Shadelands Ranch Museum

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The beautifully maintained landscaping surrounds the Shadelands Ranch house, the picturesque rose-bush-surrounded gazebo provide the perfect setting for any outdoor social event — from a wedding to a family reunion, from a corporate retreat to a community get-together. Large lawn area beneath the trees that will seat 250-300 guests A classic 19th-Century gazebo that is versatile. Large paver patio perfect for dancing Victorian-style wrap-around porch Grove area shaded by large oak trees Large oak trees that provide ample shade & lighting that is hung for events Historic ambiance that includes a circa-1902 water tank house & cabin Small kitchen for caterer staging with gas range and oven, refrigerator & dishwasher Bridal Alcove on outdoor porch Modern restrooms Plenty of parking On-site event staff to assist during the event The grounds of the Shadelands Ranch are available for non-commercial use by individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations from April - October

Seated guest capacity

2-250

Venue type

Farms, Barns, Ranches
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Outdoor

2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Available services that can be provided by Shadelands Ranch Museum

Services & amenities

Dance floor
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

Lighting
Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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2 reviews

JB
Jaycee B.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Incentivized review
•Oct 3, 2026
Our favorite day
Shadelands Ranch was the perfect venue for us! Christine was incredible in her communication with us start to finish, answering any and all questions I had. They are a small team but we felt well taken care of throughout the whole process! If you’re looking for a venue that feels like the perfect mix between beautiful backyard and nature, you found it! The landscaping is beautiful, there is so much space (we had 60 people but it could easily hold 150), it is both kid & dog friendly, tons of parking in the back lot, and feels completely private even though it’s on a main street. It made all of our wedding day dreams come true! It is also one of the most budget friendly options we found while still providing an incredible backdrop to such a special day. Do yourself the favor and BOOK!
SG
Samantha G.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Nov 25, 2024
Elegance Meets Affordability!
We had our wedding at Shadelands Ranch Museum in 2018 and couldn't have been happier with our decision! We had a few parameters to work within — a tight budget, a list of vendors we wanted to work with, and a large guest count. The staff at Shadelands were incredibly accommodating and easy to partner with. Since their policy allows food trucks and other mobile caterers, we were able to hire one of our favorite local BBQ restaurants to cater, which was a huge hit. The venue grounds are large enough to fit a sizeable group — perfect for our guests who brought children — they had plenty of room to run around on the lawn. In the summer, the venue adds string lights in the trees around their gazebo, creating a beautiful and romantic touch when the sun sets. The gazebo served as a beautiful centerpiece and the location for our photo booth. Our DJ had plenty of space to set up on the back patio, which doubled as the dance floor. The venue’s accessibility was incredible, with ample parking, clean restrooms, a kitchen, and a porch for the bride to ‘hide’ until the ceremony. And because the venue provided the tables and chairs, we only needed to rent table linens. Shadelands is the place to book if you want a beautiful and affordable outdoor wedding venue in Walnut Creek that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception. The attentive staff, accessible location, and flexibility around customization make it an ideal place to tie the knot!