Spring Ranch Mendocino


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000


About this venue

Memories of a lifetime await you at Spring Ranch Mendocino, a historic private property on the rugged Northern California Coast, just minutes from the historical landmark of Mendocino and California state parks, popular with visitors from around the world. Our Mendocino wedding venue has been meticulously restored “grand Victorian” mansion boasts a wrap-around porch, stone fireplace, formal dining room, and hot tub. You can hold your ceremony at several sites at Spring Ranch Mendocino including peaceful meadows, towering eucalyptus and cypress groves, beautiful event barn, and headlands bluffs overlooking the stunning Pacific Ocean.


Our event spaces

The Event Barn

Grand celebrations flow seamlessly indoors and out

This stunning two-floor Event Barn is the perfect setting for your main reception and celebratory dinner. Its timeless, historic architecture and beautiful exposed elements provide a sophisticated, elegant backdrop ready for customization. The space is expertly designed to connect seamlessly with expansive outdoor stone patios, creating a dynamic flow for guests to mingle, dance, and enjoy the Mendocino air. With high ceilings and an adaptable layout, the barn effortlessly accommodates a personalized celebration, from elegant cocktail hours to unforgettable late-night gatherings. It stands as the heart of the estate, ensuring a celebratory experience filled with historic charm and modern refinement.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Mendocino Overlook

Secluded bluff ceremony with breathtaking ocean views

This premium, secluded bluff offers a truly breathtaking backdrop for your vows. Perched high above the Pacific, the vista encompasses the sparkling ocean, Big River Beach, and the charming village of Mendocino, creating an unmatched panoramic scene. This on-ocean site provides the feeling of being on the edge of the world, delivering stunning, sweeping views that require minimal décor. It’s ideal for couples seeking a dramatic, high-impact natural setting, ensuring your ceremony photographs are as unforgettable as the moment itself.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Cypress Grove

Intimate, natural grove framing the ocean view

Exchange vows within this beautiful, natural circular grove, where the majestic Mendocino cypress trees perfectly frame the Pacific Ocean. Located just north of the Event Barn, this on-ocean space offers an inherently intimate and organic atmosphere. The natural architecture of the trees creates an enchanting, sheltered feel, drawing focus to the ceremony while allowing guests to enjoy the fresh coastal air. It is a stunning blend of rustic woodland beauty and dramatic ocean views, ideal for a deeply personal and picturesque union.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Big River Beach

True beach wedding with river, ocean, and redwoods

Experience the ultimate Northern California beach wedding where the tranquil Big River meets the rugged Pacific coastline. Nestled along the sandy shores, this enchanting on-ocean location provides a beautifully unique backdrop, featuring the contrast of soft sands, the vast ocean, and the nearby towering redwoods. It offers a true, natural escape for exchanging vows, immersing your guests in the beauty of the coast. This site is perfect for couples dreaming of a romantic, cinematic scene that captures the wild, serene beauty of the region.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Ford House Lawn

Picture-perfect meadow with golden field and ocean views

The Ford House Lawn is an open, flat meadow that delivers an awe-inspiring, picture-perfect ceremony site. Situated north of the Event Barn, this on-ocean location offers expansive views across the golden coastal field leading out to the Pacific Ocean. The wide-open space is bathed in natural light, providing an uninterrupted, sophisticated canvas for your celebration. The view combines the pastoral tranquility of the ranch with the dramatic backdrop of the sea, making it the ideal spot for a grand, elegant ceremony that welcomes every guest with a stunning panorama.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive”

Cabrillo Lighthouse

Historic landmark ceremony on dramatic ocean cliffs

Perched atop the dramatic cliffs of Mendocino's rugged coastline, the Cabrillo Lighthouse offers a spectacularly unique and iconic setting. This historic landmark adds a distinctive, romantic charm and a strong sense of place to your seaside wedding. The site features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, providing an unforgettable, sweeping backdrop for exchanging vows. It is a truly breathtaking, high-impact location for couples seeking a ceremony defined by coastal history and the raw, majestic beauty of Northern California's dramatic Pacific edge.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and Festive”

Eucalyptus Tree Ring

Exchange vows in the oldest, grandest tree ring

This majestic, circular ring of massive Eucalyptus trees creates a truly unique and enchanting "room" outdoors. Located just steps from the Event Barn, this on-site ceremony location is steeped in history, being the oldest grove of Eucalyptus trees on the California Coast. The towering trees form a natural, living sanctuary, providing a sense of awe and intimate enclosure. It’s perfect for a ceremony bathed in the scent of eucalyptus and filtered light, offering a magical and easily accessible natural event space before moving on to the reception.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

The Event Barn

Grand celebrations flow seamlessly indoors and out

This stunning two-floor Event Barn is the perfect setting for your main reception and celebratory dinner. Its timeless, historic architecture and beautiful exposed elements provide a sophisticated, elegant backdrop ready for customization. The space is expertly designed to connect seamlessly with expansive outdoor stone patios, creating a dynamic flow for guests to mingle, dance, and enjoy the Mendocino air. With high ceilings and an adaptable layout, the barn effortlessly accommodates a personalized celebration, from elegant cocktail hours to unforgettable late-night gatherings. It stands as the heart of the estate, ensuring a celebratory experience filled with historic charm and modern refinement.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”


Available services that can be provided by Spring Ranch Mendocino

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite

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