The Condor’s Nest Ranch

Heaven on Earth. Simply a perfect place of peace to have a beautiful wedding. The grounds are so well kept and the animals are always willing to interact. The nights are amazing under the stars as you listen to the wild life.

WOW!!! What a wonderful place to have your daughter’s wedding. My daughter got married this past weekend at the Nest! So unique and beautiful to say the least. We stayed for 2−½ days at the Ranch and had a ball. The staff was second to none from Trish the coordinator, Mike the manager, Pedro and wife and all the others that were a big part of the celebration. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!!
Sincerely, Jeff C.

Stayed here for the weekend for a friend’s wedding, I was one of the bridesmaids. Unfortunately the first evening there we had the rehearsal dinner at the ranch but the power was out so the main fridge in the ranch house was out, and it was hard to really get around as it was super dark, luckily some workers bought flashlights and had generators to keep some lights on.
There were plenty of rooms and space for people to stay over, the venue itself was gorgeous, with all the live farm animals providing lovely background sound effects during the wedding: gobble gobble:
Be careful though, you’ve been warned that there are critters that get into the ranch house so try to keep all the screen doors closed, we did find a tarantula in our room! it was sooo scary! but kind of entertaining?
Beautiful venue though, so many places to take pictures, the barn, the cottage, the gift shop, the backdrop view at the back of the ranch house, and so many more, absolutely breathtaking. :)

Bob & Lisa,
Just wanted to send you a quick note to complement your staff. This past weekend I was at your property for the Ardolino wedding. I was the officiant and had the privilege to meet Michael and Trish. Michael is truly an asset to your service. He went up and beyond time and time again. His positive attitude, desire to help and work hard with continued energy despite the heat was remarkable. My wife and I both thought he was a wonderful person and he made us feel welcomed and excited about being at your ranch.
Trish, the wedding coordinator was best I have seen. She had everything down pat and didn’t miss a beat. She was able to keep us in line and on schedule while remaining pleasant, kind and professional. She also has such a great demeanor that added to the beauty of the weekend.
In fact, the DJ, Pizza guys, bartenders, food and banquet attendants, were all wonderful.
The property was just perfect, the amenities endearing, and the entire ambiance filled with meaning.
Thank you not only creating such an amazing property but taking the time to hire such great & amazing staff. Please share with them how their efforts were noticed

We could not have picked a more perfect venue!
The owners Bob and Lisa have created a wonderful venue and assembled the best staff. Lisa was so easy to work with and helped us plan out the perfect day. Michael was fantastic at being there when we needed him and making us feel at home. Laura, who was our coordinator that day took all my crafts and ideas and helped me put it all together the day of our wedding. During the wedding the staff made sure you knew they were right there if you needed them but were never obtrusive. My family and Bridesmaids stayed at the Ranch house the night before the wedding. It was so nice to relax with the girls that night. In the morning, there’s plenty of room for everyone to get ready at the house which took the pressure off of having to get ready and drive somewhere. We truly had nothing to worry about except enjoying our day. You have a few options for your caterer and we picked BBQ. Deliena’s brought a huge grill and made the most delicious Salmon and Brisket. How many wedding have you been to, where people loved the food?! The views are amazing up at the ranch and if you time it all right the sunset is a breathtaking backdrop for your reception. Our family and friends are still raving about how beautiful and unique the location was. Everyone at The Condor’s Nest go above and beyond what we expected. If your considering The Condors Nest as a venue for your wedding, you will not be disappointed.

We are so happy that we had our wedding at The Condor’s Nest Ranch!
The venue itself is beyond amazing. The grounds are super expansive with a main ranch house, a cottage, hammock, pool, animals that you can feed including alpacas, hogs, horses, goats, a donkey… we can go on and on! The views are breathtaking and the house is decked out with incredible antiques everywhere! Let’s just say, you will not have one ugly photo at this venue. It also has an awesome master bedroom where the girls got ready. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue. Everyone had a blast and it made for one magical weekend. It is just the perfect place where people can escape and enjoy themselves.
Our wedding was in the beginning of July, so we were originally concerned about the heat. However, because it is situated on the ocean side of the hill, you get these wonderful, constant breezes coming all the way from the ocean, which helped make everything more pleasant. The venue also has parasols for everyone to use. It was warm, but the weather was absolutely amazing, especially in the evening.
There are multiple, all-​inclusive packages to choose from. Since we had a lot of guests coming from out of town, we chose a package with a 2-​night stay. We hosted our rehearsal dinner at the ranch Friday night and had the wedding on Saturday. You can sleep up to 15 people between the ranch house and the cottage! It really gave us a chance to spend some quality time with each other in an awesome location instead hanging out in some stuffy hotel lobby. My wife especially loved how you get access to their ultimate prop room. They have tons of vintage and nifty props and decorations that you can use for your wedding, which would otherwise cost a fortune.
The food vendor we choose (Alchemy) was great and super easy to work with. The bar service provided is great and will work with you on your drinking needs. DJ Jake is the man! We also used another of their preferred vendors for rehearsal (Urban Chow) and that turned out awesome too. Their entire staff is amazing. Everyone is super friendly, super nice, and very accommodating. What a great team! Thank you everyone!
There are so many great things to say about The Condor’s Nest Ranch. We absolutely loved it there and didn’t want to leave. Thanks again to you all! We can’t wait to see everyone again at the end-​of-​year reunion!

