TAR CREEK RANCH
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Huasna Valley, Tar Creek Ranch offers a picturesque retreat where history and natural beauty unite in perfect harmony. Just 5 minutes from Arroyo Grande Village, the ranch feels wonderfully secluded yet remains conveniently close to everything.
Spanning 100 acres, the ranch is surrounded by stunning natural beauty— pepper trees, oaks, magnolia trees, wildflowers, and beautifully landscaped gardens filled with lavender and roses.
WELCOME TO TAR CREEK RANCH
Available for full weekend rentals, Tar Creek Ranch allows couples and their guests to fully immerse themselves in the property’s charm, with multiple settings to host events from the welcome party to the farewell brunch.
Credits
Cover Image: Burlap & Oak Photography
Current Page Videography: Dylan Kyle Photography
ELEGANT & UNFUSSY
Tar Creek Ranch is not only beautiful but also incredibly versatile, providing the perfect backdrop for unforgettable celebrations.
We brought together a talented group of creatives and artists from the Central Coast Wedding Industry to collaborate on two inspirational shoots, helping us showcase Tar Creek Ranch to an exclusive audience of planners, designers, and guests.
The following pages showcase their incredible work and our vision for timeless and romantic wedding celebrations. Each page features clickable links to each creative in the credits below.
Credits
Burlap & Oak Photography
Photography
Lighting Kramer Events Invitations Announcements by Adrienne
Dress Mareh Couture
Suit Make-Up Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear
Hat & Styling The Hat Bar By Kate Kaney
The Beauty Coop
Hair Dreamcatcher Artistry Florals Hepburn & Jane Vintage 1962 Rambler Convertible Neyo Soares
The Barn
Built in the late 1920s and lovingly restored by the owners of Tar Creek Ranch, the barn serves as the heart of the property.
Spanning 3,500 square feet, the barn features a full wrap-around bar with a convenient pass-through window to the Garden
Perfect for up to 120 people for dining, 200 for dancing.
Prep kitchen equipped with professional-grade sinks, an ice maker, and a refrigerator
Permanent Restroom Facilities
Leana Myra
The Sweetest Details
Credits
Photography
Leana Myra Photography outer photos
Lighting
Kramer Events
Florals
Farmermaid Flowers
Specialty Rentals & Lounges
BohoSLOco
Dress
Make-Up
The Beauty Coop
Hair
Dreamcatcher Artistry
Signage
Signature Cocktails
Mixed Events
Burlap & Oak Photography center photo
Mareh Couture
Palette & Pine
Magnolia Pavillion
Magnolia Pavilion is the ideal setting for reception dining, accommodating up to 200 guests and surrounded by picturesque long grasses and wildflowers.
Includes a convenient catering area hidden from guests, with a passthrough for seamless service.
The pavilion is beautifully lit with bistro lighting and adorned with two chandeliers.
During the cooler months from October to April, the top is transformed into a clear tent, Removable Clear Sides
Credits Burlap & Oak Photography (Tent Only)
Leana Myra Photography (Styled) Photography
Dress Mareh Couture Make-Up The Beauty Coop
Hair Beautique Hair & Make-Up Salon
Florals Farmermaid Flowers
Linens Bella Couture Linen Draping Draping by Kim
Tablescape Got You Covered
The Sweetest Details
Credits
Photography
Leana Myra Photography
Florals
Farmermaid Flowers
Table Signage
Palette & Pine
Draping
Draping by Kim
Linens
Bella Couture Linen
Tablescape
Got You Covered
Menus
Announcements by Adrienne
The Garden
The Garden welcomes your guests with a beautifully landscaped path leading to a charming gathering area with fountains and a manicured lawn. This versatile space can be used for ceremonies, al fresco dining, or lawn games for your guests.
The area opens up to a cocktail space featuring 10 barrel-topped cocktail tables with stools and a convenient pass-through window to the Barn’s bar ideal for cocktail hour.
After dinner, your guests can unwind around one of two gas fire pits, perfect for relaxing and catching up with loved ones!
