Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation
A 32-acre hacienda-style wildlife estate tucked in the Orange County foothills, where hand-laid stone terraces, mature oaks, and resident exotic animals create one of Southern California's most distinctive wedding settings.
About Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation
Rancho Las Lomas sits on 32 secluded acres in Silverado Canyon, blending Spanish-hacienda architecture with lush gardens, cobblestone terraces, reflecting pools, and towering oak and sycamore trees. It is home to the Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation, so weddings here can include appearances from the estate's exotic animals — a signature touch few venues can match.
The estate hosts one event at a time, giving couples full private use of the grounds. With multiple ceremony and reception areas, in-house catering, and a storybook canyon backdrop, it draws couples looking for a dramatic, immersive setting within easy reach of central Orange County.
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The complete Rancho Las Lomas planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Rentable spaces
- La Terraza — open-air cobblestone terrace bordered by California oaks, popular for ceremonies and dinners
- Grand Salon — light-filled indoor room with a stone fireplace and adjoining patio with reflecting pool
- Rick's Cafe — four-level Casablanca-style villa suited to intimate gatherings and cocktail hours
- Garden and oak-shaded grounds — mature trees, rose gardens, and estate landscaping throughout
Pricing
Catering & bar
In-house catering only; outside caterers are not permitted. Package pricing starts around $175 per person and up. Alcohol is also provided in-house, so bringing your own beverages is not allowed.
Rules & restrictions
- Amplified music indoors until midnight, outdoors until 10pm
- No rice, confetti, or sparklers
- In-house catering and in-house alcohol only
- Valet parking is required for an additional fee
- Smoking only in designated areas; venue operates 9am–midnight
Getting ready, parking & access
How to book
Book directly through the venue, typically 12–18 months ahead for peak spring and fall Saturdays, which sell out first. Expect a signed contract with a deposit to hold the date and food-and-beverage minimums tied to season and day of week. Weekday and off-season dates offer the best availability and lower rental fees.
Photographing Rancho Las Lomas
The estate is a photographer's dream of texture and shade: hand-laid stone, ivy-draped walls, reflecting pools, and canyons of mature oaks. The tree canopy creates soft, dappled light through the afternoon, and the west-facing terraces glow at golden hour. Overcast canyon mornings give even, flattering light for first looks.
Signature frames include portraits with the resident exotic animals, the Grand Salon fireplace for rainy-day or evening shots, and the cobblestone La Terraza framed by oaks. Bistro lighting after dark adds a warm ambient glow for reception coverage.
Engagement sessions at Rancho Las Lomas
Rancho Las Lomas makes a lush, one-of-a-kind engagement backdrop, especially for couples who want greenery, stonework, and the estate's unique wildlife element.
Arrange the session directly with the venue in advance since the grounds are private and animal encounters must be scheduled with staff.
What couples love
- Resident exotic animals and the wildlife-foundation setting
- Full private use of a secluded 32-acre estate
- Dramatic Spanish-hacienda architecture and mature oaks
- Both lush outdoor terraces and a weatherproof indoor Grand Salon
- Included bistro lighting, Chiavari chairs, and tables
Good to know
- In-house catering and alcohol only — no outside vendors for food or drink
- Outdoor amplified music must end by 10pm
- Valet parking is required and adds cost
- Canyon location means winding-road access for guests and vendors
- No rice, confetti, or sparklers
A typical wedding day at Rancho Las Lomas
2:00 PM — Wedding party arrives, hair and makeup finish, getting-ready photos
4:30 PM — Ceremony on La Terraza under the oaks
5:00 PM — Cocktail hour with animal appearances and estate portraits
6:00 PM — Reception dinner and toasts in the garden or Grand Salon
9:30 PM — Last dances and send-off before the 10pm outdoor music curfew
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Rancho Las Lomas hold?
Up to about 300 guests outdoors and roughly 200 indoors, with one event on the property at a time.
Are there really exotic animals?
Yes. The estate is home to the Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation, and animal appearances can be arranged for weddings.
Can I use my own caterer?
No. Rancho Las Lomas provides catering in-house, and outside caterers are not permitted.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No. Alcohol is served in-house; outside beverages are not allowed.
How much does a wedding cost here?
Rental fees run roughly $3,000 to $9,000 depending on date, with per-person package pricing starting around $175.
What is included in the rental?
Exclusive use of the estate, bistro lighting, 200 Chiavari chairs, and banquet and cocktail tables.
What time does music have to end?
Indoor amplified music can play until midnight; outdoor music must stop by 10pm.
Is parking available?
Yes, but valet parking is required for an additional fee.
Where is it located?
19191 Lawrence Canyon, Silverado, CA 92676, in the Orange County foothills.
Is there an indoor backup for rain?
Yes. The Grand Salon is a light-filled indoor space with a stone fireplace and adjoining patio.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular spring and fall Saturdays often book 12–18 months ahead.
Are sparklers or confetti allowed?
No. Rice, confetti, and sparklers are not permitted on the property.
Getting there & logistics
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- Irvine Marriott, Irvine
- The Hotel Irvine (Marriott), Irvine
- Ayres Hotel Orange, Orange
- Embassy Suites by Hilton, Anaheim South
The history behind Rancho Las Lomas
- The property was developed as a Spanish-hacienda-style estate on 32 acres in Silverado Canyon.
- It is home to the Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation, which cares for exotic animals on site.
- The grounds feature century-old sequoias and mature oaks alongside the hacienda buildings.
Similar venues we love
More venues we photograph: Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens · L'Auberge Del Mar · The Lodge at Torrey Pines · Kona Kai Resort · San Diego Botanic Garden.
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Build your Rancho Las Lomas timeline
Move the slider to the amount of coverage you are considering, then pick the size of the day. The timeline below rebuilds itself from the Rancho Las Lomas weddings in our own booking records.
The whole wedding at Rancho Las Lomas
- 3:40 PMArrival, venue and decor details
- 4:10 PMFirst look and couple portraits before guests arrive
- 5:00 PMTucked away. Guest arrivals and ceremony details photographed
- 5:30 PMCeremony
- 6:00 PMFamily and group photographs
- 6:35 PMCouple portraits: the canyon oaks, the courtyard and the stone architecture
- 7:20 PMCocktail hour, guests and candids
- 8:10 PMReception: entrance, dinner, toasts
- 9:25 PMSunset in the canyon, then night frames under the lights
Ceremony is set at 5:30pm, which is where the Rancho Las Lomas weddings in our records sit. Those days run eight to nine hours with 100 to 180 guests. Outdoor music stops earlier than the indoor end time here, so check both when you book.
What is specific to Rancho Las Lomas
A canyon estate in Silverado with its own particular layout and end of night rhythm.
Where couples also photograph nearby
Settings on the estate and locations nearby that recur on these wedding days.
- The main lawn and ceremony site
- The stone terraces
- The canyon backdrop
- The upstairs reception level
- The gardens and courtyards
- Silverado Canyon road
- Orange County parishes