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<\/a>We visited many sites before choosing one for our daughter\u2019s wedding. These were our\nfavorites, ranked in no particular order.
\n1. Senson House<\/a>
\n1. The Senson House is a lovely, historic house on the Cabrillo College Campus that is also
\nthe home of the Cabrillo College Culinary Arts Program. Catering for all events is provided
\nby the students in this program.
\n2. The ceremony and reception can be held either in the house, which seats 100 guests, or
\noutside, on the adjoining terrace, that seats 200.
\n3. The rental fee is $2,200 for up to 100 guests and $2,500 for up to 200. There is a security
\ndeposit fee of $500. The Senson House is available for 8 hours from Friday through Sunday,
\nfrom 11am to 11pm.
\n2. Rancho Soquel<\/a>
\n1. Rancho Soquel is actually the residence of a sculptor and her husband, who is a retired judge.
\nHer works are found throughout the property, flanking all the beautiful gardens she has
\ncreated. Be sure to view the slideshow on the website.
\n2. The ceremony and reception can be held in different venues on the property, all outdoors.
\nThe larger areas can accommodate up to 250 guests.
\n3. The rental fee is $6,000 for up to 200 people and $7,000 for up to 250. Rancho Soquel holds
\nonly 10 weddings a year throughout the summer and into early fall.
\n3. Highlands Park<\/a>
\n1. The 43-acre Highland Park\u00a0 is a Santa Cruz County park that includes the historic
\nHighland House. Both the property and house are beautifully maintained.
\n2. The ceremony and reception can be held at various locations on the property or in
\nthe house. The capacity is 200 people, both inside and out, from April-October, and 100
\ninside from November through March. So, this is ideal for a\u00a0 winter wedding.
\n3. The rental fee for Santa Cruz County residents is $992-$1,088 for 8 hours and $124-
\n$138 for each additional hour. There is a $200 security deposit if alcohol is served.
\nThe property is available year-round, from 10am-midnight Friday and Saturday, and
\n10am-10pm Sunday through Thursday.
\n4. Chaminade<\/a>
\n1. If amazing ocean views is what you\u2019r e after, then Chaminade is for you. It is
\nactually a full-service resort where the bride and groom and guests could stay after
\nthe wedding. Catering is done by the resort.
\n2. The ceremony can be held outdoors only, year-round, in various venues on the
\nproperty (there is no seating indoors). The capacity is 250 guests. However, 250 people
\ncan be accommodated inside for dancing and cocktails.
\n3. A\u00a0 non-refundable $1,000-$5,000 deposit is required for all weddings. Wedding packages,
\nincluding food and service, run from $94 – $154 per person. Beverages, tax and service
\ncharges are not included. Chaminade is available year-round on weekends, from 5pm-
\nmidnight.
\n5. Seascape<\/a>
\n1. Seascape is a 4-star resort atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. If you\u2019re looking for
\na venue that can handle everything, from the rehearsal dinner to a getaway for the bride
\nand groom, this is your place.
\n2. Most weddings are held on the tenth green of the golf course, an area that can seat up to
\n300 guests. The Monarch Room, too, is a beautiful venue and can seat 240.\u00a0 The reception
\nand dancing are usually held in that room.
\n3. Ceremony packages run from $800.- $1,150. Dinners start at $85\/ person, excluding tax
\nnd beverages.Seascape is available year-round, from 6am to midnight.
\n6. Hollins House<\/a>
\n1. Hollins House is a historic home located at the Pasatiempo Golf Course. It is located on a
\nknoll overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The wedding co-ordinator will help with all the
\narrangements, from the menu to music.
\n2. Weddings are held outside on the patio, which can accommodate 250 guests.
\nThe reception can also be held there or in the main dining room, which has large
\nwindows looking out to the ocean and can seat 300.
\n3.\u00a0 The facility fee for the entire Hollins House range from $3,500-$$5,500. Meals run
\nfrom $40.- $55. per person, excluding beverages and tax. Hollins House is available
\nSaturday, from 11am- 4pm or 4pm-11pm, or Sunday from 4pm-9pm.
\n7. Sand Rock Farm<\/a>
\n1. Historic Sand Rock Farm is a bed and breakfast nestled in 10 acres of storybook
\nwoodlands.\u00a0 Weddings and receptions can be held in different venues, both indoors
\nand out.
\n2. The ceremony and reception can be held outdoors in the Redwood Grove or in the
\nWinery Meadow, both of which can accommodate up to 250 seated guests. Both events
\ncan also be held indoors, in the rustic Carriage Barn or in the Heart Redwood Pavilion,
\nboth of which can seat 150.
\n3. Rental fees range from $1,000.-$4,000, depending on the venues rented. Meals range
\nfrom $35.-$100 per person, not including tax and alcohol. Sand Rock Farm is available
\nyear-round, from 9am-9pm.
\n8. Nestldown<\/a>
\n1.Be sure to view the slideshow on the homepage and you will see what a truly magical place
\nthis 35-acre property really is.
\n2. Both the ceremony and reception can be held either indoors, in The Barn, which holds
\n150 seated guests, on The Main Lawn, which seats 300, or in The Outdoor Chapel
\n(a breathtaking redwood grove) that will hold 225 seated guests.
\n3. Rental fees range from $3,500-$15,000, depending on the time of year, number of guests,
\nand the spaces rented. Nestldown can be rented year-round from 8 am to 11 pm. Not all
\nvenues on the property are available from December through March.
\n9. River House<\/a>
\n1. River House is a rustic country estate with a 10,000 square foot lawn and a large patio
\nthat serves as a dance floor.
\n2. This is an outdoor venue that can seat up to 250 guests. There is a gazebo and a
\nwisteria-covered arbor that can be used in the ceremony.
\n3. Fees range from $5,500.-$7,500, depending on the guest count. River House is available
\nMay through October, from 10am to dusk.
\n10. Monarch Cove<\/a>
\n1. Monarch Cove is a bed and breakfast retreat, set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific
\nOcean. Weddings take place on the lawn or the deck, and the reception is held on the
\nterrace or on the deck. the wedding party usually takes over the inn for the weekend.
\n2. This is an outdoor venue that can seat up to 150 guests in any of its spaces.
\n3. Fees range from $4,000.-$10,000, depending on the date and event. Monarch Cove
\nis available year-round daily, from 10am to 6pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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