Brothers Ranch

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $9,000 for off-peak dates, and $12,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Spread over 25 acres of gardens, The Brothers Ranch features palms, tropical flowers, and bamboo that helps transport couples and their guests to another place. This lush landscape serves to enhance a couple’s wedding theme and is complete with a refurbished courtyard and barn. The Brothers Ranch has multiple ceremony and reception areas to choose from, both inside and out. In addition, there is a bar, full kitchen, and designated dressing rooms, along with the sensory-indulging gardens. Up to 400 people can gather at this venue. Soon-to-be-weds can choose their own caterer to be approved by the ranch, allowing the pair to customize their day to their tastes and preferences. Parking is available, with overflow as well. There is only one event planned per day, and the couple has the day before and after the event for setting and cleaning up. The staff is eager to help couples achieve the wedding day they have always wanted!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-350

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
101 Harrington Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Our event spaces

Ceremony Lawn

Destination wedding without leaving the central coast.

Surrounded by tropical flowers, palms, bamboo and butterflies, the lawn is the perfect spot for a magical garden ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Reception Courtyard

Private, secluded dining area surrounded by bamboo.

This 4580 square foot courtyard comfortably seats up 350 guests for dinner. Surrounded by bamboo, the space feels private and secluded. Bistro lights provide plenty of lighting and ambiance after dark.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 399 Standing

Square footage

4,580

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Lighting -10 outdoor heaters -20 6' diameter round tables -200 wooden cross back chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bamboo Grove

Guests will be transported to Japan as they step into this 30-year old bamboo grove.

Perfect for first looks, private vows, intimate ceremonies, yoga sessions and photography, this bamboo grove whisks you out of California to China or Japan.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Reception Barn

The garden continues inside this light and airy barn complete with modern fixtures and updates.

This space features a huge bar area, dance floor and lounge space. Glass garage doors up up to the courtyard outside providing plenty of light and great indoor-outdoor flow. Giant fig trees throughout the space make guests feel like they're in a greenhouse.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Crystal chandeliers -Commercial ice machine -Multiple refrigerators and freezers -Beverage carts -Pool table -TV -Arcade

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Ceremony Lawn

Destination wedding without leaving the central coast.

Surrounded by tropical flowers, palms, bamboo and butterflies, the lawn is the perfect spot for a magical garden ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Reception Courtyard

Private, secluded dining area surrounded by bamboo.

This 4580 square foot courtyard comfortably seats up 350 guests for dinner. Surrounded by bamboo, the space feels private and secluded. Bistro lights provide plenty of lighting and ambiance after dark.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 399 Standing

Square footage

4,580

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Lighting -10 outdoor heaters -20 6' diameter round tables -200 wooden cross back chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bamboo Grove

Guests will be transported to Japan as they step into this 30-year old bamboo grove.

Perfect for first looks, private vows, intimate ceremonies, yoga sessions and photography, this bamboo grove whisks you out of California to China or Japan.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Reception Barn

The garden continues inside this light and airy barn complete with modern fixtures and updates.

This space features a huge bar area, dance floor and lounge space. Glass garage doors up up to the courtyard outside providing plenty of light and great indoor-outdoor flow. Giant fig trees throughout the space make guests feel like they're in a greenhouse.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 295 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Crystal chandeliers -Commercial ice machine -Multiple refrigerators and freezers -Beverage carts -Pool table -TV -Arcade

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by Brothers Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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24 reviews

  • MP

    Michela P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 11

    Best Weekend Ever

    Jessie and Jonathan are absolutely amazing people. They are so warm and welcoming from the first tour to the last day. They are very attentive and check in to make sure everything is coming along well. They are quick to respond to any questions and helpful with providing information. Their preferred vendor list is such a godsend to help wade through all the vendors that get thrown your way during wedding planning. Everyone we booked through them was professional, fun to work with, and made our weekend that much better! It's rare to find a venue that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed during such a high stress time. And how many places can you have for the 3 days for a similar price that other venues charge for only 8 hours! I'd highly recommend booking Brothers Ranch for your weekend.

    Jessie•Oct 14, 2026

    Thank you so much!! It was a pleasure getting to be your venue and are so glad your weekend came together- it was an absolutely gorgeous wedding! Care take and we wish you much love and happiness as you begin married life together.