I am reviewing as a guest of a wedding!
Just went to #KimAndWill2014 on Saturday and the wedding at this venue was straight out of our wildest Pinterest dreams. Leave it to this couple to go all out — it seems like all of their vendors and especially Condor’s Nest allowed them to have the wedding of a lifetime! The owner/​manager, Mike, was around at all times to ensure guests were safe, timely and most of all, having fun! Can’t beat customer service like his, such a gentleman. Mike even came onto the bus and welcomed us right as the guests arrived, letting us know about the farm animals, restrooms, ceremony start time, and smoking areas, etc. I thought that was extremely professional of him. Shoutout to MIKE — the wedding party kept talking about how cool you are too! Rock on!
The staff and crew were very speedy, courteous and quick to clean and clear away. The décor of the entire setting was unmatched, as were the views of the valley. There were several toilets (I feel this is more common problem for more remote locations) and not only were there more than enough of them, they were super cute and well maintained! Props!
Although I can’t speak of the costs, only because I don’t know them, I was informed that this venue was «Well worth the money.» The bridesmaids said they had the best time staying in the ranch house for the rehearsal dinner where they had full use of the facilities and the gorgeous pool! (They were stoked to have the rehearsal in their bath suits LOL). I will need to post some pictures of this event, hats off to The Condor’s Nest Ranch!

My hubby and I were married here in June of 2013 and I just have 3 words to describe how it was. Uh. Mah. Gawd. :)
It’s impossible for me to gush enough about this place, but I’ll do my best.
Top things about choosing The Condor’s Nest Ranch for our wedding venue, despite how expensive it was (it took us 2 ½ years to save for the nearly $ 40,000 total cost of it all), for us were:
1. Bob & Lisa treated us like we were the most special and most important couple every step of the way
2. The day of coordinators, caterers, and staff turned our ideas into a seamless, magazine-​quality dream come true event
3. The grounds are so special and so beautiful everyone is still talking about how it was the best wedding site they’ve ever been to
4. Getting to stay at the site, privately with our wedding party, for 2 nights beforehand, especially around the pool each night, gave us some truly special memories
The only cons of the venue that we experienced while staying there were:
1. The BUGS — oh my god. HUGE HUGE spiders, gnats, tarantulas. Not enough to be of safety concern, but enough to be icky. Champagne glasses that were left out that weren’t consumed ended up having a thick layer of gnats on top of them. I found this out the hard way when I picked one up without looking and took a big sip. :) It turned into a great memory for people though, surprisingly, for the kids and when one of them caught a big bug in a mason jar.
2. The HEAT — I don’t know why, but the ranch house is NOT air conditioned, and our June 30^th wedding was really really really hot. Michael, the groundskeeper and overall amazing go-​to guy for the entire weekend, really kindly showed up with several swamp coolers for each room, but it still wasn’t enough. And the heat of the actual day was pretty tough during picture times. I would suggest if you are considering a summer wedding there, to start it as late as you can to decrease the amount of day time heat. Once the sun set it was a little better.
But, I have to say, if those two little cons are the price to pay for the lifetime of incredible, beautiful, unforgettable memories we and our guests got to experience at such a unique venue, it’s worth it. :) Hands down.
My favorite interaction with Bob & Lisa was when my hubby and I were considering eloping. It was 2 years into our engagement and sacrificing and saving for our wedding, we were stressed to the bone and just tired of the wedding planning hubbub. We decided to elope and I contacted Bob & Lisa. Bob immediately called me and talked me out of it, and I am so grateful. Now that it’s over, not getting to have that fairy tale experience would have been such a huge miss for Chris and I.
I could go on forever and ever about all the amazing things that we experienced during our wedding weekend at the Condor’s, if you want to hear more feel free to contact me on Facebook:
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If you’re thinking of Condor’s and can afford it, DO IT! You won’t regret it, you’ll be treated with love and kindness and positivity every step of the way, and you and your guests will leave with truly unique memories, and pictures!, that no other wedding site can compare to.
Thank you Condor’s!

