The short drive into the San Jose foothills and the winding, olive-lined driveway will not prepare you for the sweep and grandeur of the view from Bella Montagna. Standing at the site where bride and groom exchange vows is like standing on top of the world, with vistas of the peaks of the Santa Cruz [...]
Continue Reading →For weddings, the garden patio has a lovely romantic spot under the olive tree for you to exchange your vows. The patio boasts a large wooden shade covered pergola entwined with 40 year old grapevines. The pergola is painted white for a neutral background for you to personalize with your color scheme. Chairs can be [...]
Continue Reading →There is practically no event that this versatile venue can’t handle. Corporate dinners, private parties and seminars keep this family winery hopping all year long. They even host a Harvest Festival complete with a grape stomping competition, and a Holiday Gift Faire in December. But from the first weekend in May through the second weekend [...]
Continue Reading →Located in the scenic foothills just above downtown Los Gatos, Testarossa Winery is one lovely spot. The road leading up to this site winds through a pleasant residential neighborhood, but once you enter the historic winery’s stone and wrought-iron gates, you leave the modern world behind. It was on top of this knoll that Jesuits [...]
Continue Reading →From its beginnings until the present, the Opera House has served as a landmark of elegance and distinction. E.L. Ford, who was the stationmaster for Southern Pacific Railroad purchased the property near the tracks after a fire in 1901 on West Main Street. And on October 10, 1904, the Ford Opera House proudly welcomed its [...]
Continue Reading →Nestled in the redwoods on acres of lushly landscaped property, this exceptional retreat is located just minutes away from the heart of the Silicon Valley. Gorgeous views, rustic elegance, and unique amenities come together to provide a stunning environment that will always be remembered. Lush gardens, two large ponds, and waterfalls provide a stunning location [...]
Continue Reading →Whether you’re seeking a place with unspoiled natural beauty for your wedding, a quiet atmosphere for a writer’s retreat, or just a place to get in touch with your “inner child,” Laurel Mill Lodge has a variety of packages to suit your needs. Nestled in the tall trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this delightfully [...]
Continue Reading →The Byington Winery and Vineyards are located up above Los Gatos, in one of the oldest grape growing regions in the U.S. Established in 1990, Byington is already reserved well in advance for weddings and special events because of its great location and wonderful amenities. For ceremonies, follow the brick path up to “Wedding Hill.” [...]
Continue Reading →This secluded venue provides natural redwood cathedrals for weddings and other exclusive retreat occasions. Upon arrival at the venue entrance, you follow a natural trail driveway to the parking area. A real feeling of seclusion surrounds you as Hazlwood is a landscaped meadow, surrounded by 8 acres of Sequoia and Coastal Redwood Trees over 100 [...]
Continue Reading →Elegant European decór encompasses this 12,000 square foot facility Featuring the finest mahogany woodwork, limestone and granite foyer and sprawling open air balconies all located in the heart of downtown Campbell Accommodating groups of 75 – 600, Villa Ragusa is a perfect setting for all of life’s occasions… Weddings Corporate Events and Meetings Anniversaries Birthday [...]
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