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    The 1909

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pyebaek ceremony (outside vendor provided set up) on the deck
    Daliah A.

    If I could give this place 100 stars, I would! We had the most incredible wedding at The 1909. Peyman, Cristina, and Mohammad took such amazing care of us throughout the entire year of planning. Even with a little drizzle, the day felt like a dream. The space is absolutely stunning, the food by Chef Axel was delicious (still thinking about the raviolis!!), and our guests couldn't stop raving about how magical everything was. From setup to load out, the team went above and beyond. We're so grateful ~ thank you for everything!!!

    Photos by Lulan Studio; Florals by Haotomakethings; Rentals by Silverio Party Rentals

    Me and my wife had our wedding in November. Overall, our wedding at the 1909 was wonderful. The outdoor venue provided the rustic look and fall theme we were going for our wedding. The venue has an abundance of trees, foliage and a natural look (which saved us on our floral/decor budget since the outdoors look took care of most of our decorations). You will have the whole venue to yourselves and your guests so no need to worry about another wedding happening on the same day as yours. The Car photobooth the 1909 can provide was a hit with our guests, it just looks awesome. The 1909 has their own in-house catering. Food was delicious especially the steak with the chimichurri sauce. During planning, we were able to tour with Peyman. He walked us through the venue, answered all of our questions we had, and was able to work within our budget. For our other venue visits leading up to the 1909 we walked through with Christina, who helped with the logistics of the venue up until the day of our wedding. During planning, both responded to our inquiries within a reasonable amount of time (usually the same day a couple minutes or within the next day). One thing to note is that it can get cold during the winter, especially at night. They can provide outdoor heaters for the colder weather. We made sure to plan for the cold weather well ahead of time so this was not a big issue.

    Photos by Matrimony Media; Wedding Planning & Florals by Ruffle Effect
    Sharon S.

    When searching for a venue for my daughter and her fiance's wedding, we searched So. Cal. far & wide for the place that felt most like "them"... they wanted an abundance of trees & natural beauty that offered a very grounded and intimate sacred ceremony space, but also wanted the facilities that would accommodate the type of elegant dinner party and "club like" dance party experience they wanted to give their guests afterward. The 1909 delivered on all accounts! But beyond offering the fairytale wedding, the staff (Cristina and Peyman) and all those that served on the day-of were gracious and kind. We got so many compliments on the space and the fantastic food their partner vendor (Belair Catering) provided! I can't even imagine any other space that would have been more perfect for our big day. If you desire an earthy, organic space that also is romantic and elegant, The 1909 is it!P

    Newlyweds! (during golden hour)

    Peyman and Cristina were amazing to my husband and I! We needed to set up a whole wedding super quickly! We got engaged in August of this year, we got married in late September! Both communicated so swiftly and made the process so smooth for us. The amphitheater was so beautiful to have our ceremony! We had the dinner portion of our reception at the meadow and had our desserts and dance in the dancehall. It was such a beautiful day and I'm very grateful for all the help of the staff. We had 60 guests and it was perfect for the size of the dancehall. My husband and I are dancers so majority of our guests were also dancers and there was enough space for all of us (we even had tables in the dancehall for people to sit). I highly recommend The 1909 if you want to work with people that also care about making your wedding day special!

    Jennifer D.

    As a wedding planner I align my company Willow & Bloom Events with venues that are not only beautiful but offer the highest quality of service to my couples. The 1909 is an all of that and so much more! I would highly recommend booking your visit... you will fall in love with The 1909.

    Wedding

    This place is absolute heaven. My wedding was a dream & we couldn't have asked for anything more! The staff, the food, the venue...everything truly was perfect & my husband and I felt so lucky to have come across this place. It will always hold a spot in our hearts as the best day of our lives. Thank you 1909. PS. The owner Amir is the best. What an incredibly caring guy. You're in great hands!

    If I could give this business NEGATIVE STARS, I would. There is just so much to say, so I'll just post the email I sent to the venue instead. I wish I would've looked at the reviews first. PLEASE, skip this spot and keep looking, Callamigos Ranch is great & beautiful & much cheaper, with no hidden fees unlike here.

