We had our dream wedding at Rancho De Las Palmas August 2023. Laura was super easy to work with and understood our vision from the start. She was very reassuring since we live 6 hours away in SF and made sure everything we wanted was taken care of. If you want a day-of coordinator, you can hire Laura to take care of all the important details on your big day. We also had our rehearsal dinner here (you can pay extra) to rent out the house on the premises or you could just rent out the huge outdoor area in the back of the house. Table and chairs are included with the rental fee. We decided to go with DJ's catering that Laura recommended and they took great care of the catering + drinks part. That is another business I'd highly recommend. Laura has a pay-it-forward program where you can donate one item from your wedding decor and you get free access to the entire room of decor such as signs, card boxes, table numbers, bar signage, vases,etc to use for your wedding which we made great use of. Our ceremony took place in the front grassy area and the reception dinner in the cobblestone area. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how nice everything was afterwards. We had no hiccups or issues on the day of the wedding, the weather was in the low 80s and by the time dinner came around, it was perfect temperatures. The venue offers plenty of greenery and shade even on a hot day. There is also plenty of parking spaces for guests and areas for guests to roam around the venue during cocktail hour. We hope you choose RDLP when it's your turn to tie the knot, we couldn't have made a better decision. read more

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As a wedding venue, RANCHO DE LAS PALMAS is great. As a guest, there is a large parking lot and it's free and not valet. It is also close to the front entrance. There are multiple spaces that can be used. Indoor and outdoor dining areas available. Pond with ducks and geese. Lots of paths to walk around in to kill time. I see that there is a residence in the premises. If this is available for the bridal party to use to get ready, this facility is even better than I thought. Food was pretty good too. read more

10/10 recommend!! Absolutely stunning venue with a variety of areas for the ceremony and reception. GORGEOUS landscaping and it's all lit up at night! Laura made everything so easy! She coordinated with the dj, catering, florist, and photographer. Literally not one thing went wrong during our wedding!! Plus the rental house on the property was perfect for our wedding party! read more

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I took my graduation pictures here from college! Beautiful different spots to capture these amazing memories! read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

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My best friend just got married at this venue and it was beautiful! We also stayed at the Airbnb and it was so perfect having that so close to the venue! The food was also wonderful!! read more

I delivered flowers to this beautiful venue. Staff is very helpful, beautiful place to have any size gathering or party. read more

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Tried to inquire about hosting a bridal shower and I got a rude text from a Laura asking if I have a budget lol.. I can already see what type of customer service will be provided upon that rude and unprofessional question so apparently the low rated reviews are true. I don't care how pretty a venue is I will always prefer to give my money to a venue with more professionalism. read more

My HUSBAND and I just got married here :) AMAZING venue! They are really full service - helped us find all of our vendors (even a live painter) had day of coordinator, the venue is so stunning we didn't even need florals which alone saved us thousands, it was an absolute dream come true! Huge shoutout to Laura, she really helped us every step of the way to make our dream wedding reality. Not to mention... they have a "Pay it forward" room. This room is fulllll of decor, signs, games ect that you might need for your big day. We were able to use the number table signs, candles, ring security box, flower girl basket and more. We also used the house on property which was so perfect, we actually hosted our rehearsal dinner there the night before. I cant stop raving about this place. Brides to be.... ease your mind and book your wedding here:) Vendors we used : DJs Catering (Catering and bar) MKE Photography (Photograhy) @Anna.studio.art (Live painter) Siblings Bakery (Cake and cupcakes) read more

Where wedding dreams come true. Food was great! DJ that was recommended was incredible. Everything was on time no issues. Florist was meticulous. Highly recommend for a private party, event or wedding. The venue is gorgeous with plenty of parking for your guests. read more

Beautiful venue, booked for our wedding in May! Can't wait. Please take the time to visit!

