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  • 2018

Swallow Creek Ranch

$4k - $6k For 100 Guests
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Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$12,000 starting price
Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$12,000 starting price

About

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At Swallow Creek Ranch we provide the blank canvas for a wedding weekend of your dreams and allow you to shape your celebration as you see fit. You’ll have your pick of two gorgeous ocean view ceremony sites; the Hillside Amphitheater or the Sea View Meadow plus the enchanting barnyard for cocktail hour. Each location offers its own unique atmosphere. The party continues in our historic blue barn, your reception space for the night. Elegant or organic, rustic or modern… the scene is set, the ranch is your backdrop. Make your vision come true!

We are the only venue on the Central Coast that offers an ocean view ceremony and a historic barn for your wedding reception! Set on 600 acres of rolling hills our active cattle ranch provides coastal dream weddings between May - October. Choose between two of our spectacular ocean view ceremony sites. Sea View Meadow's magical Creekside location sits alongside a Eucalyptus grove and garden path that attract monarch butterflies and captures views of the sea. Hilltop Amphitheatre offers breathtaking panoramic vistas that overlook the coastal terraces of Estero Bluffs State Park. Receptions of up to 250 guests take place in our enchanting, historic blue dairy barn. Cocktail hour is a barnyard affair out in front of the barn beneath the bistro lights. The vintage creamery turned wedding suite and 1969 Airstream trailer provide two charming spaces for our couples to enjoy while getting ready on wedding day, complete with a full bathroom, minifridge and fun courtyard to sip mimosas and take pre-wedding photos.

We like to offer a relaxed schedule for our "Deluxe Weekend Weddings" where guests may use the ranch from Friday afternoon starting at 1 pm for set up, rehearsal and even a rehearsal dinner, Saturday from 11 am - 11 pm, and Sunday until noon for clean up.

Our amenities include: 2 site managers, parking attendants, ceremony seating in our SeaView Meadow for up to 200 guests, reception tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, 3 restrooms (1 ADA), 4 patio heaters, 8 - 6 ft. buffet tables, 5 wine barrels for cocktail hour, 1 inside bar & 1 outside bar, refrigerator, outdoor bistro lighting, indoor bistro and cascade lighting, draping in the barn, 1 farm table, 2 vintage spool tables and miscellaneous ranch decor.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$12,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$12,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
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Giavanna
Giavanna B. Married on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

I have been to countless venues for catering events and having this venue for our wedding was incredible. Jonna and her team were so helpful and professional. Their kindness and flexibility made our weekend extremely easy and low stress which is a relief after all the planning! They made sure everything went smoothly and the place was absolutely beautiful. The hill top view was impeccable and the garden was perfect for photos. The barn was a blast as it had great space for a dance floor and was easy to move around in. It stayed warm with the heaters provided and it was also very wonderful to have bathrooms inside of the barn. Everything was very clean and tidy and we loved the outdoor space to be able to take a break and grab a drink! Highly recommend this venue due to its gorgeous location and ease of service. A lot is provided to you and they definitely make it a fun easy experience.
Leila
Leila Married on 09/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue!!

Swallow Creek Ranch is truly the most dreamy venue on the central coast! The property managers, Jonna and Reid were so helpful and involved in all of our wedding planning. They provided an adorable bridal suite and airstream for both the bridesmaids and groomsmen to get ready in, I was able to come early and enjoy the day from beginning to end. Our wedding day was so incredibly special and we can definitely thank swallow creek ranch for that!
John
John W. Married on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Welcoming, Inclusive, Communicative

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Jonna and the entire team at Swallow Creek. They were responsive, communicative, and prompt, but more than that were warm, welcoming, and remembered details about what was important to us. As an interracial same-sex couple, we were especially concerned about finding a venue and team that would be inclusive of us and our communities, and felt especially welcome at Swallow Creek. We could not recommend them more strongly!
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Team

Jonna and Reid Kitchen
Jonna and Reid Kitchen
Site Managers

Jonna and Reid Kitchen are lifelong friends of Kyla and Paul Grafton. They all met during their college years at Cuesta College and Humboldt State University over 30 years ago! They attended Kyla and Paul's wedding at Swallow Creek Ranch nearly 20 years ago and fell in love with the property. They are experienced property managers and natural hosts who now oversee the wedding venue as site managers. They do what they love and love what they do!

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