We could not have dreamed of a more perfect place to hold our wedding last May. It almost feels unreal that a place as beautiful as Garden Valley Ranch exists. The entire property is breathtaking and there is nothing better than the sight and smell of fresh roses everywhere! Our guests raved (and even a year out they're still dropping us compliments) about how gorgeous the Belvedere lawn area and Secret Garden were, which is where we held our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The koi pond is a hidden gem that we loved doing our first look at. Working with Jessica made planning our vision for the day feel so easy. She is so kind, responsive, generous, and professional. She and the team had also worked with many of our other vendors who were local to the area, so we felt at ease knowing everything would go just as planned on such a busy day. Garden Valley Ranch is a stunning place and we cannot recommend it enough. Our wedding day flew by so fast and we wished we had gotten more time to enjoy this beautiful space! read more

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Great facility. Love the emense rose garden. Luckily there was a southerly breeze the day we were there...due to neighboring property with all the cattle. read more

I did not partake in or host an event at Garden Valley Ranch but had an opportunity to visit their grounds during the spring Sonoma County Farm trails weekend (May 2023.) They opened the ground to the public and we were given an opportunity to wander their garden paths, see inside their buildings and enjoy some of their farm animals. The grounds are lovely and well kept. Roses are starting to bloom and there is an array of other flowers and plants coming alive after a rainy winter. I can definitely see how hosting a special event here would beautiful. You have the garden scenery, gazebo, old barn and a beautiful koi pond. Really enjoyed the time spent wandering the ground and appreciate these folks opening up for the Sonoma farm tours so we could take a peek in! read more

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Stayed here one night through AirBnB and it was wonderfully tranquil. I spent a happy afternoon snapping pictures of flowers and wandering around to meet the animals (a poodle, hens, and three very loud goats). Downtown is 12 minutes away and there is a strawberry farm nearby. In the morning, you can forage for flowers with pruner and gloves provided, so you get to take some beautiful flowers home. read more

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The place is beautiful and Jessica is so helpful for our event. We felt supported and they were flexible. Highly recommended

It was beautiful to spend Mother's Day at the Garden Valley Ranch. Jessica set up tables where we could bring in a picnic, and my family enjoyed the opportunity to walk around the property and forage for flowers. What a fantastic and unique experience! Thank you, GVR! read more

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Update: We had our baby shower in the secret garden and it was very cozy and intimate. We loved the different trees that gave us shade, and the sunny spots where the light gleamed in. We have been hosting several events at GVR now and it's never been anything but magical. There are so many different sections and grounds. There is defiantly something for any type of event here. Jess and the team are wonderful. So kind, listens to your needs and delivers. Thank you for another unforgettable day. read more

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We had a beautiful memorial for my mom at the 20 year anniversary of her passing, at Garden Valley Ranch in the Secret garden and it was truly perfect! That part of the property is quaint and was an idyllic backdrop by the large fountain, for us to gather and share some memories and remember her together. We then had a nice catered lunch in the gazebo or Belvedere. Every detail was perfect and the owners are so kind and generous, allowing us to make a special heart photo display of pictures of my mom surrounded by roses. Although many people think of the place as a venue for weddings, it's also very special for intimate gatherings like end of life or memorials. We will always have a place in our hearts for this place and never forget this special day! read more

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Garden valley ranch is filled with such beautiful and fragrant roses. Jessica gave us a very informative tour of the grounds which included a rustic carriage house and cottage. We attended a private evening event that included strung lights, fire pits, photo booth, oyster bar, and an amazing guitarist. The first floor of the carriage house had a wine bar and appetizers and the guest moved to the 2nd floor for a quaint and intimate dinner. This place has so much to offer for any kind of event: wedding, birthdays, anniversaries and holiday parties. I highly recommend coming out for a tour if you are looking for a special venue....they are also very dog friendly! I can't wait for the new seasons of roses! And they also provide different flower workshops which include wreath making, flower crowns, and wearable flower jewelry. Check out their website! read more

This place is amazing. My girlfriend treated me to one of my first getaways in years and i cant think of a better place for us to have gone together. Patrick and Jessica were the best and couldn't have been more welcoming. The sheep and goats were a huge plus as that's rare doe me to ever get to see up close as a city guy. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back read more

WOW this was an amazing spot for our wedding! There are so many beautiful areas to take wedding pictures with your honey and family photos! This is a must see spot before you pick your wedding venue for your special day!!! The owner of the property was very accommodating for our small wedding ceremony. read more