My *Husband and I just got married here this past weekend. All of our friends and family are still talking about how magical the wedding was. If you are a bride to be looking for your venue look no further. This venue helps you find all your vendors, partnering with DJs catering and Gary Ransom DJ was the best decision ever. Having a venue that helps you every step of the way is kind of unheard of now a days. We didn't even need florals at the wedding because the venue is perfect already. We just did bouquets and that was it. Huge shoutout to Laura here, she was our day of coordinator and really made my dreams come alive. There's a house on property that we rented and did our rehearsal dinner at and the girls got ready here. I just can't express my happiness and gratitude for this venue. read more

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It's been exactly two months since my husband and I said I do and we are still in awe from our wedding! When we toured the venue with Laura we fell in love with the natural beauty all around! Any spot and every spot is amazing for pictures. All of our guests were amazed by the venue and how great everything was. Everyone raved about the food from DJ's Catering and enjoyed dancing the night away to DJ Gary's playlist! Laura was our coordinator and really helped us tie things together and helped us stay organized as the day got closer! With our vision and her artistic eye she really helped make our day magical and went above and beyond! Oh!!! If you have little fur babies and would like them included on your big day Laura allowed us to include ours it wouldn't have been the same without them! read more

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EXCELLENT Wedding Venue and Team to work with :) Selecting Rancho de las Palmas for our wedding venue was an easy decision for my husband and I to make! Besides being an absolutely gorgeous location with great photo spots throughout the property (our guests loved exploring the scenery of the venue), Rancho de las Palmas has an excellent team to work with to guarantee a stress-free and successful wedding day! Laura and her team are incredibly friendly, personable, and professional. They were great to work with from start to finish: from the first tour of the property to the final hour of our wedding day! Laura and her team took time to pay extra attention to all the tiniest details that mattered to my husband and I (timeline-wise, décor-wise, etc.) in order to execute our dream wedding! The day itself (and even the wedding preparation and planning) flowed smoothly thanks to her expertise and coordination. My husband and I knew we didn't need to worry at all about our special day because it was in great hands with Laura and her team! read more

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We cannot say enough good things about having our wedding at Rancho De Las Palmas. We just got married in June and the grounds were flourishing and looked beautiful. We loved all the different areas for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Laura and the team were wonderful to work with too. Laura met with us multiple times throughout our planning process, let us bring our families to tour the grounds and was always willing to answer any questions we had. The pay it forward room was a blessing for small items and Laura's team did a wonderful job setting up all our décor the day of our wedding. We had everything labeled and talked about where we wanted it the week before, and they ran with it, not having to reach out to us once. Highly recommend RDLP! read more

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The place is beautiful and location is great most of the staff is amazing and the locations for the weddings are beautiful but the on site wedding coordinator that is employed by the facility is horrible her name is Laura and she has a poor personality she is grouchy and is very unprofessional especially during the event we will never be back to this facility nor can we recommend for that reason, their horse facility and ranch grounds are great just don't have an event at this facility read more

No words will ever be enough to describe how absolutely beautiful this venue is, simply Stunning! We fell in love with it as soon as We walked it. I was lucky enough to have my wedding here 9/1/19 and my guests are still talking about it. I can honestly say I had a magical wedding not to mention STRESS free thanks to Laura. She was our coordinator for the day, best decision we've made she was beyond amazing. No hiccups and if there was I was not aware which was perfect. The venue made my photos beyond perfect. Anywhere you stand is a photo opportunity. We didn't have to leave for photos everything was here. The bridal suite is beautiful, perfect set up with mirrors and lighting for your makeup & hair stylist! (My stylist LOVED the set up) We used their preferred caterer- DJ's Catering and it was a perfect fit. We went with the buffet style and everything was amazing. Honestly, I am still on a high from how amazing and just magical my wedding was. Beyond shocked that this was my wedding. Thank you Rancho De Las Palmas & especially Laura for making our day more than Perfect. Definitely could not have done this without her. I'm sharing some photos! I wish I can post them all. If you are reading this review in search for a venue STOP your search and contact them. You will fall in love! read more

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My husband and I got married here 6/5/2022 and we are SO grateful we did! We had a Polynesian/Hawaiian themed wedding and this venue is perfect for a destination getaway feeling without the price tag! - Many guests commented how beautiful it was and said it was one of the most beautiful venues they've ever been to - They let you pick your own vendors which was a huge selling point for us. The only exception is the catering must be offered by DJs catering but they were excellent! - When comparing with similar venues (I looked at at least 20) in the area this was actually one of the more affordable locations! Take it from a bride on a budget with champagne taste! - There wasn't a ton of upgrades like other wedding venues made you choose in order to get "the look". Highly recommend paying for Laura's wedding day service and Joan to help as well (vendor list). Both are great and affordable. The best part is Laura, the coordinator, had a room full of goodies to use which saved us tons (table numbers, table and other wedding decor, welcome signs, card box, etc.). - One of the most important things you can have on your wedding day is great support. Laura, Joan, and the whole staff was very on point! They met with me several times before the day, offered a 2 week walk through (other venues don't always offer this), answered any questions I had, and celebrated with us! Laura and I still talk to this day she is so awesome. Also highly recommend Aaron Watene for singer/DJ, Monica Duny Photography, Jenkins Wedding Photography, and Sweet Escake Desserts (Josel). All excellent vendors. SO in summary, best day ever! You will love it here!!! read more

