ever. A lot guests complained about how hungry they were. Everyone got a thin strip of beef and a small piece of fish. Yes, the venue is super cute. But is it cute enough to deal with RLL AND THE 24 carrot catering team. Absolutely not!! I'm glad to say I found the best venue for our wedding. And we didn't have to deal with 24 carrot. read more

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Overhyped, overpriced, and bad service. Not to mention the nightmare of working with 24carat catering (RLLs exclusive monopolistic catering company). How do I know this? Got married here a few years ago. 1 star for the photogenic and rustic venue. read more

This place is absolutely stunning to visit! I can't believe there is a property that looks like this! We were here for the Orange Coast best of the best 2022 event last night. This was my first time visiting this place and hopefully it will not be the last. The venue is absolutely beautiful if you are looking to have a wedding or a private event! If I could give six stars this is one of the places that would absolutely get it! read more

Had such a great time at Rancho Las Lomas. We got there on a Sunday afternoon around 4pm, valet parking $8 and straight to our wine tasting...we had our own picnic and enjoyed all the views around the premises. We took many pictures...walked around and saw the animals they have. Staff was super friendly!! Just a perfect, relaxed Sunday with friends! read more

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