  • YL

    Yechan L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 7

    Dream Wedding Venue

    From our first conversation with the team at Brothers Ranch, we knew we had made the right choice. They answered every question quickly and gave us detailed information about the venue and everything we needed to plan. The space itself is stunning and has plenty of room for all our guests to move around comfortably. What really set them apart was how they went above and beyond—they provided us with a solid list of vendors to choose from and jumped in to help when we ran into problems with some of them. Throughout the months leading up to our wedding and on the big day itself, the entire team was kind, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day special. We can't recommend Brothers Ranch enough.

    Jessie•Oct 8, 2026

    Thank you so much! We loved getting to work with you and Kelly. It was a pleasure having you and getting to host your celebration.

  • SM

    Samantha M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 27, 2026

    Bride

    From our first conversation with the team at Brothers Ranch, we knew we had found our venue. They were quick to respond to our questions and gave us detailed information about everything we needed to know. The property itself is gorgeous—clean, spacious, and set up to welcome all our guests comfortably. What really impressed us was how flexible and resourceful they were throughout the planning process. They helped us with vendor recommendations, offered to transport guests via golf cart around the venue, and even entertained everyone with their animals, which was a huge hit. Jessie and Johnathan were easy to work with and their experience really showed in how smoothly everything ran on our wedding day. We can't thank Brothers Ranch enough for making our wedding day so special!

  • AG

    Alexis G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 22, 2026

    Venue of our dreams!

    We cannot recommend The Brothers Ranch enough! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. The stunning bamboo grove, lush tropical gardens and beautiful ceremony lawn created the most romantic setting and made for absolutely incredible photos. We also loved the indoor/outdoor reception space, especially the elegant granite bar and spacious dance floor. What truly makes this venue special, though, are the owners, Jessie and Jonathan. They are so kind, welcoming and genuinely care about making your day unforgettable. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and we can’t imagine celebrating anywhere else. If you’re looking for a breathtaking venue with amazing owners, The Brothers Ranch is the perfect choice!

  • CS

    Chandler S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 14, 2025

    Dream Venue

    There are no words for how quickly I will be referring and recommending The Brother’s Ranch to friends, family, and others. First, the venue is incredible. The ceremony lawn looks and makes you feel like you are in paradise. The reception area gives a variety options of how to set everything up that allows you to imagine your perfect reception and then put it on display. The bar and dance floor inside the barn add the perfect touch to get inside out of the sun or cold. Both the bridal suite and game area kept both parties entertained as the ceremony approached. The bamboo grove gave some amazing photo ops as well! But most importantly, Jessie and Jonathan Brothers were the perfect vendors to work with. Their communication was amazing and they always made sure they were doing whatever they could to make our day special. Get married here, you won’t find a better spot nearby.

Preferred vendors of Brothers Ranch

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Caterer
Five Star Catering
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Watsonville, CA
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Planner
Event By Dawn
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
Santa Cruz, CA
Starts at $3,500
Band/DJ
Central Coast Entertainment
Carmel, CA
Photographer
Chasing Chickadees
We are conveniently located in Royal Oaks, CA, about 30 minutes from Santa Cruz and 40 minutes from Monterey. Our address for driving directions is 101 Harrington Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076. As you arrive on the property you’ll see signs for The Brothers Ranch.
The rental period begins at 8am on the day prior to the event. You have from 8am-7:30pm to set up and decorate, rehearse your ceremony, and have dinner on site. On the event day the venue is yours from 8am-10:30pm. On the day following the event you have from 8am to 2pm to remove personal belongings and decorations.
The Brothers Ranch can accommodate up to 400 guests.
25 acres of gardens, 2 Bathrooms, High-capacity parking lots, Kitchen, Bar, Lounge, Dance floor, Changing suite, 10 outdoor patio heaters, 200 wooden cross-back chairs, 20 6' diameter round tables, Trash removal
Event coordination, Service staff
Yes. Special event insurance can be purchased through EventHelper.
You may bring your own alcohol but it must be served by a licensed, insured bartender.
Yes, we require a $1000 damage deposit. The deposit is fully refundable according to the provisions in the contract.
You may use the caterer of your choice as long as they are insured.

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