Credits
Photography Leana Myra Photography
Dress Mareh Couture Make-Up The Beauty Coop
Hair Beautique Hair & Make-Up Salon
Florals
Linens Bella Couture Linen
Tablescape/Chairs Got You Covered
Julia Isabella Events
The Sweetest Details
Credits
Leana Myra Photography
Photography Florals
Signage
Tablescape and Chairs Got You Cover d
and Invitations
Announcements by Adrienne
Palette & Pine
Linens
Bella Couture Linen
Julia Isabella Events
Menus, Placecards
The Meadow
The Meadow is our newest event space option, offering a romantic setting for your ceremony amidst wildflowers, grasses, and a stunning ridgeline that remains green year-round.
It's also an idyllic spot for photos, where golden hour casts a magical glow over this wild, natural space where deer roam freely.
Credits
Burlap & Oak Photography Photography Dress Mareh Couture
Suit Make-Up
Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear
Hat & Styling The Hat Bar By Kate Kaney
The Beauty Coop
Hair Dreamcatcher Artistry
Florals Hepburn & Jane Chairs Got You Cover’d
Credits
Burlap & Oak Photography
Photography Dress
Mareh Couture
Suit
Make-Up
Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear
Hat & Styling
The Hat Bar By Kate Kaney
The Beauty Coop
Hair
Dreamcatcher Artistry
Florals
Hepburn & Jane
Chairs
Got You Cover’d
The Ranch House
The Ranch House offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and comfortably sleeps 12. Thoughtfully furnished and designed with meticulous attention to detail, the home is bathed in natural light, making it an ideal setting for your beauty team.
Whether hosting out-of-town guests or using it as a luxurious Bridal Suite, you’ll find the space perfect for your needs. The Master Suite features a spacious bathroom, perfect for your beauty preparations, along with a relaxing soaking tub.
The fully equipped kitchen is ready for a private chef, while the backyard provides an idyllic setting for a rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch, or simply unwinding by the firepit as you soak in the serene ambiance of the ranch.
Credits
Burlap & Oak Photography Photography Florals Hepburn & Jane
Linens Bella Couture Linen Tablescape Got You Covered
Menus and Placecards Announcements by Adrienne
Catering Garnet Culinary
Couples who choose our Homestead Package, will also enjoy an additional evening in the Ranch House after their celebration, giving you the perfect space to relax, unwind, and reflect on the amazing memories you ’ ve just created.
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Sleeps 12
Master Suite with large Master
Bath and sunken tub
Pool Table
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Fully Equipt Kitchen
Washer and Dryer
Amenities such as iron with board, hair dryers, towels
Outdoor BBQ
Outdoor Firepit
Outdoor Television and patio
seating
Event Patio with String Lighting
Credits
Photography Alyssa Flores Photography
Groom’s Suite
Welcome to the Man Cave, the ultimate Groom’s Suite at Tar Creek Ranch! This is the perfect spot for the groom and his groomsmen to kick back and relax before the big moment.
Toast to the celebration ahead, enjoy a game of corn hole, rope the steer, catch a game on the flatscreen TV, or get ready in style with a private bathroom and shower.
It’s the ideal space to unwind, have fun, and prepare for the day ahead!
Credits
Burlap & Oak Photography
AMENITIES
Every package includes the following amenities:
Up to 5 Unique Event Spaces waiting for whatever you dream up!
All-access from 11 am the day before your wedding, until 11 am the day after your wedding.
Tables and Seating
(20) 72" Rounds
(200) White Folding Chairs
(4) 6' Tables
(10) Barrel Topped Cocktail Tables with two stools each
(5) 30" round cocktail tables
(4) Propane Outdoor Heaters
2 Built-in fire pits with seating
2 Arches available for use
Onsite Permanent Restrooms, with an additional add-on luxury trailer for larger weddings
Catering Prep Kitchen with ice machine and refrigerator, plus out of sight catering area for plating and scullery
Large wooden bar in barn with pass-through to cocktail space for an additional bar option
Onsite parking
Magnolia Pavillion features optional clear top with indoor bistro lighting and chandeliers
Outdoor string lighting throughout
Preferred vendor list
Full access to the ranch for photographs
On-Site Venue Manager
5 STAR LOVE
“This venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding! The barn is the perfect combination of elegant and rustic, allowing our reception to feel both classy and homey... We also loved the patio outside where guests could go to talk away from the music inside. We also had access to the ranch house, which was the perfect place for our rehearsal dinner and for my bridesmaids and I to get ready the morning of the wedding. The grounds of this venue are stunning, so no need to travel anywhere off property for a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos! ...They were so helpful to us in the planning process and throughout the wedding weekend. This is the perfect venue to encompass all of your wedding weekend needs!”— Nicole H.
