Saratoga + Los Altos + Peninsula

Peninsula gardens.
Estates + groves.

Hakone Estate, Mountain Winery, Villa Montalvo, Allied Arts Guild, Filoli, Holbrook-Palmer. Documentary photo + film. From $5,500.

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Peninsula garden venues

Where Peninsula brides marry.

Hakone Estate (Saratoga)

Historic Japanese garden estate. Cherry blossoms in spring + maple foliage in fall. Smaller weddings (under 150).

Mountain Winery (Saratoga)

Hilltop winery + concert amphitheater. Sweeping bay views + sunset ceremonies. Larger weddings (200+).

Villa Montalvo (Saratoga)

1912 Mediterranean villa estate. Multiple ceremony locations + carriage house reception. Premium tier.

Allied Arts Guild (Menlo Park)

Spanish Colonial Revival arts campus. Garden ceremony + craftsman buildings. Smaller weddings (under 175).

Filoli Garden (Woodside)

Historic 1917 mansion + 16-acre formal gardens. The most-photographed Peninsula garden venue. Books 12+ months.

Holbrook-Palmer Park (Atherton)

Historic estate park. Carriage House + Tennis Pavilion ceremonies. Most affordable Peninsula option.

FAQ

Most-asked.

Filoli vs. Hakone Estate?+
Filoli is the more grand-scale (formal gardens + mansion), better for 150+ weddings. Hakone is more intimate Japanese-garden aesthetic, ideal for under-150 weddings. Both equally premium; pick by aesthetic.
Mountain Winery — what about the concert venue?+
It's an active concert venue April-October — wedding bookings are usually Sunday-Thursday daytime to avoid concert nights. Sunset ceremonies are spectacular. Coordinate timing with the venue carefully.
Travel from elsewhere?+
Peninsula venues are 30-45 min from SF, 30 min from San Jose. Travel from greater Bay Area included. Easy guest logistics — multiple SFO/SJC airports.
How does Atherton-Menlo Park compare to Saratoga?+
Saratoga is hillier with mountain backdrops; Atherton-Menlo is flatter with established estate gardens. Saratoga venues tend to be larger; Peninsula venues more intimate.
How early should we book?+
Saturday weddings April–October — 12 to 18 months out. Filoli + Villa Montalvo fill earliest. Off-season + Friday/Sunday — 6 to 9 months.

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