I had my wedding here on October 2025. The weather was beautiful and I could not believe how…read morebeautiful this place is. If you're considering this place I strongly suggest you look for inspo on how you want it to look because it really is a blank slate. You get to bring in your own caterer and decor which is nice. We went with Elma's Catering based in San Jose but omg their food is amazing. We still get compliments on the food. I know they say your guests don't remember the food. But ours did which makes me feel good about our decision. Elma's catering did most of our event which I highly recommend from food to the draping from Pillar to pillar and indoor/outdoor Photo Booth. I saw other people enclosed their guest using tents. Personally, I feel that's blocking the beautiful scenery in the back. We decided to do pillars and drape them around so the space feels open yet elegant and decorated. We also brought in someone to do our Italian string lights from Chic Event rentals. They did beautiful lighting for a romantic night vibe. Casa Maria does have a flood light which did came in handy towards the very end. But I wanted the night to be more romantic and less of a bright light in your face while dancing. We used the inside for cocktail hour and had the guest sit down outside for dinner. I loved that our guest had places where they can look around or step outside for a smoke on the deck. If you're looking for a nice romantic vintage Spanish vibe this is it. They are strict on alcohol but what we found is that people really like micheladas. We had shmack_shak_ cater our micheladas and they were a hit. We bought all the alcohol and also had a bartender from Elma's catering come and manage the bar indoors. You can definitely have a really nice wedding here if you're willing to dress it up as much as you want. It's a really beautiful and historic place.

My husband & I searched for about six months for our wedding venue and were sold on the Casa Maria…read moreHall moments after walking in. The venue is breathtaking! It has amazing views all around it and the hall itself had a rich Spanish/Mediterranean feel to it. Very eloquent which Call's for minimal decor since the venue really speaks for itself. The venue staff was very kind and helpful. William who runs it was very attentive and answered all my questions in a timely manner anytime I had any. He was there the day of the wedding to open up the venue for us so our team could prepare for the arrival of our guests. He manned the bar the evening of and our guests really enjoyed him. He had the bar as fully stoked as he could keep it but our people kept him on his toes. He had to do three liquor runs throughout the event because our people kept buying drinks. The venue itself was pretty useful. We were able to use the stage for our band, the courtyard for our dinner and special dances, the kitchen for our families to warm up food, & the reception hall to have our ceremony. This venue is very easy to use and I'd highly recommend it. The only other thing I would highly recommend is making sure to have your event fall or early spring as San Juan Bautista can be very hot. We got the perfect date doing it Labor Day weekend. Also, make sure your team works in a timely manner if not they will eat into your deposit if they stay longer than the time allotted to clean up. Disclaimer: If you are LGBT you cannot legally get married on the Casa Maria grounds as it is part of the Catholic Church. However, the loop hole we found is getting married ahead of time and having a ring exchange ceremony at Casa Maria in front of our friends and families worked just fine.

Just got married here over the weekend and it was so beautiful. Kathy was incredibly sweet and…read morehelpful throughout the whole process since day 1. Highly recommend.

The Felton Guild is such a charming and peaceful forest venue tucked away in the Redwoods, and I…read morerecently had the honor of photographing a wedding here; I absolutely fell in love with the setting! It feels secluded and intimate, with a cozy, woodsy atmosphere that's perfect for couples looking for something a little different. From a photographer's perspective, the lighting in the grove is soft and dreamy, especially during the ceremony. The surrounding trees create a natural canopy that adds to the sense of privacy and connection, while the reception space is large enough to host a decently sized guest count. The staff were incredibly helpful as well! If you're dreaming of a redwood wedding that's relaxed, heartfelt, and full of character, this is a venue worth checking out!

My husband and I spent a long time looking at wedding venues in the Santa Cruz/Los Gatos area. We…read moreprobably looked at more than 10 places! A lot of places weren't quite the right fit, had too many weird restrictions, or were overpriced (if your've looked at venues you know what I mean!) The Castle House and Gardens was the last place we looked at and we knew it would be the most perfect, picturesque and enchanted woodland setting for our outdoor wedding. It has lush, wild gardens that remind me of the Secret Garden. There's a beautiful redwood grove where we had our ceremony and a poolside courtyard with two outdoor fireplaces, perfect for dining and dancing, where we had the reception. It was great to have the ceremony and reception at the same place. The Castle House is a historic estate located in the Santa Cruz Mountain Community of Bonny Doon. It's bordered by beautiful redwood forests and just 10 minutes from the ocean. The family that lives there were the most gracious hosts for our event and went to extra care to make sure the grounds looked stunning on our wedding day. They own the Bonny Doon Garden Company and grow all of the flowers for their floral design business organically in their home gardens. It was really cool because my bouquets and centerpieces all came from the garden where I got married! We got so many compliments about the venue from our guests and everyone kept asking me, "How did you find this place?" I definitely recommend this place to other brides if you are looking for a unique, non-cookie cutter type venue full of natural beauty and rustic charm.

