Dana Powers House

Judi Powers and her staff create a very special and memorable experience. We couldn't be more pleased to have chosen this unique location.

Unbelievable! ALL my guests raved about how gorgeous the wedding venue was. No one had ever been to such a beautiful place for a wedding. The first time I visited the Dana Powers House, I knew it was THE ONE. No doubt about it :) I utilized the barn portion of the site, which fit mine and my husband's personalities better. But the house portion of the site is also absolutely gorgeous. Anywhere at the Dana Powers house is spectacular. Judi does such a great job and she is so talented with the decor she comes up with. Her and her crew did such a great job accommodating me and my guests. She made sure everything went smoothly and perfectly. Judi was calm, which kept me calm, and she always had a smile on her face. The Dana Powers House made my wedding day a dream come true!

The Dana Powers Barn is the perfect venue to have a vintage/rustic wedding on the Central Coast. Judi, who owns and runs the venue does an amazing job and is there for you every step of the way. Also she has some of the most AMAZING rentals if you want to add something extra. Additionally, the barn is so well decorated and kept up that you don't really have to do any extra decorating. What Judi provides as part of the package is outstanding as well. You get all the tables and chairs (for reception and ceremony), square ivory or white table cloths (I didn't use these, but have seen weddings where they did and it looked great), Judi coordinating the ceremony, 2 bartenders, water, lemonade and ice tea beverage station, coffee and tea station with china, the list really goes on. If you are looking for an outstanding barn (or vintage house & garden) venue then check out the Dana Powers Barn.

Judi was an absolute joy to work with from the beginning! Daniel and I immediately fell in love the Victorian home, gardens, and restored barn and knew that it was the perfect setting for our wedding. We put to use her extensive collection of vintage rentals and used things such as chandeliers, vintage forks and cake plates, vintage champagne coupes, an assortment of vintage tables, vintage milk glass, mercury glass, and aqua ball jars for floral arrangements, a settee for our photo booth, and a metal carved facade for our altar! Her attention to detail allowed me to relax the day of the wedding and I knew all of my hard planned details would be perfectly pulled together! Judi also did our day of coordination and everything was perfectly timed, from vendors to cake cutting!
Daniel and I spent months planning every detail of the wedding and Judi ensured that it was all executed flawlessly. We could not be happier with both the venue and Judi, our wedding was more incredible than we ever could have imagined it to be and we are so thankful for Judi and the Dana-Powers House!!

If you want to have the most beautiful wedding……have it at THE DANA POWERS HOUSE!!!! Judi was great to work with and she made sure that everything I wanted to happen on my big day did and on time. She is very professional and truly cares about her brides. I highly recommend booking her as your day of coordinator too. THANKS FOR MAKING MY DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE!

My experience working with Judi Powers was beyond wonderful. She is SUCH a sweet lady and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. The grounds are gorgeous, she is so flexible to make your "vision" a reality, and she is just so down-to-earth and supportive of your wedding dreams! I love her vintage rental business too! What a great thing to have all that amazing stuff right there at your fingertips to rent! There were a few times where I wish I could have gotten a hold of Judi a bit more quickly (I left a lot of messages). She was always so good about returning them, but I should have just asked for her cell number a lot sooner so that I could get a hold of her for quick questions...especially when the wedding was just a couple weeks away. I needed questions answered quickly and there was just a little lag time. But, seriously, I couldn't be happier with my ENTIRE experience and would get married there again in a heartbeat! Not that I will, but you know what I mean : ) I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. GORGEOUS spot...and SO unique! It also photographs SO beautifully! Keep up the amazing work Judi!

The Dana Powers Barn was the PERFECT place for my wedding. The property is absolutely beautiful, well maintained, and most definitely loved by the owner, Judi Powers & I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Judi Powers. She was a life saver and truly a pleasure to work with.

It is evident Judi loves what she does, she is full of ideas & I appreciate her attention to detail.

Not only is the barn & property breath-taking, Judi's service, help, and support throughout all the planning stages was incredible. I would email her occasionally with questions for decor etc, she always was quick to respond.

