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"We got married at Highland Ranch in April of 2007, and it was a wonderful experience every step of the way. Our guests were comfortable - well fed and cozy. We had as much access to the property and the proprietors as we needed in our planning process, and we were so well cared for during our wedding weekend that there was not even an opportunity to feel stressed. Our party took advantage of every amenity available on the ranch at that time -- yoga, massage, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, clay pigeon shooting, and much time on the porch. This property is a special place. Plan to stay for a few days at minimum to allow the serenity and loveliness to soak in. Kind people, delicious food, comfortable cabins, and beautiful surroundings are just part of what makes this place totally unique." Cash and Andi
The natural beauty, charm and self-contained privacy of Highland Ranch
ensure that your birthday, family reunion, wedding, anniversary or honeymoon
is one that you will remember for a lifetime.
In planning your event or visit with us, you will find that we are flexible,
friendly and efficient and we'll help you with your preparations using our
event planning expertise that comes from experience.
We would be happy to cater your affair or to work closely with a caterer of
your choice. We have much of the catering equipment and supplies for up to
150 people right here at Highland Ranch that you would normally rent.
Whether you are planning on a large number of people or a smaller gathering,
we can accommodate your group. We have an indoor space that can accommodate
as many as fifty people and there are several lovely outdoor settings that
are ideal for wedding ceremonies and suitable for a marquee.
We encourage guests to simplify the organizational process and to control their expenses as much as possible by making their own arrangements for rentals, the ceremony, music and flowers. Also, we encourage you to choose and buy your own wine/beer and liquor and we charge a minimal corkage fee.
Call us to find out about our extensive local contacts for a variety of special events services.
  
  
Whether you are planning a grand event for over 100...
  
    
...or a more intimate event for a smaller number of people,
Highland Ranch is the perfect wedding location.
Call us to find out about our extensive local contacts for a variety of
special event services.
Except for very small affairs, weddings at Highland Ranch (HR) are almost always “exclusive use” events offering complete privacy with no other guests present. "Exclusise use" requires booking the entire ranch for your occasion for a minimum of 16 adults for a two night minimum.
- A deposit of $4,720.00 is required to book HR for “exclusive use”. This deposit may be used to cover any other wedding related expenses you incur at Highland Ranch. It is fully refundable (less a 5% processing fee) upon cancellation at least 90 days in advance. Cancellations occurring at least 14 days in advance (but less than 90 days), may be credited against a future visit(s) at prevailing rates. Deposits are non-refundable if cancellation occurs less than 14 days of scheduled arrival date. If the 16 adult guest for two nights minimum is not met, the difference in lodging fees will be the responsibility of the client and will be added to the final statement
- We assume that your guests may not have the time or be interested in horseback riding during your festive weekend. We therefore offer special event nightly accommodation rates of $210.00/adult and $125/child plus taxes and the 15% service charge. This rate will include lodging, all meals, beverages, wine, cocktails, use of all facilities and equipment for guests staying on-site. Trail riding is still available for both on-site and off-site guests at an à la carte rate of $75.00 per ride. To include trail riding, the rates are $265.50/adult and $180/child.
- Special events (reception, rehearsal dinner, etc.) are charged per plate for guests not staying on site and will include applicable taxes and the 15% service charge. A “meal charge” will be deducted from the per plate charge for all HR guests. We have an excellent chef at Highland Ranch and we encourage you to visit our "menu and meals" page and see for yourself. However, you may have a favorite chef and outside caterers are welcome at HR and ranch kitchen staff will support your organization as necessary and we will add a “cleaning fee” to your caterers per person plate charge.
- HR has the ability to bring all your guests together to enjoy the ranch and its activities. Off-site guests are charged a “day use fee” which can range from $50 to $65 depending on what meals and refreshments you wish HR to provide.
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Wedding insurance is neither required nor provided. However, the client is responsible for any damages to equipment, property, buildings and/or furnishings whose total repair or replacement costs exceed $500.00.
- The balance (either paid by guests for accommodations or from the wedding party itself) is payable after the event prior to departure.
- Picnic lunch out by the lake or another spot of your choice
- “Day of" spa treatments and massages at HR for the wedding party, etc.
- Pick-up softball game/horseshoe tournament, group hike to valley view and HR refreshments
- Anderson Valley winery tours by chauffeured shuttle
- Private wine tasting from your favorite AV winery at Highland Ranch
- Barn dance rehearsal dinner out by the barn (genuine “horsey” smells included!)
- Outdoor Bar-B-Q dinner with country band/music, gingham tablecloths and the works
- Live music/DJ out on the deck by the fire with s’mores, hot chocolate, etc.
- Bagels and lox and champagne brunch the following morning
Special arrangements can be made for larger group meetings and for catering special events for up to 200 attendees. Call us to find out more about our business services and special event planning capabilities.
See our rates section for special pricing for larger groups and extended stays.
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