A tropical wedding venue in Somis, California, Hartley Botanica is a picture straight out of a fairytale. Walk amongst gorgeous archways rich in vegetation and understand the beauty of the natural world. This is the perfect location for a couple whose roots grow as deep as the grand trees at Hartley Botanica and are looking for a unique outdoor garden setting.
Facilities and Capacity This lovely botanical garden offers two event spaces, all outdoor, some areas covered and some uncovered. With a range of 25 - 375 guest capacity, you choose anywhere from an intimate ceremony to a Gatsby-esque grand reception.
Services Offered Very little transformation is needed to make this event space an exquisite wedding venue, what with the lovingly groomed landscape across the three acres of land. However, Hartley Botanica also offers:
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!
Sent on 05/02/2020
Katie
· Married on 09/30/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Hartley Botanica is a MAGICAL place to get married!
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!
Sent on 10/23/2018
Austinae
· Married on 08/25/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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!
Not only is Hartley Botanica a beautiful venue to hold your event, they are also equip with a fabulous team to assist in the success of your day. Wendi and Barbara are amazing to work with and the Command Performance Catering team not only provides you with some of the best food around but they also have a great team onsite to ensure your guests are well taken care of.
Map
4465 Balcom Canyon Rd Somis, California, 93066 See on map
8055321997 (3)(Phone number)
8054321380(Other Phone Number)
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Hartley Botanica?
Hartley Botanica includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At Hartley Botanica, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Hartley Botanica includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At Hartley Botanica, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Hartley Botanica includes:
Bartender(s)
What are the most important characteristics of Hartley Botanica in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Hartley Botanica for wedding events is known for:
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Resort
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Hartley Botanica for wedding events?
Hartley Botanica offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Hartley Botanica offer?
Hartley Botanica offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Hartley Botanica offer for wedding events?
Hartley Botanica offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Preferred Vendors Only
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does Hartley Botanica have available for wedding events?
Hartley Botanica offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
What percentage of users recommend Hartley Botanica and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Hartley Botanica is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.