My husband and I were married here in October 2013 and it could not have been better! We had high expectations, as I’m sure most bride and grooms do for their wedding, and the team at the ranch exceeded them without a doubt. The venue is the most stunning place and the team is a joy to work with. Lisa and Bob are professional, but also warm and inviting. They, along with their team, go above and beyond. They truly care about every wedding that takes place there and they do everything they can to make sure you and everyone involved is happy and that you get your perfect day. They make the wedding planning process easy so you can actually enjoy it. Not only do they provide many things in their wedding packages (from the DJ, to the dance floor, to dinner, to lighting, and even decorations and a day of coordinator), but they also have great vendors to recommend for the very few things that are not included. For example, florists and photographers. They have thought of everything so you don’t have to. They give you the essentials so you can focus on the details of your dream wedding.
I cannot speak highly enough of this venue. They gave us the perfect day, actually weekend, since you get private access to the ranch the weekend of your wedding. The food was fantastic! The DJ was spectacular! Lisa, the day of wedding coordinator, took care of everything and handled it perfectly! Thanks to these people and the rest of the Condor’s Nest Ranch team we were able to throw the best party! It was an experience we will never forget. We just can’t wait to get to go back.
Even after your wedding is over, that is not the end of your experience there. At the end of the year they throw a party at the ranch for all of the brides and grooms that got married there that year. I can only imagine every couple is as excited as we are to get to go back!

We held our daughters wedding at this ranch on August 10, 2013 and if I could give it 10 stars I would do so. The owners Bob and Lisa Biesterfeld are by far the most kindest most humbled people we have ever done business with. They provided an all inclusive package which ours included a two night stay in their 6,000 sq ft ranch style home and adorable cottage. Lisa and her vendors and crew worked so hard to make our event perfect, not one single detail was missed, our entire weekend and wedding ceremony truly was superb. Do not miss a chance of possibly having your wedding at The Condors Nest. Numerous guest were telling us that it was the best wedding venues they had ever been to. We were so sad to have to leave Lisa and her team and beautiful ranch behind but unfortunately we had to in order for them to be able to share it with the next fortunate guest, Hopefully it’s you!!!

We had our wedding at the Condor’s Nest in April 2012. I can’t even begin to describe how happy we were with our choice. We were blessed with a day of perfect sunshine and warmth, and our families and guests had a wonderful experience.
We loved working with Lisa and all the wonderful vendors with whom she works (Rev. Tony, Fran from 220 Catering, Lisa the wedding planner). Everything was very professional, but with a friendly, welcoming vibe.
Also, goats and pigs and llamas and chickens. The Condor’s Nest is awesome, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Pros: Beautiful rustic farm up in the hills of San Diego. Unusual and unique. Caterers are good. Fun for children if they are invited to the wedding.
Cons: Only one actual bathroom off pool area that I knew of for guest. I am not sure if they allow wedding guests to use the bathrooms in the main house but the wedding I was at did not. They also had construction out houses that no woman would use. Pool could be a problem for small children. Older people may have trouble with the terrain as their are stairs and grass and many levels to navigate on the property. Also gets pretty hot up there in Pala. Check what average temps are and add a few degrees. Also if people use their GPS they won’t find it and so your guest may not find it in time for the wedding. Street signs are very bad. Regarding bathrooms, I have heard that they added another so ask about that.

