Our enchanting outdoor wedding venue is nestled within a four-acre Pinot Noir vineyard and encompassed by ancient oaks and fragrant lavender fields. Expansive verdant lawns offer breathtaking views of the Santa Lucia Highlands, providing a stunning natural backdrop for your garden or vineyard wedding celebration.

An idyllic setting for weddings and receptions, the sun-drenched Valley Lawn offers a wealth of space for ceremonies, dinner receptions and celebrations—along with incomparable views of Carmel Valley and its rolling hillsides.

At the heart of the Carmel Valley Ranch experience is the Organic Garden. Here, the possibilities are limitless: plan a cocktail party, a culinary experience or an opening reception that invites your wedding guests to connect with the land and the legendary flavors of Carmel Valley.

The Redwood Room, perched high above the Vineyard Lawn in the Lodge, offers traditional elegance perfect for your wedding celebration. As Carmel Valley Ranch’s largest venue, this room can be divided into four equal parts, is window-lined on three sides with tree-shaded views of the valley and forest, and has a private outdoor terrace—ideal for a cocktail hour or an intimate gathering.

A short stroll from the Valley Lawn, the expansive Clubhouse Patio accommodates larger weddings and receptions with two crackling fire pits, a built-in stone bar, a soothing water feature and scenic views of our golf course and valley.

For larger weddings and receptions, The Clubhouse is an exceptional choice. Its expansive patios and breathtaking views of the natural landscape create an immersive experience. Guests can gaze upon the beauty of the valley through three walls of glass windows beneath a soaring 30-foot vaulted ceiling.

The Oak Room at the Lodge offers two walls of glass windows and a sunlit outdoor courtyard. It is home to the ever-popular Adventure Kitchen, where our chefs are available to provide interactive cooking demos or prepare fresh-from-the-garden meals in front of your wedding guests.

This delightful, sun-drenched courtyard featuring a contemporary water fountain and lush greenery offers a private and enchanting venue for your wedding. The courtyard wraps around the elegant Oak Room, providing seamless access and an intimate atmosphere for your special day.

This terrace transforms into an inviting al fresco breakout venue outside the Redwood Ballroom, complete with a sunshade and outdoor teak furniture. It's an ideal spot for wedding receptions or entrance and exit parties.

This expansive space, boasting retractable walls for flexible use and large windows that open onto a spacious patio, offers a stunning treetop vineyard view cascading to the gardens and valley below. This is an ideal venue for intimate wedding receptions, al fresco dining or after-dinner drinks by the fire pit. Just a few steps down, you'll find the Harvest Landing perched directly atop the vineyard.

Like a charmed treetop aerie, this terrace below Valley Kitchen offers impeccable views of tidy vineyards and the expanse of Carmel Valley. Imagine your wedding or reception situated above nature’s paintbox, surrounded by birdsong and whispering oaks.

The Vintner Terrace offers an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding celebration, with sweeping views of the vineyard and valley through a wind-protective glass wall outside the Vintner Room. Elevate your special day with this sophisticated yet inviting space.

Nestled within the beautiful River Ranch and bordered by towering ivy walls, the River Lawn presents an idyllic, grassy expanse perfect for your dream wedding celebration. This serene venue offers a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, creating unforgettable memories on your special day.