The Condor's Nest Ranch Reviews

The whole team at the Condor's Nest made planning our wedding a breeze. The whole staff was a dream to work with. Mel and her team have really thought about all the fine details in order to host such an important day in people's lives. Everything included in the large wedding package only left us having to figure out desserts and appetizers which was very appealing to us with our hectic work schedules. The DJ was also included in our package and he was awesome, he knew exactly how to blend our love of country and alternative. I can't recommend this venue enough, they made all of our wedding dreams come true.

The Condor's Nest Ranch did an incredible job with our wedding. We were so impressed with the beauty of the location, how many wedding vendors were included, the quality of the wedding vendors, and their attention to detail. We had such a stress-free wedding and were able to show up and enjoy our day because they took care of so much for us. So many of our wedding guests were blown away by the scenery and asked us how we found such an incredible venue. Thank you, Dave and Mel, for your help and communication throughout the entire process.

We had the most amazing wedding at The Condor's Nest Ranch. We rented the ranch from Thursday-Sunday and had friends, family, and some vendors stay with us on onsite - that was honestly the best part. We knew we wouldn't have a lot of one-on-one time with our friends and family during the wedding, so being able to bring them together and stay with us during the duration was one of the highlights of the weekend. Aside from the amazing property and views, our wedding day was flawless. Our guests have repeatedly said it's the best wedding they've attended. Guests are conveniently shuttled from a location of your choice (default is Pala Casino, you'll just need to pay a bit extra for another pickup spot if you want), and shuttled back at the end of the night. The guests loved being able to walk around the property before the wedding - there's refreshments, popcorn, farm animals to feed, some games (cornhole, etc), and 15 acres to explore. Highly, highly recommend this place for an amazing, yet laid back experience. The sunset views during the ceremony and cocktail hour were spectacular. All of the vendors were easy to work with, and like I stated earlier, our wedding day was flawless. Thank you, Condor's Nest Ranch and staff for the most amazing and memorable wedding experience!

Based on our work schedules, after we got engaged, my fiancé and I decided on October 2021 and decided on Southern California because we wanted a higher chance of good weather for an outside event. Vendors were booking up quickly due to the weddings that were rescheduled from 2020, and after some research and talking to some former brides of the venue, we booked the ranch without visiting it. We wanted to not have to worry about a lot of things, and the ranch seemed like the perfect solution. I had some worries a few times before the wedding, but they were unfounded. The day was perfect. There was nothing I would have changed about that day at the venue. They were very responsive to all my questions and concerns. I based the vendor choices from their selections with their recommendations and was very pleased. The vendors themselves were also very easy and pleasant to work with. Use their recommended vendors! I didn’t do any tastings or trials. I just looked through the list and picked the vendors that fit my taste, budget, and had availability. We booked the ranch for two nights and had the bridal party and family stay the two nights. The staff were great. Professional, friendly, and on point. We did a Sunday afternoon wedding and had a sunset that seemed to last forever. We still have guests tell us how perfect it was and how much they enjoyed it. If you want to not worry about things and just enjoy a great day, this place is it. However, if you do want to be completely hands on and work on the details yourself, they are also open to that (I had a few things I wanted to ensure be right for the day). It was a beautiful venue, the pictures came out fantastic, and I will remember it for the rest of our lives. We really had a fantastic day.

My husband and I got married on 5/22/21 at the Condor's Nest Ranch, and it was the most magical experience! Our original wedding was supposed to be a year earlier, but we had to postpone (twice!) due to COVID, and Bob and Lisa were the kindest, most accommodating hosts ever! We actually ended up staying at the ranch for a mini-vacation in August 2020 and had a great time, and then we had a 115-person wedding in May, and it was so perfect!

We originally booked the venue back in March of 2019 after visiting and falling in love with the gorgeous and unique house, INCREDIBLE view, and the owners' enthusiasm and responsiveness. After communicating with a few venues, we were so impressed at how helpful Lisa and Bob were, and they were more than happy to answer any question we had (and responded to emails at the drop of a hat, even after we booked!). What was also great about the venue is that so many things are included, and you aren't stuck making decisions about what type of plates to have, etc -- they have done so many weddings that they know what will work, and you can feel confident that everything will turn out awesome. We even went into the prop room and picked out a few things to put out (they have everything you could imagine), but the staff took it to the next level on the actual wedding day, and everything looked so beautiful.

