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Price range: $2,000 - $7,000
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price

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On WeddingWire since 2008

The Gardens at Heather Farm is an exquisite indoor/outdoor wedding and event venue situated in Walnut Creek, CA. Encompassing 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a two-level banquet and meeting facility that can accommodate up to 150 guests, this venue has been a beloved choice for wedding ceremonies for over five decades. Embodying a rustic, natural, and classic ambiance, the venue's ethos revolves around celebrating love in a singular setting.

Your outdoor ceremony unfolds in a serene garden backdrop at either the vine-covered Gazebo or the expansive Meadow Lawn. The Cowden Rose Garden, brimming with vibrant blooms from spring to fall, offers a romantic setting for capturing memorable photos. Guests can delight in appetizers and drinks amidst garden views during cocktail hour at the outdoor Patio & Pavilion. The festive wedding day culminates with dinner and dancing in the spacious Camellia Room banquet hall. Additional venue amenities include ceremony and reception furniture, complimentary on-site parking, and a caterer's warming kitchen for added convenience and comfort on your special day.

With a legacy spanning over fifty years, this garden-centric property has emerged as a sought-after wedding destination in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond its role as a premier event venue, this nonprofit community gem also houses a free public garden and nature education center dedicated to promoting environmental conservation.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
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What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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Reviews of The Gardens at Heather Farm

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
42 Reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.4 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.6/5 42 reviews
Google
4.8/5 125 reviews
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Jessica Sent on 05/29/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Loved the gardens as my wedding venue!

We booked the gardens in mid May for our wedding and it was a gorgeous wedding venue! It offers a spacious, beautiful garden teeming with blooming roses, different garden areas to explore, a super cute gazebo ceremony space, a nice cocktail area near the reception room, and the reception room with large windows for plenty of natural light. The lot has ~50 free parking spaces.

The rental rate is fairly reasonable for the venue space and what's offered. In addition to the main spaces, there's a getting ready room downstairs available to add on, seating for the ceremony, circle/rectangular (not full width) tables for dinner, and a few cocktail tables for the bar area downstairs. Management allows for a fair amount of DIYing and independent vendor selections, with the only exceptions being a preferred catering list with good selection and off list caterers allowed with a fee and vetting. Professionals also must put up any hanging decorations in the reception room, and decor can't be hung directly off of the garden structures and reception room walls. We communicated with Jenna throughout the planning process. She was super responsive and helpful, answering every question we sent her way.

Overall, I loved the gardens for our wedding and would recommend it to others!
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Julia M. Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue & Great Staff!

We got married in August 2024 at the Gardens at Heather Farms and it was an amazingggg experience. I would highly recommend it!!!
Jenna is the point of contact and she answered any question or email we reached out within 30 minutes. The venue was very clear as to what was included/not included and what was required of us to make the day go smoothly. The venue is soooo beautiful!
They do have a list of approved caterers that you can choose from. We chose Elisa's catering - the food was delicious (Everyone raved about it!) and for a great price! Juan (the owner) is also very responsive and great to work with!
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J Stark Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

My daughter and her fiancé chose The Gardens at Heather Farm for their June wedding and it was everything our families could have wished for. The Venue is exceptional. The entire garden was privatized for the event. The ceremony at the Gazebo in the rose garden was picture-perfect. The location is unique and the lovely Gazebo surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of roses in full bloom was the perfect backdrop for their special moment.

Cocktail hour was at the patio Pavilion – a large “U” shaped bar with granite countertops and covered by a vine-covered wooden pergola. It sits next to a raised bed garden space filled with flowers which provided a pleasant place for our guests to mingle and enjoy the beautiful flowers while enjoying their cocktails.

Dinner was indoors in the Camellia Room. This room is stunning. Huge glass windows around the room provide views out to the garden and the lovely lake. The neutral colors in the room were perfect for our summer wildflower color theme. There is a large deck that runs around the outside of the space which was perfect for an outdoor bar, photo booth, and our audio guest book (phone).

The Gardens provided an amazing array of beautiful places for photography and spaces for our guests to stroll and enjoy the views. The indoor space was lovely, clean, and bright. Lots of space for seating, a DJ, a cake table, a Sweetheart Table, and dancing.

The Gardens staff were experienced, helpful, and responsive during the entire process.

We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat.
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Awards

42

Team

GHF Rentals Team
GHF Rentals Team
Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Magic Entertainment Magic Entertainment Wedding DJs

One of the best ceremony venues in all the Bay Area. The Rose Garden is quite the place for a wedding.

Touch Of Honey Photography Touch Of Honey Photography Wedding Photographers

Lovely! The Gardens at Heather Farm provides stunning views, beautiful lush gardens, and reliable communication with the rentals staff. The Gardens at Heather Farm is a gem in the East Bay. And an amazing place for gorgeous wedding photos!

Elegant Occasions Catering Elegant Occasions Catering Wedding Caterers

The Gardens at Heather Farms is sooooo beautiful! We love to work events there. The outdoor gardens are just perfect for any event. So many areas to take pictures , tons of beautiful and colorful flowers. The indoor reception room views the gardens from its huge windows and upper patio. The onsite staff is so friendly and helpful. We cater many wedding events at this location and by far a favorite.

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The Gardens at Heather Farm frequently asked questions

The Gardens at Heather Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Gardens at Heather Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Park
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Gardens at Heather Farm is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in value and 4.4 in flexibility.

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