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Switzer Farm

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Westport, California

Weddings Elopements

Garden house, built in the 1800s and restored for a wedding venue.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 99 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 45–65-guest events in reviews
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 707-409-0383
  • Website switzerfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Switzer Farm in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌾 Wildflower Meadow

“The ocean itself, the meadows, the gardens across 22 acres are perfect for roaming, meandering and sloshing around (fi you are lucky enough to get there in the rain).”

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🏛️ Historic Estate 3 mentions

“The home has been impeccably restored, maintaining its historic character without sacrificing modern amenities or comfort.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Switzer Farm — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony
Tented Reception 2 mentions

“It was warm enough to take down the walls of our tent, and our guests were in awe of the beauty.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“A guest house and front garden were added right before our wedding.”

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🏷️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“The views are gorgeous, both the exterior and interior areas are lovely, with multiple areas that can be utilized for events.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 40 mentions

“We felt extra, extra grateful to have had the opportunity to stay onsite for our wedding and enjoyed the beautiful accommodations, kitchen, and access to our wedding!”

😌 stress-free planning 5 mentions

“He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and made the experience feel effortless and stress-free.”

From the reviews

I had the unfathomable good fortune to spend a weekend with friends at Switzer Farm, and it is hard to describe the beauty and majesty of the restored Victorian farmhouse itself, the Mendocino coastline, and the pleasure of the experience (unfathomable!).

★★★★★ — Susan, Jan 2020

My wife and I were married here this September. It would be hard to imagine a more perfect wedding venue - there is something magical about this house and property, we will never forget our time there.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2018

We recently had our wedding at Switzer Farm and it was beyond magical! The house, property, and everything that surrounds it is drop dead gorgeous. The detail put into the house itself is incredible - it is a dreamy place to get to stay for a few days! You won't want to leave. We lucked out with October weather.

★★★★★ — Emma, Oct 2025

We had the most magical wedding weekend at Switzer Farm (May 23–26 over a long weekend). The home has been impeccably restored, maintaining its historic character without sacrificing modern amenities or comfort.

★★★★★ — Charles, Feb 2026

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Getting married at Switzer Farm

Switzer Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

Check wedding info on their site

Where to find Switzer Farm

36700 CA-1, Westport, CA95488

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.