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Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling

Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling

Watsonville, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 40 Reviews
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    Carina G. Sent on 12/19/2023
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    Best weekend & great memories

    The venue is beautiful and all of the staff are amazing! We had the best weekend here with our friends and family. Our coordinator, Mia, was so helpful and kind throughout the entire process. She helped keep us on track with planning all of the details. The food is great and they worked with us to keep our menu allergy friendly, and had vegan options throughout to accommodate our needs. Our wedding was beautiful from start to finish and we received compliments on everything. We’re so glad we had our wedding here and only have good things to say about the experience!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Carina,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your wedding weekend. Our chef puts his heart into the meals he serves and I'm glad that it brought you and your guests joy!

    Thank you for letting us help plan and host your wedding. Happy holidays!
    The Wedding Team
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    Scott M. Sent on 11/01/2023
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    Amazing Venue !!!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods was the most beautiful setting and the best all around experience we could have asked for. Mia as our wedding planner was amazing. Calm, thoughtful, knowledgeable and had every detail taken care of so that our special day and overall weekend was perfect. Loved that our guest could stay on site without worrying about driving home after drinking. Loved that the property was very well kept and had features like a fire pit, pool and guest houses with decks giving us so many options to entertain. We keep trying to think of things that could have been better and really can’t think of anything. Highly recommend Mia and all of the staff that really work to make Pema a beautiful experience!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Scott,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are over-the-moon that your experience was beautiful! We'll never forget the epic dance party and karaoke. Congratulations on your new journey together!

    Warm wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Sean B. Sent on 11/02/2023
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    So glad we chose Pema Osel Ling!

    After looking at a several wedding venues around the San Francisco/Santa Cruz area, and a TON of back-and-forth about whether to pick this magical (but more remote) location, we finally took the leap and went for it. The result: We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful wedding weekend! The venue employees are so communicative and generally lovely people who answered all our questions during planning and throughout the weekend. The venue itself is so peaceful and beautiful. We marketed it to our guests as "Adult Summer Camp Wedding Weekend" (lol) and from everything we've heard, they truly loved the unique experience of staying in the cabins and houses together. Coming from the East Coast, I was worried about my half of the guests navigating up the mountain. But after sufficient communication to "just keep driving," everyone made it up totally fine, laughing about what a cool trip the whole experience was.

    For the price compared to other venues — especially since you get 2.5 days instead of 8 hours — this is a great choice. However, please note that this is very much a DIY experience when it comes to the details (planning weekend activities, picking decorations, etc.). We did not have an outside planner, so while the venue is great at covering the necessities, we did have to spend time planning and executing the little things.

    All-n-all, this is such an incredible place and we're so, so happy with our choice.

    (Photos by Jeremy Hohengarten, www.stillmusician.com)

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Sean,

    We are so happy that you two "took the leap" and selected us to host your wedding weekend! We loved how you two took full advantage of the 2.5 days - with yoga, meditation and a celebration to remember! It was an honor to be a part of the start of your new journey together!

    Congratulations and we wish you all the best,
    The Wedding Team
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    Sydney R. Sent on 12/18/2023
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    The most magical weekend✨

    My husband and I got married at the beginning of November, and are still swooning over how beautiful everything was. From the very first contact, we were greeted with warmth and smiles and knew that this was going to be the place for us! Mia was AMAZING - so put together, thoughtful, creative - she made the entire process so easy and fun. Without her, there’s no way we would’ve been able to pull off the wedding of our dreams. It was also so important to us that our money went to their non profit. We cannot recommend this venue enough!!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Sydney,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write this review! It was a joy to work with you two and we are thrilled to hear that your dream wedding was successfully pulled off. Hearing the laughter of you and your guests on your wedding day was a reminder why we love what we do. It's wonderful that the mission of our non-profit resonated with you!

    Happy holidays and best wishes!
    - The Wedding Team
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    Rian S. Sent on 12/18/2023
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    Amphitheater of the Redwoods is a unique wedding venue and transcendent place!