I love the Condor’s Nest Ranch. I love Lisa and Bob and Lisa D. too. I don’t even know what to say because I am so thrilled with this place that I can’t put it into words.
First of all, I got engaged November 2011 after CNR was already totally booked for 2012. When I contacted Lisa and explained an serious and unhappy circumstance in my life, she literally dropped everything to make my dreams of getting married at the ranch come true. I mean she went completely out of her way and added a date at the beginning of their year for me. It was inconvenient for them and they had no reason to do it other than kindness.
Of course this meant we were to get married in March 2012 and I have never planned a large party before — ever. Because of my compressed schedule, I relied on the staff at Condor’s Nest for a lot of my planning. Lisa Doherty, the day of coordinator took extra time to recommend amazing vendors to me for the few things I needed and helped me with the schedule and planning my seating. I worked with vendors they recommended and feel that I have made friends with many of them. How can I put a value on that? AMAZING!
The wedding was perfect, the weekend was everything I could hope for and people literally came up to me crying at the end of the night to say how beautiful the event was. I got calls for weeks from people saying it was the most unusual and beautiful wedding they had been to. The entire experience was a dream come true.
We stayed at the ranch for the weekend and with all the little kids running around a few things got broken. Lisa called me apologizing for having to mention it! I was so surprised by her kind attitude. I mean we broke things and she felt bad telling me about it.
The only complaint that my husband and I have is that because we were getting married, we didn’t get to enjoy the entire wedding … as guests!
I wish I could get married again to work with them again.

The Condor’s Nest Ranch was the one and only place my husband and looked into before booking our May 2011 wedding. We had done some online hunting trying to scour the San Diego area for a non traditional wedding venue since neither him nor I are very traditional. What really caught our attention besides the gorgeous photos was that they only book one event per weekend. That means not having to deal with confused guests as to which wedding they are attending on any given Saturday. The ranch is in a secluded residential area of Pala, which means total privacy for you and your guests and in my opinion was essential for our wedding day. That said we booked immediately upon viewing and sent our parents back for approval. The ranch along with the owners (Lisa and Bob B.) have an undeniable charm that instantly makes you feel like old friends. We were so thrilled to find a place that could instantly make us feel so at home.
Now we booked for our wedding date almost a year in advance. I would recommend doing the same or giving yourself even more time if you are able as they book quickly. Bob and Lisa were always very accommodating to any of our concerns during the planning process, providing us with information on the ranch, a layout of options where we could have the ceremony and reception, and always answering our ongoing list of questions. There are a handful of packages you can choose from depending on your needs. I love that they take care of all the stuff that most people don’t want to deal with booking a wedding, such as tables and chairs, heaters and lighting and leave all the fun details up to you. In addition to that they also have vintage china and beautifully mismatched silverware for place settings. We went to the meet and greet in February and it put a great deal of our questions at ease getting to meet with all the various caterers, vendors, and staff. We ended up choosing Delena with Santa Maria BBQ (soo delicious!!) and the paela guys for apps (at an additional cost but so worth it)! They were also totally cool with our wedding photographer meeting us there and having an impromptu mini photo shoot.
Now I did most of the planning and wedding day preparation on my own as I am a d.i.y. kind of gal. I had no trouble relating every last detail to the day of coordinator Lisa D. (who comes as part of the packages and is essential to making the day go flawlessly) who I might also add is fantastic and asked me questions ahead of time that had not even crossed my mind! We had about a two hour phone conversation about a month before the big day and she greatly helped put my mind at ease.
Our special day went so smoothly and I can honestly say I was one of the most relaxed brides they have ever seen! All of our handmade place cards were set up, photo booth guest check in all set up, surf band in place along with our pedal steel player for the ceremony, flower arrangements and every last special request was handled with the utmost care including letting us come up a day early .
to park all four (yes four) of our vintage cars and hot rods!
If I can offer one bit of advice to any couple considering this special place for their wedding day, book an extra night before your wedding day (and maybe even a day afterwards) because you are not going to want to leave this place and time passes far to quickly! You are going to want as much time as possible up there to take it all in. Trust me on this! It is a very special place and both Jason, my husband and I feel incredibly grateful for Lisa and Bob opening up their home for all to share. You too will know what I mean once you go for a visit.