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My daughter's wedding at Rancho de las Palmas was amazing from beginning to end! Laura was so helpful and available any time we had questions. She was very hands on and worked with every vision my daughter had. She also gave great recommendation for the florist-they were amazing and so reasonable priced! We used the house rental for the wedding party both the night before and after the wedding which was a huge help. It was nice for them all to be together the night before, after the rehearsal dinner -which we had there too. They were able to get ready and relax all in one place-and not have to worry about timing or traffic since they were already at the location. I highly recommend the house rental! We used every part of the Rancho--the boys got ready in the house, the girls got ready (hair and makeup) in the bridal suite at the venue. Then did pics and got dressed in the master bedroom of the house. The wedding was on the large patio with a tent (as it had been raining the day before and morning of)-the cocktail hour was outside in the area around the water with plenty of room for everyone. And the dinner reception was inside. The food was amazing. Everyone we knew said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had-loved the catering service and they were so great to deal with as well. The house DJ was so awesome-once the dancing started the dance floor was full until the end of the wedding. All in all it was an amazing day. I've added as many pics as I could from all different locations around the property! If you have to make a choice-o really don't think you can go wrong with Rancho De Las Palmas!! read more

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Such a beautiful venue. As I walked around, every corner had fountains and signs and statues, etc. Honestly, even the bathroom area was pretty . Laura is so great to work with! Definitely recommend!! read more

Do not go to this place!!!! Highly unorganized, rude employees that talk down to you, and an overall disaster

Beautiful venue and facilities. The coordinator Laura was not only completely unorganized during the rehearsal AND wedding day as well as unclear about the brides request for the day of. She did not assist in getting the people seated or the wedding started on time. She did not place the aisle runner that was requested until requested by the bride. She was no where to be found for most of the day with any questions. And she was rude to multiple family members AND the bridal party but the day after she "accidentally" text the bride that she "couldn't believe her" and "it must have been her bitchy bridesmaid" so while it was a gorgeous venue and wedding the bridal party should not have to fight for respect OR fight to have the day go exactly as the bride wants. Beautiful venues can be found many places, but customer service affects your big day much more. Laura is in the wrong industry as she seems miserable at her job and she is bashing a bridal party who has only one goal of keeping the bride happy read more

This venue is absolutely beautiful, we chose November. The white drapery lit gazebo for the reception was exactly what I was looking for. You have several options here for where you want the ceremony to take place and plenty of photo backgrounds selections (which I didn't take advantage of, I highly recommend telling your photographerto to do this). They have a bridal room and private bridal bathroom which helps the night of when you want your privacy! The best part about this venue is the coordinator Laura. She knows this venue and knows how to make your day seamless, she thinks of it all. I am so grateful for her contribution the day of our wedding Yes, they are contracted with DJ's Catering, but you wouldn't want it any other way! Their food is AMAZING. They take care of it all and they know the venue, which is best. The less vendors you have to work with the better!!! read more

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My husband and I were lucky enough to be the first wedding of 2020 at Rancho De Las Palmas and am not kidding when we say EVERYBODY commented on how BEAUTIFUL the wedding was. From the outdoor ceremony spaces to elegant reception area, my wedding at Rancho was truly the best day of my life. I can rave about the venue itself and the beauty it entails but the BEST part of our experience with the venue was working with Day Of Coordinator Laura. This woman was a major reason of why we had the wedding of our dreams, and helped coordinate even the smallest of details. She's extremely talented in everything decor, and truly will add that "WOW" factor to your wedding. She's super easy and fun to work with and extremely patient to make sure you feel comfortable about the big day. Laura THANK YOU with all that we have for making our Happily Ever After truly the best day of our lives. If I could hold every event In my life here I would. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! THIS VENUE IS A MUST SEE!!! P.S. the catering for this venue was literal perfection. ( Get the Mac N Cheese... you're welcome). read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - Ducks - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