    We knew right away the moment that we got out of the car to tour the venue, and the scent of the trees hit our nose, that Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling was very special and our search for a venue was completed. Pema Osel Ling provided everything we were looking for and so much more. Pema had a beautiful natural fairy circle ceremony site in the middle of the redwood forest, comfortable lodging for our friends and family for the weekend, on-site gourmet, absolutely delicious organic catering, a provided wedding coordinator, a fire pit for our post-reception acoustic instrument music jam, a reception hall we could turn into a space disco, a beautiful garden courtyard for cocktail hour and dinner, and that it was at Tibetan Buddhist retreat center was the spiritual icing on the wedding cake! The venue also allows wedding couples to bring their dog. We were so grateful that the venue allowed us to bring our dog Nikos to be a part of ceremony, and afterwards he was very happy to chill in our cabin during the reception. Unlike most venues we looked at where they provide the venue and you provide literally everything else, Amphitheater of the Redwoods provides almost everything you need for a wedding. The only additional vendors we needed were the photographer, florist, cake baker, stylist, some additional decorations. We provided the entertainment ourselves because I am a wedding DJ and run a DJ and musician collective called Traveling Discotheque! AITR is also very affordable compared to some of the venues we looked at where just renting the venue and nothing else was more expensive than what we spent on everything at AITR! We also loved that Pema Osel Ling is run by the Vajrayana Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the Tibetan Buddhist ideals of peace and compassion and to support the preservation of Tibetan art and culture.
    The morning of the ceremony my groomsman and I were excited to attend the morning's puja and meditate and chant at the temple. It was such a unique and appreciated meditative opportunity to do in the morning the day of the wedding. We also enjoyed hiking to see the stupa.
    Working with Mia, the venue’s wedding planner and coordinator, was a dream experience. We have worked with hundreds of wedding coordinators and Mia was a rock star coordinator and right up there with the best of them. Every planning phone meeting we had with her leading up to the wedding was helpful, stress free, and fun. Mia is the perfect presence that you want coordinating your wedding. She is calm, patient, and always went with the flow and solved every problem with Grace, which happened to also be the name of our niece, the flower girl, who decided to take a nap right before the ceremony. Mia improvised and spread the flowers herself before the ceremony.
    And it wasn’t just Mia. Every single human we met that worked and/or lived at Pema Osel Ling were the most helpful and compassionate beings. Everyone on the premises radiated a loving, chill vibe that set you at ease and was the perfect atmospheric energy that you want on your wedding day. Our wedding was a euphoric and transcendent experience! We still get many of our guests saying that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever attended and with the best food! My best man said it felt like a magical summer camp that he didn’t want to leave. I attribute a significant amount of this energy to the venue’s vibe and setting. Pema Osel Ling is a unique and special place that we plan to come back to visit for the rest of our lives. Remember to look up into the trees.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Rian,

    Wow! We are all doing a little happy dance over here after reading your review. We appreciate the time you took to write this and are so grateful we got to witness the magical love between you two. It was an honor to host your wedding weekend and we'll never forget the beautiful music and epic dance moves you two brought! And please come back for a visit!

    Thank you and happy holidays,
    The Wedding Team
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    Reginald Y. Sent on 11/17/2023
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    Relaxing environment, incredible staff -- was the perfect venue for us!

    All the staff were incredible -- very kind and flexible. Heard from many of our guests that they were some of the friendliest wedding staff they'd encountered.
    Mia, our site planner, was AMAZING -- it was always a delight to touch base with her, and she was infinitely patient with us as we figured out details, changed our minds, etc. Knowing she was the coordinator during our weekend gave us peace of mind.

    The venue itself was perfect -- as one of our friends said, "how could you be stressed on your wedding day when all you have to do is look up and you're instantly relaxed by the trees?!" Just such a beautiful spot, both of us genuinely weren't stressed at all on wedding day because of how calming the grounds are.

