Weddings at Green Oaks Creek Farm & Retreat

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Every year we have a handful of weddings here at Green Oaks. We have a beautiful, extensive, medicinal herb and flower garden that is a lovely space to hold a wedding ceremony. The fence that surrounds the garden is covered with a thick passion flower vine, giving a private, peaceful feel to the garden. As wedding guests wander along the meandering paths, profusions of colors and smells capture their attention, while the whirring sounds of humming birds and a fountain drift in their ears. At the edge of the garden is a majestic coastal live oak with a clearing underneath that provides a perfect spot for the ceremony. 200 seated guests can fit comfortably in this clearing. Couples can choose to stand either under the tree or a few paces away from the tree, the latter providing a backdrop of a lush, wild riparian zone.

The reception area is a short walk from the garden and is nestled between a vegetable/flower field and a eucalyptus grove with views of the farm and the adjacent Santa Cruz mountains. This large, open space includes an outdoor, sheltered kitchen with counters, a sink, fridge, stove, pots and pans, and service for 50 people. It is a comfortable place for caterers to set up and utilize. We do not provide catering but we can recommend some excellent, local caterers.

The reception area has ample space to set up tables, chairs, a dance floor, and a large party tent (we do not provide these items but can recommend rental outfits that do). There is plenty of electricity for either a band or a DJ. The bonfire area can be a nice focal point for guests when the sun has gone down. There is also lot's of space for any guests who want to pitch a tent for the weekend. Our fully furnished yurt can be rented for overnight stays and can provide a romantic place to sleep for the wedding couple. We never book more than one wedding on a weekend: for the same price weddings can occur on one day or all weekend long.

We often provide organic flowers and produce at cost for the weddings that occur here. This allows wedding guests to feel more connected to the land and farm during their stay here.

Please refer to the Retreat Center section of our website for more details and pricing on our rental facilities.


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