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Price range: $2,000 - $7,000
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price

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The Gardens at Heather Farm is an exquisite indoor/outdoor wedding and event venue situated in Walnut Creek, CA. Encompassing 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a two-level banquet and meeting facility that can accommodate up to 150 guests, this venue has been a beloved choice for wedding ceremonies for over five decades. Embodying a rustic, natural, and classic ambiance, the venue's ethos revolves around celebrating love in a singular setting.

Your outdoor ceremony unfolds in a serene garden backdrop at either the vine-covered Gazebo or the expansive Meadow Lawn. The Cowden Rose Garden, brimming with vibrant blooms from spring to fall, offers a romantic setting for capturing memorable photos. Guests can delight in appetizers and drinks amidst garden views during cocktail hour at the outdoor Patio & Pavilion. The festive wedding day culminates with dinner and dancing in the spacious Camellia Room banquet hall. Additional venue amenities include ceremony and reception furniture, complimentary on-site parking, and a caterer's warming kitchen for added convenience and comfort on your special day.

With a legacy spanning over fifty years, this garden-centric property has emerged as a sought-after wedding destination in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond its role as a premier event venue, this nonprofit community gem also houses a free public garden and nature education center dedicated to promoting environmental conservation.

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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?

5,000

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

5,000

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?

2,000

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

2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
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August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
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July
August
September
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Reviews of The Gardens at Heather Farm

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
38 Reviews
92% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
Felise
Felise T. Sent on 06/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic, dreamy, natural and affordable!

Gardens at Heather Farm was the first venue we visited and as soon as we visited, we knew we had to book! At the time, we booked 2 years in advance and a lot of the Spring/Summer weekends had already started filling. Jen and Rebecca were very responsive via email to all our questions about venue specifications and vendor recommendations. GHF is a very beautiful, natural venue; but the best time to be at the gardens is definitely when all the roses have started blooming in the Spring/Summer.

If you’re looking for a venue that has very romantic, simple, natural, garden vibes— this is the place to book. They are one of the most affordable venues in the bay area that has a space for an outdoor ceremony, a cocktail hour, and an indoor reception. The reception area is also just a beautiful canvas to DIY decorations-wise. And if choosing to do the ceremony in the gazebo area— you can definitely save on ceremony flowers when the roses are in bloom!

When COVID hit, due to the lockdown, we had to postpone/cancel our big wedding. After rescheduling twice, we were finally able to have an intimate outdoor ceremony there a year later from the original date, and we’re just so grateful that GHF was flexible at the time and able to accommodate us. On the day of, our attendant Lauren made sure we had everything we need, made sure no one else that was not there for the wedding was lingering in the gardens for our ceremony, and was just so professional and easy to work with that day. I’m also so so glad we were also around for when all the flowers were finally in bloom. Thank you again Rebecca and team!

Photos by Olivia Marshall Photography
Alissa
Alissa G. Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Experience

We originally booked the Gardens for October 2020, but due to Covid needed to reschedule. The venue was very gracious and found us a new date with no issues regarding payment. All the coordinators we communicated with were wonderful about responding to any questions we had. My husband and I along with our guests. felt very safe with their Covid guidelines

As luck would have it our new wedding date was the Sunday of intense rain so all of our outdoors planned had to be scrapped and everything moved inside. The venue was helpful with making suggestions about the ceremony and where things could be placed in regards to decor.

A big thanks to the venue for being such a big part of our day!
Jennifer
Jennifer N. Sent on 02/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

I cannot give The Gardens enough praise for being absolutely flexible when it came to planning my wedding. The outdoor space is absolutely amazing no matter what time of year and I am in love with my photos. Although I was unable to use the indoor space due to COVID, it is also lovely and one of the main reasons I chose this venue. Rebecca was fantastic and was a valuable resource during planning. I am so thankful that The Gardens were flexible when I had to downsize our wedding and applaud them for being so on top of everything. Thank you again, Rebecca!
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Awards

38

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Magic Entertainment Magic Entertainment Wedding DJs

One of the best ceremony venues in all the Bay Area. The Rose Garden is quite the place for a wedding.

Touch Of Honey Photography Touch Of Honey Photography Wedding Photographers

Lovely! The Gardens at Heather Farm provides stunning views, beautiful lush gardens, and reliable communication with the rentals staff. The Gardens at Heather Farm is a gem in the East Bay. And an amazing place for gorgeous wedding photos!

Elegant Occasions Catering Elegant Occasions Catering Wedding Caterers

The Gardens at Heather Farms is sooooo beautiful! We love to work events there. The outdoor gardens are just perfect for any event. So many areas to take pictures , tons of beautiful and colorful flowers. The indoor reception room views the gardens from its huge windows and upper patio. The onsite staff is so friendly and helpful. We cater many wedding events at this location and by far a favorite.

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The Gardens at Heather Farm frequently asked questions

The Gardens at Heather Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Gardens at Heather Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Park
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Gardens at Heather Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Gardens at Heather Farm is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in value and 4.3 in flexibility.

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