The venue is gorgeous but the lady in charge, Laura is the worst. She is very bossy as her directions are the only thing that matters. If eye roll don't bother you you'll be fine. Showed the venue during the time reserved to get ready, to three prospective customers. The topping on the cake was the day after, she "accidentally " texted the bride and complained about how bitchy she was. Yelled at the photographer and DJ and best man. Keep looking for a great experience. read more

Absolutely the Best!!!! As we began looking for a wedding venue for our daughter, amid the covid pandemic, our thought was to find an outdoor space. Wow, were we blessed to find Rancho! Everything about this venue was perfectly situated for a great wedding! The grounds were beautifully manicured, and we actually heard our guest using the word "magical". The common statement was "how did you find this incredible space". The best thing we did was to hire the Day of event Coordinator, Laura! She is a MUST HAVE!! She will provide you with all the best names for caterers, flowers, etc, and is truly so talented at what she does! We would have been lost without her! Use the house DJ, Gary, as he is great at what he does, gets the crowd up and dancing, and keeps the event flowing perfectly. He can provide you with a great photo booth if you like. Rancho has just added housing on the property, that you can rent. We took advantage of this, which worked wonders for our out of town guest. Honestly, this venue is just perfect, you will love it! read more

We recently had a charity fundraiser at this venue. What a BEAUTIFUL location with wonderful service to match....Laura was amazing. I feel like this venue has thought of everything! Would put more than 5 stars if I could. read more

My husband and I still can't get over what a perfect wedding we had at Rancho de las Palmas. Our pictures are beautiful but the venue is even more amazing in person. So many guests kept telling me they've never been to a venue like it before and how beautiful it was. It's surprisingly affordable and seriously worth every penny. I got a lot of quotes when I was looking around and this venue was one of the more reasonable ones which is why we went to check it out in person. If you do book your wedding here, do yourself a favor and hire Laura as your coordinator. She took care of everything for me and she has a great team working with her. She resolved any issues that came up on our day and made it perfect for us. The pay it forward room is a wonderful option they have and has beautiful decor to use for the day. Their bridal suite is extremely useful to have for getting ready. The food is DJ's catering which was sooo delicious and was presented wonderfully. They came a few times during dinner to check and make sure we were happy with everything. I also highly recommend sticking with DJ Gary for your wedding. He's super professional and a really nice person, and he made our reception so much fun. He's been working with the venue for many years and knows it so well, it'll make your life much easier. If you're considering this venue for your wedding or special event, visit it in person and I'm sure it will win you over! read more

A wedding venue like no other! Well, not entirely. This wedding venue actually reminded me a lot of my other friends' wedding. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, you drive up to it and you think, "Man this is a desolate area" and then you walk in and you enter a secluded venue with rich vegetation and water features that make you forget where you are! Ambiance: As mentioned above, the ambiance is pretty dang nice. There's a lot of bridges and water fountains to take great pictures. The ceremony area's nice and covered with nice structures, and as also mentioned before, you completely forget you're in the middle of a valley. It's just a pleasant area to be in! Staff: The service was decent. The food was served buffet style and they were very attentive and accommodating. One drawback was that they ran out of hot water and people were standing around for a while waiting for it. Not a major minus but still a minus. Another thing that caught me off guard was people cleaning while the event was going on. It wasn't in the background either. There were people cleaning tables and glass with (pretty potent smelling) cleaner juts behind the ceremony area. Also not a major minus, but still a minus. Food: The food was decent. Not overwhelmingly great nor overwhelmingly disappointing. Parking: Ample parking in the front! What more can you ask for? The guests don't have to worry about street parking or walking in the dirt in their dresses/suits. It's a pleasant experience. Facilities: This is where this place is not lacking, but it doesn't shine either. The bathrooms are port-a-potties. Not the crappy ones you see that are made out of plastic. No, they were the super nice trailer type ones with hot water, electricity, and full on stalls. You almost forget that it's a port-a-potty until someone leaves the door open to a stall. It gets a LITTLE smelly. The bathrooms were really nothing bad just something to note. Not a full on bathroom but certainly not lacking. The dining area is where I'd have my biggest gripe. Again, not that it was bad, it's just not amazingly great. If you are planning on having your wedding on a winter night, be sure that have your guests bring a coat. The venue had a huge heater pointed at the middle of the room and it was in front of the VIP guest table, but those who were off to the side were, unfortunately not benefiting from the heater. Our area had no cover which also means if it was raining, we'd have issues. The Dining area was a circular-esque area with a cover (just not over our table) and a dance floor in the middle Honestly a quite beautiful area, just a little cold. So there you have it, Everything here is just okay. Nothing stood out but nothing was bad. Would I host something here? Heck yeah I would. TL:DR - A-OK does it justice for all facets. read more