    The firepit was also a huge winner -- we knew it would be nice to have, but didn't think much of it until we were there, hanging out with friends and family. It was the perfect spot to wind down after Friday dinner and Saturday dancing.

    The housing was also great -- we were able to put our families together so they could keep and spend time together. A lot of our friends are more outdoors-oriented folks, but even the ones who weren't loved the cabins. It was fun and magical to walk back at the end of our wedding night through a forest path lit by strung up lights.

    Plus we were able to show our families (from the midwest and east coast) the awesome nature that California holds, so now they understand why we don't live by them!

    Can't recommend Amphitheater of the Redwoods enough! We're only a few months out from our wedding and we've already recommended it to a handful friends and acquaintances that are wedding venue shopping

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Wow, Reginald! Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words! When we hear of magical times with our couples and their families, it fills our cup and reminds us why we love what we do. What an honor it was to host your wedding weekend!

    Best wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Abigail R. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    Abigail (Bride)

    My wife and I had the most incredible wedding at Ampitheater of the Redwoods! The location is stunning and the ceremony sight in the trees is just breathtaking. You can really feel the love here. Mia was the most incredible wedding planner answering our many questions (sometimes more than once), helping us weekend off, and making sure our day was worry free and full of fun. I loved that she brought my wife and I drinks post ceremony and made plates for us from the buffet. Those little moments meant so much to us. Speaking of food, OMG it was amazing. My mom still talks about the scones from breakfast. I've never had good wedding food so my bar was low but I wish I could eat my wedding food again! Also the bartenders the venue hired for us were amazing, so sweet and creative. Truly the most amazing experience from the lodging to planning. This place is special.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Abigail,

    We are thrilled to hear your flattering review and that your wedding weekend was amazing! It was our honor to witness the love you two share between each other and your friends and family. Thank you for taking the time to write this review!

    With love,
    The Wedding Team
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    Leslie S. Sent on 02/12/2023
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    We loved our wedding at POL

    Pema Osel Ling helped us put on the wedding of our dreams. We got married in November 2022. Having spent the past 2 years away from friends and family scattered across the US, we didn't want our wedding to be just a day where we barely got to spend time with anyone, but rather we wanted a special place where we could be present with our loved ones for the whole weekend. We love the redwoods, and Pema Osel Ling was the perfect fit for our needs. Mia was our coordinator and we could not have asked for someone more patient, kind, thoughtful, and decisive in helping us plan and making sure the weekend went as smoothly as possible. All our guests emphasized how much they loved the venue, how good the food was, and how attentive staff were the whole time. Thank you POL!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Leslie,

    We are so honored to have played a part of your wedding weekend! We are thrilled that you and your family enjoyed their time with us. You made our job easy with your thorough organizational skills and are so grateful for the kindness of your guests while we navigated the changing weather - you were all awesome! We wish you both all the best on your new journey together!

    Best wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Melissa N. Sent on 02/07/2023
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    Such a magical weekend

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling was absolutely the perfect wedding venue! My husband and I met in Monterey and knew we wanted to return to the area to get married. As soon as we saw the redwood circle we knew it was for us. Since we were planning from out of town, Amphitheater of the Redwoods was also ideal because of the on-site catering (with local and organic ingredients and amazing vegetarian options), rentals, and lodging, as well as the support from Mia, our wedding coordinator, who knew the venue and the possibilities so well. We loved the nonprofit aspect as well. The setting is absolutely beautiful and magical, and the services provided by the venue made it as easy as possible to pull our wedding together. We invited dozens of friends and family members to stay in the cabins and houses on site with us, and we will always be so happy we made that decision! We got to have a full weekend with the people who are most important to us during an event that can often be a blur. One thing to note is that there is limited cell reception and wifi- for me this was a plus because we got to disconnect and enjoy the events, but it did require some planning ahead for day-of communications. I highly recommend this venue for anyone who is looking to have a fun weekend wedding event in a gorgeous setting. So many guests are still telling us how much they loved the venue, how good the food was, and what a good time they had staying there for the weekend. (photos by Photos Just So)

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Melissa,

    Wow, we are over the moon for your kind words and even more thrilled to hear of the warm memories you and your family made with us on your wedding weekend. We are humbled to have played a part of your wedding weekend and honored to have witnessed all of your beautifully intentional details (and of course the romantic musical act by David!)! Congratulations on (almost) five months of your new adventure together!

