This review is long overdue and I am so surprised Spring Ranch does not have any reviews on yelp! So I decided to add a first review for this lovely place.
I won't go on and on about the history of this place, I recommend that you check out the website to read more about it's fascinating history. When my now husband proposed to me in November of 2012 in Mendocino, I knew I wanted to come back to Mendocino for the wedding but looking for a venue was the hardest part. Mendocino itself is the most beautiful and charming place I've been and making a decision to get married in Mendocino was an easy one.
After searching high and low I came across Spring Ranch and was immediately fascinated with its history, charm and location. My husband and I must have drove by here dozen of times, all I knew was it looks like a victorian house that someone lives in, I never really noticed the barn.
Spring Ranch consists of the following: a 5,500 sq. ft Grand Victorian House that can sleeps up to 13-15 guests. The Guest Loft (aka Honeymoon Loft) Can sleep 2, perfect for a honeymoon suite with plenty of space and beautiful views of the ocean bluff. Finally, the Wedding Barn....both the interior and exterior of the wedding barn is rustic and stunning, I truly love everything about it.
I reached out to the owners Laura and Derek and they are the nicest people ever. They live in SF but they have people in Mendocino that takes care of Spring Ranch. My husband and I made a trip from Orange County to Mendocino to see the Barn through our wedding planner Mendocino Weddings (Mendocino Wedding is one of Spring Ranch's preferred vendor). We fell in love with the Barn and booked our wedding here when I got back. The contract is a little long but nothing confusing...it covers all the basics and provides rules of the house/Barn and loft.
Although the pricetag was a bit expensive but the package came with 3 night's accommodation for the House, The Honeymoon Loft and the Barn. Although, compared to other venues this package was extremely valuable. We used fthe barn for our rehearsal dinner and reception on the day of the wedding. The package was all-inclusive and Laura and Derek allowed us to bring in our own Alcohol, food and basicially everything else. We did not have to use their "preferred" vendor. In Mendocino, there are not a whole lot of choices when it comes to vendors and such.
The Honeymoon loft was nice, perfect for 2 and our little dog. Don't expect modern hotel style though, everything here is rustic and full of character. We got married in November and it was cold, there is no central heating. The main house has individual heaters that guests can use. The Barn has no heat but we were lucky enough Laura and Derek installed central lighting in the Barn prior to our wedding so we did not have to rent power box.
I was very clear on my vision for the Barn, I wanted to keep the rustic feel but add romantic elements to it. Our DJ was kind enough to add up-lighting inside the barn which made the place look amazing. Overall, I had the wedding of my dreams and Spring Ranch had much to do with it. I would recommend this place to any bride to be who wants something different....this was truly an experience my husband and I will never forget.
Laura and Derek overall were great to work with, they were extremely accommodating and overall great people. If I can do it all over again, I would still book Spring Ranch for my wedding in a heartbeat. read more