HollyFarm
Holly Farm offers couples a rare advantage: a working estate on California's Central Coast where you can actually maximize guest comfort with indoor and outdoor options across 9200 Carmel Valley Rd.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- MRY · 20-25 minutes
- Open season
- July – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.9 /5 · 105
Holly Farm is a estate destination wedding venue in CA 93923, USA, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 20-25 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, October.
Holly Farm in CA 93923, open July–October.
Holly Farm offers couples a rare advantage: a working estate on California's Central Coast where you can actually maximize guest comfort with indoor and outdoor options across 9200 Carmel Valley Rd.
The 4.9-star rated property provides flexible space configurations, so your ceremony layout doesn't dictate your reception setup.
With Monterey Peninsula just minutes away, guests arrive refreshed rather than exhausted from a destination trek.
Erin and Ryan are the BEST! I'm an event/wedding planner and we had an absolute blast working at this venue. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a really special wedding weekend experience. They are truly the best and their team goes above and beyond for their clients to make it magical.
4 notes, from the desk.
Estate property with 150+ guest capacity across multiple indoor and outdoor pavilions
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Located 20 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) for convenient guest travel
On-site flexibility: separate ceremony and reception spaces reduce vendor coordination needs
Best held in July, August, September.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Holly Farm.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival; cocktails on the grounds
- 5:30 PMCeremony begins in oak-shaded pavilion
- 6:15 PMCocktail hour; guest mingling across estate
- 7:00 PMReception dinner service in main hall
- 9:30 PMDancing and dessert; venue closes at 10:30 PM
- 10:00 AMOptional morning-after brunch for wedding party and close guests
Things worth knowing.
MRY · 20-25 minutes
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
$18,000-35,000
Estate venues typically charge ceremony and reception fees separately. Final cost depends on season, guest count, and whether you use Holly Farm's preferred vendors. Contact venue directly for current pricing.
$2,000-4,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$85-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$180-400 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
July – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
What's included in the venue rental?+
Contact Holly Farm directly at http://www.hollyfarm.com/ for current packages. Estate venues typically include tables, chairs, and basic lighting, with additional amenities available à la carte.
Can we bring our own vendors?+
Holly Farm allows outside catering, florals, and most services. Check with the venue about preferred vendor lists and any restrictions on photography or music amplification.
What's the weather like in Carmel Valley in peak wedding season?+
May-October averages 65-75°F with minimal rain. The estate's mix of covered and open spaces accommodates varying conditions without requiring extensive rentals.
Is there guest accommodation on-site?+
Holly Farm is primarily a day-use venue. Nearby lodging includes Carmel Valley Ranch and Bernardus Lodge, both 5-10 minutes away.
How far is this from Big Sur?+
Approximately 45 minutes south, making it accessible for guests interested in pre- or post-wedding exploration.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Holly Farm.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.