    Best wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Juliana S. Sent on 08/16/2022
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    Beautiful venue

    Absolutely magical place! The coordinators made everything go smoothly. We couldn’t have found a more perfect place to get married at!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Juliana,

    It brings us so much joy knowing your wedding weekend was a success! It was our honor and privilege to have taken part in your wedding. It was truly your love and the joy in your guests that made it magical!

    Best wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Liz (. Sent on 08/15/2022
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    Magical forest wedding

    The staff, especially our coordinator Mia was been truly fabulous! They were flexible with us during multiple Covid postponements and the value for what we got was amazing especially given the location. We definitely were so happy with our wedding weekend with our friends and family in a truly beautiful location (wait till you see the redwood Amphiteater ceremony site), great food (they were very accommodating of our vegan/gf requests), and great service.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Liz,

    Thank you so much for the kind review! After all the waiting you went through due to Covid, we were honored to assist in creating your fabulous wedding weekend. It brings us so much joy knowing it was worth the wait! Congratulations on 7 months married!

    Best wishes,
    The Wedding Team
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    Keri D. Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Extremely helpful

    The entire visit went as smoothly as I had expected. I arrived at the venue and it was exactly how she had described it. There are several wedding packages and we went over all of them. All of my questions were answered and I left there feeling confident that I choose this venue my wedding would go smooth and worry free.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Thanks Keri! It was a pleasure to meet with you! We look forward to hearing from you again soon! All the best! Kristie
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    Daisy A. Sent on 07/04/2019
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    Dream come true

    A whole weekend for a wedding?! What more can you ask for?!? An amazing coordinator (Miranda❤️) to help make the day less stressful?! Yes, please!!! BYO alcohol helped us with keeping it open bar, and this was definitely a highlight!!!! Bonfire on Friday night after rehearsal and welcome dinner, Late night meal on Saturday night, and brunch on Sunday! The most beautiful ceremony location amongst majestic redwoods ❤️ along with many MANY amazing spots for photos!!!! The place itself is already so gorgeous that you don't have to go all out with decorating, nature already does it for you!!! And the food is A-MA-ZING! Honestly, our dream come true!!!!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Thank you for the great review Daisy! We are delighted that you chose Amphitheatre of the Redwoods as your wedding venue and your dream came true!

    Wishing you all the best life has to offer.
    The POL Wedding Team
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    Sonia Sent on 11/09/2018
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    Wonderful Venue and Staff

    On 10.14.18 my husband and I got married here at Pema Osel Ling, and it was an absolute dream! ALL of the staff was extremely helpful, sweet, and a pleasure to work before and during a day that we will hold very close to our hearts. Our coordinator was Eden, who was great with answering all of my questions and helped with making everything a smooth process. The food for the reception and brunch the following morning was delicious and a huge hit. We stuck to a pretty basic menu even though we had the option to get really creative and incorporate lots of food items, and it was still an incredible meal that everyone loved. Our wedding was on the smaller side with roughly 70 guests, and we didn't want it to feel like we had a lot of extra strangers/vendors at our wedding, but that was not the case at all. Every single person from Pema that we came into contact with was incredibly nice and added such a positive touch to our wedding.