In addition, they work with great vendors -- in particular, everyone was raving about Buckboard catering, who we also used for our rehearsal dinner. Their coordinator, Jen, is so fantastic and organized! Once we had our initial call, she maintained constant communication and made sure everything went off without a hitch. She even had lots of helpful tips for where to set things up and helped our day run very smoothly.

I definitely recommend staying in the house for a few days if you choose CNR as your wedding venue -- it's such a fun place to stay! We stayed for four nights, and our families had a blast bonding together, and it's also fun to feed the animals and swim in the pool! There's so much to do at the ranch (and it also makes for a special experience for wedding guests -- we had lots of people commenting on how much fun it was to get off the shuttle and feed carrots to all the animals!).

Thanks to Lisa and Bob for the most special day ever! We are so happy to have chosen CNR as our venue!!

We had our wedding at the Condor’s Nest over Labor Day Weekend 2019. My wedding was absolutely perfect – everything I dreamed it would be, and something I will never forget for the rest of my life. We got so many comments from our family and friends that it was one of the best/most memorable/unique weddings they had been to. This is in LARGE PART due to the outstanding venue and wonderful, talented team at the Condor’s Nest. This was the only venue I toured, and once I saw it – I knew there was absolutely no reason to keep looking. This was it.

We were planning the wedding in 6 months and I knew I wasn’t going to have time to sweat the details/small stuff. With a venue like this – you do not have to. Because it is beautiful just the way it is – so anything “extra” you bring to the table is just that. EXTRA! Keep that in mind while you evaluate the cost. On that topic – I loved how upfront and transparent the owners are about the cost. There are no hidden fees and no surprises. No nickel and diming. They post prices right on their website. I didn’t see a lot of this while I was researching other venues, so it is something to stop and appreciate.

A wedding is an investment, and you get so much for your investment here – including all of the tables, chairs, linens, tons of decorations and most importantly, a team of amazing people who help you leading up to the event. Bob and Lisa treat you like family. I spent over an hour leafing through the many photo albums of previous weddings that they keep at the house with Lisa after Bob gave us a tour, and chatting about wedding trends and getting advice from Lisa. The biggest heartfelt shoutout goes to the day-of (really, few weeks-of) coordinator Trish. From her first email, to her super helpful checklist follow ups, to the calls we had, texts multiple times a day leading up to the wedding and then the AMAZING sense of order and calm she brought to the big day – it was so helpful. My whole family loved her. The rest of the day-of staff – Jake the DJ, Jess, Sandy, Pedro all keeping it together on the grounds – everyone was amazing.

And the absolute most special part of this venue? The option to stay on the ranch in the beautifully designed and decorated home with your friends and family for the weekend. We took full advantage – checked in on Friday, and left on Sunday. Our rehearsal dinner was burgers and hot dogs that my family and our wedding party cooked together, and after that, we all assembled napkin rings and tabletop decorations together, sprawled out all over the living room. The morning of the wedding was spent together, peaceful and easy, we all got to hang out. The morning after the wedding we swam in the pool and ate breakfast together and fed the horses the last of the carrots. For me, these little memories, just the time spent with the people closest to us, at this special place, were some of the very best memories of the whole weekend.

You know how everyone warns brides that “your wedding is going to go by SO FAST you won’t even believe it/remember it/enjoy it?” Well, lucky for me, I don’t feel that way at all because our wedding was an entire weekend long celebration – and even the humblest, simplest moments are made special with the magic at the Condor’s Nest Ranch.

We are so grateful to have found the Condor's Nest Ranch. After searching high and low, we finally found a venue with a (1) gorgeous view, (2) nice blend of elegance and ease, and (3) uniquely non-cookie-cutter vibe. Most of our guests traveled far distances to come to our wedding, and in the months leading up, I started to worry if the trek to the Condor's Nest would be worth all the effort... but it totally was. Everyone remarked how beautiful and special the space was and how much they loved the environment.

The Condor's Nest takes care of a huge amount of the (otherwise painful) coordinating and decision making, which was important to us. Planning a wedding is a ridiculous amount of work no matter how you slice it, though. Oof!

