Shadelands Ranch Museum


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 $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


Our event spaces

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Where Timeless Hospitality Meets Perfect Outdoor Elegance

The beautifully maintained landscaping that surrounds the Shadelands Ranch house and the picturesque rose-bush-surrounded gazebo provide the perfect setting for any outdoor social event — from a summer wedding to a family reunion, from a corporate retreat to a community get-together. When you host an event at Shadelands Ranch, you and your guests will be reminded of the gracious hospitality extended to Ranch guests in days gone by.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Where Timeless Hospitality Meets Perfect Outdoor Elegance

The beautifully maintained landscaping that surrounds the Shadelands Ranch house and the picturesque rose-bush-surrounded gazebo provide the perfect setting for any outdoor social event — from a summer wedding to a family reunion, from a corporate retreat to a community get-together. When you host an event at Shadelands Ranch, you and your guests will be reminded of the gracious hospitality extended to Ranch guests in days gone by.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”


Available services that can be provided by Shadelands Ranch Museum

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

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  • Elegance Meets Affordability!

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    Samantha G.Nov 25, 2024

    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!