    We had our ceremony at the Amphitheatre of the Redwoods, and it was absolutely incredible! The area was able to accommodate all of our guests and more; however, it had a feeling of being very intimate. We were approved to have dried lavender tossed, and the entire amphitheatre smelled of lavender and it was perfect!
    Cocktail hour was outside of Celebration Hall, and the bartenders provided by Pema were great and kept all of our guests happy (with alcohol that we provided!). For dinner we had everyone seated in the lawn area outside of Celebration Hall. The weather wasn't too cold but we had heaters and everyone was comfortable. Dancing and dessert were inside of Celebration Hall and this provided such a great space for guests who didn't want to be outside. We were worried that the space would feel too big and empty for our guest size, but we felt that it was perfect for everyone to be able to enjoy the venue without feeling too cramped or pressured to do a certain activity. At night we made use of the fire pit, which was a perfect way to wind down the night with our friends and family. It was incredible being able to take a moment to look up and see the beautiful night sky while making smores.

    We had a lot of friends and family spend the night at Pema, which was really affordable. All of the housing from the cabins, to the yurt, and the houses were clean, comfortable and provided the perfect space for people to spend the night. Pema is about 20 min from major hotels and the road to get to the venue is very windy (which was the only "negative" thing about Pema) so it really helped having such nice accommodations for people to be able to avoid unnecessary late night driving on the road. For getting ready, I got ready at the Orchard House and my husband got ready at the Sangha House. Both homes provided plenty of light and space to get ready before the ceremony. The check-in and check-out process for guests was also extremely easy and straight forward which was another added bonus!

    Brunch the following morning was really nice and allowed for extra time with everyone before parting ways. I highly recommend everyone consider doing the brunch, especially because the food was delicious! We had this also at the lawn outside of Celebration Hall and we just reused the centerpieces from the night before which was perfect.

    Almost a month later, I don't remember all of the specifics of the day, but I do remember the emotions and feelings from the day. Everything went really smoothly, and everyone was so kind and helpful - and these are the things that stick with you. We only have positive things to say about getting married at Pema Osel Ling and are so grateful to everyone that helped make our wedding day such a lovely day to remember.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Hi Sonia,
    Thank you for the great review. We are extremely happy that you and your guests enjoyed Pema Osel Ling.

    We wish you all the best!
    The POL Wedding Team
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    Lauren Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Magical Wedding in the Redwoods

    My husband and I are so happy to have discovered Pema Osel Ling for our wedding weekend. We knew we wanted to be outside in the beautiful Redwoods, have our friends be able to stay on-site, and also have the music go past 9pm (which a lot of venues have a hard shut down at 10pm). Little did we know that we would be getting so much more than just this. Miranda was our on-site wedding coordinator and was beyond awesome. She provided us with a timeline and stepping stones we should hit in the 9 months we had to plan for our big day. I honestly have to say that we were not stressed at all during the planning process. She was always available with any questions and provided us with an amazing list of vendors whom we used about 90% from the list. Our wedding weekend was fantastic! Everything ran so smoothly. The food was stellar and everyone was commenting on how awesome the buffet was and could taste the organic quality in the food. We had a bonfire both Friday and Saturday night and the over-night staff was super chill and nice. Being on the grounds here you could feel the positive and loving energy. We are so glad we listened to our intuition and went with Pema Osel Ling for our wedding weekend. It truly will be a memory we will cherish in our hearts for a lifetime. Thank you!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Lauren,

    Thank you so much for your heart felt review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your wedding weekend! Pema Osel Ling is a magical property and we are so happy that you experienced the magic! We wish you both the best! Please come back and visit us sometime!