Awwww. My friend's wedding. Such a happy time, full of love and emotion, and a feeling of wanting to vomit. Repeatedly. On my friend's pretty white shoes. We were planning to see and hear a whole lot about Jesus during this wedding. So, we brought flasks. Ever played the game "take a shot when the pastor says Jesus or God"? No? Then I better trademark that shit fast before it starts spreading round the country because God (take a shot) knows we need our drinks while watching our Jesus (take a shot) loving friends walk down the aisle at too early of an age. Don't take her! It's not her time yet! Oh God (take a shot) no! This review is actually of the reception place -- which means we made it through the ceremony...barely. It was surprisingly gorgeous. Elegant, tasteful, and well designed. The dance floor and tables area was laid out perfectly (except for those poor people who had to sit outside in the back) and the bridge across the water was a nice touch. Really, my only suggestion would be less turtles and more alligators in the water, waiting for the bride and groom to take the plunge. Hardy har har. Oh God (take a shot), I'm going to hell. read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

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If you're looking for a unique, down to earth, California picturesque beautiful venue for any special occasion then definitely pay Club Rancho De Las Palmas a visit. I attended a wedding here recently and it was so beautiful. It feels like you're in San Louis Obispo with its laid back charming vibes. There are beautiful hand made art pieces everywhere from giant water fountains and crystal planters. Very hippie chic. There's plenty of parking and plenty of indoor and outdoor area. The outdoor area has a pond with turtles and ducks. It's very romantic. The staff was so nice too which is always a huge plus to the experience. The dining area was nicely lit and the ambiance was spot on, the only downside is that there was no air conditioning, only giant movie set fans blowing like the wind. Tips: The wedding was held in the summer, it gets really really hot and a little humid here, comparable to Hawaii but with no breeze.. I imagine the weather would be perfect in Fall, Winter or Spring. Also, ladies, wear wedges, my stilettos kept getting stuck on the wood deck and there's are beautiful custom designs on the floor throughout the venue which my heels also caught on. read more

I can't say enough about Rancho and Laura. We fell in love with the venue on our first walk through. Laura helped us get everything squared a way a year in advance, and as our date approached she was there every step of the way to help make our vision a reality. When things went wrong, she stepped in to fix it and make sure everything else flowed smoothly. The venue is so gorgeous, all of our guests loved it as much as we did. I almost wish we could get married there again just to spend more time there. If anyone is looking for a venue with romance, and color and that special something, THIS is the venue. read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

Everything about this day was perfect. Rancho de las Palmas is an oasis where dreams come true. Laura went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. (it's optional to book her services, but I highly recommend that you do!) Her attention to detail was amazing. DJ Gary creates a fun atmosphere and kept everything flowing nicely, and DJs catering was fantastic. All our guests kept commenting about the beautiful venue, the delicious food, and the fun reception. I can't say enough positive things. read more

First, there were ample parking spots. No valet parking required. Secondly, it coordinated with local hotels so that the visitors received group discount to stay at those hotels. Now, the setting and staging for the wedding was unbeliveable. There were places for the kids to play, adults to lounge before & during the wedding. Dedicated bar and photo booth area made it very unique and very spacious for event attendees to mill around. The ceremonial area was tucked into the corner so that it was easy to conduct crowd control. Wedding parties had air conditioned room to do make up. Groom men could lounge around beyond the bridge and pond to have pre wedding party of their own. Recommended food service was very delicious. The rest room may be a bit crowded but very clean. If you want the wedding event to go smoothly, hire Laura, the event coordinator. She was wonderful; she had very professional crew; very detailed oriented; worries free wedding as a result and my boy loved this place for his wedding a few days ago! read more

