After touring venues consistently on Sunday mornings, we canceled future tours after visiting Hartley Botanica. When looking for a venue, we wanted it to be outdoors and breathtaking since both of us enjoy a special connection to nature. We also were not able to consider a destination wedding because many of our guests live locally and our love story mainly takes place in Southern California. For all of these reasons and more, Hartley Botanica became our venue. The team works incredibly hard to meet rising expectations and they definitely deliver. They are a dream team to work with and I love every step of the planning process. Planning a large event, especially a wedding is complicated and the team does their best to keep it simple and grant your every request. We are so thrilled with how our wedding turned out.

We cannot say enough nice things about our experience with Hartley Botanica! Our wedding was so beautiful, it felt like a fairy tale. Barbara and her team made everything fantastic, and their communication, dependability, and attention to detail truly made our wedding spectacular. Highly recommend if you are looking for a wedding venue.

I had the absolute pleasure of capturing Mica and Ralph's wedding at Hartley Botanica, and I must say, it was an experience beyond compare. From the moment I set foot on the grounds, I was enveloped in an aura of botanical bliss and familial warmth.

Hartley Botanica isn't just a wedding venue; it's a testament to the Hartley family's decades-long love affair with horticulture and hospitality. As a family-run business since 1971, they've cultivated not only stunning gardens but also a legacy of love and dedication to their craft.

The venue itself is a masterpiece of natural beauty, with meticulously landscaped grounds that provide the perfect backdrop for any couple's love story. From the tranquil Paliuli Gardens to the enchanting Lotus Tea Garden, every corner of Hartley Botanica exudes elegance and charm.

But what truly sets Hartley Botanica apart is the personal touch that comes from being a family-owned business. Richard and Kate Hartley, along with their children and grandchildren, pour their hearts and souls into every aspect of the venue, ensuring that every wedding is a truly unforgettable experience.

As a photographer and videographer, I couldn't have asked for a more picturesque setting to capture Mica and Ralph's love story. The abundance of natural light, lush greenery, and stunning water features provided endless opportunities for breathtaking shots, while the Hartley family's hospitality made me feel like part of the family.

I wholeheartedly recommend Hartley Botanica to any couple seeking a magical, unforgettable wedding experience. Whether you're drawn to the rustic charm of Hartley Farms or the timeless elegance of the Lotus Tea Garden, you'll find that Hartley Botanica is more than just a venue—it's a sanctuary of love and beauty.

Thank you, Hartley Botanica, for providing the perfect backdrop for Mica and Ralph's special day. It was an honor and a privilege to capture their love amidst the splendor of your gardens.

-Legacy Union Photo Co

When we were searching venues.. we came across Hartley and I told my husband this is the one I have to see it we booked the tour and the day we looked we booked our wedding day.. it’s a hidden gem honestly, we had soo many compliments and it was a literal dream come true

Our wedding at Hartley Botanica was absolutely PERFECT. It was the most magical day, and we know that's in part because we chose Hartley for our venue. The venue itself isn't just stunning, it's a sensory delight. It's lush with vegetation and flowers, it smells amazing from all the jasmine, and you can hear water trickling in the background. We loved that there were so many different spaces too, from the gorgeous ceremony, the lotus garden for cocktail hour, the rose garden, to the reception area. Even though we got married in July, we never once felt too hot because the venue is so shaded with all the trees and vegetation.

Every single staff member was warm, helpful, and easy to work with. The on-site coordinator Karen was particularly helpful and communicative. We weren't nervous about anything leading up to the day because it was clear we were in good hands. Karen and the rest of the staff at Hartley made it very easy for us to prepare and plan, and they orchestrated the day smoothly--it's clear they have a ton of experience and they know how to organize a wedding.

We also received tons of compliments about Hartley from our guests, who gushed about the beautiful space, the delicious food, etc.

We are so grateful to everyone at Hartley Botanica who helped to make our wedding day unforgettable. We wouldn't change a thing!

