“Unforgettably beautiful no-fuss outdoor venue with far superior service! I am writing this review during our honeymoon— Churon is *that* good. LOCATION While at Churon, you will quickly be transported to a destination with rolling hills of grape vines, hot air balloons in the distance (mornings), and old European charm. Our wedding was in Nov. During our late afternoon/evening wedding, our backdrop was a beautiful cotton-candy orange/pink sunset, with greenery still on the vines. Here is where I believe Churon’s location stands out: the direction in which Churon faces and its position relative to the hills are key. ON-SITE FEATURES While the venue has the capacity to accommodate more, it was perfectly sized (with great open space around the grassy area and fountain) for our 115 person event. Ample parking directly surrounding the back of the venue; overflow parking also available. Churon has 20 rooms at their inn, each individually decorated. Room block with the packages is very reasonable. Good variety for prep and cocktail hour photo shoots. I took comfort in knowing that there are backup options at Churon in case of inclement weather. FOOD/CATERING Churon also has an on-site kitchen with expert staff who take pride in their work and food— they are trusted service, even for adjacent locations, as well. Churon catering addressed each dietary restriction. They served an excellent pre-ceremony and toasting champagne. EVENTS CONSULTATION & SERVICE Aside from the stunning location, the events consultation and service was my favorite part of this venue. The team is a mighty and experienced one. Meilee was a wonderfully thoughtful contact, with consistent fast turnaround on our requests and clear correspondence with our vendors. Churon offers (2) packages— the standard and the platinum; open bar of wine and beer is included in both packages. Churon also offers a few small things for borrowing as needed— a few easels, table number signs, card box, etc. Finally, I’d like to highlight the spaces for getting ready at Churon. Our bridespeople got ready in the bridal suite. The groomsmen got ready in Churon’s large conference room, which also has its own bar area, as well as couches and games (ping pong/pool table, chess, etc). This space was another feature that distinguished Churon from other venues in the vicinity. You’ll be glad you got a dedicated space for both the bride and groom! TIPS — Ask if Churon is able to open their lobby for small after-hours time with limited guests. Temecula quiet hours begin at 10pm, so your event will need to wrap by then. Thankfully, Churon kept their lobby open for us for an intimate smaller after-gathering until 11pm. We sat on the couches by the fireplace and caught up with some guests we didn’t get a chance to speak with as much during the wedding. We’ll treasure this memory! — Ask about your needs. The Churon team is experienced and creative. — Book and stay at the bridal suite on the first floor for the night prior to your event. The bridal suite during the night of your event is included in your wedding package, but booking the night prior will ease your logistics and minimize morning setup time for you. FINAL THOUGHTS We are so grateful for the peace of mind that came with Churon and working with Meilee; they gracefully accommodated many of our last-second needs. We would recommend Churon to anyone who is looking for a charming and quaint venue with a wonderful workhorse team to match.”