We want to give special shout outs to Trish (the day-of-coordinator who was amazingly helpful and on top of everything), Jake (the DJ who delighted and impressed all of our guests), and Lisa and Bob (the owners who were so accommodating and generous).

Some tips to future couples who book here: (1) reserve your rooms at Pala Casino early (they booked up WAY faster than we thought), (2) give yourself plenty of time to think through and fill out the venue questionnaire (this really helped us envision the day, sort out the flow, and get excited!), and (3) know you are in the best hands with this crew. Everyone on staff at the Condor's Nest is helpful and loving. They'll make you feel right at home.

We could have never asked for a more amazing venue! It had all the right amenities we were looking for. This place has a backyard ranch style feel, with service that is executed by professionals that makes your wedding look pinterest ready! The vintage ranch charm has enough style on it's own to impress your guests, but if you want to add some more decorations and personal touches, they have pretty much anything you could need from cake plates to chalkboards and much more! The staff is friendly and helpful which makes the day of your wedding seem like a breeze. We had so many great compliments about our venue and it really helped make it a weekend we will never ever forget! Weeks later and we still have people asking us about the venue we chose! We knew we were going to get married there the second we stepped onto the ranch and we could never thank the Condor's Nest crew enough for helping us celebrate the best day ever!

Everything went perfectly! Condor's nest ranch was amazing.

My husband and I found Condor's Nest Ranch through Google. We knew we wanted a rustic venue from the start. The Nest was only the 3rd place we looked at and new right away it was the ONE. It is so incredibly beautiful and private. Worth every penny. The staff is super helpful and open to suggestions. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married. We couldn't have picked a better place to be married.

There is no exaggeration here by giving 5 stars across the board. With my family all over the place the convenient planning and services offered by The Condor's Nest Ranch was the perfect choice for our wedding. The fact we were able to even stay for the weekend at the house was an incredible experience and so helpful. The staff and the owner's became friends and we felt there was almost nothing they wouldn't do for us to make sure the weekend was a smash hit. Phenomenal and wouldn't change a thing!

My husband and I got married here on 6/22/13, and it truly was the best day of our lives, and changed us forever. The ranch was the perfect spot for us, and we knew from the second we stepped out of our car that this was where we were meant to get married. Lisa and Bob were both so welcoming and the whole staff that helped on our special day were so amazing and made the day so seamless and easy for us. Seriously, planning my wedding was such a calming experience because of everything the ranch offers for you. It is so magical there and all of our guests were blown away by the beauty of the ranch and the service they received from everyone who works there. Thank you so much Lisa and Bob, you are both so amazing! If you are looking for a venue, go look here and you will not be disappointed! Also our wedding was featured on Rustic Wedding Chic, take a look at the feature to get a better feeling of the ranch:

http://rusticweddingchic.com/california-ranch-wedding-condors-nest-ranch

We loved getting married at Condors Nest Ranch! The owners Bob and Lisa made our wedding so magical. All the vintage decor on site matched out personalities and was a true reflection of our perfect wedding!!!

I can't say enough good things about the Condors Nest. They have such a great operation going on up there. It's flawless. We had such a great time, everything seemed to be so easy. They know exactly what needs to be done and they do it well. The only thing was that we loved their ranch so much we didn't want to leave. If you can get a one of the weekends there to have your wedding consider yourself lucky and stay as long as you can, you won't regret it. They invite all of the couples who get married there up for a party at the beginning and end of the season. What an awesome idea, we get to go back today. CAN'T WAIT!

My husband and I were married at the Condor's Nest Ranch on 9.10.11 and could not have asked for a better experience. From the beginning to the end, the owners and each member of their staff were friendly and accommodating, answered all of our questions and did everything in their power to ensure our wedding day went off without a single hitch.

In the last week of planning our wedding, we ran into a few problems - my maid of honor was unable to attend due to medical reasons, a large event was to be held in the area and some significant changes were made to our guest list. Upon informing the ranch, they moved everything around without a second thought, came early to prepare for any further changes, dealt with any problems arising from the other event, and stood prepared to handle our very last minute decisions, changes to our wedding party and guest list updates.