Our Family loves spending time at the Garden Valley Ranch! They have done an amazing job at creating and maintaining such a beautiful property in Sonoma County. We recommend it to everyone. read more

I had my wedding at Garden Valley Ranch and loved it. The venue is so accommodating and unique. If you are looking for a wine country wedding without the winery this is a great option. There are various spaces to celebrate, one of my favorites is the secret garden, a must see, perfect for first look and cocktail hour. Jessica has great communication and shared various solution when we needed them. I loved getting to know her through the planning process. She really cares for the property and roses and it shows! We look forward to visiting Garden Valley Ranch annually to celebrate our wedding and purchase roses for our home! read more

Absolutely STUNNING place to have a wedding, we are so lucky to have had our wedding there in May. Jessica was a pleasure to work with and such a kind person. Our wedding turned out magical and all of our guests were taken aback by how beautiful the grounds were. Our special day could not have been any more perfect and we are so grateful!! Thank you Garden Valley Ranch team!!! read more

Easily the most beautiful venue north of San Francisco! When the roses are blooming, the entire property feels like a small piece of heaven. In the off-season, there's an incredible rustic charm that makes you want to stay forever. Couple the incredible ambiance with an incredibly skilled team of professionals, and you have the perfect wedding and event venue. Jessica and Justin are two of the most reliable and experienced professionals in the business. Garden Valley Ranch has my highest recommendation! read more

What a beautiful venue!! Will definitely be having my wedding here! Love the owners, they're absolutely sweet! Love their energy!

Did you know that each breed of roses has its distinct scent? Not all rose(water) are made the same (it also takes hundreds of thousands of petals). I was at a dinner event that Jessica and Justin hosted with a local butchery Thistle Meat, winery, and musician. Couldn't have asked for a better way to spend the evening. Not only learned a ton about roses, but met an incredible community of talented makers and builders :-) The Garden Valley is a minimalistic series of mini gardens and sculptures that climaxes to the breathtaking rose garden. Obviously makes for a gorgeous wedding venue, but they also host various special events so you don't need to dig up an excuse. Just show up and you won't regret it. Last time Jess let me leave with a few different buds. They blossomed over the next week and, I agree with her, "Heritage" definitely has the sweetest scent. read more

This place is just such a beautiful magical rose garden right in Petaluma, just a short drive from the city. The Rose gardens are breathtaking, with lots of cute little paths to take you around the premises so you can explore the carriage house, pond, fountains, secret garden and nursery. They have over 100 species of garden roses and the newly renovated grounds really do make it an enchanting space for an indoor or an outdoor event. Yesterday we joined their Thanksgiving event which was spectacular. With the beautiful pink sunset we had champagne and fresh Oysters from the oyster bar. Then we proceeded into the recently renovated Carriage House which seated all 70+ of us but looks like it would easily accommodate 100+. The dinner was delicious and it's really a wonderful place for a wedding/ engagement party or company event. Highly highly suggest checking it out. read more

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Garden Valley is charming and delightful and full of gracious people who patiently attend to visitors and guess as if they were cherished clients or dear friends. The grounds are ample and lush with plenty of hardscape for those who like to wear fancier shoes or who aren't as sure footed on uneven surfaces. Little kids, big kids and adults will be whisked off to a more nostalgic time when the country was full of family farms, you and the neighbors gardened and everyone sat on their porch drinking sun tea and talking about the weather and what would becoming into season read more

Garden Valley Ranch is definitely more than what one who think of a garden nursery, As a professional photographer, I am always in search for new and interesting venues, Garden Valley Ranch is a hidden jewel. This 5 acre property is a fairytale experience perfect for engagement, wedding or vow renewal. All the lively and beautiful roses! The fountains, paths, arches, and beautiful landscapes will take your breath away! read more

Such a beautiful piece of property! Right when you step on the grounds you can smell the flowers. The secret garden was my daughter's favorite place. The guest cottage is mine. And, you can rent it out! It's so warm, inviting and peaceful. A solo getaway to the cottage is in my future no doubt. The new owners are doing an incredible job. Their Mother's Day Open House was such a delight. They are off to a wonderful start. We will definitely be back! read more

