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The Gardens at Monji
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bakersfield, California
Lovely wedding venue dotted with trees and plants amid ever-changing gardens and landscaping.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (661) 588-8067
- Website monjigardens.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“great place extremely beautiful, a great place for a wedding, sweet 16 or quincenera.”
“Very nice place for any occasion very clean garden is amazing love it.”
From the reviews
LOVED MY VENUE!!! All we had to do was just SHOW UP !!! Thank you Monji Gardel, laurel! ❤️❤️
Super nice place to have a wedding or formal Gathering. My Uncle Dan captures it all with this beautiful landscape and unique venue. Definitely a must-see before you make those wedding or meeting plans.
Excellent venue, first time there, staff,food, drinks and grounds all great. Loved it. Thanks
great place extremely beautiful, a great place for a wedding, sweet 16 or quincenera.
Getting married at The Gardens at Monji
The Gardens at Monji 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.
Corporate events & private parties at The Gardens at Monji
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Gardens at Monji — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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