What can I say that previous brides have not already? I suppose since I am a wedding coordinator that had the pleasure of being hired by a bride as her wedding consultant throughout the planning of her wedding, I can offer another perspective… an «insider’s perspective.»
The bride and I visited the Ranch a total of three times before the wedding. The first time was with the bride before she made the final decision to book the Ranch. I had the pleasure of meeting both Lisa and Bob B. (owners), who took the time to show us around and answer any questions that we had (and believe me, being a wedding planner… I ALWAYS have a lot of questions). We never felt rushed and you could just feel the love they had for their property. That love for the Ranch was infectious and we booked as soon as we returned to San Diego.
The second time we visited, was for the group tasting in February. This is when all the booked couples visit the Ranch to taste the different catering companies on the Ranch’s preferred list. There are a lot to choose from… all different styles. My bride opted for Santa Maria BBQ, but please know that anything you want, you can get. It is also during this time that the booked couples have a chance to meet with the Ranch’s venue coordinator, Lisa D., as well as DJ Jake. Again, even with them having to meet a ton of couples, we never felt rushed with my million questions.
The third time we took the trek out to Pala, was to cover all the aspects of décor and florals. The florist joined us this time as we mapped out exactly where we wanted everything (from the table layout, the bunting, the ladder for the escort cards… everything). Again, Lisa B. was there to answer our last minute questions about where the sun set, nailing décor into the outside of house, what we could float in the pool, linen colors, plates, vases, etc.
A month before the wedding was when the real correspondence with Lisa D. (venue coordinator) took place. As a wedding planner, I understand how much detail needs to be passed onto the day-​of coordinator. Lisa asked all the right questions and during our hour and a half conversation, we literally covered everything. Usually I would bring an assistant with me to help with a wedding such as a DIY Ranch-​style wedding. It’s A LOT of work to set-​up and run. After my final details conversation with Lisa D., I felt 100% confident that we would work well together as a team and she would be there, by my side, throughout the entire eight hours she was on site. Her experience was invaluable, especially since I had not worked at the Ranch before. This not only saved the bride additional money it would have cost for me to bring on an assistant, but it also offered me a peace of mind that I don’t always get from venues such as the Ranch. There is typically someone on site for any venue you book, but they don’t work as hard as Lisa and her staff.
The day of the wedding, I arrived at 10 AM to start set-​up. Even though Lisa wasn’t due to start her day until 1 PM, she was completely available on the phone for any question or concern I had. And, before Lisa arrived, other staff were on hand: Ryan and John. They were there and were willing to help me move anything I asked (and trust me, I asked!) As soon as Lisa arrived on site, she was ready to roll-​up her sleeves and help with the rest of set-​up. She even walked around with hammer in hand, helping me put up the bunting that we made, and suggested alternates for certain lay-​out plans that she had seen fail in the past. During the event itself, Lisa and Co. dismissed the tables, attended to any guests’ needs, they even helped cut and serve the cakes. Never once did they raise a stink about anything. The whole wedding flowed like a well-​oiled machine. A smooth flowing event is extremely important to me and even though I am confident I could have done it alone, Lisa and her team made the whole day effortless and SO MUCH FUN. I honestly felt like I’ve worked with them for years.
All in all, if you book The Condor’s Nest Ranch, you truly are in great hands. Anyone can see just by visiting the place that it is gorgeous, but trust me on this behind-​the-​scenes perspective… they know what they are doing and they do it well.
Happy planning!

Nice event space for a casual wedding. It’s a very rustic venue in Pala, CA (near San Diego) that is up in the hills. The scenery is fabulous, especially when the sun is setting. It does get a big hot, since you’re outside, but started to cool down around 5pm.

When my fiancé (now, husband) chose the Condor’s Nest, we were looking to escape from the idea of another typical wedding reception in a hotel banquet.
I googled «vintage, rustic wedding venue» in the SoCal area and the Condor’s Nest came up in my search. Not only is the ranch authentically vintage (not like some venues where a few props are put up for a ‘vintage’ feel) and rustic, but it’s absolutely gorgeous.
We were having the wedding in California because we both grew up here but we were living out of state at the time. One important reason I choose the CNR was because of the flexibility and also the ‘wedding package’ that included over 90% of my needs. These custom packages reduced my wedding planning significantly. On the wedding day, I was absolutely stress free.
All my guests raved about the beautiful scenery, amazing food and ‘special’ wedding venue. My videographers and photographer loved the venue as well since it gave them endless ideas.
One of my concerns was the heat on a summer afternoon in June. Our ceremony started at 4pm and was about 45 mins long. I asked my guests afterwards about the heat and no one complained because the venue (and I) had provided parasols. Made a great photo and classy touch for an outdoors ceremony! I tend to get warm very easily and I’m happy to say that I did not sweat one drop during the ceremony under the sun. I think the altitude of the ranch helps, and there’s a great breeze from the ocean. If it’s a clear day, you can even see the ocean in the horizon.
The owners, staff and wedding coordinator do everything to help you have the perfect day. All my requests were answered at CNR. I had a great time getting to know the owners and staff. You definitely do not feel like another ‘contract’. I just checked their website and they’re already booked for 2012! I’m so glad & lucky to have found CNR and book our wedding here.

we had our wedding at the ranch on august 20^th of this year and our families are STILL talking about how great of a time they had and how beautiful the location was! from the moment we looked at the ranch until the day after our wedding everyone involved in the process was nothing but helpful and comforting. we couldn’t have had a more perfect day! the only complaint i have is that it all went by way too fast. wish we could do it all over again!
thank you again lisa and team for such a wonderful experience!