    Love and Appreciation,
    The Pema Osel Ling Wedding Department
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    Sadye Sent on 09/27/2018
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    We just got married at Pema 9/16/18 and it was absolutely perfect! When you first arrive at Pema you are immediately greeted by a huge water fountain that just sets the tone for the whole venue. The redwood grove is where we had the ceremony and then did cocktail hour on the patio and dinner on the lawn. The redwood grove is breathtaking, it feels so intimate and cozy, almost like a secret space. Our guests were in awe of the venue and were amazed at the views. One of the best things about Pema is that it comes with a chef and a coordinator! Eden was the coordinator we had and she was the best at making sure everything was done right. She was always so cheerful to be around and had a smile on her face the whole time. She made me feel comfortable and completely relaxed. The food was hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever had! Our guests could not stop talking about the rosemary potatoes and the fresh bread! The staff was friendly and the bartender was awesome! Everyone that works here just seems to love their job and it shows. After we danced all night we went down to the lower lawn to have a bonfire and s’mores! What an amazing time that was to just unwind and soak up the day we all had just had. Our close family and wedding party all had rented cabins and cottages on the property. They are adorable! Waking up in a cozy cottage in the redwood forest is definitely something that should be on everyone’s bucket list. The next morning we saw wild life and listened to the birds sing. The sun came up and the valley below was golden. Our entire experience at Pema was one for the books. I couldn’t have planned a more perfect day or venue to get married at. Thank you again Eden!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Sadye,

    We are delighted that you had such a wonderful experience. Thank you for the review and wish you both the best!

    ~The POL Wedding Team
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    Alex Sent on 07/12/2018
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    As soon as we visited Pema Osel Ling we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. We were searching for a venue among the redwoods and Pema did not disappoint! We chose the amphitheater for our ceremony and were surrounded by trees. Our reception was held at the celebration lawn just feet from the ceremony site.
    We worked with Eden who was helpful and professional. This was a destination wedding for us and Eden was very accommodating which made out of state planning stress free!
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    Kyle Sent on 06/27/2018
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    Pema was the perfect venue for our wedding. The venue is stunning and everyone complimented how peaceful and beautiful it is. There were many pretty areas of the campus in addition to the redwood grove, which made for many unique photos. Miranda was amazing. She helped us every step of the way and was always very responsive. Our families enjoyed having the entire weekend to catch up, including at night in the group housing and at the campfire. The houses were very pretty and made for nice getting ready photos, and one of our family members required the housing with disability accommodations and told us the room and bathroom modifications were very helpful. We live far from Pema, so it was great to have a venue that had easy arranging of catering and did not require significant decorating. All of the meals were tasty and met the needs of a wide range of guests. Would highly recommend this venue.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Thanks for the great review Kyle. We love what we do and we are thrilled that you enjoyed Pema Osel Ling for your wedding!

    Many Thanks from The Wedding Team from Pema Osel Ling
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    Martha Sent on 02/25/2018
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    With such a short notice Miranda and the whole PEMA OSEL LING team were able to help my husband and I have the wedding of our dreams!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Hi Martha!

    Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure to be able to host your wedding. We wish you all the best!

    The POL Wedding Team
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    Hannah Sent on 12/12/2017
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    My husband and I were married at Pema Osel Ling November 5, 2017 and it was absolutely the best day of my life. Eden, our wedding coordinator, was fantastic and so supportive (and responded to all of my emails/requests). The venue was gorgeous!! We fell in love the moment we step on the property. Our ceremony was at the Amphitheater of the Redwoods with the reception at the ceremony hall. The weather changed our plans a bit as far as dinner went but Eden was right on top of it only days before the wedding. We rented the cabins for our guest, selected a bunch of upgrades and rentals but everything was reasonably priced. I highly recommend this venue for your big day! I want to get married again already!!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Hannah,

    Thank you for the awesome review! Nothing makes us happier than knowing that your wedding weekend was everything you thought it would be! We wish all the best!

    ~The POL Wedding Team
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    Brittany Sent on 12/27/2017
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    We had our wedding in September 2017 here and the venue delivered everything we wanted from our wedding. The grounds are amazingly beautiful and the Ampitheater of the Redwoods was a special place to have the ceremony.

    The grounds came equipped with 2 large houses, 6 cabins, and lots of camp sites which was great for our wedding as we were looking for a venue with lots of accommodations on site. You can fit about 80 people on site.

