Event Spaces

Our four unique spaces are thoughtfully designed to create a seamless guest flow from ceremony to the last dance, while their versatility allows you to customize and bring your vision to life in any way you imagine! These spaces are included with all of our event package options.

 

The Barn

This beautifully restored barn from the late 1920s boasts a fascinating history. According to local lore, a lumber ship wrecked off the coast of Oceano, and resourceful farmers and ranchers of the Huasna Valley repurposed the salvaged wood to build their barns. Our barn even features the ship’s ribs, creating a stunning cathedral-style ceiling. With permanent restrooms, a wrap-around bar complete with a pass-through window for cocktail service, and a small prep kitchen, the barn truly serves as the heart of Tar Creek Ranch.

  • 3,500 square feet, ideal for dining with up to 120 guests and dancing with up to 200 guests.

  • Prep kitchen equipped with professional-grade sinks, an ice maker, and a refrigerator.

  • Adjustable interior lighting to set the perfect ambiance.

Photography Credits
Top Row (L to R): Mooncrest Media, Burlap & Oak Photography, Brett Munoz
Bottom Row (L to R) , Audrey Donohue, Leana Myra Photography, SLO Town Studios , Lena Britt Photography

Magnolia Pavillion

Magnolia Pavilion offers the perfect setting for reception dining, nestled amidst picturesque long grasses and wildflowers. Conveniently positioned directly across from the Cocktail Area and Barn, it ensures smooth guest flow and effortless transitions between spaces. The Pavilion is elegantly lit with bistro lighting and chandeliers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for any event.

  • 3300 square feet, ideal for accommodating up to 200 guests for dining.

  • Features an attached catering area discreetly tucked away from guests, complete with a pass-through for seamless service.

  • From October to April, the top is transformed into a stunning clear tent, perfect for cooler months.

  • Equipped with removable clear sides for versatile use.

The Garden

The Garden welcomes your guests with a beautifully landscaped path leading to a charming gathering area with fountains and a lush, manicured lawn. This versatile space is perfect for ceremonies, al fresco dining, or lawn games, creating an inviting atmosphere for your guests.

The area effortlessly connects to a cocktail space featuring barrel-topped tables with high-backed stools and a convenient pass-through window to the Barn’s bar, making it ideal for cocktail hour. After dinner, your guests can relax and mingle around one of two cozy gas fire pits, providing the perfect spot to unwind.

  • 3,400 square feet of manicured lawn

  • 8 barrel-topped cocktail tables with 20 high-backed stools included

  • Elegant bistro lighting

  • Event stage for ceremonies or entertainment

  • Additional Bar with pass-through access to the Barn

  • 2 gas fire pits with 10 Adirondack-style chairs

  • 4 outdoor heaters for added comfort

The Meadow

The Meadow is our newest event space. It provides a romantic backdrop for your ceremony surrounded by wildflowers, tall grasses, and a picturesque ridgeline that stays green all year long. This idyllic location is also perfect for photos, with golden hour casting a magical glow over the natural landscape, where deer often roam freely, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Photography Credits
(L to R): Burlap & Oak Photography, Audrey Donohue, Sarah Vendramini Photography
(L to R): 1+2 Ashley Rae Associates, 3 Rene Porto Photography, 4 Ashley Rae Associates

Additional Space Offerings

The Ranch House

Experience the full wedding weekend with us—we invite you and your guests to stay awhile and truly enjoy the ranch. Available à la carte per day or included in our Homestead Package, the Ranch House is the perfect space to host your Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Brunch Send-Off, or whatever you can dream up!

  • Perfect for intimate events of up to 70 guests

  • Fully equipped kitchen ideal for a private chef, complete with a gas BBQ

  • Cozy fire pit for evening gatherings

  • Enchanting bistro lighting to set the perfect ambiance

The Ranch House serves as ideal on-site accommodations or a day-of wedding suite. For more details about the house, click here.

 

Photography Credits Burlap & Oak Photography