Rancho La Patera & Stow House

805-681-7216

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4.8 out of 5.0

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Categories: goleta wedding venue Address: Goleta, CA 93117
(map) Phone: 805-681-7216

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clkent36
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02/12/2012

I worked with Dacia and she was great. She was able to get me a discounted price on the venue. Everything was super nice, and the grass was trimmed and everything was just perfect.

Our wedding turned out amazing! and this location made it rustic and...

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05/30/2010

Stow House is a true gem for a wedding venue. I had the perfect fairy tale wedding, and it would not have been possible without the gorgeous setting Stow House offers. It is so classic and natural. The best part is that you can be very creative with the space--with both small and large weddings. The cost of the venue is by far the best value in Santa Barbara County without a doubt. I searched multiple venue sites, and all were at least double the cost of Stow House (and not nearly as beautiful). Dacia, the event coordinator, is an absolute joy to work with--very friendly and attentive. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my entire experience with Stow House.

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Vendor recommendation from Weddings By Diana & Invitations, Et

I have had several wonderful weddings at the Stow House. It is beautiful yet has slightly rustic feel with lots of fabulous trees and an extended grass area. Dacia and her staff are wonderful and easy to work with.

Vendor recommendation from Melissa Musgrove Photography

My favorite thing about photographing a wedding at the Stow house are all the different areas for photography. From historic architecture to well manicured green areas and golden fields, it's got the range of backdrops for dramatic and romantic wedding photos. Being great for photography puts it on my list as one of SB favorite venues.

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About Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Rancho La Patera & Stow House, established in 1873, provides a beautiful, unique and affordable garden setting for weddings and receptions...

Imagine being married under the redwood tree the Stows received in 1872 for their first anniversary or on the steps of the Gothic Revival mansion that sits beside it. Imagine strolling over to Lake Los Carneros to for a private moment or tossing your bouquet beneath the grandest bird of paradise your guests have ever seen.

Imagine your wedding at the lovely, historic gardens of Rancho La Patera.

FAQ for Rancho La Patera & Stow House

What service does your venue provide?

Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner

What settings does your venue provide?

Outdoor - Not Covered

Describe your venue:

Historic Site

What religious affiliations does your venue serve

Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Hindu, Islam, Jainism, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoist

Do you have onsite catering?

Do you allow outside catering?

Yes

Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?

Do you have a liquor license?

Do you offer valet parking?

Is there handicap access?

Yes

Do you have liability insurance?

Do you have a site fee?

Yes

How does your venue determine the cost of the space?

We determine rental cost based on the size of your group and the day of the week of the event.

Do you offer any special services?

Should you wish, we can offer your guests a free tour of the historical Stow House at some point during your reception.

Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?

Brides are not required to use a specific list of vendors with exception to rentals. We do require that you use EventRents located in Goleta. We can also provide you with a list of vendors that have worked at our site in the past, and who we highly reccomend.

Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?

The wedding party should plan on providing their own music. There is no additional fee for having a band, dj, or boom box.

Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?

The bridal party, caterer, or bar tender are responsible for bringing alcohol.

What restrictions (if any) on decorations?

Since this is a historical site we ask that bubbles or flower petals are used instead of rice.

Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?

We only host one wedding or event per day.

Describe your bathroom facilities:

Our bathroom facilities are clean and located out of the way of the gardens and wedding area. We also offer a private bride's room off of the woman's bathroom facility.

What is the maximum capacity of your venue?

1000