Seeking rustic/ranch/farm/barn *budget friendly venue in SD or so cal! Help!

esthernoel · September 2012

I am very familiar with the SD venue scene, and it's pricey! We ADORE the Ranch at Bandy Canyon but it's just way more than I would like to spend. I would like to spend less than $1000 on the ceremony and reception site. We want something outdoor, ideally rustic in some way (though I can do that part with decor if need be) to accommodate about 150 guests. We want it to be in the evening/night...so some of the local county parks won't work. I love the Olivenhain Meeting Hall but events have to end at sundown. Is there somewhere that I'm missing that has this feel or is at least outdoors and I could spruce it up with rustic decor? We are open to anywhere in so-cal or probably even up to Napa, but would ideally like to stay local. Oh, and if they allow alcohol of any kind, that would be great.

Thanks!

Esther

Krikin22 · September 2012

What month are you getting married? I think it would be awesome to get married at the Keys Creek Lavender Farm. I have no idea about the pricing, but its outdoors with fields of lavender! It's in Valley Center so I imagine it would be cheaper then somewhere downtown. I hadn't heard of it before until my wedding planner mentioned it because we are using a lot of lavender for my wedding.

http://www.kclfarm.com/

Some reviews mention wedding on yelp

http://www.yelp.com/biz/keys-creek-lavender-farm-valley-center

Chels&Jimmy · September 2012

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[QUOTE]I am very familiar with the SD venue scene, and it's pricey! We ADORE the Ranch at Bandy Canyon but it's just way more than I would like to spend. I would like to spend less than $1000 on the ceremony and reception site. We want something outdoor, ideally rustic in some way (though I can do that part with decor if need be) to accommodate about 150 guests. We want it to be in the evening/night...so some of the local county parks won't work. I love the Olivenhain Meeting Hall but events have to end at sundown. Is there somewhere that I'm missing that has this feel or is at least outdoors and I could spruce it up with rustic decor? We are open to anywhere in so-cal or probably even up to Napa, but would ideally like to stay local. Oh, and if they allow alcohol of any kind, that would be great. Thanks! Esther
Posted by esthernoel[/QUOTE]

<div>FI and I basically went on the same search as you about 6 months ago, but we couldn't find anything that worked for us. The Rancho Penasquitos ranch house was the only venue I found that was truly within our budget, but like you mentioned, it's a county park and events can only take place during the day... also, it won't work for you guys anyway because you have 150 guests.</div><div>
</div><div>What venues have you looked at so far? </div>

ashcart181 · September 2012

Have you tried Bates Farm or Hidden Valley Farm?

esthernoel · September 2012

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your help!

Keys Creek Lavendar Farm was one we went to see (I LOVE lavender) but it's in the $5k++ price range, so sadly too high.

Have looked at Bates Nut Farm. Very cute and quaint, and in a lower price range ($2500+ rentals) but less "bang" for the buck in my opinion. I don't think we've seen Hidden Valley Ranch.....!

Have looked at:

The Ranch at Bandy Canyon in Escondido (LOVE it, way too expensive)

Milagro Farms Vineyard & Winery in Ramona (Pretty great, reasonable, but some drawbacks. Closest thing we have to a reasonably priced, $1500, contender)

Bernardo Winery (A little cluttered feeling, and still priced kind of high for the better location)

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe (Pretty good contender, and reasonable price at $2500 including 100 rentals, but can't say I absolutely loved it for that price)

Leo Carillo Ranch (good price, my mom had her reception there a few years ago, say they're all booked up in 2013)

Quail Haven Farm (too pricey at $4500)

Olivenhain Meeting Hall (best price in town at $150!, but daytime only, no dancing, space limit internally of 125)

Brookside Farm (too pricey)

Condor's Nest Ranch (too pricey)

Rancho Las Lomas (probably too pricey unless on a weekday in March.)

There are others that I have ruled out for other reasons, like the Abbey, Darlington House, etc, but they don't really fit our ideal ranch style.

We are looking at a Saturday in March or April (date is flexible until we find the right venue).