Suffice it to say, our special day turned out better than we could have even imagined. The venue was beautiful (as we knew it would be) and every one of our guests commented on the wonderful location. I cannot count the numbers of times I heard, "How did you find this place? It's amazing!" The pictures practically took themselves and our photographer was in heaven. The setup was perfect, the wedding planner provided was an absolute lifesaver, the DJ was a rock star, the food was perfect, the bar service was great and the staff kept everything flowing perfectly (even when a few of our guests did not).

Overall, we were always made to feel as though we mattered. At no point did we feel that the weekend belonged to anyone but us, that the staff was concerned with any wedding but ours, or that we were just a number in one of many weddings that took place at this venue. Having the ability to plan our wedding our way was important. The ranch afforded us that opportunity. By allowing us to call the ranch home for the entire weekend, we were able to stay at the ranch as long as we chose, house our entire wedding party with us, and take the time to relax and spend quality time with family and friends. In other words, it was perfect.

To top it off, the owners made a point of not only focusing on what we specifically wanted, but held both a pre-wedding party to allow us to get to know the vendors, taste different food options and explore the ranch, as well as a post-wedding party to thank us for choosing them, see our pictures, hear our stories and allow us another opportunity to spend time at a place that will forever be a part of our lives.

I don't often write reviews, but the experience of hosting our wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch turned out so wonderful that I can only hope other couples will find this place and share the same experience.

unique & beautiful venue! great owners and staff.. Great price & flexibility to custom make the wedding of your dreams!

The Condors Nest Ranch is clearly beautiful, with a feel and view. This amazing home and grounds home is a stunning is an amazing escape .. it feels like you are the only ones around. Our wedding was a quick one and we feel in love with everything about the Condors Nest. They have thought of everything and include it in one flat rate! They have a wedding coordinator to help you the day of (who I also might add was a savoir) , they supplied the choice of 4 different caterers which will suit anyone’s palate , the DJ , Bartender and all the set up such as outdoor lighting , tables , lines, chairs and silverware. You also have the option to make it your own or use your own services. I think the hardest part would be is where to set it up? By the pool? On the huge lawn surrounded by trees and endless view?? We chose the set up around the pool and it was gorgeous! Really the possibilities are endless. Bottom line .. as the bride and groom when we saw it all come together the day of our April wedding it was amazing .. it really couldn’t have been more perfect! It all fell in to place - the weather, food , music and bar service… I also loved the outdoor lights that were set up around the pool and bar area .. it really made it look magical in the evening. Definitely gets 5 stars in my book and it was obvious the guests were enjoying the experience.

Lisa and Bob also were fantastic with setting up view times and vendor sampling and of course answer the many questions any newly engaged couple may have during the planning process. So, if you’re looking for a great, classy location for your wedding, definitely check out the Condors Nest!!!

Suzanne & Craig Zubris !

I had my wedding at the Condor’s Nest Ranch and everything was perfect. The staff was great and went above and beyond my every wish. I highly recommend this location as a wedding venue. Thank you so much to the owners of this breathtaking property, Bob and Lisa, for making my wedding day perfect!!! Amy and Jason

I had my wedding at the Condor’s Nest Ranch and everything was perfect. The staff was great and went above and beyond my every wish. I highly recommend this location as a wedding venue. Thank you so much to the owners of this breathtaking property, Bob and Lisa, for making my wedding day perfect!!! Amy and Jason

The reason I picked this place was because of how nice Bob and Lisa were via phone and e-mail and I am a long distance bride - booking it (ghast!) sight unseen (except for the website)! Everything was so straight forward - so unlike any other venue where they add on for every little thing... the website was beautiful but when I got there - WOW! This place has magic! Our destination wedding was so much more than we ever dreamed! Our family stayed for days - all of us together in this huge gorgeous estate with a pool and a view to die for! This is the best kept secret!!!! Thank You Bob and Lisa --xoxoxo

I feel inclined to write because our special day was spectacular, there are a lot of reasons but the most important was the serene beauty of this location. It started with my future husband wanting our day to be casual, comfortable and filled with fun... Of course, I wanted the glitz, gucci, grandeur, every bride could savor. I'm a horsey girl, love the outdoors but also a slave to fashion and fun, we were so lucky to find this location "The Condors Nest Ranch" which gave both of us, the perfect venue.
The experience of selecting where, when and how was overwhelming, the minute, we stepped foot on the ranch, a feeling of serenity overwhelmed us, then meeting, I believe, my personal wedding angel "Ms. Lisa" put all my worries to rest, she understood and anticipated my every need. We were able to gather our families together, by staying overnight before and after the wedding on the ranch (so cool). Which was a triple bonus, an opportunity to blend everyone in the most casual, fun filled environment, it made our hearts happy!
The Big Day, the ceremony, the food, the service, the pictures, feeding the horses, the dogs, the roosters, the view, the morning walk, the massage, the swim in the pool and so many more special moments, to many to mention, will forever carry us through our life together..

