This week, we went to the hidden treasure in Malibu - the Calamigos Ranch. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, surrounded by vineyards and estates, the 130 acre Calamigos Ranch offers a tranquil setting for your event. It is almost hard to believe that you are so close to Los Angeles - there is no traffic. No noise other than the falling water of the properties many waterfalls and the light breeze through the trees. Beautiful open lawns with green grass and ponds, as well as pavilions nestled amongst the trees creating mini woodlands for your magical event. The place is rustically charming. You almost feel as if you have been transported to a different time. The Calamigos Star C Ranch was created in 1947 by Grant and Helen Gerson as a wellness and healing resort. Amazingly, the ranch is still in the Gerson family! Today, Glen and Mon-Li Gerson are carrying on the elegantly rustic tradition of excellent service in a fantastic environment that Glen's grand-parents and parents started over 60 years ago.
Calamigos Ranch offers four different areas for your wedding or special event. From small and intimate to a 500 guest extravaganza - Calamigos Ranch can handle your event. Each unique and separate venue areas have their own individual style and charisma. It is a ranch, and has a ranch style. As we drove up the winding driveway, we were greeted by lovely horse statues on one side of the road, and growing grapes on the other. Just lovely.
While everyone parks in the same area, (valet is available), there are several different paths leading to the four different venues. The Garden Patio, the Ranch House, the Oaks, and the Garden & Pavilion.
The Garden and Pavilion is simply breathtaking. It is the grandest of the options at the ranch, with the ability to comfortably and seamlessly handle up to 500 guests. The setting for the ceremony is under the embrace of a 100 year old oak tree with cascading lights. The bridal party is perched up on an ivy covered elevation, giving all of your guests a framed view of your special moment.
After your ceremony, you and your guests walk down a sycamore lined pathway with candles lighting the way. The reception space is draped in white, with endless opportunities to create your own look, your own style in this lovely spacious area.
If you guest list is somewhat smaller than 500, the Garden is an incredible alternative to the Pavilion. It is a private enclave surrounded by majestic weeping willows and lush lawns for your guests, a lovely patio for your cocktail hour, and a lovely reception room centered around a natural stone fireplace flickering with warmth (in the wintertime, of course!).
The magic of the Oaks begins as your guests step onto the path to walk up to the building. It brings them into a garden with 100 year old trees, flowers, and ferns that create a feeling of being in another world. As a bride, you cross a bridge spanning natural stone waterfalls to the ceremony spot. You have indoor and outdoor choices for dining, and a fireplace to add vibrancy to the interior space.
The Ranch House offers a space for the most intimate affairs at Calamigos with a maximum of 140 guests. The ceremony spot at the Ranch House is nestled against a limestone waterfall and seems almost dreamlike. The ranch house also offers the option of dining under the stars or eating inside.
A few amazing things about Calamigos Ranch:
- Even though they have four different areas with four ceremony sites and four reception venues, they all feel secluded, separate and private!
- Throughout the grounds, they have unique lighting outdoors. Beehive lanterns, elegant chandeliers hanging from trees, bold light bulbs suspended on minimalist cords......it adds interest and a magnetic glow.
- They have a pond with a raft that is reminiscent of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.
- This location offers to ability to have your entire event at one location, which can be a plus for many brides.
- If you want a Los Angeles or Malibu wedding with a different flavor than what is typically expected, this is a place to consider strongly.
Contact us at An Amazing Affair for more information or a guided tour. www.anamazingaffair.com We would be delighted to help you plan the wedding of your dreams at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu!
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We agree, Jenifer! There are so many places to have a special day....and a different fit and style for eveyone! I love when we are out with a client and we see the light go on in their eyes and we know they have found the place just right for them!
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