Bride here! Just got married 9/14/19 and let me just say how smooth everything went from the first time even looked at the venue! I fell I love instantly I booked 2 weeks later! Place is jaw dropping period. While the place is awesome Laura my wedding coordinator and owner of venue is freakin amazing!!! Always went above bf beyond for us I couldn't have asked for a better location to get married or better coordinator! read more

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Thanks for dealing with all our chaos, between the Friday decorating, late arrival and the accommodating and easy to work with. We got so many compliments on the venue, the ambiance and the service from both friends and family. Beautiful remote-feeling location, but with the convenience of near a highway exit (easy to find). Hardly any decorating needed since RDLP is so lush and gorgeous! Great place for a wedding to entertain kids (there's a playground on site!) and beautiful, elegant backdrop. Oh, also, everything is paved, which makes a "garden-style" wedding without all the "garden-style" mess. Laura is a sweetheart and was always there to answer my questions. read more

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As a wedding coordinator, when I first heard their tagline "Somewhere paradise still exits" I thought it was totally corny. Then, I went there and realize how perfectly it fits. Rancho De Las Palmas has an easy-to-find location, while still being private and secluded. Because of the beautiful garden and scenery, brides and grooms can save a bit on decorations. They have several areas suited for a ceremony and a large gazebo for the reception - perfect back up plan in case it ever rains. There's plenty of parking, a bridal ready-room, and even some storage if you want to leave things the night before. Their staff are incredibly helpful and truly go above and beyond the call of duty. They are very easy to work with and will accommodate almost any schedule. The preferred caterer is one of the best in Ventura County and is both professional and tasty, which is hard to come by. Rancho De Las Palmas has been around for awhile too, so they have great connections in the area including local hotels who provide shuttle services. Overall, it is a beautiful venue that is incredibly easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in an outdoor wedding! read more

I just had my wedding at Rancho De Las Palmas!! It was everything I imagined it would be!! Thanks to Laura and her staff, my wedding was beautiful and magical!!! If you get married there, have Laura be your day of coordinator. She was on point with everything we needed. The food from DJ's catering co was delicious!! I highly recommend Rancho to any bride to be!! read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - After we said "I Do" at Rancho De Las Palmas!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

We had our wedding at Rancho de las Palmas in October. Laura (the on-site coordinator) was so easy to work with, gracious and generous. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was the very best. There are very ceremony sites available at the venue (we chose the garden for 120 people) that can accomodate various sizes of weddings and the reception area was gorgeous. We received so many compliments from guests saying that it looked just like a movie and the coordination between Laura and the caterer (DJ's catering) was seamless. I cannot reccommend highly enough. read more

Rancho De Las Palmas - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Moorpark, California

Pros: Fairy tale like beauty Owner is great Great service Good price Cons: Have to use their caterer This place is beautiful! There's a lake with water works and turtles and ducks come out during the spring. There are water fountains everywhere, creating a serene water trickling sound and all the areas where the guests hang out are amazing (Groom Island in the middle of the lake is definitely a favorite place to be). We had Laura (the owner) be our day of coordinator and she did an amazing job. She was able to decorate and organize everything, herded the guests, gave us the cue to walk down the aisle... everything. She did cost $500 but it was worth it. The place was $1500 to rent on a Friday (Saturdays and Sundays are much more), which is a really good price, but you also have to use their caterer. The catering service was cheaper than a lot of other wedding catering services and the food was delicious, so it wasn't a loss. read more

My husband and I moved across country back in 2003, and we could not take our two Red-eared sliders with us. We did some research as to where we could place them, where they would be happy. We were referred to Rancho De Las Palmas, in Moorpark. Here they offer a BEAUTIFUL place for weddings, corporate meetings, etc. But they also offer a turtle rescue sanctuary, which contains several species of birds and other wildlife as well. We made an appointment to bring in our turtles. The lady who runs the place (which is also a private estate) gave us a brief tour of their grounds, before walking us down to the huge pond. We could see dozens of turtles swimming to the little bank, obviously thinking it was meal time. It was so neat! We put our turtles into the water with them (after a quick goodbye), and watched them swim away. The lady said we could come back and visit any time, should we wish to. I miss them a lot, but I know they're in a good place. And much happier than they would be here, in an aquarium. If you're looking for somewhere to place your beloved turtles, I would suggest calling Rancho De Las Palmas. read more