I love love love this venue! My husband and I had our DREAM wedding at Tar Creek Ranch, June 2024. Mathew and his staff were extremely helpful, kind and great to work with. Holly (property manager) was amazing! She was very quick to respond to my emails, questions, thoughts...you name it! This venue has the best layout out of all the venues in surrounding areas. It truly is the perfect venue and we can’t recommend them enough. Thank you for providing such a beautiful space and making all of our wedding dreams come true!- Maria M.
“If you ’ re even questioning which venue to book for your wedding, trust that you are getting what you hope for and then some if you choose Tar Creek Ranch. The grounds are beautiful, the barn is stunning, exceptionally clean, and has all the amenities you could need. The barn has been thoughtfully upgraded to compliment any taste. You also have access to an incredible guesthouse onsite which was a dream for the wedding weekend!” - Kate S.
As a coordinator it was such a pleasure working with Matt (Owner) & Holly (venue manager) to create the absolute dream wedding for my couple Maria & Carson! The venue is absolutely stunning, the accommodations they offer are so great, & their communication from start to finish was amazing on every level. If you ’ re considering Tar Creek, book NOW you won’t be disappointed.-
Tar Creek Ranch was a dream venue to have our wedding at. The barn is breathtaking, the landscaping is beautiful, and the overall feel of this venue was everything we could have ever wanted. An amazing feature of this venue is the house to stay at within walking distance from the barn, but positioned perfectly so it is nice and tucked away. Both Matthew and Holly were so helpful and accommodating and made the experience so easy and seamless. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! - Katie M.
“Tar Creek Ranch offered such an elegant environment with their one of a kind reception space: a beautiful, immaculately restored barn with gorgeous lighting, plenty of space for tables and a dance floor, and a two way bar for our guests to enjoy drinks inside or on the patio space! Our guests could not stop complimenting how lovely and peaceful the venue was.
We were also incredibly thankful for the house on the property that allowed us to host our rehearsal dinner and was a place for our bridal party to have a comfortable place to sleep the night before and get ready for the day! We were thrilled to have so many stunning locations on the property for wedding pictures that helped capture the landscape of our beautiful town that we both love so much” - Laura A.
Ashley Mercardo, Ashley May Events
PACKAGES
The Ranch
Enjoy full access to The Barn, The Garden, The Meadow, and Magnolia Pavilion, with exclusive use from the day before your wedding until the day after. This gives you the perfect space to host multiple wedding events, complete with all the amenities on our list.
Peak $15,000 (mid-May-November) Off-Peak $13,000 (2nd Weekend in November-2nd Weekend in May)
The Homestead
Enjoy full access to The Barn, The Garden, The Meadow, Magnolia Pavilion, and The Ranch House, along with the Ranch House Patio for rehearsal dinners and intimate wedding weekend gatherings. You’ll have access to the venue from the day before your wedding until the day after, with all the amenities listed, plus a 3-night stay in The Ranch House for up to 12 guests.
Peak $18,000 (mid-May-November) Off-Peak $16,000 (2nd Weekend in November-2nd Weekend in May)
Petite Ranch Celebrations
Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and intimate elegance with our Petite Ranch
Celebration packages at Tar Creek Ranch. Tailored for weddings with 85 guests and under, we ' re offering the value of our Ranch and Homestead packages, specially priced for smaller guest lists. The Ranch $10,000 The Homestead $12,500
Credits Burlap & Oak Photography (top and bottom) Leana Myra Photography (center)
Tar Creek Ranch Venue Launch Partners
Mixed Events
Alpha Lit Central Coast
Photography by Leana Myra Photography Nomada
Criu Hospitality
Garnet Culinary
The S’mores Cart
Come visit us, we’d love to show you around
The photos and videos of Tar Creek Ranch are breathtaking, but nothing compares to experiencing its beauty in person. We’d love to give you a personal tour—whether with clients or on your own— to explore the serene surroundings and see firsthand what makes this venue so special.
To schedule your tour, please contact our Venue Event Manager, Holly Holliday, at Holly@tarcreekranch.net.