    Day One of our company Summit was a big success at The 1909. All communication throughout the process was pleasant, helpful and professional, which made our jobs as the Summit planners much easier. The team at The 1909 accommodated several special requests and worked very diligently to make our experience seamless. The site, used frequently for weddings, worked very well our Company Summit. We started the day with coffee and pastries, then took a group/partner hike (beautiful trail across Highway 23), then returned for our various Summit activities utilizing both floors of the facility. We created a kind of bohemian vibe with pillows and rugs upstairs. We had a delicious lunch on site on the lower level, catered by Cafe on 23 and finished our day with a lovely dinner on site at Cafe 23. The 1909 and Cafe 23 are owned by the same entity. We feel so fortunate to have discovered this beautiful facility and restaurant!

    The fairytale venue (Katie Ruther Photography)
    Mikaela C.

    My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at The 1909 two months ago and we could not have been happier :) Immediately, our interactions with Zenobia, who let us tour the venue as much as we wanted, were fantastic. She answered every question we had promptly while keeping a friendly demeanor. Amir also was so pleasant do deal with and we really enjoyed seeing him have so much fun with his staff during our wedding day (we laughed so hard when we saw him and a few of the staff take advantage of our photo booth during the reception, so great!). We also really appreciate him pulling out that great orange VW Bus for my husband and I to take some photos with. We also had my husband's 1967 VW Bug on the premises as our getaway car, so it was pretty cool to get photos with both classic vehicles! The venue itself is a dream and immaculately cared for. We really loved that we had the venue all to ourselves for 12 hours and that we could hold the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all on the same property, but in different areas to keep the scenery changing & interesting for guests. Having a gorgeous bridal suite on the premises was a nice added bonus and made getting ready for my big day easy! This was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the lush greenery and gorgeous grounds, to the friendly and caring staff that helped our day run smoothly, and of course the care and help from Zenobia and Amir during the planning process, we could not have imagined a better venue! I highly recommend this to engaged couples... I also recommend patrons of The Topanga Table to take a stroll around the venue to just enjoy the scenery (given there is not a wedding/event happening). You won't be disappointed!

    Cake smash !
    Lisa J.

    I can absolutely say my husband and I would get married at The 1909 over and over again. Our wedding day was above and beyond our expectations. We were impressed with The 1909 from beginning to end. Special appreciation to Zenobia and Ilsie who helped the prep leading up to our day all the way through it and aided in it flowing so smooth. I had numerous questions along the way and they were very helpful with all my thoughts. I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner once and he was fantastic. A week or 2 before the wedding I found out there was even more props offered than the plentiful amount presented to us in the info - so I would highly recommend asking specifics if there is something you are seeking out for your venue set up. The place looked and felt perfect. We also used them for the catering and the food was very good. Our guests really appreciated the tranquility of the location and we had so many guests praise the food. If you choose to use them for catering I would very much recommend it. The chef was flexible and let us play around with our evenings menu. It was great to have a personal touch on the food choices. The one thing I would say is be ready with your menu questions/ food specifics/expectations when you have your phone call with the chef close to your wedding date. I felt under prepared answering his questions and the brevity of the call left me slightly confused on what was agreed to and said. Otherwise, he came through and was patient with us and did a great job ! The food looked and tasted great !

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    I went here for my sister's and my brother-in-law wedding. It has a lot of scenery. If you need a wedding venue, check out this place.

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    Ask the Community - The 1909

    Since the location is on a canyon, does Uber and Lyft go out that way for guests if needed?

    Yes. I had my wedding here and took an Uber to the venue. So did my other guests.

    What's the cocktail bar set-up in the lounge? Can't find any information on the website about whether there's an ice well or fridges, sink etc behind the bar.

    Hi! Feel free to send us questions directly at Zenobia1909@gmail.com :) Looking forward to… Read more

    How much is the venue for a ceremony and reception?

    Hi! Please send us an email at Zenobia1909@gmail.com and we will forward you a pricing packet :D… Read more

    How much in total was your weddings at this venue?

    We'd be happy to help! :) Feel free to send us a message with an email address to which we may… Read more

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    Review Highlights - The 1909

    Amir was so wonderful with payments and allowing us to make an offering to the land prior to our ceremony!