A special thanks to Bob and Lisa for allowing us to share with our family and friends the most unique, amazing, location to celebrate our wedding in the world. Biggest regret, not booking the ranch for the whole week! Important to know, everything exceeded our expectations and our deposit was returned as agreed. Biggest wish, is to be invited back one day to attend one or more of my friends/families weddings at "The Condors Nest Ranch" because truly it was unforgettable.

We had our wedding at the Condors Nest Ranch in October 2008. If you are looking for an amazing location to have your wedding, this is it! The preferred vendors were all wonderful and the owners, Lisa and Bob, were so easy to work with and helpful. Thank you Lisa and Bob for making our dream wedding come true! We are looking forward to our future anniversary party at the Condors Nest Ranch!

My husband and I got married at the Condor's Nest Ranch on June 1, 2013, and it was an amazing venue. I wrote a review the week after our wedding, but I don't see it here, so I am doing it again!

The setting is absolutely beautiful. I wanted a backyard wedding, and that's essentially what I got. I believe the pricing is very straight-forward and no one was trying to nickel-and-dime us. They had everything I needed there (the chairs, tablecloths, burlap, vases, mason jars, chalkboards, etc.) and most of my "décor" was already at the ranch. Lisa (the owner), and Maddie (I'm forgetting the other names, but the whole staff is so great) did an awesome job arranging plants, furniture, and painting signs.

The only thing that went wrong for me was that the day-of coordinator (who I was relying on) got fired a week or two before my wedding, sending me into a mad panic. However, Lisa took care of everything I had been worried about, and responded to every little question I had promptly and thoroughly.

There also seemed to be a couple "touring" the property on our wedding morning as we were getting ready, which I wasn't super happy about, especially since we had been told we couldn't tour on wedding weekends. It really didn't matter in the long run (everything else went so well), so I never mentioned it.

I have to mention the ranch manager, Michael, who was so incredible. He made us feel so at ease and took care of anything and everything! He even took my kids on ATV rides! It wouldn't have been nearly as awesome without him!

I have already recommended this venue to other brides, and I will say it again here...it was AWESOME. For an intimate, rustic venue, it was the best :)

Yes, the blogs are right: this place is pretty great. When I look back on our wedding day, the most amazing moments were really due to the setting of the Condor's Nest Ranch. I started the day with a morning coffee with a bridesmaid by the pool, had portraits taken under beautiful oak trees with an epic sunset as a backdrop and hosted a small brunch the next morning in the very same spot we said our vows.

As a destination wedding, it was really important for us to have a "home base" that felt personal and not like a wedding factory or a ballroom. From the moment you sign the contract with Condor's Nest, you'll feel that difference. Since I work in a corporate setting, I sometimes felt confused by the laidback nature of the owners Bob & Lisa and their team. However, I was assured that it was due to their genuinely friendly and easy going nature rather than lack of attention to detail. On our wedding day, no detail was overlooked. The team really went above and beyond to make us feel special. I remember nice gestures like bringing us a glass of water to hydrate during our pictures, entertaining my restless nephew by taking him out for a spin on the golf cart and the on-site manager offering to pick us up from Pala Casino if our after party taxi plans didn't pan out. I don't know what other venue would offer that kind of personalized care. I will say that you will pay for that level of service at this point since the ranch is so popular. However, the inclusive package is really easy. One thing to note: If you are hiring an outside wedding planner, do share with Lisa and team early on. I found it helpful to have outside perspective/experience, but you can also hire their in house coordinator for extra planning. Take advantage of their stock of awesome props and nitpick your contract with DJ and bar. There are extras to consider like water glasses vs. mason jars ($1ish/person), beer upgrades, sound system for your officiant if he/she doesn't have one ($250ish), etc.