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This place is amazing, I was in downtown Petaluma searching for a venue to throw a party for a family reunion and came across Garden Valley Ranch. The staff right from the beginning was very accommodating in answering all my questions and actually had some great suggestions on how to maximize on the space. It has a part that is quaint and intimate to large open places for a band or lecture, the prices were spot on. Great place for a wedding, family reunion, team building events and concert. I definitely think the new owners have really spruced this place up and made it really welcoming. This is truly a hidden gem of Petaluma, I will definitely use them again. read more

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Was a vendor for this wedding site a few weeks back and have never had such a bad experience from a professional site. They were anything but professional, coming out at 8PM and telling the wedding we had to turn down the music due to neighbors(ordinance is till 10PM). At 9PM on the dot the lady came out and just UNPLUGGED my DJ equipment! Are you kidding me,they were super rude and wanted us out of there as soon as we got there. I would NOT get married here!!!! Brides beware!!!! read more

Ever wondered hot NOT to let your garden grow? Come here and find out. Weeds galore, over grown, untended. Ooof! It looks like it was abandoned 2 years ago. The fact other reviewers are talking about how gorgeous it is... all I can say is, a garden can go to seed in a couple of months. read more

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Mother's Day at the Garden Valley Ranch! Music, arrangement workshop for kids, and picnicking on the grounds! Best way to celebrate Mother's Day with the community! read more

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This review is about a year overdue...my husband and I got married at Garden Valley Ranch last May over Memorial Day Weekend. Garden Valley is such a spectacular and intimate place that you'll immediately fall in love the second you step foot in the venue. We were lucky to have our wedding outdoors right after the first full bloom. The staff was very accommodating, especially since our wedding was hyper DIY. I could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married! read more

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I was on a quest for three very specific roses, and thanks to helpmefind.com, I reached out to Garden Valley. Not only were their staff responsive and helpful in email, but they were delightful in person. The retail roses here are of exceptional quality, and I was able to find two of the obscure darlings for which I had been searching. After discussing my microclimate with Fallon, she walked me around looking at and discussing every option. She selected the very best stock she had available for me, took great care with the loading into my not-designed-for-plants car, and sent me on my way 100% happier for the experience. What a joy to work with someone knowledgeable and so very pleasant! Although I visited early in the season for full effect, the grounds are lovely. I could easily see an enchanted wedding here, as every aspect of the estate lends itself to photography. Well worth the hour drive up to it. Wish I had more garden space. read more

I stopped there years ago, I was looking for some hard to find roses and yes, they did have the roses, but the roses there are not in good shape. In fact, both of the roses I bought there died from Brown Canker Cryptosporella umbrina. I did spray them, but the canker was inside the wood of the canes, first one cane would turn black and then cut it off then another died and no new canes came up eventually to replace the dead canes. The man who was in the office was kind of unfriendly, but not exactly rude. The roses were expensive, but yet they were hard to find ones. I would not buy there again, because I am just amusing that the brown canker rot is in all of the roses, but that was a year of heavy rain, so I don't really know. I had a bad experience, but the jury is out. You could find a rose there and nursery it back to health and it could work out, provided the diseases it has are simple cases of leaf fungal and not anything terminal. Maybe they got new roses in since then and then with the drought maybe there no more cane rot? But, this 2015 -2016 winter has seen a heavy rain. So I would be worried about the cane rot problem. read more

I photographed a wedding here and I can't get over this venue. It is so unique and gorgeous. The venue requires little decoration because it already is so stunning. And it's isolated so it feels intimate and comfortable https://www.cailichung.com/single-post/2018/09/24/Samuel-Samantha-Garden-Valley-Ranch read more

It's like fairytale! The picturesque views in every direction! We were here for a wedding and it is a breathtaking venue!

