Conrad Ranch
Rental option: Bring your own caterer and decorations to beautifully create your special day in a setting that reflects your personal style. You can use the hours as you wish, whether it’s for a reception only or if you decide to add a ceremony in as well. Our flexible time options allow for an extended duration at an additional cost, giving you the freedom to celebrate without feeling rushed. Additionally, we do have some lovely decorations available to rent if you prefer to use our items.
1.Can we bring our own food or caterer?
Yes! You can hire your own caterer or bring your own food, which must be pre-cooked and assembled at the venue. No cooking is allowed. Our kitchen is available for keeping food warm or cold, but anything used must be cleaned and returned to its original state. We provide garbage cans and assistance with changes, but cleaning up at the end of the night is required. Note: there is no automatic dishwasher..
*Double Fridge, microwave, two ovens (for warming), large prep table, lots of counter space, small freezer, a warming cabinet, knives, cutting boards, pickup trays.
2. Are linens included?
Yes! We are pleased to inform you that we include a standard set of quality linens in our packages, offering you a choice among classic shades such as black, brown, ivory, navy, or white. The price that you see covers the tables provided, ensuring you have everything you need for your event. If you require any additional tables with linens, please note that there will be an extra cost of $30.00 for serving tables and $40.00 for guest tables. For those interested in linens alone, they are available at a cost ranging from $10 to $20, depending on your selections.
3. May we bring in our own florist, photographer, musicians, and wedding planner?
Yes! You are welcome to bring in your own services. We do have our talented in-house florist, a skilled cake decorator, and an experienced DJ available for hire if you need assistance with any of those services for your special event.
There is no WIFI at the Conrad Ranch, AT&T is the best cell service up there. We have plenty of electrical outlets for your music around the property.
4. How much time do I have to set-up for my event?
The Conrad Ranch is available at your contracted time, including set-up and clean-up for you and your vendors . Additional hours may be added if available. Please do not arrive before or stay after your rental time to avoid forfeiting your cleaning deposit. Our staff is busy preparing for your event. Early guests and vendors will be asked to wait. Note that events must conclude by 10 p.m. due to a sound ordinance.
Standard summer rental is a 6 hours event from 4-10 p.m. optional 2 hours to add on if needed
Standard Fall Rental for September and October is an option for a six hour block 2-8 p.m., 4-10 p.m.
Full day rental is a 12 hour option , additional $1500.00
Ceremony only is a 3 hour event before 3 p.m.
Wedding party access the property via the dirt road before the house. This approaches the back of the house for family drop-off and parking. The road wraps around to the pavilion for decoration drop-off and closer access for family. All vehicles must be moved at the event's start. Continue on the dirt road to return to the main road for parking.
5. At the end of our event what are we responsible to do?
You are responsible to clean up anything you have brought onto the Conrad Ranch property. That includes flower petals and floral arrangements, car decorations and all trash needs to be gathered and set to the side. Clean up areas that you used as you found it.
Contracted time includes cleanup so please be aware of your timing.
6. What do you allow for a send off?
Great question! We do allow sparklers outside with a provided metal buckets to gather them after. They need to stay close to the house away from the hillside. Bubbles are a fun easy idea. A organic bird seed, and small dried flowers are good.
What we don’t allow are confetti of any kind even biodegradable. Other fireworks, fiberoptic wands, excess of real petals or anything that leaves the venue a mess. You will be asked to clean it up or forfeit your cleaning deposit.
7. Can we come take bridal pictures on another day?
Yes. Pictures are by appointments only. Please call or email us to set up a day and time you would like to come. If you have an event scheduled with us there is no cost to do pictures. The house will not be open for restrooms, unless you hire out a staff member to come up and stay with you. Please be mindful of the property, items need to be replaced if moved.
8. Is the Conrad Ranch reserved just for our day?
Yes. We only hold one event at a time so you have the whole area to use. There might be another event prior or later on the same day before your rental time. Please be aware that you will need to contact us if you would like more hours added if they are available.
9. How do I reserve my date?
To reserve a date that is available we require a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 dollars for a standard event. This deposit can be transfer within the year if given enough notice of 90 days . Please send us an email for payment options at conradranch1863@gmail.com
10. When is the final payment due?
We will be in contact within the month before to set a date to go through the contract and pay the final balance of the bill at least 2 weeks before your event. . This is the time we go through your event and finalize everything and sign a contract so both parties are aware of what is expected.
11. What is a Rental Only Option?
A Rental Only Option is basically you create your event the way you want it for a standard 6 hours. We will supply the tables, linens and chairs and anything else rented out. It is your responsibility to decorate your tables, bring in your own caterer, and cleanup everything brought in at the end of the night. There will be a hostess there to help answer any questions and help direct you at the Conrad Ranch for the event. We will have a standard setup of tables ready at the beginning of your event. Any setup changes will be your responsibility.
12. What about if the weather gets bad?
The option to come inside is always there and we do not charge extra. We try and keep an eye out for Mother Nature and make the best decision prior to the event. Events later in the fall tend to be much cooler and darker in the evenings. The house is a great option to stay warmer and let your guests roam the property. We do have an outside patio with some tables and chairs that guests can sit out and enjoy.
13. Where do guests park?
We have ample amount of parking for guests across the street directly west of the property. We set out caution cones across the road for safety. Family parking is behind the house with an access dirt raid just before the venue. This has handicap parking as well as an access for the house . There is a access road that runs behind the house to the pavilion that your welcome to use and drop off items as well as grandparents and such. The road will loop around to the main road. We need to keep that road open for emergency vehicles so all cars should be moved to the parking lots.
14. Can we set stakes into the ground for an arch or signage?
Not without location and approval from the Conrad Ranch. We do have shallow electrical and water lines that you will be responsible if broken.
15. Bride and grooms rooms.
We have a new spacious bridal room for all your bridesmaids and your needs. A separate entrance in the back of the house in the upper parking lot.
Grooms room is located at the end of the building downstairs as well.
House will be open for dressing rooms and restrooms for ceremony only events.
16. Vendors
Need to be approved by the Conrad Ranch for location, setup and needs. Example (Power needs, cooking areas..)
Food Truck are allowed in a few areas. They are not allowed on the grass. Please contact us before, to insure they will access the area.
Grilling and deep frying will be on the gravel and not on the cement.
17. Alcohol
We do not allow any alcohol on the Conrad Ranch Property. Including the parking lots.