    The catering is included when you book the venue and the food was amazing. Food was a very important part of our wedding and we were so happy to find a venue that had a stellar catering department. We were able to customize the menu to our desire and we ended up with dishes that everyone loved.

    We want to give a special thanks to Miranda, who is the on-site wedding coordinator. She helped guide us through the whole planning process and was always available to answer whatever crazy questions popped into our minds. During the weekend she was there to receive our vendors, walk us through each event, and make sure all the events went smoothly and on time.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Brittany,

    Thank you for the great review. It was so much fun to host your wedding! Keep in touch and let us know if you would like to visit the property in the future. We wish you all the best!

    The POL Wedding Team
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    Jessie Sent on 04/26/2018
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    Change of coordinator half way through engagement and not one issue. Very fluid. Everyone was very nice and forthcoming. Although it is pricey, I feel it was worth it. Our Wedding in April 2017 was gorgeous. The food was good, the ceremony site to die for, and the reception site was perfect. It rained the day before and the morning of the wedding. They cleaned up everything perfectly. Not one issue.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Jessie,

    Thank you for taking time to write this great review! Nothing makes us happier than knowing how much you enjoyed your wedding weekend at Pema Osel Ling. We wish you love and happiness!

    The POL Wedding Team
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    Hannah G. Sent on 12/27/2020
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    Don't think twice about booking this venue for your wedding

    My husband and I were married at Pema Osel Ling in September 2017. I am writing this review, 3.5 years later, and must state booking this venue was the best decision we made. To this day, any time I run into family or friends who attended the wedding, they still, to this day, talk about how amazing the wedding was, and it's thanks to the beautiful venue, the delicious food, and amazing help we had from Miranda for making our wedding weekend so memorable. If you're considering this venue and a weekend wedding, don't think twice. The staff is so friendly, the grounds are beautiful, and you will make lasting memories.

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Hannah,

    Wow! We are so excited to hear that you and your guests have continued to hold such wonderful memories from your wedding with us. We are grateful for your kind review and even more grateful for having been a part of your story.

    Sending you and your families wishes of health and joy!
    ~ POL Wedding Team
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    Vanessa Sent on 06/04/2016
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    I loved Pema Osel Ling! We wanted to get married outside, in the woods, and someplace that reminded me of my hometown in Maine. This venue has it all! The location is really out there in the woods. It's quiet, peaceful, beautiful, tranquil, but still only a half hour from Santa Cruz if you want to get in some night life. They have actual houses and cabins on location for your guests to stay in. My friends flew in from all over the country and we were able to spend the entire weekend together. Believe me, you will want the extra time together because the wedding goes by so fast!

    Everyone had a great time and kept asking "How in the world did you find this place?" It had everything we wanted in an outdoor venue while still being comfortable for those who may not want to go camping in a tent for a wedding. You get the whole venue to yourself, unlike other public outdoor areas in which strangers could walk into your photos. The staff is really knowledgable and accommodating. I felt that they had my best interest and were great to work with. All our vendors were amazing, so you have plenty of great options in this area. It's just enough "away from it all" while still being comfortable.

    We had a fire pit with s'mores on two nights and all the bridesmaids got to stay in a house on location, as well as my parents. My parents actually said being in one house together reminded them of when I was younger and would have slumber parties, I think it meant a lot to them to feel that way again. If you're looking for an outdoor venue please call them up and schedule a tour. I wasn't sure from the photos (they don't do it justice) and when I was on the tour I said "This is it!". There is even a private honeymoon cabin with it's own private porch where you can sit with your spouse the morning after your wedding and sip tea or coffee. Just listen to the birds and think about what an amazing day you had. If any of this sounds appealing go see Pema Osel Ling!

    Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling's reply:

    Dear Vanessa, Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. It is a treat for us to experience the property and staff through the eyes of the bride. We are delighted that you had such a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing and we wish you all the best! The POL Wedding Team

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