And to top it all -- It rained on my wedding, my ceremony had been planned outside -- and only 30 minutes before, it was evident the ceremony need to be switched inside. JUDI made the call & she made sure the ceremony was beautiful inside. It was a seamless transition -- one that I could not help with because I was in my dress already, but when I came out to walk down, it was beautiful thanks to Judi & her team. The barn is so unique and goregous that I am not even sad it rained on my wedding day, getting married in the barn was without a doubt such a special moment for my husband & I & all our guests.

sorry that was so long-- i guess the most important thing to say is that I HIGHLY recommend this venue & I appreciate all of Judi Powers' hard work!!!

Very beautiful barn and view of the hillside and orchards. Weather was perfect on our wedding date, even with forecasted rain there was a plan of action. Rehearsal was all planned by Judi and went great with all the details worked out. There were even a few things thrown in last minute that really helped us out.
The contract is very specific and if you are looking for a shorter wedding, rather than a long drawn out reception, this is it. We wish we had more time to enjoy everyones company; but being the bride and groom you can not get to visit with everyone.
Overall a very beautiful wedding venue, but if you want more time, everything is written in the detailed...

My husband and I celebrated our wedding this past February at the Dana Powers Barn. We had the ceremony on the upper lawn and the reception in the barn. It looked so magical, I must say! The day of the wedding, Judy made sure everything was going smoothly (despite the fact that we were not as organized as we thought we were!). The inside was already so beautiful, the decorating was stress-free and very enjoyable!
The price is MORE than worth everything that Judy has to offer. She is such a sweet woman, dedicated to making every bride's dream come true! I never could have imagined such a perfect evening. Our friends and family describe the night as a "fairytale."

We held our daugher's wedding outside of the barn at the Dana-Powers House on the grass next to a beautiful orchard with the view of rolling hills, vineyards and trees. The cocktail hour was outside the barn, the reception inside the barn and we used the Dana-Powers House for the bridal party to dress and for photos. I can't tell you how many times our guests commented, "HOW
did you find this place?? It's amazing!!" And, it was. Judi, her family and staff, the vendors she recommended and the facility were absolutely over-the-top fabulous. Our daughter's day was everything she'd hoped for and much more. The beauty and unique charm of the setting and the flexibility and generosity of the staff were Five-Star!! Every time we watch our video of the wedding, we can't stop commenting how perfect the location was! Don't hesitate to check out this venue! You will NOT be disappointed!

The Dana Powers House is so great because you have so many options...they have the gardens by the house, the barn, and the lawn area! It's like three venues in one! Plus Judi has a TON of rentals to choose from to give your wedding all of the style you want, without being left with a bunch of crap you're never going to use again! She was open to all of my ideas and totally supported my creative vision!

We absolutely loved the Dana Powers barn! This setting out in the hills of Nipomo, CA was perfect for us. We had our reception on a big lawn just outside the barn and then the reception was held inside the barn which was decorated beautifully. Judy Powers runs the venue now and provides many decorations that include chalkboards, crystal chandeliers, candy table for guests, vases, mason jars for water and lemonade, a coffee station, and bartenders if you want. She is great to work with and knows what she is doing. We had a wonderful experience here!

Judy was great to work with. On the day of the wedding she was on top of everything!! I had forgot to write on the chalk boards on morning of the wedding and sent one of my bridesmaids running out and she came back and said it was already done. Judy had done it already!! This venue is great especially if you want ceramony and reception at the same venue. Judy will make sure everything is in order!!

Judi was very helpful before and during my wedding. She was there whenever I have questions, she helped coordinate the wedding, she went through the rehearsal with us and it went perfectly well on the day of the wedding. She has a great house and barn to celebrate any occassions you may have. She definitely made my dream wedding come true.

This venue was just beautiful!

When we were still trying to find THE PLACE to get married we knew instantly when we walked into those wonderful gardens that Dana Powers was the place!

The price is worth it all! The services you get along with your booking here are just priceless! And, may I highly recommend using Judi's "day off planning" service! I don't know how this day would have gone without her there to keep everyone on track and on schedule, and even to clean a couple dresses after a unfortunate sick baby occurrence.

