Stepladder Ranch Reviews

Stepladder Ranch & Creamery is a fantasy land ~ a working farm, filled with goats, pigs, bees & more ~ all enjoying a natural & sustainable life with an amazing view of the surrounding hills and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the incredible ranch/barn ~ the accommodations are lovely and absolutely modern/beautiful/spacious (not rustic in the slightest). And if this weren't enough to make you fall in love ~ the staff are kind, knowledgable and hard working. This is a Central Coast gem ~ a retreat just a bit off the beaten path...well, literally on the beaten path...and an experience waiting to happen :)

Our only regret was not booking our stay for longer!! What an unforgettable weekend spending it with family and friends in the most memorable place. Our wedding guests were in awe of the surrounding beauty. Stepladder was so worth the trek to get up there and we felt so lucky to even get to experience this rare piece of well manicured property. It is truly a gift that Stepladder has opened up their gates for couples wanting to find a venue that is off the beaten path. Jill the venue coordinator was so fun & easy to work with. She really made the whole experience enjoyable and as stress free as possible. What a treat getting to have her to refer any questions to and she would answer with a smile every time! You must see this venue to get the real idea of what it feels like to be up there in the privacy of nature all around. We loved sharing it with our closest family & friends for our intimate special day. Book for late spring early summer and you get to be apart of the baby goat season during your time there! Get ready to be blown away, Stepladder has the best venue for that adventurous couple in mind.

Working on this property was a great experience. Jill met with us and gave us a wonderful site visit of the goats, vacation rentals, along with the ceremony/reception spaces. She even surprised us with a lovely charcuterie to snack on while we discussed our event.
Throughout the planning process she guided us with helpful information and tips to ensure everything ran smoothly.
The day of the event, she was available to answer questions and helped when we needed assistance.
I would highly recommend Stepladder Ranch to anyone looking for a gorgeous and unique setting for their special event.

Stepladder Ranch & Creamery is not only a BEAUTIFUL place to host a wedding or event, but it’s completely unique! Nowhere else on the Central Coast will you find a venue with cheese tasting tours, an airplane hanger reception space, a hilltop ceremony site with an ocean view, AND a bright red barn!
What’s more, Jill, the on-site event manager, is a warm-hearted leader with the genuine desire to make your vision come to life! I can not recommend this venue enough!

The views from this quaint hilltop venue are unmatched anywhere else on the Central Coast. If you're looking for a place to getaway and/or host an event, Stepladder has so much to offer! We highly recommend it!

My now husband and I loved to go out to the central coast and camp and vacation when we were dating. When we got engaged we knew we would love to show our friends and family this magical area. When looking for a venue I wanted two things that I thought were really important:

1) A venue with a vacation rental so all of our close friends and family could stay together for the weekend (extra points for a jacuzzi)
2) natural outdoor beauty.

The Stepladder Ranch had both of those things and so much more. The ranch itself is nestled up in the hills of Cambria. Its rolling hills look out on the Pacific Ocean. The ceremony site is what your dreams are made of and it also features a rustic Quonset hut for the reception. There are two guests houses, one main house WITH A JACUZZI and a smaller house nearby. Both houses are clean, cozy, warm and inviting. They’re literally the perfect place to gather. Big kitchens, sweeping views, and big cozy gathering couches and tables. Did I mention the jacuzzi?? Imagine jumping into the jacuzzi after the best night of your life and looking up into a blanket of stars. Pure joy.
Besides the location and amenities, which are all amazing, Michele, who runs the rental with her husband, is a pure joy to work with. She’s responsive, kind, and very knowledgeable about the area. She also won’t talk your ear off about stuff that doesn’t matter. You’ve got enough stuff to deal with around your wedding, the last thing you need is some weird vacation owner who wants to talk to you about politics.
I literally can’t say enough good things about this choice as a venue. You will need to bring a lot of your own stuff or hire a vendor that will. They provided tables, but other than that we had to rent a lot of our own stuff. Not sure if that’s still the case, but it was as of May 2018. However, it was SO worth it. We had the best day of our lives and got to include all of our family in friends in such an intimate way that you just can’t get if you show up at the venue the morning of.

We had our wedding here a little over a year ago, and it was a dream venue for us. We both went to college on the central coast and wanted to get married in the area we grew to be so fond of. We wanted a more remote, earthy, farm or ranch style wedding. Stepladder Ranch was by far the most beautiful and unique venue that we looked at. The views from the ceremony site and onsite house we stayed in were remarkable. It was so special and convenient to be able to stay onsite with our immediate family for 3 nights and really enjoy the ranch and all it has to offer. We were one of the first weddings that used the Quonset hut for our reception which was so quaint and perfect. Michelle was so helpful, always responding immediately to any calls, questions, or requests. She generously drove us around the ranch to get the perfect sunset pics during our wedding. We would recommend this venue to anyone, the price is so reasonable for what you get!

Stepladder really went above and beyond to help us execute our wedding weekend. The venue is an absolute dream and definitely worth any mild hassle to get to and from. They asked all the questions that we wouldn't think of and were helpful in getting everything we needed up there. They were detail oriented and efficient without being in the way of our festivities. The big house will give you house jealousy and the views will take your breath away. The weekend was absolute perfection because of all the hard work that Stepladder put in. Seriously a dream come true!

Stepladder Ranch is a one of a kind wedding venue! As a florist who’s seen many venues, nothing compares to the views that stepladder has. Not only are the views amazing but so is the whole experience. From baby goats, gorgeous bridal suites, and super fun reception space Stepladder truly has it all. I was in complete awe the entire time touring stepladder. If you’re a couple looking for something unique, romantic with stunning views, Stepladder is the venue for you. Did I mention the views?!

I had the pleasure of coordinating 2 weddings at this beautiful venue and it was nothing short of amazing. The views are unmatched and the atmosphere feels expansive yet intimate since you have the property all to yourself. Because of the houses on the property you and a large number of your guests can stay and enjoy the beautiful evenings. They cost is extremely reasonable for our area and they even throw in a tour of the creamery and orchards with your booking. The staff here is so helpful and easy to work with. I cant wait for my next wedding at Stepladder.