Chels&Jimmy · September 2012

Nice work OP! We looked at Hazy Meadow Ranch in Lakeside and Falkner Winery in Temecula. Any site fees they have are included in a per-person price, so without knowing your overall budget, I can't say whether those fall in your price range or not. I also got quotes from Serenity Oaks Ranch in Fallbrook, but they only do Saturday weddings there and we wanted a Friday.

esthernoel · September 2012

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[QUOTE]Nice work OP! We looked at Hazy Meadow Ranch in Lakeside and Falkner Winery in Temecula. Any site fees they have are included in a per-person price, so without knowing your overall budget, I can't say whether those fall in your price range or not. I also got quotes from Serenity Oaks Ranch in Fallbrook, but they only do Saturday weddings there and we wanted a Friday.
Posted by Chels&Jimmy[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Thanks this is great! Our overall budget is somewhere around $15k. I will check out the ones you mentioned. We prefer Saturday, so Serenity Oaks may be perfect!</div><div>
</div><div>Back on the hunt. :)

</div>

Chels&Jimmy · September 2012

Good luck on your search! Keep us updated.

minxy29 · September 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_california-san-diego_seeking-rusticranchfarmbarn-budget-friendly-venue-in-sd-or-so-cal-help?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:64Discussion:9db103d2-f4f5-4d1b-b044-2a718082c228Post:ad3fb566-dad7-4eeb-a9fa-2455696e63d0">Seeking rustic/ranch/farm/barn *budget friendly venue in SD or so cal! Help!</a>:
[QUOTE]I am very familiar with the SD venue scene, and it's pricey! We ADORE the Ranch at Bandy Canyon but it's just way more than I would like to spend. I would like to spend less than $1000 on the ceremony and reception site. We want something outdoor, ideally rustic in some way (though I can do that part with decor if need be) to accommodate about 150 guests. We want it to be in the evening/night...so some of the local county parks won't work. I love the Olivenhain Meeting Hall but events have to end at sundown. Is there somewhere that I'm missing that has this feel or is at least outdoors and I could spruce it up with rustic decor? We are open to anywhere in so-cal or probably even up to Napa, but would ideally like to stay local. Oh, and if they allow alcohol of any kind, that would be great. Thanks! Esther
Posted by esthernoel[/QUOTE]

I was looking for the same thing as you and same months! I had same problem with amounts and locations... and dates... I ended just caving and am going to have it at la jolla pres and then la jolla country club-not in budget though. If you don't mind being outside of San Diego theres a place in Riverside that is relly coo-The Mittenl-more trendy than rustic-but has wood vaulted ceilings and reaaally great pricing. I think our estimate was under $14,000 for 200 people with meal/ alc/ and with renting the whole space intsead of just 2 rooms. It's hard to tell in pictures but when you are inside it really is pretty and feels like you're in a barn. It's an old packing house. They also had everything included so you wouldnt have to worry about rentals. It's family owned and if I would definitely had mine there if it wasnt for the location. It's worth a look if you're ever in the area.

barn bride kim · February 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Seeking rustic/ranch/farm/barn *budget friendly venue in SD or so cal! Help! : FI and I basically went on the same search as you about 6 months ago, but we couldn't find anything that worked for us. The Rancho Penasquitos ranch house was the only venue I found that was truly within our budget, but like you mentioned, it's a county park and events can only take place during the day... also, it won't work for you guys anyway because you have 150 guests. What venues have you looked at so far?
Posted by Chels&Jimmy[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Try red barn Ranch near Valley center/pauma valley</div>

barn bride kim · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_california-san-diego_seeking-rusticranchfarmbarn-budget-friendly-venue-in-sd-or-so-cal-help?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:64Discussion:9db103d2-f4f5-4d1b-b044-2a718082c228Post:bce77dcc-ddab-49dd-ac5b-7aa1f1aa9d07">Re: Seeking rustic/ranch/farm/barn *budget friendly venue in SD or so cal! Help!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Seeking rustic/ranch/farm/barn *budget friendly venue in SD or so cal! Help! : FI and I basically went on the same search as you about 6 months ago, but we couldn't find anything that worked for us. The Rancho Penasquitos ranch house was the only venue I found that was truly within our budget, but like you mentioned, it's a county park and events can only take place during the day... also, it won't work for you guys anyway because you have 150 guests. What venues have you looked at so far?
Posted by Chels&Jimmy[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Try red barn Ranch near Valley center/pauma valley</div>

female1der · June 2013

Have you had any experience with red barn ranch? I can't find any reviews and am having a heck of a time just getting an appointment.

rachels510 · July 2013

My friend had a wedding at Red Barn Ranch and said it was a nightmare and to steer clear!

Dreamergirl8812 · July 2013

female1der said:

Have you had any experience with red barn ranch? I can't find any reviews and am having a heck of a time just getting an appointment.

This thread is a year old. Try starting a new one.

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