This place and Judi are just wonderful! Our wedding went without a hitch and I owe a ton of it to the wonderful place and services provided!

Judi was fantastic to work with. She made sure all the little details fell into place and took much of the stress out of coordinating the wedding. She worked with all the vendors to get things organized. Her home and barn were the ideal location. Beautiful, great weather, and versatile. She was extremely flexible in accommodating our ideas!

I don't think I could have pictured a more perfect and beautiful wedding. Everything went so smooth, and everyone cooperated with each other. Judi, the owner of the Dana Powers Barn, is pretty well known...so my caterer and DJ both were able to set up, tear down, and work with her very easily. They were both familiar with her and her barn before the wedding, which made things VERY easy for me. Judi is a delight to work with. She is easy going, relaxed about everything, and makes you feel confident about your big day. The set-up of the barn is great too. We had pretty minimal decorations of our own since the barn itself and all of Judi's original touches to it makes it beautiful by itself. I loved having the dance floor in the middle because it really allows for all your guests to be involved and enjoy the events. The barn has such an intimate setting that makes everyone feel included and excited to celebrate with each other. So many of my guests met new people, just because the set up and atmosphere was so friendly, warm and inviting. Honestly...best...day...ever. If I could celebrate that day all over again..I totally would :)

We booked the house for our ceremony and the barn for our reception and it was a perfect setting! The house and the gardens were perfect. Judy was great to work with and very professional through the whole process... she was extremely pleasant and helpful the day of even though she was sick... an amazing site and a very positive experience.. we highly recommend it!

We got married at the Dana Powers House Barn Setting and it was perfect. The ceremony area outside is so wonderfully decorated with beautiful landscape you can have the perfect ceremony with little decoration additions. The barn is decorated with vintage mirrors, mason jars and lights so you don't have to worry about many more decorations inside. We chose to have pink and white latterns to match our wedding colors which were a perfect touch. Our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful our wedding venue was. Judi, who runs the facility, is AMAZING!! She always told me "don't worry it's going to be fine" before the wedding which is exactly what a nervous bride like me wanted to hear. She took care of all of the small details for me. On the day of the wedding Judi was PERFECT. She made sure everything ran smoothly and most of all made sure my dress was perfect the whole day, because no one else could figure it out!! Her personal touches to the facility are amazing. She caters each wedding based on the couple. I could go on and on about how positive our wedding experience was. People are talking about how we had the best wedding they have ever been to and we have no doubt that the venue had a huge role in the great day!!

As a mother of the groom I would like to comment on how amazing it was to have my son and now daughter-in-law's wedding and ceremony all in one at the Dana Powers Barn. (May 15, 2010). I can honestly say I was as nervous as the bride and wanted to take as much stress off of her plate, therefore adding it to mine. Judi was amazing the week prior to the wedding.. we visited the Barn for final details and planning. She was open for our suggestions and also contributed her expertise. The morning of the wedding she helped to transform "her barn", into "our amazing wedding venue". Along with Judi's personal touches, she added her own charm, friendliness and touch of class to make our kids day, our family and guests day, one we will never forget. To have 175 + guests come on to her property for the day, she showed organization and professionalism at it's fullest. Thank you Judi and your staff for all your efforts with Chad and Maegan's wedding. We would not have changed a thing. Jim and Linda Guiton

The Dana Powers Barn was absolutely the perfect venue for our wedding reception. The guests were in awe of how adorable it was and the black and white dance floor in the center was the perfect spot and size for our guests...once the dancing started it didn't stop. We loved all of the unique spots the barn has. Great venue if you are looking for indoor, but with an outdoor more casual and relaxed feel. The barn was so transformed on the day of our wedding into this gorgeous room with white lanterns hanging....
At times communication was difficult---but in the end the day itself turned out prefect.

We got married at the Dana Powers Barn which is right next to the house and it was absolutely perfect. Judi was so easy to work with and there is nothing like this place. Everyone who came to the wedding just loved the shabby chic barn and all of its charm!

