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The Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is a wedding venue located in Garberville, California. This stately Humbolt County property is a storied one, having been built in 1926 for hotelier Margaret Stewart. The estate is ideal for those that wish to celebrate a magical day in total privacy, making precious memories in an opulent setting.

Facilities and Capacity

The Julia Morgan Redwood Grove stretches over three glorious acres, including spaces where you can celebrate your ceremony and reception. Take advantage of the plush accommodations at the guest house to prepare for your festivities, dressing alongside your chosen wedding entourage. You can choose to hold an outdoor service, set in the manicured gardens against a backdrop of majestic trees. The property is also replete with photo opportunities that you and your photographer can take advantage of. For example, you can take some timelessly romantic portraits next to the lily pond or on the historic bridge. Your reception can take place either indoor or outdoor. Indoor, you and your guests can enjoy the rich interior design of the event space, complete with exposed ceiling beams and warm lighting. You can seat everyone in banquet-style dining arrangements and enjoy an evening of gourmet dining and elegant entertainment.

Services Offered

The staff of the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is happy to work with you to facilitate the day of your dreams. Some of the services provided include event rentals such as tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, lighting, sound equipment, and more. On-site catering services can also be sought, allowing you to work with this expert team to design a menu that fits your day. Outside vendors are also welcome so you can customize your event. You and your guests can even avail of the accommodations in-house, comfortably winding down in the guest suites after your festivities.

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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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Transportation

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
October
November
December

Reviews of Julia Morgan Redwood Grove

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Taylar Sent on 05/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever!!!!

This venue is breathtaking and flat out stunning! We loved the versatility of the layout because it gave us many gorgeous alter options to choose from. The grounds being kept to the highest standard left our guests in awe of the little details. We had the time of our lives and we're treated incredibly special by the venue hosts, who planned the most special after moment for us while our guests mingled at happy hour! It's perfectly located just walking minutes from the Benbow Inn. We HIGHLY recommend this beautiful venue for the big day!!
J
Joyce Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

extraordinaire

Beautiful grounds and setting. Very peaceful and restful. Hosts very gracious and accommodating.
C
Carmen Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking Views

Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is an elegant venue very beautiful, peaceful and breathtaking views. Tanya is an amazing hostess she is very attentive to detail and her guest.
Kristina
Kristina Sent on 09/06/2026
4.2 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Wedding fit for a Princess

The Julia Morgan Redwood Grove Estate is an absolutely breathtaking wedding venue, and having our wedding here felt like stepping into a magical fairytale. It was the wedding of our dreams.

Surrounded by majestic redwoods, with views of the Eel River and absolutely gorgeous grounds, the estate feels special, private, elegant, romantic, and completely enchanting. Our guests could not stop commenting on the immense beauty of the venue. There is simply nothing else like it, and the setting created an unforgettable backdrop for one of the most important days of our lives.

We are especially grateful to Jenny, the Assistant Estate Manager, who worked with us for more than a year leading up to our wedding. Throughout the planning process, Jenny was incredibly helpful and supportive, and on our wedding day, she and her team were exceptional. Their professionalism, dedication, and tireless effort helped bring our wedding vision to life and made our day everything we had dreamed it would be.

Jenny and her team worked seamlessly with our entire vendor team to ensure that everything flowed beautifully. They went above and beyond throughout the day, working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we could simply enjoy our wedding. It is obvious that Jenny genuinely loves weddings and loves being a part of each couple’s love story. That care comes through in the tremendous amount of heart, dedication, and hard work she puts into making each wedding feel special. We are so thankful to her and her team for everything they did for us.

We also want to recognize Eric, the groundskeeper, who worked incredibly hard in the lead-up to our wedding to make sure the grounds looked as beautiful, lush, and green as possible. His efforts absolutely showed. The property looked spectacular on our wedding day, and we deeply appreciated the care both he and Jenny put into preparing it for us.
For couples considering the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove Estate, we would wholeheartedly recommend it, while also sharing a few pieces of practical advice from our experience. The property has very detailed rules and expectations. Read the contract thoroughly and make sure you understand exactly what is included, what is expected of you and your vendors, and all of the rules associated with holding an event on the property. We recommend asking plenty of questions and getting any clarifications in writing so that everyone is on the same page from the beginning.

It is also important to remember that this is a historic estate, and there are many areas and features of the property that couples, guests, and vendors need to treat with extra care.

With all of that said, we unequivocally recommend the Julia Morgan Redwood Grove Estate. Our wedding there was magical, and the beauty of this venue is truly unparalleled. It gave us the fairytale wedding we had dreamed about, and we will forever treasure the memories we made there.

In our opinion, this is the most beautiful wedding venue in Humboldt County. It is private, magical, elegant, and surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the redwoods and the Eel River. It is an unforgettable place to get married.

Thank you, especially to Jenny, Eric, and the entire JMRG estate team, for helping make our wedding day so extraordinarily special. ❤️
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Julia Morgan Redwood Grove frequently asked questions

Julia Morgan Redwood Grove includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Transportation
The space offered by Julia Morgan Redwood Grove for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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