The Gardens At Heather Farm

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 $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Set against a breathtaking backdrop of vibrant garden landscapes, wedding couples take center stage to celebrate their special day. Picture exchanging vows in a stunning ceremony surrounded by thousands of roses, savoring cocktails and conversations as you stroll along tree-lined garden paths, and dancing the night away in a spacious hilltop reception hall with panoramic views of acres of natural beauty.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-150

Venue type

  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Our event spaces

Gazebo & Rose Garden

The most stunning location for a wedding ceremony

Among our array of venue spaces, the Gazebo and Rose Garden stand out as the most sought-after locations for exchanging vows. The Gazebo offers a distinctive and timeless setting for weddings. Next to the Gazebo, the Cowden Rose Garden showcases a multitude of vibrant roses that bloom year-round, filling the surroundings with a delightful fragrance. Enhanced by the nearby lake and fountains, this area provides an ideal backdrop for capturing truly romantic and unforgettable photographs.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- chairs for 150 guests

Camellia Room

The perfect location to host your wedding reception

Elegant indoor receptions take place in a bright and airy room adorned with a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and large, open windows that flood the space with natural light. For weddings, you can enhance the room with decorative lights, draperies, or flowers to complement your theme. Additional spaces include a caterer's warming kitchen, and a spacious wrap-around deck that can serve as a food and beverage area while providing guests with access to the outdoors.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- tables and chairs for 150 guests - tables for food and beverage service

Room cost

$6000 for 8-hour rental. Included in the 10-hour Rental

Patio & Pavilion

The perfect location for your guests to roam the beautiful gardens

Designed for a lively cocktail hour or intimate gathering, this space is dynamic and adaptable. Surrounded by a raised garden brimming with sensory-stimulating plants, the expansive terrace area includes a caterer-friendly pavilion bar with a sleek granite counter, ideal for serving appetizers and beverages. Complete with an open patio for table seating or dancing, as well as benches for relaxed conversations, this venue offers the perfect setting to socialize and bask in the outdoor ambiance.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$6000 for 8-hour rental. Included in the 10-hour Rental

Meadow Lawn

The most versatile location

The Meadow Lawn, an expansive grassy area provides an idyllic natural backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, or luncheons. Positioned above the roses and accessed through a charming rustic garden gate, it affords a picturesque panoramic view of the entire garden. Additionally, the Meadow Lawn is well-suited for casual picnics and outdoor team-building activities.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Gazebo & Rose Garden

The most stunning location for a wedding ceremony

Among our array of venue spaces, the Gazebo and Rose Garden stand out as the most sought-after locations for exchanging vows. The Gazebo offers a distinctive and timeless setting for weddings. Next to the Gazebo, the Cowden Rose Garden showcases a multitude of vibrant roses that bloom year-round, filling the surroundings with a delightful fragrance. Enhanced by the nearby lake and fountains, this area provides an ideal backdrop for capturing truly romantic and unforgettable photographs.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- chairs for 150 guests

Available services that can be provided by The Gardens At Heather Farm

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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6 reviews

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  • Our Dream Venue

    •Verified review•Incentivized review
    •Chloe S.•Oct 27, 2024

    The gardens at Heather farms was everything we were looking for in a venue. We wanted outdoors with lots of plant life, a reception space that was not a barn, fairytale vibes, ability to choose our own vendors, have a full bar, plenty of time at the venue to have the day of our dreams, and LGBTQ friendly. The gardens delivered all of this and was well within our budget. As a lesbian couple it was very important to us to find a venue and vendors that felt like supportive allies and from our first meeting with GHF we felt very welcome. We also loved that the only vendor they had a preferred list for was catering (the list had many great options and we were very happy with our choice), this allowed us to ensure that all of our other vendors we hired were also allies or members of the queer community. They were great to work with and everything went so smooth the day-of. It was also stunning, the rose gardens feel so magical and I loved that we didn’t need to worry about much decor for the ceremony space. Everything was beautifully in bloom even in mid-October. If I could go back and do it over again I would still choose to get married at the gardens in a heartbeat! Another thing we love is that it’s open to the public when it is not closed for private events, so leading up to our wedding we spent a lot of time visiting just because! We took my mom there for a Mother’s Day picnic and also went with friends. I can’t wait to return as newlyweds again and again.

    Response from vendor•Oct 28, 2024
    Chloe! You both were an absolute dream couple. We feel so special to have been a part of your big day. Best wishes and you are ALWAYS welcome to come and visit us. -Jenna (Operations and Event Manager)

  • Perfect garden wedding

    •Verified review
    •Janna•Aug 30, 2024

    We got married on August 23rd at The Gardens at Heather Farm, and we loved our experience. The gardens were stunning, and Jenna (the event coordinator) was responsive and so helpful throughout the whole process. We loved being able to have an outdoor ceremony and mingling hour, and then an inside reception in the Camellia Room. We got many compliments on the venue from our guests. I also highly recommend Elisas Catering (we served street tacos) and rg Media (https://rgmedia-llc.com/contact) for photography/videography. I love the natural vibes of the Gardens that allow you to do minimal decorating but still create a beautiful wedding.

    Response from vendor•Oct 1, 2024
    Thank you, Janna! We feel honored to have been a part of your day! We wish you all the best and congratulations!

  • Dream Wedding

    •Verified review
    •J S.•Aug 13, 2024

    My daughter and her fiancé chose The Gardens at Heather Farm for their June wedding and it was everything our families could have wished for. The Venue is exceptional. The entire garden was privatized for the event. The ceremony at the Gazebo in the rose garden was picture-perfect. The location is unique and the lovely Gazebo surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of roses in full bloom was the perfect backdrop for their special moment. Cocktail hour was at the patio Pavilion – a large “U” shaped bar with granite countertops and covered by a vine-covered wooden pergola. It sits next to a raised bed garden space filled with flowers which provided a pleasant place for our guests to mingle and enjoy the beautiful flowers while enjoying their cocktails. Dinner was indoors in the Camellia Room. This room is stunning. Huge glass windows around the room provide views out to the garden and the lovely lake. The neutral colors in the room were perfect for our summer wildflower color theme. There is a large deck that runs around the outside of the space which was perfect for an outdoor bar, photo booth, and our audio guest book (phone). The Gardens provided an amazing array of beautiful places for photography and spaces for our guests to stroll and enjoy the views. The indoor space was lovely, clean, and bright. Lots of space for seating, a DJ, a cake table, a Sweetheart Table, and dancing. Jenna was delightful to work with. She was helpful and responsive during the entire process. We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat.

    Response from vendor•Oct 1, 2024
    Thank you, J.S.! We are thrilled to have been a part of your special day. We wish you all the best and congratulations!!

  • Fantastic, gorgeous wedding venue!

    •Verified review
    •Caroline H.•Jun 27, 2024

    The Gardens at Heather Farm was a stunning location for our wedding. We are a pretty DIY couple so we were looking for a place that was flexible to bring in your own decor and create a really unique event. Our families also loved the gardens, there are so many gorgeous spaces to decorate and celebrate! Be aware, there is a public park nearby, so there may be other celebrations going on – but the other party on our wedding day was very gracious and turned down their music for our ceremony. Overall would absolutely book the Gardens at Heather Farm again, it was perfect and beautiful for our wedding!

    Response from vendor•Jun 28, 2024
    Thank you, Caroline! We are thrilled you had a beautiful day and thankful for your review. Congratualtions and we wish you all the best!

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