We were fortunate enough to have our wedding here on June 22nd, 2013 and let me tell you, the venue…read moreand it's owner, Teresa, ensured the most magical, welcoming, and organized experience ever. From the initial meeting, through hiccups with our caterer, and until the day-of coordination, Teresa was amazing: Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and assertive when she needed to be. She also did our flowers which were out of this world. The venue itself is enchanting with it's floral gardens, towering redwoods, and cozy courtyard. Our guests could not stop talking about how ours was the best wedding they have ever attended. We had a wedding of 100 people, and it was the perfect size. Count yourself very fortunate if you have the opportunity to have your event at Castle House and Gardens.

This is a nice space for an event like a wedding or a party. It's nestled in the redwoods and has…read moreparking. It's very serene and has a vintage vibe.

Local Harvest is off the charts! If it's a wedding reception, a business dinner, or catering for a…read morefamily gathering... you will not be disappointed. Food was fantastic, lots of options, great communication, reasonable pricing, on time delivery... all around high marks. We looked at a few catering options and landed on Local Harvest, they are now our "go to" catering going forward.

Local Harvest catered our daughter's wedding at Bargetto winery on July 14,2013 and we couldn't…read morehave been more pleased. It's not often that every guest at the wedding comments on how good the food is and that's exactly what happened. One of the main reasons we went with Deena was because we could pick exactly want we wanted and know the per person cost upfront. Most caterers quote a per person cost for the menu of their chosing and that cost increases when you attempt to tailor the food choices to your liking. Every staff member was friendly and helpful, but the food stole the show. Everything was fresh and, like the company's name implies, was from local harvests. My only regret was, being the mother of the bride, I didn't have an opportunity to go up for seconds. Trust me, you will not be disappointed in Deena's food or employees and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I've signed up for twice a week Tai Chi beginning classes here. What…read morea great class . They also rent space for other functions. We're lucky in Santa Cruz county to have so many choices of classes.

I went to attend one of the town hall meetings for the Desalination in Santa Cruz County…read more This place has a large parking lot and an organic farm in the back. The organic farm look amazing with lots of fruits on the trees and vegetables that is big and ready to be picked. There was a sign inside where you sign up for a membership of the Grange and you can get some of the stuff in the garden. The place is small, but good enough to hold about a hundred or so people. The parking lot may fit about 40-50 cars and once that is max there is residential parking outside.

Would recommend Shari for ALL events!!! She made our wedding week and day go beyond smoothly!! She…read moreensured our large wedding party (24 people) was where they needed to be and that they all had fun! She ensured all our request happened from my voice over before walking down the aisle to getting all of our gifts and special items to our trailer at the end of the night. She is personable, professional and fun!!!

Would highly recommend Shari for all things planning related. She was our day-of coordinator for a…read more~100 person wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains. - Organized & communicative: She handled all details flawlessly including timeline, vendors, etc. She communicated with us and other parties very intentionally to make sure all details were thought of. - Detailed & thoughtful: I had a couple of guests tell me afterwards that Shari helped provide them with emergency items during the wedding - Professional & determined - Our wedding included a vendor that was more difficult to work with, and Shari handled a lot of communication with professionalism and endurance to ensure that we had a great day. Overall, working with Shari was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day - I would highly recommend her!

If you seek a gorgeous venue for a private gathering near Los Gatos/Campbell make sure you contact…read moreGreg & Patty for a tour. Absolutely gorgeous views especially at sunset and it was perfect weather/temperature recently for a recent band/family gathering & send off. Greg and Patty are wonderful hosts that will work with you to make a perfect event. The location is approx 15 minutes from downtown Los Gatos with limited parking but they provide golf-cart rides if your guests need help getting from parking to the venue. Fantastic for intimate gatherings, events and celebrations. Don't miss this gem!!

Wedding venue of our dreams. My wife and I got married here in September 2023 and it was such a…read morespectacular place to celebrate with our 65 guests. The view - looking out over the rolling hills of redwoods, with the ocean on the horizon - is truly breathtaking. We fell in love the moment we saw it, and it blew our guests away. Being in that much natural beauty took so much pressure off other things - we could keep decor minimal. Who needs balloons with a view like that! And the set up is so versatile - we had our late afternoon ceremony in the upper courtyard, which offered shade for our guest from the house (and the photos of us saying our vows have that gorgeous backdrop). There's also a small deck where we had a jazz trio play during cocktail hour, and we set up the pathway to the big deck with our guest book/photo station and the paella & buffet stations. That left us the whole deck for dinner tables, the band, and a big dance floor. Piecing together the layout from all the options the space affords was so much fun, and it made us feel like the event was really ours, you know? It was exactly what we wanted. Just as importantly, the owners, Greg and Patty, were such generous and thoughtful hosts. They exude warmth and made us feel welcome from the first moment we arrived. They walked us through the venue, throwing out ideas for ways we could really make the space our own. They were amazing with communication, too. We were able to confirm and book the space about a year in advance of the wedding, and over the following 12 months, I must have sent a couple dozen emails with questions. They answered every single one within a day at the most, and always with ideas to help make our plan a reality. During our walk through, they were so helpful with offering solutions to make things run smoothly, and when we arrived on the day, they had everything set up exactly as we discussed. Living Well was such a gem of a place to find, and I cannot recommend it strongly enough.