We used the barn at the Dana Powers property and I can't imagine having had it any other place. The barn is so beautiful and cleverly decorated that you hardly need to do any of your own decorations. My florist barely made it with the flowers, but I wasn't worried because I knew the barn didn't really need them. Some people laughed when we said our wedding was at the barn, but every person's jaw dropped when they saw. My husband and I wanted a casual celebration of our relationship and not a stiff, traditional wedding. The barn allowed us to bar-b-que and enjoy our family and friends without worrying about an overly formal atmosphere. Having said that, I think our guests took more pictures of the site than us! Also, I did all of the planning myself, without any idea of what I was doing. Over the course of nine months I frequently emailed Judy questions (that were probably dumb) and she was always kind and responded within the day. I had no idea she was going to organize our rehearsal, which she did and was so helpful! The day of the wedding Judy worked to make it as special and stress free as I could have hoped. She even added little touchs that I never planned and was willing to assist where ever she was needed. Looking back on the wedding, there isn't a single aspect I would have changed and I cannot wait for the pictures! This site was more than just a place to get married, the feel and character of the barn and property made it feel like home.

Judi and the DP Barn are absolutely incredible!! The outside ceremony site is gorgeous, and inside the barn is simply stunning. Like one of the brides below, everyone laughed when they heard the wedding was at a barn... but it took their breath away!! I am always tempted to take credit for all of the perfect details that Judi has put together at the Dana-Powers barn :)

If you are looking for a charming and beautiful venue with a veteran coordinator who is attentive & kind, you won't go wrong with the Dana-Powers House or Barn!

Judi was great to work with, easy to get a hold of - helped on day of wedding.

The venue does not need to be decorated. It's filled with amazing antiques and gorgeous objects that the owner's collected. The feeling is very strong that every aspect of the property is special and attended to. It's by far the most perfect wedding venue in all regards!

The quality of sevice at the Dana Powers House/Barn was exceptional. Judi was always available for any questions or concers. She accommodated all of our needs and really went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect!

My wedding was so beautiful!! The venue made it an exceptional experience!!!!!

Judi is wonderful. She was very accommodating with my budget and special requests since we catered and decorated the event ourselves. She also has an amazing eye for decorations, and has the barn decorated to a T! She also adds special touches the day of, including personalized signs and decorations.

This was the fifth place my bride and I looked at to host our wedding, and I'll tell you: it was the last. The beauty of the grounds and house struck me immediately, and I knew that's where I was going to be wed.

Judy was a wonderful hostess, very professional and kind. You can tell that she has had years of experience hosting weddings because every step of planning and carrying out the wedding was downright pleasant.

It would be impossible to go wrong with this venue.

Pros: Beautiful house with gardens and many opportunities for wonderful photos. The setting is so gorgeous, it requires very little decorating, but perfectly complements many different styles of decoration.

Cons: It may be just too beautiful. If I hadn't been there myself, I would doubt a place that wonderful can exist on Earth.

The Dana-Powers House was a wonderful venue. Judi did an amazing job as our day-of coordinator and the venue was full of charm.

Without a doubt, our guests thought it the most beautiful venue they've been to for an intimate wedding like ours. I cannot imagine our Big Day being anywhere else after experiencing the peacefulness, twinkling lights, and beautiful surroundings that the Dana Powers House offers. On top of that, Judi Powers takes away any possible stress for such an event because she is calm, professional, and thinks of details that everyone else may have missed. I'm almost jealous to let others know about this venue because we feel as though it belongs to us; however, I want to be gracious about sharing such a perfect place with everyone. We cannot wait until we get to have an anniversary to have another celebration there.

We loved the venue and Judy was so easy to work with!

Judi at the Dana Powers House is absolutely fabulous. We were married on a lawn with rolling california hillsides as a backdrop and the reception was in an 1800's barn on the property and both it, and her victorian house, are wonderful venue choices filled with tasteful and stylish touches - you really don't have to do much. Judi is a dream to work with and a very laidback and cool lady. I feel so blessed that we accidentally came across this gem on the internet, it and Judi, are two of the biggest reasons our wedding was such a smashing success!