We don't even know where to begin - Jessica and her beautiful venue Garden Valley Ranch saved our wedding. Without her, we would have had to cancel the entire weekend. Because of her kindness and the hospitality of her family we were able to have a wedding weekend we will never ever forget. We were married on October 14th 2017, but our original venue was impacted by the Northern California fires (Trentadue Winery). As it turns out, Garden Valley Ranch has recently changed ownership which is why it did not come up on our wedding venue searches! If it had, I am sure we would have considered it as our original venue. Anyways, two days before our wedding, we lost both our rehearsal dinner venue AND our reception venue. We were tired, exhausted and had almost 200 guests flying from all over the world to be with us. When we discovered Jessica's Garden Valley Ranch, we both started crying (actually, sobbing). It was fate - the venue had a last minute dinner cancellation that had made it available for both our Rehearsal dinner and Reception. Not only did Jessica save the weekend by allowing us to book her place last minute, but she also fed us, offered her cottage to our family when their hotel was burned by the fires, AND handmade beautiful flower arrangements for our rehearsal dinner. Bottom line - Jessica is one of the most amazing, generous women that we have ever met and because of her our friends and family were able to get together for the entire weekend. She is exactly the type of person you want to work with when it comes to celebrating love. Plus, she is easy to reach, flexible, and one of the friendliest vendors we have ever worked with (I don't think she stopped smiling for a second). Let's talk about the venue itself: Garden Valley Ranch is STUNNING. From what I understand, the property was recently renovated. It is a 5 acre property with multiple different options for events: there is a secret garden right out of a story book, a Gazebo area with a brick dance floor, a two story renovated barn, and a beautiful enclave with string lights surrounded by flowers and trees. All of the Ranch is connected by rows and rows of beautiful roses of every color imaginable (smells amazing, in fact it smelled so good that we didn't even smell any smoke). Our guests felt like they were at a botanical garden right out of a movie. We had two different events (reception and rehearsal) at the Ranch, but the property is so big that our guests felt like they were in two separate venues. Our guests walked through rows of roses to get to the secret garden for cocktail hour. We had dinner right in front of the barn surrounded by string lights and the peaceful sounds of the fountain. We used the bottom story of the barn for dancing. We decorated the barn with lots of string lights which really helped set a magical mood. Our wedding went perfectly and our guests will remember the weekend for a really long time. Many of our guests told us that Garden Valley Ranch is one of the most beautiful venues they have ever seen! We will forever be grateful that we were able to spend the best day of our lives at Garden Valley Ranch. We will never forget Jessica's hospitality and how great it was to work with her. THANK YOU! read more

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This is a hidden little gem that you just can't miss. Garden Valley Ranch has really transformed under the new owners to be a destination for locals, events and to just enjoy nature. If you are in the area, come check out one of their holiday parties, it will not disappoint. They always try to support local business for all their food / beverage needs. I love that they do this and help the local economy. My favorite was the Thistle Meat that they had during their Thanksgiving party. I still have dreams about the BBQ. The amount of thought they put into all the little details to make it Instagram worth makes me drool. They have vintage cars, water fountains, mini villas if you want to do an overnight, vintage carousel animals and of course rows and rows of amazing and beautiful roses all impeccably maintained. You can tell a lot of love has been put into this venue and the owners genuinely care about the guest experience. This isn't just a venue but a place to make beautiful memories. If you are looking for a unique venue for your wedding, family reunion or you live local and are looking for a new place to hang out, Garden Valley Ranch is your place. This place feels like home but more awesome. Dog friendly so well behaved dogs are allowed. Just remember to pick up after your pooch! What more can you ask for? read more

Our group recently had an event at Garden Valley Ranch. What a gorgeous site! If you are looking for a place for a wedding, corporate event, family reunion, etc. this is a beautiful outdoor venue with so many photogenic spots. It was a pure joy to just stroll around and take it all in. I understand the ranch is under new management, so it is sure to improve. read more

Yesterday my friends and I had a very disturbing visit to Garden Valley Ranch. We were there maybe 5-10 minutes and we only saw dead roses and a very polluted pond and at that point we decided to go ask for a refund and go into town. The owner was sitting in the shop where you pay $ 5.00 each to tour the premises. When we told him we would like a refund due to the fact that the flowers were dead and had not been tended to in some time he yelled at us that there were no refunds. We are 62, 66 and 73 year old women. I asked again for a refund and he started to scream at us to leave. He identified himself as the owner but would not give us his name. He then approached us in a very menacing manner and we decided to vacate the premises. read more

