A private estate in the heart of the American Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA

RECEIVE PRICING

A private residence located in the heart of the American Riviera sits the private estate of The Montecito Orchard. Secluded and private with a gated entrance, never before offered for events - this stunning garden property is now available as an exclusive event rental. Only available for exclusively a limited amount of times per year, this lush garden and orchard tranquil property is a breathtaking spot for your wedding or corporate event.


Located just across the street from the Miramar Beach and just a stone's throw away from Montecito's Downtown on Coast Village Road - this private estate is the perfect location for a secluded event in paradise.  


About the Location 

A Modern Farm House with European accents

Past clients include:


Guest Arrival 

The House & Gardens 

Guests are invited to arrive by transport, entering the gated property through the valet circle. There is however a limited amount of parking onsite available for family and handicap needs. 

Upon arrival, guests can make their way through the front garden, lawns, and pool area.



The Ceremony Site 

There are several ceremony sites to choose from. The most popular is the Front Lawn, located next to the mature Avocado Tree Grove, with a clear view of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Other sites available are; Avocado Tree Grove or Pergola.




Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour is perfect around the pool area, with stone fountains and the view of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Cocktail Hour can also take place under the mature Avocado Tree Grove. This area includes twinkle lighting that wraps around all trees, creating a magical and sophisticated atmosphere. Furniture is included and arranged throughout this space. There are several large firepits throughout the location that can be lit to your liking.






Reception

After Cocktail Hour, guests transition through the garden and around the modern black barn to the peagravel back courtyard. This area is perfect for guest counts of 25 - 120 maximum. The peagravel pathway curves around mature landscaping and lemon trees

getting ready areas 

Choose between two serene, light-filled getting ready spaces located on opposite sides of the property. The getting ready locations are available for you and your wedding party to get ready starting at 8 AM on the wedding day.




What's Included with your rental:

Wedding Details

Cottage style permanent restrooms 
Existing pathway uplighting
Mature avocado trees wrapped in twinkle lights
Games including; horseshoes and bocce ball at the south end of the Avocado Grove
Reception style cafe lighting, strung along in a crisscross pattern along the pea gravel back courtyard 
Two elegant getting ready spaces, with access as early as 8am 
Full Day access to the property on the day of the wedding
Advance installation allowed for vendor team
Ample time for your vendor team to complete tear down 
Venue rental for 1.5 hour practice rehearsal the day before the wedding 
Venue rental time frame of 8am - 10:00pm clean up on the wedding day. Last song to be plated no later than 10pm per the noise ordinance in Santa Barbara. All guests off property by 10:30pm (vendors can remain onsite until clean-up has concluded) 
Existing power and water provided depending upon specific event needs


A Preferred Wedding Planner that works with you on a Full-Service capacity.
Professional Wedding Vendors are required from venue preferred list. Outside vendors are allowed on a case by case basis.
No overnight accommodations are available.
Additional power may be needed to accommodate a full band 
All guests must be shuttled in by shuttle service in size 24 seater or smaller.
A minimum overall wedding budget of $75k or more is required for a wedding of 50 guests. A minimum overall wedding budget of $150k or more is required for a wedding of 100+ guests. 
Rental of a flood light for the vendor - only parking area is required.
Additional lighting for lawn area, if used as reception dinner location.
Vendor tear down and removal, 9am - 5pm on non-event days.
Insurance Certificate naming the property as additionally insured for all vendors onsite (an industry standard practice).




Requirements of Venue Rental 

$20,000 Site Fee

Includes the wedding day and one additional event onsite for a mid-week date. Pricing will remain as is, for a Weekend Date if less than 6 months prior.


 (for guest counts of 20 - 50 maximum) 

The Pricing

Intimate Weddings

Weekend Weddings  $32,000 Site Fee
One-day rental 

$37,000 site fee / Two-day rental - the Wedding Day plus One additional event 

(for guest counts of 50 - 120 guests maximum) 

Weddings

Please inquire for pricing.

Venue Rental available for corporate events, fundraising dinners, commercials, private luncheons, + rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, family reunions, baby showers, and more

Private Events & Commercial

ADD-ONS

An additional event can be added to the wedding weekend such as a - rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or after brunch

$5,000+ site fee

*Elopement Packages for Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Only (with festivities ending by Sunset) $10,000 site fee