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Hummingbird Nest is a classic wedding venue located in Santa Susana, California. Nestled in Southern California, this venue is a world-class, private estate, perfect for any couple to wed at. This breathtaking venue is sure to host the most memorable wedding experience for you and your guests!

Facilities and Capacities
This stunning venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. On this gorgeous ranch terrain, this venue features gentle vistas nestled in the Santa Susana Mountains and breathtaking views from every angle. Shaded with lush olive trees, this property features bubbling fountains, a lovely canyon backdrop and several romantic accommodations. The premises boasts elegant and regal Spanish design and architecture and an array of outdoor lawns and spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

Services Offered
At Hummingbird Nest, they offer impeccable service, and their staff is ready to help make your wedding dreams come true. Their services include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Accommodations
  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • Bridal shower
  • Ceremony
  • Engagement party
  • Reception
  • Valet
  • Pet friendly
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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

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Hummingbird Nest

Jamison
Jamison Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect venue than Hummingbird Nest Ranch for our October 5, 2024 wedding at the stunning Q Vineyard site. As a wedding planner with Jamison + Tania Events with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen many venues, but Hummingbird Nest Ranch completely stole my heart. It seamlessly combines luxury with natural beauty. The lush grounds, the serene atmosphere, and those breathtaking views of the Simi Hills in the background truly set it apart.

We want to give a special shout-out to Erica and the entire Hummingbird Nest team for their impeccable support throughout the planning process. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and our vision came to life. The attention to detail and dedication made our day even more magical. We will cherish this place forever!

— Jamison & Jerry
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Michael Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream!

We got married at Sitting Bull at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley. This venue is an absolute dream! The site is surrounded by beautiful trees and the gorgeous lights setup by the rental company made it even more magical. Every minute of our wedding was dreamy. The grounds, the natural decor, the stunning views- everything was so perfect. There are three main event sites within the venue to choose from, and they're all gorgeous We highly recommend!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 03/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue

If you're a bride looking to get married at Hummingbird Nest Ranch we 100% say go for it. As wedding photographers having worked here, the whole day is an absolute dream from start to finish. Not only does the venue have beautiful, well manicured grounds, but it's incredibly functional and convenient for everyone involved with your wedding.

This place has it down and knows how to run weddings. We were so impressed with Hummingbird simply because they have some of the most unique grounds in all of Southern California, we photograph 30 weddings a year and nothing else compares to Hummingbird Nest Ranch. Out of the 5 different choices to hold your wedding at, our bride chose the Sitting Bull which has stunning brick architecture and sweeping Italian landscaping. On top of that, Hummingbird is nestled in a private canyon which allows for outstanding opportunities for sunset photos in front of mountainous vistas.

We would hands down recommend Hummingbird to brides looking to hold a 5 star wedding.

Written & Photographed by Dan and Tyler Photography
www.danandtyler.com
bredna
Brenda Sent on 03/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We had a very specific vision for the type of venue we wanted for our wedding and this place exceeded them! We had already pre-decided that this was the place for us just from the images that were available online but we still wanted to see it in person and make sure it was for us. It did not disappoint the moment we got to the venue for our tour and saw it in person my husband and I knew that this definitely was the place for us! Apart from how stunning it was we really loved that we could book the venue alone without any packages as we had very specific vendors in mind for catering and so forth. The staff was also very friendly and easy to communicate through email (my preferred form of communication due to my long work hours).
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Life Sent on 10/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
On June 2016 Life.Film was a providing photography and videography services for a wedding in Hummingbird Ranch.
We had a chance to visit the venue a month prior the event and the event manager kindly showed us around and pointed the best locations for the photo session which was very helpful for our creative team.

On the day of the wedding a bride and a groom were getting ready in the separated villas on the territory- nice rustic interior gives us opportunity to make a beautiful shoots.

The venue is ideal for areal videography. The venue located in the Simi Valley and surround by beautiful mountains- a great background for the romantic photo session.

For the bridal party pictures we choose the green grass by the main Villa and the pictures turned out just amazing.

