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Palmdale Estates Events is closing operations at Ardenwood Historic Farm come October 2024. We are now operating exclusively out of our new venue - Little Hills, in San Ramon. Please visit www.littlehillsevents.com for more information.

Ardenwood Historic Farm is a vintage-style estate located in Fremont, California. This historic property dates back to the 1850s with the stately Patterson House that sits in the centre of the 240-acre property. Our beautiful outdoor gardens and lush lawns, serve as the backdrop for your big day.

Ardenwood Historic Farm is a seasonal venue, open for ceremonies & events from the last weekend in April to the first weekend in October

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 200 guests at this magical venue. As your guests enter the farm, they will follow the paved walkway to the Pool Site (where the historic pool once was) encased by towering redwood trees. Guests will enjoy gazing at the historic, Victorian garden and Patterson House which is a refuge for over 99 species of birds and monarch butterflies. Their expansive lawns are perfect for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

Services Offered

  • Bridal suite
  • Ceremony Setup
  • Reception set up
  • Catering (buffet style)
  • Beverage service
  • Cleanup
  • Ceremony Chairs
  • Champagne Toast
  • Appetizers (passed or a grazing table)
  • Cake Cutting Service (BYO Cake)
  • Parking
  • Lighting for evening ceremonies

Cuisine
Ardenwood Historic Farm uses Palmdale Estates Events Catering as its in-house caterer, serving appetizers and a champagne toast.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Ardenwood Historic Farm

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Ardenwood Farms is highly praised for its beautiful outdoor nature setting, well-maintained grounds, and accommodating staff members such as Claire, Stephanie, and Lindsey who were described as sweet, responsive, and organized. Reviewers appreciated the dream team that made wedding planning seamless, with services like buffet assistance and rental options for various items. The venue received compliments for the delicious food, helpful vendor recommendations, and easy planning process. Guests were impressed by the superb execution of events and the staff's attention to detail, making weddings stress-free and enjoyable.

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Ardenwood Farms is highly praised for its beautiful outdoor nature setting, well-maintained grounds, and accommodating staff members such as Claire, Stephanie, and Lindsey who were described as sweet, responsive, and organized. Reviewers appreciated the dream team that made wedding planning seamless, with services like buffet assistance and rental options for various items. The venue received compliments for the delicious food, helpful vendor recommendations, and easy planning process. Guests were impressed by the superb execution of events and the staff's attention to detail, making weddings stress-free and enjoyable.

Sara
Sara Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely perfect day

The first word that comes to mind when I think of our experience with Ardenwood is "wow." My personal goal for our wedding was to keep things as low-stress as possible, and from our very first e-mail interactions with Claire and Stephanie, we knew we were going to be in good hands. They were super responsive, getting back to most of our e-mails in under 24 hours (honestly most messages received a response within about 2 hours), and responsiveness is HUGE when it comes to planning any event, especially a wedding, so it was amazing to have them in our corner throughout the whole process.
First of all, if you've never toured the farm it's worth a visit even when you are not planning an event there. The grounds are gorgeous, and the farm has lots of weekend activities that are great for families. The options provided for the ceremony site are expertly chosen and make great backdrops for your photos. And the pool site reception area is secluded in such a way that you feel like you're entering a special secret woodland hideaway for dinner and dancing.
We chose almost all of our vendors from their extensive list of recommendations, which left us with peace of mind knowing the people we were working with were already knowledgeable and comfortable in the venue space. It made coordination a breeze.
They have a great menu to choose from for appetizers and dinner options (our guests are STILL talking about the ravioli almost 3 months later!), and the wait staff and bartenders were all so kind and amazing throughout the entire evening.
The day-of coordination was spot-on. Stephanie and Claire kept me and my husband clued in throughout the day on our timeline and how things were going, and they ran a very tight ship without being "pushy." Everything went off without a hitch (or if there were any hitches, they were kind enough to not let me know about them LOL). In my personal and professional life I pride myself on being the kind of person who has their act together and is very organized, so I'm so glad we ended up with a venue and coordinating team that reflected those qualities, to the point that even our guests commented on how well the evening progressed through the different sections/activities.
Overall our experience at Ardenwood was 10/10 and I'd highly recommend their site and services to anyone looking to have a beautiful and well-coordinated outdoor wedding. If I could, I'd do it all over again, and again and again ;)
Tori
Tori Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue with even better coordinators!

Ardenwood Farms was a beautiful venue for our wedding in September- perfect weather, the grounds were well maintained and there were even baby peacocks! But what set this venue apart for my husband and I was the dream team that made our wedding so seamless. Claire, Stephanie and Lindsey are not only incredibly sweet, responsive and organized, but they executed our day to perfection. They somehow managed to keep all the details straight, even when I changed my mind several times. They even went through the buffet line and brought the food to us so we could have a chance to sit and eat! The venue even makes it simple with so many aspects that you can rent: table numbers, heaters, lawn games, etc. It made wedding planning significantly less stressful, and they are happy to make recommendations when you get stuck. I could not recommend this venue more! Everyone raved about how perfect it was.
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

In Absolute Bliss Still

Our whole experience from the first interactions to the systems used for vendors and finally our wedding night has exceeded our expectations. We loved this venue and team!
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Awards

75
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Tumbleweed Floral Design Tumbleweed Floral Design Wedding Florists

Ardenwood is a Bay Area hidden gem! The property is expansive and there are so many options for set up. I love an outdoor venue with lots of natural light and beautiful landscaping and if thats what your looking for, Ardenwood is the venue for you. Lindsey was so kind and easy to work with... I can't wait to hopefully book more weddings here in 2018!

Lauren Alisse Photography Lauren Alisse Photography Wedding Photographers

Ardenwood is one of my favorite wedding venues to photograph. There are so many little pockets to tuck in to to get gorgeous photos. The ceremony sites and reception areas are so pretty! Not to mention, Lindsey is a blast to work with! All of the staff there is tremendously accommodating and you can really tell that they all love what they do.

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