This is the BEST kept secret in Carmel/Monterey for a reception venue, BY FAR! We paid $1800 for the entire facility, were able to decorate however we wanted (REAL candles, use of the garden, fire pit, barn, etc). Most places in Carmel require you to use their caterer, cake person, florist, etc which I didn't want to do. We picked all our own vendors, had a cocktail reception in the garden, and dinner/dance in the beautiful barn. There's plenty of parking, they have tables you can use, and beautiful paper lanterns. The best part is NO TIME LIMIT!! We danced the night away until midnight. If you know the Monterey Penninsula you know that every other place makes you stop your music by 9 or 10pm. Not so at Hidden Valley, you can stay as long as you want. For us, this was the PERFECT place. If you'd like photos or ideas of how to decorate the place I'd be happy to email you.