If you book your wedding or any event at The Condor’s Nest Ranch, you get private use of a ranch-​style home and 20 acres of 360 degree views of Temecula and San Diego County that stretches out to the Pacific Ocean. There are so many areas on the ranch that can create perfect and picturesque photos. Have your wedding ceremony next to a statuesque tree on the upper lawn, or have the panoramic view as the backdrop to your wedding. Or if you want that country, rustic feel, there’s a big, red barn where your guests are entertained by their array of barnyard animals — horses, pigs, goats, llamas, cows, and chickens.
The Ranch is perfect because you get to customize your wedding the way you want it. You can be as grand or simple with the decorations as you want. Your imagination can go wild here. Just look at their web site for photos of all the details.
The ease about booking The Condor’s Nest Ranch is that they provide everything for you. They already have a list of caterers that they work with that you choose from. A bar service, a DJ, a venue coordinator (more on that below), and an officiant that can customize your ceremony anyway that you want. Although you can provide your own officiant, pastor, or reverend. Up to you. Their basic package already provides tables, chairs, settings, linens, and clean up. Along with sound and lighting. The only thing you are responsible for is flowers & décor, and the cake.
The food or caterer we choose was the BBQ option. IT’S DELICIOUS!!! Brides & Grooms are invited tot he ranch at the beginning of the year for a meet & greet of all the vendors. You can try all the food and talk with the reps and walk around the venue. The BBQ, I think is the BEST option for your wedding. It’s bbq tri-​rip and chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, beans, and salad. It’s the best tri-​tip I have ever had. And the chicken is fall off the bone juicy! Plus on the day of your wedding, it’s a BUFFET… all you can eat! Next to the beauty of the venue, the food is the nest talked about thing about my wedding.
There are different packages for the bar service, but we just got the regular bar service that includes beer, bottom-​shelf liquor, and wine. With an open bar, it doesn’t matter what kind of alcohol it is.
DJ Jake, whom is the DJ that the venue only allows you to use, sounds a little restricting, but there’s a good reason for that. Since the venue is «old» and you might run into electrical or power outs, Jake knows exactly where to go to fix the situation. Like what happened on my wedding. During the father-​daughter dance, there was a lot of fun activity going on at the photobooth that the flash kept making that lights and sound go out. Jake knew exactly where to go to fix the situation. If it was another DJ from somewhere, I don’t think he’d be able to handle it as fast. But other than that, DJ Jake makes a very good MC. Very professional, and a fun guy for your party. If you are weary on what he will play, like we were, just make him a playlist — email him mp3s or burn him a CD and you’re done.
We decided to use The Condor’s officiant, Rev. Tony. Use him. Not only is he good looking but he’s a really good officiant. He delivers good, and is able to pick up the vibe of the couple and the guests and was able to make our ceremony heart felt and funny. Guests are reminded of how they definitely felt the power and love from our ceremony.
Now this is important. The venue’s day-​of coordinator is Lisa Doherty. You meet her at the meet & greet and are not in contact with her again until a month before your wedding. Over the phone, you go over details of where the ceremony & reception takes place and where are the little details need to be. Like if yo are going to have cake or cupcakes, is it self serve or passed around. Little details like that. She meets with the vendors and directs them where they need to be. For this reason, you NEED to have a separate day-​of wedding coordinator that will be there for YOU and your reception party. I didn’t know that. I assumed that she was my coordinator for that day. Long story short, if I did have my own day-​of coordinator, I would not have been an hour behind schedule. You MUST MUST MUST have a wedding coordinator. It’s SO SO SO IMPORTANT.
Other side notes. The price seems, well, expensive. But keep in mind that you have the venue the entire weekend. Private use. Meaning there will be no stragglers, or wedding crashers. You and 14 other guests can stay at the ranch for 2 nights with full use of the everything inside. It’s all you can eat, all you can drink, and clean up all conveniently packaged for you. And its good too.
The venue alone should make your decision. There’s so many beautiful areas and details around the place that will make your wedding pictures unique, and special compared to everyone else.

If you are looking for a venue for your special event, look no further! Condor’s Nest Ranch is magical in every sense. The owners– Bob and Lisa, are super sweet and accommodating as well. Make sure you visit the Ranch yourself, the pictures don’t do it justice.
The Condor’s Nest Ranch will not disappoint!