I would NEVER recommend anyone consider having their wedding at this Garden. Although we had ours there, had we known the way the owner Mark was going to treat us throughout the duration of our engagement I would have ran the other way. When we toured the property we should have known just by the way he greeted us at the gates. Being that it was our first time on the property, we accidentally pulled into the wrong gate, where our first encounter with Mark began. He came out and asked us what we were doing and very rudely said the parking is the next entrance with the sign that says parking. After touring the property, which I fell in love with, my now husband wanted to continue looking. I loved the feel of the garden setting so we booked it. That's when our troubled began. When we would come to look at the property we felt like we were an inconvenience to mark. Guests of ours visited the property prior to the wedding and got into a verbal altercation because they wanted to walk the grounds and mark told them to look in the books. The week before our wedding we decided to book the cottage so myself and my bridesmaids could have a place to wait and get our final touches prior to the ceremony. Mark informed us we could drop off any of our things in the kitchen and I could put any belongings I wanted in the cottage as well as early as Wednesday. We hand crafted every detail of our wedding. We had a trailer full of signs and decorations unique to our wedding that needed safe keeping and to be onsite for the day of coordinator. After driving 45 minutes stuck in traffic with both of our kids, we get onsite Wednesday after hours like informed not to interrupt business hours and were told to turn around that we could not leave our stuff. Prior to booking, I checked thoroughly with mark about doing sky lanterns as a closing ceremony. He agreed for us to do this. The day after the wedding my family met us to to clean up the property and insure we get our deposit back. The cottage was equipped with 8 wine glasses, 4 different sets. I asked mark to come check to make sure he saw the cottage and glasses were cleaned and in place as well as the rest of the gardens and he refused to walk the property and to check the cottage. That following Monday I get a call from him screaming at me for leaving his cottage a mess and that I "threw a party" in his cottage without his permission and had too many people in his cottage. He also stated the glassware was missing and their were sky lanterns on a neighboring property. I offered to give him a brand new set of 12 matching reidel stemware because we received an extra set as a gift and to come pick up any lanterns that when unnoticed. He continued to be irrate and tell me that the cows in the pasture posed a threat and His neighbor was beyond angry. I took the liberty that week to call and speak to the neighbors and in fact what Mark had stated was untrue and they were not upset, they called to inform him and asked that someone come pick up the few that they found. Not the 50+ he had said. All said and done he charged us $600 of our deposit for what could have been at most 10 paper lanterns and to my recollection no missing glasses. After meeting with guests if our wedding and our coordinator, several people saw a man with a ball cap and sweats come into the reception area to grab food, drinks and cake throughout the event. Mark. I would never refer anyone here. He has lost his passion to be in this industry and looking back leaves a sour taste in my mouth. The gardens and my wedding was beautiful in every way, but he made every aspect as miserable and excruciating as possible. I've spoken with another couple who had gotten married there and didn't have any such problems. They didn't deal with him first hand, their coordinator did, so I feel as though that plays a role in the discrimination. read more

They're a great venue, we just had our company holiday party in the carriage house. It's only recently added as an event space on property, and is a great addition. We've been out there many times before for other outdoor events, but the addition of the indoor section adjoining a nicely revamped courtyard makes the space usable year round. We didn't use the gardens, but the new owners have done a very nice job of upgrading them too. Highly recommend. read more

We just checked it out for a wedding venue and it looks very tempting. Pro: Lots of roses... acres of roses with white structures, a very appropriate wedding venue. Cons: some highway noise and cars nearby on Pepper road there are cows all around, and yes, they do smell. hopefully in the summer the smell of the roses will overpower it.. hopefully more updates later read more

My husband and I decided we wanted to find a venue on our own-an incredibly hard job if you ask us! We really wanted to find a venue that wasn't too expensive, but also were able to bring in our own catering. Initially we wanted an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception but after seeing beautiful pictures of these rose gardens we decided to go all outdoors and it was the best decision! We did visit the gardens in January where the weather didn't do the gardens justice, but we trusted mother nature and of course the good word of Jessica and we took a leap of faith. Just look at the photos and let it speak for itself. Jessica is so responsive and it was an easy process! There are multiple locations that you can have your ceremony/reception. There is also a barn and maybe 2-3 other areas we did not use that day. So much space and it's all yours! We used buses to transport our guests and there is a separate parking lot for the buses to come and for your guests to park. read more

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We had our wedding ceremony here in August. The place was absolutely beautiful, roses in bloom, sunny day, smelled good... The owner was very friendly and helpful. He supplied us with everything we needed for the event. For an outdoor wedding this is a great venue. I am quite pleased with my experience with Garden Valley Ranch. read more

We used GVR for our wedding and I have to say, it was the greatest venue we have ever seen!! We only looked at a couple places for our wedding and Garden Valley was the last one we visited because it was just so perfect. From the cottages, to the gazebo, to the gardens, it was way more than we'd hoped for a venue. Mark Grimm and Fallon Anderson were the two I interacted the most, and they were just so professional and kind to my wife and I over the past year. Going through all the planning was so easy and never had any mixups. We even got to spend our wedding night at the main cottage! Thanks so much guys, we had an amazing day and look forward to seeing you again soon. read more