The reception set up was gorgeous- very elegant and and classy. All guests were just amazed by the sunset and we didn’t missed out this opportunity and sneaked out with the bride and groom for the photo session as well.

We highly recommend Hummingbird Ranch for the wedding event and guarantee that you will have the most beautiful pictures and video from there. Looking forward to work there again!

http://life.film/wedding/
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Anjanette Sent on 06/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Having our wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch was a dream come true! This is the most beautiful venue for a wedding. Our ceremony was held in the Olive Grove, and the reception at Sitting Bull around the pool deck. I recommend this venue highly, but you must check it out for yourself...you will fall in love!

www.hummingbirdnestranch.com
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Danielle Sent on 02/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Hummingbird Nest Ranch was one of the most amazing places to have a wedding. Our wedding turned out to be everything we had hoped for. The venue is absolutely stunning and we get to see it everyday when we look back at our photos. We wouldn't have changed anything for the world and the greatest complement we could get is from all of our guests who have all told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to and I attribute a lot of this to the location. I wish we could go back and relive that day but hopefully we will be able to come back to the Ranch to celebrate an anniversary sometime in the future!
K
Kirby Sent on 07/06/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
Yes, this was a budget-buster. But it was sooooooo worth it! I don't know of ANYWHERE else like HBNR in all of Los Angeles (and I looked!).

What I loved:
*It's simply gorgeous.
*There are on-site accomodations.
*No noise curfew.
*You can work with any vendors you want.

Cons:
*You have to bring EVERYTHING in. If you decide to do a wedding here, I recommend working with vendors who have done weddings there before: Jami from 24 Carrots, Bob from A Rental Connection, and Taryn Leach as your wedding planner will be your dream team!

Honestly- you won't find anything else like it!
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Elaina Sent on 10/09/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
Magnificent outdoor venue. We got married at the Villa site. Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They only provide you with the venue itself and you are required to use their security and valet parking. They offer preferred catering and rentals, however you may bring in your own. Everything else must be brought in: catering, rentals, liquor, flowers, music...
You may have amplified music until 2am. They also have a few casitas on site for you and some of your guests to stay the night. You must be out by 10am the next morning typically.
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Joseph Sent on 07/29/2016
4.6 out of 5 rating
Both my partner and I came to Hummingbird Nest Ranch last year for a wedding and fell in love with the place. We agreed on the spot that this is going to be our wedding venue, but unlike the wedding we attended, we are not going to do it in summer and torture our guests with insane summer heat.

A month later we booked Hummingbird Ranch for a late April wedding after going to visit the grounds again. Let me just say that the grounds here are absolutley amazing. Everything is so well kept, the field, the house, just everything. It was simply a perfect backdrop to our wedding and we could not be more happy that we chose Hummingbird.

For photography, we used David with Blacktie Photography and it was just another perfect vendor to compliment Hummingbird.

Friendly tip, this venue is all outdoors, so be careful when planning a summer wedding. Your guests will hate you if you call it for earlier in the day.
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Awards

16

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Huntington Catering Huntington Catering Wedding Caterers

Hummingbird nest Ranch has always been a favorite venue for us. The beautiful selection of wedding locations on the ranch is incredible. Beautiful, and everything you want for a magical day.

Doyle Borden-Event Style Doyle Borden-Event Style Wedding Florists

I love this sprawling equestrian estate. There are so many areas that can be utilized for your next event. The setting is up against rustic mountains in a Spanish inspired architecture with acres of beautiful well kept grounds. The Staff is great to work with as well.

Flowers by Dan Flowers by Dan Wedding Florists

Magical location for all Brides!

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Hummingbird Nest frequently asked questions

Hummingbird Nest includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
The space offered by Hummingbird Nest for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Hummingbird Nest offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hummingbird Nest offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Hummingbird Nest offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Hummingbird Nest is recommended by 76% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.8 in quality of service, 3.8 in average response time, 3.8 in professionalism, 3.8 in value and 3.7 in flexibility.
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