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About
Portola Inn is an elegant, historic wedding venue located in Atascadero, California. With the incredible hosts Peggy and Tom O'Malley, all clients are sure to have the wedding of their dreams with their magical touch of care and detailed planning.
Facilities and Capacity
This event space will host up to 125 guests. The romantic, natural setting offers strolls through the gardens and majestic oaks with plenty of natural sunlight. They also have their Carriage House, ideal for live bands, dinners, and dancing, with a professional dance floor. Couples may choose to have an outdoor wedding in the enchanting Oak Tree Garden.
Services Offered
Portola Inn is a full-service wedding venue. They are with you during every step to help plan the best day of your life. Their services include:
- Accommodations
- All-inclusive packages
- Event planning
- Changing areas
- Linens
- Chairs
- Tables
- Setup/cleanup
- Parking
History
The Apricot Orchard was planted in 1913 and is still producing Apricots used in Peggy's specialty, Apricot French Toast. The home was built in 1927 for Harry and Minnie Peterson; Harry was one of the first businessmen in town. The historic house's interior ironwork was made by their friend Edward Trinkkeller, who also created ironwork at Hearst Castle. Peggy and Tom continue to use local artists and craftspersons to maintain their home. Depicting life from various time periods, they feature many historic items, including artifacts from the Colony Holding Company Blacksmith's shop, Stoltey's Malt shop, and other historic recreations.
What You'll Love About Portola Inn
Couples who host their wedding at this venue enjoy a romantic, fairytale-like backdrop for their celebration. The owners and staff go above and beyond for each couple, creating highly personalized and immaculately executed events. Read through the venue's reviews to learn more about its wedding services.
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Reviews of Portola Inn
Review summary
Portola Inn is a highly recommended wedding venue providing a fairytale-like experience with stunning outdoor spaces and a vintage Carriage House. The team, including Tom, Lisa, and Peggy, offers excellent support and coordination throughout the planning process. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings, amenities like fire pits and gardens, and the inclusion of wedding day coordination. The venue's intimate atmosphere, accommodating up to 100 guests, ensures a memorable and magical event, although it does have an early cutoff time at 9 pm. Overall, Portola Inn impresses with its picturesque setting, attentive staff, and exceptional service, making it a top choice for couples seeking a dream wedding location.
Amazing venue with beautiful views and wonderful owners
I would recommend this venue to anyone. It has beautiful views, a calming environment, and great prices for a venue in the Central Coast.
The Fairytale Wedding We Were Looking For
Our wedding day at Portola Inn was a dream come true. The venue, the staff, and the overall experience were nothing short of phenomenal. It's safe to say that our special day was made even more memorable thanks to the dedication and expertise of the team at Portola Inn. We highly recommend them to any couple looking to bring their fairytale wedding to life.
Oak shaded garden hill
Like Having Your Family Backyard Wedding
(Review photos by our photographers Jake and Necia Photography)
Fabulous,Memorable, and very appreciative
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Portola Inn is always a pleasure to visit. Tom & Peggy and their entire family of staff are welcoming to all guests. We have had several opportunities to visit this venue on small and large occasions and every time we smile and walk away remembering a great experience. We love how they recognize the vendors onsite with their own plaques and take huge pride in working with every one of them. Even more fun is how we at The Groves on 41 are often inspired by something the O'Malley's have done and fun to see we can sometimes even inspire them. Thank you for your community outreach and involvement, we love being companions in this wonderful industry and environment.
Portola Inn is a lovely venue with so many location options - the oak tree ceremony location is stunning! The owners are a pleasure to work with and take pride in creating a stress-free day for their couples. Plus it's close to town so you don't have to worry about guests navigating the narrow winery roads late at night.
Thank you, Portola Inn! We enjoying being apart of your couple's special day and thank you for referring us! Us at Kramer Events feel that Portola Inn is an excellent choice for venue if you're looking for a beautiful option that offers both indoor and outdoor event space in a gorgeous wooded setting! It's also easy to get to!
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- Event Planning
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
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- Historic Building
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- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
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- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
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- Altar/Arch
- Chairs
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- Lighting
- Tables