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    Casalena - Garden (Altar View) at Twilight

    Casalena

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    Woodland Hills

    our family enjoyed an excellent celebratory dinner at casalena…read more EXCITEMENT (NOISE) LEVEL when we booked our reservation for 9 pm on saturday through open table, we did not expect the energy to be so high so late in the evening! the beautiful, expansive restaurant was buzzing with animated conversation that was even louder than a dim sum restaurant! we all needed to lean in a bit to hear one another. PARKING valet is available, but we found street parking on ventura blvd. FOOD 01. squash blossoms ($21 for 5 pc): 8.3/10 these were crispy and light, delightful to eat on their own without the tomato marinara sauce served on the side. casalena's squash blossoms had a strong, lovely hint of lemon that wasn't present in mother wolf's rendition. 02. chicken piccata ($29): 7.5/10 this main was served with a generous helping of potatoes mashed into a delicious velvet. 03. vodka lumaconi ($25): 9/10 this dish was the standout of the evening! the pasta shells were cooked al dente and coated in a slightly spicy, perfectly savory vodka sauce! casalena does not skimp on the sauce in any of their dishes! 04. tagliatelle ($29): 7/10 this pasta dish was not nearly as impressive. 05. tiramisu ($15): 7/10 since we mentioned the dinner was for a special occasion in our reservation, this dessert was served with a candle. while its presentation was lovely, its taste was underwhelming. the espresso was extremely subtle, and there was more madeline than mascarpone/cream. overall, our party of 4 was fully satiated after splitting 1 appetizer, 3 mains, and 1 dessert. service was lovely throughout! and as another yelpie mentioned in their review, their matchbook is very nice.

    0 STARS IF I COULD , ONE OF THE WORST RESTAURANT TO EXIST!!!…read more The food always comes out cold. The SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. Staff treats you like crap no matter what you're wearing. You can never find your server. Staff all have an attitude problem. There no parking. I honestly hate to leave reviews like this, but this place SUCKS! Oh if you want to go out for a date? Don't come here! When the entire place is a full house you can't even hear yourself think. Sounds like a school assembly! If you want cold food, & rude staff come here. I'll never COME BACK! You have to pay me to come here Lol.

    Blackberry Creek Farm at Kelly Gulch

    Blackberry Creek Farm at Kelly Gulch

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    Over Memorial Day weekend 2014, my husband and I stayed at a b&b in Topanga Canyon and loved the…read morearea. We decided to drive around to see if there were any possible wedding venues that offer an all outdoor space that was rustic, charming, but still classy and elegant. We drove by a sign that said Kelly Gulch, Googled it, saw great photos on their website, called Sally up, and within a few hours was able to stop by to meet her and to view the farm. It was just what we wanted. We reserved it almost immediately and had the best wedding almost exactly a year later, during Memorial Day weekend 2015. Here are things we loved about Kelly Gulch: * Sally's great. She feels more like your wedding mom than a venue coordinator. It helps that she owns and lives on the property because you can feel the love she pours into it. Sally added so many great improvements to the property during the time we reserved and actually had the wedding. Every time we came back to visit, there was something new! * The venue is gorgeous--just look at the photos! It's small enough to create an intimate feel, but large enough to accommodate up to 200 guests. There are lots of trees, Sally's cute farm animals, a beautiful barn, a dressing studio, writing studio, an area for enclosed fire pits, a large parking lot, stunning wood bridges, and lots of other areas for great photo ops. * It's not a wedding mill. Other venues we looked at were very strict--you must show up at x time, clean up by x time, and felt very business-like. That wasn't the vibe we wanted, and we're so grateful we found Kelly Gulch. Sally let us do things like drop off our alcohol a week in advance and flowers the day before to store in her cool laundry area. Having that flexibility really came in handy, especially if you are having a primarily DIY wedding like we did. * Sally doesn't nickel and dime you. If she has something available, she will offer it to you and not charge you for it. For example, she has some tables, signs, drink dispensers, wagons, etc. that we were able to use in our wedding, which helped reduce costs. * I'm not sure if prices have gone up, but Kelly Gulch was reasonable compared to other venues we looked at. We really can't recommend Kelly Gulch and Sally enough. We had a dream wedding on a reasonable budget, and it couldn't have been done without first finding an amazing venue. Our one piece of advice to future brides and grooms is to order more bathroom stalls--at least 4--regardless of your guest count! Pay more if you have to--you won't regret it. We only had two, and I think we served way too many good drinks because there was ALWAYS a line at the restrooms. When one of the two stalls broke down toward the end of the night, that just made things worse. Our lesson learned is your lesson gained!

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