Our reception was held in the Dana Powers House Barn. The barn is set adjacent to the lemon groves. The barn even has a little bedroom for the bride to prep, or for our group it functioned as a room for 2 of our guests to attend to their newborns. Our guests have never seen a barn like this before. Wow, what a beautiful place! Our guests are still talking about the majestical setting. Judy is amazing to work with. She will make sure everything is done accordingly.

The Dana Powers House was gorgeous and Judi was so helpful in planning our wedding & reception. From the first day we met her she was so calm and just as excited about our wedding as we were. It's been 3yrs and my guest still talk about how beautiful and fun our wedding was. We could not have picked a better place.

We love bringing our carriage to the Dana Powers House. Beautiful location!!

There are a million and one things I look for in a venue for my clients; Judi, her staff and her amazing home, barn and rentals has close to a billion!

There is no more special, beautiful or magical place in the central coast to be married. AND you get the amazing Judy Powers to help you with your dream wedding! Just book the property, you will be thrilled with your day!

Dana Powers House is on of my ALL TIME FAVORITE wedding Venues. You MUST check it out and book your date. They know how to help run you event with taste and ease. One of the Best places if not the Best!!!

Looking for a charming barn venue on the central coast? The Dana Powers House is that and so much more. You just have to view the property to fully appreciate all it has to offer. I am always excited when I book couples that are getting married there.

We LOVE the Dana Powers House! Not only have our photographers personally been married there but we have photographer many wedding there and every time it is just such a dream! From the Rustic Barn and Orchards, to the Anthropologie style house and Gardens you will have it all. We just love working with Judy and we hope to do many more events there at her beautiful home. Thanks for setting such a great back drop for us and for our brides.

The Dana Powers House is a venue with so much personality and character! Judi and her team keep the barn and grounds looking polished but still rustic and romantic. The inside of the barn is decorated beautifully with old mirrors, mason jars, candles, and even a rustic bar. Judi takes the extra steps to make the space look perfect for each couple! I'm always so excited to hear my clients have book at Dana Powers because they will LOVE their venue and their flowers are always going to look awesome on the canvas that Judi has created!

This is a lovely site. Picture perfect in every way. Judi is so very helpful and easy to work with. We recommend this location if your looking for a beautiful place to get married.

I have had the pleasure of working at the Dana Powers House for many years. Judy and staff are great to work with. The property is amazing. Having a ceremony with an outdoor reception to an incredible barn. The site has tons of options. A wonderful venue for any wedding and reception.

The Dana Powers House is a beautiful venue in rural Arroyo Grande. Many of our brides book their weddings there and I have personally been to a wedding at this lovely victorian home with beautiful gardens.

I have worked with Judith at the Dana Powers House over the last ten years or so. She has a wonderful wedding and reception site, with a beautiful Victorian house and gardens. The gardens are well maintained and kept up beautifully. The house is available for the bride to get ready for the wedding. Judith is a wonderful, warm hostess, ready to help, whatever the need.
Mark Nakamura,
Nakamura's Photography

Dana Powers house is one of our favorite outdoor facilities to work at. The house was definitely setup for entertaining. The courtyard is a great spot for cocktails and dancing later on. Judy Powers is also great to work with and a huge resource of information for her brides. They also have an incredible barn that makes a great indoor venue as well. If you are using the outdoor portion of her facility we HIGHLY recommend you use a DJ that brings 2 systems, otherwise you will have challenges hearing the toasts and announcements during dinner. We also bring 2 sound systems when we perform weddings at the Dana Power's House. -Beau Kramer, Kramer Entertainment Inc., www.kramerdjs.com

The Dana Powers House is a beautiful location for a Wedding Ceremony & Reception with their beautiful gardens and helpful staff they will make your special day wonderful! The property is "L" shaped and I use a Professional battery operated system for the Wedding Ceremony and after the Ceremony I use this same system to receive music wirelessly from the Court Yard where the dancing takes place with my main DJ System, this way guests can hear music and announcements during Cocktails & Dinner Hour!

DJ Del
"Entertainment Now"
www.weddingdj.net

The Dana Powers House is beautiful. My husband and I love to photograph there, every angle is an incredible backdrop.