Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling is a destination wedding venue nestled in an ancient redwood grove on a Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The venue offers multi-day weekend wedding packages from Friday to Sunday, featuring a natural amphitheater ceremony space, expansive meadows for receptions, on-site catering with locally sourced cuisine, BYO alcohol with no corkage fees, and on-site lodging for up to 69 guests indoors plus 24 tent camping sites. The caring staff and experienced wedding coordinator provide exclusive, one-wedding-at-a-time attention throughout the celebration.
Pricing
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Guests
Season
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$21,683
100 guests · High Season (Jun-Oct) · taxes & fees included
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The property
A natural outdoor amphitheater set within a redwood grove on the grounds of Pema Osel Ling, a Buddhist retreat center in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The property includes multiple outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, lodging facilities, a pool, and a celebration hall.
The setting
The venue is surrounded by ancient redwood forest with mountain views and views of Monterey Bay from certain vantage points.
The property features lush meadows, a pond, and expansive natural landscapes in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Music until midnight
Amplified music and receptions end at 10pm across the property. After 10pm, acoustic guitar is welcome at the fire circle until midnight. At midnight the fire circle closes and guests return to lodging. A DJ or iPod is welcomed at the Celebration Hall Lawn for receptions. Bands, DJ, or iPod are welcomed at the Gallery Meadow for receptions. Musical accompaniment is welcome during the ceremony but is not available during rehearsals. No drumming is permitted at the fire circle.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
The Celebration Hall and Patio can be tented and may be the only option available for receptions during inclement weather or for safety reasons. Canopy rental may be necessary depending on time of year.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine & Spirits
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