I'm the owner of Tayler Ashley Photography and I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding here. The grounds are INSANELY beautiful and you feel like you are in a fairytale! The staff was wonderful and the whole day was absolutely magical. I LOVE this spot!

Barbara and Karen are so incredibly professional, patient, and courteous. I truly wish I could rate them, and their absolutely perfect venue, higher! We were so lucky to have worked with them and their amazing crew. Our wedding was not only fantastic and beautiful, but EXACTLY what we wanted. Barbara and Karen get back to you in a timely manner and facilitate with any curveballs the day (or days leading up to the big day) throw at you. We are so, so, so happy to have had them as our coordinators! Karen also worked really well with our vendors and could not have been more kind or energetic (especially since she was with us for 6 hours+). Barbara was completely understanding of all of our concerns, specially with regard to security. Their equipment was state of the art and our day was timeless and impeccable. 10/10+ would recommend to anyone!

We could not be happier with our choice to be married at Hartley Botanica. It was magical - a total fairytale, and we're STILL hearing from our guests about how stunning the venue was.

One of my favorite things about Hartley Botanica is how expansive the venue is. Each aspect of your special day happens in a different area of the grounds, giving you and your guests the feeling of being transported to separate, enchanting places for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The grounds are absolutely stunning and very well taken care of. The lush greenery, gorgeous flowers and chirping birds made you feel like you're in a tropical, botanical garden far outside of Somis, CA.

Hartley is also a great option because of it's included planning and flexibility with vendors. PROS: you don't have to decide on a caterer because it's decided for you (Command Performance - their food is amazing). You have an onsite bridal suite and groomsmen quarters to get ready in if you choose. You're able to bring in your own alcohol (HUGE cost savings) as well as your own vendors for entertainment, decor, etc. Parking, valet, cake cutting and many other costly line items are included in their fee, making it feel more like one-stop shopping as opposed to getting nickel & dimed.

Barbarba, Hartley's owner, is extremely responsive and accommodating - she truly enjoys having couples get married and create lifelong memories on her property.

We are very impressed and beyond happy about how our wedding turned out - we couldn't have asked for a better venue!

Ahh, where do I even start! Hartley Botanica is the most gorgeous, magical, and fairytale venue I have ever encountered! This place is truly a gem! We saw pictures and thought it was beautiful, but seriously I think the photos on the site do not do it justice, because seeing it in person will really blow you away! We immediately fell in love with this place the moment we stepped foot on the grounds & starting walking under the archway--an absolute dream. I seriously found any excuse that I could to go and visit before & after the wedding.

When I got engaged, I started pinning my "dream wedding" on Pinterest the & aesthetics & elements that I gravitated towards. I actually didn't have a vision, setting, or theme in mind just yet. What I realized as I started to pin was that I fell in love and gravitated towards the fairytale, romantic, elegant, whimsical, garden look & feel. What's even funnier is that (before I had even ever heard of Hartley let alone booked the venue), I actually pinned a ceremony picture of Hartley because I thought it looked gorgeous. Months later (after we had already booked the venue), I realized that I had already pinned the venue of our dreams! Needless to say, Hartley was basically our dream wedding venue before WE even knew it!

Everything about this place is impeccable, as this place was specifically made for weddings. There is so much greenery & space that you really feel like this place is your own on your special day. The ceremony setting, cocktail area, reception venue, and all the cute & exquisite nooks and crannies really are incredible--they really thought this one through down to ever last detail.

Barbara, Karen, & Bel were all such sweethearts and very easy to work with! They made the planning process & experience very seamless, and we didn't experience any hiccups whatsoever working with them.

If you want the fairytale, garden wedding of your dreams, this is it!

My husband and I were married at Hartley Botanica in October 2017. Everything about it was completely magical. The whole venue is lush, beautiful, and photographs amazingly. Barbara was very easy to work with and the communication was always excellent. It is so valuable to have efficient communication when you are planning for your big day. We received so many compliments from my guests. Karen was our coordinator and she made sure our big day ran smoothly. The venue works with Command Performance Catering and we can't tell you how delicious the food was. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day.

Thank you Hartley for making our dreams come true.