
FAQ
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Onsite Inclusions
What do you provide?
72 inch round tables, 6ft tables, and 6 cocktail tables (can be short or tall), white padded folding chairs, 2 staff members, entire house including suite and den for getting ready, 11am-10pm timeframe, string lights for dancing, on site parking, table and chair setup and breakdown, restrooms, cleaning.What rentals do you have?
We have 8 heaters, 8 umbrellas, a lawn games package, string lights for reception areas, and mobile bars. Contact our team for a pricing list.Are there getting ready rooms onsite?
Yes, we have a Suite and Den available during your package time! The suite is fully furnished with a vanity, mirrors, outlets, comfortable seating, beautiful lighting, and en-suite restroom. The Den is a spacious room with a pool table, chess, multiple closet spaces, comfortable seating, bar, and full-fridge.Can we add on time before or after the contracted 11am-10pm timeframe?
You can add on time before 11am for getting ready as early as 8am for an additional fee. However, we do not allow time to be added after 10pm due to our permit. 10pm each event ends, and 10pm-11pm is used for cleanup.Do you include Rehearsal/drop off before our event date?
Yes, we schedule a 1-hour Rehearsal time with you the day before your event to drop off all alcohol, décor, and for you to run through the Rehearsal with your Coordinator (1 hour total time). More details on timing are dependent on other events. -
Payments + Vendors
Are there refundable payments?
The date-hold retainer is non-refundable and due to book and confirm the date. If you cancelled your event 60 days before the date, you would sign a cancellation letter and be released from your final payment.Are there any hidden fees or additional gratuity/taxes added?
No, the facility fee includes all taxes and we do not require gratuity to be added.What is the payment structure?
Your $3800 date hold retainer is due to book the date. Then, the remaining facility fee + additional rentals if added, are due at your 60 day walkthrough with your Coordinator. We accept cash, credit/debit card (3.2% bank fee applies), and check.Typical pricing for Caterers, Coordinators, and DJ’s that are required? Coordinator: $3500+. Caterer: $70+/person. DJ: $2500 average
Do you have any hotels nearby?
4 Major hotels only 5 minutes away from us in Woodland.
Davis is only 15 minutes away
Airport is 10 minutes away
Downtown Sacramento is 15 minutes awayDo you have a tent or indoor option if it rains? We recommend multiple tent companies on our Vendor List that can provide a large reception tent that easily fits on our lawn, or smaller tents for our cocktail hour/dancing areas. Tents must be above ground, weighted. They cannot be staked into our grass.
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Onsite Restrictions + Alcohol
Is there a guest count minimum? What is your capacity?
We host events for 1-300 guests, no minimum.Do you allow smoking?
Smoking is allowed only in designated areas on the property.Do you allow sparklers or lanterns? What kind of Grand Exit can we do?
Due to fire hazard concerns we do not allow sparklers. Other options you could try would be bubbles, glow sticks, lanterns on ground in enclosed container or a getaway car. If you have something else in mind just ask our events team!Do you allow a dance floor on the grass?
No, any dance floor rentals must be set up on concrete or decomposed granite.Do you allow dogs on property?
Yes! We just ask that dogs not be in the house or left in a car, and they must be with a handler at all times. We also recommend Holiday Inn hotel (5 minutes away) because they have a dog friendly floor.Do you require event insurance?
Yes, we require day-of liability insurance from the client and all vendors who are onsite, with us listed as Additionally Insured. Day-of insurance should not cost more than $250.
What are your alcohol restrictions?
We allow bottled beer, wine, and up to 2 specialty drinks! We do not offer full bar and do not allow shots or straight drinks. For the specialty drinks, if you have our Bar Package, then we pre-batch them in dispensers, without ice according to your personalized recipe.Do we bring all alcohol?
Yes! You bring all alcohol, mixers and garnishes and we will prep and serve it for you!