Sacred Mountain Ranch

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests



About this venue

Sacred Mountain Ranch is a romantic outdoor venue that is nestled amongst 80 acres of lush, unspoiled nature. We are located in the charming and bustling town of Julian, California, just outside of San Diego. Our unique property has 6 well-appointed residences and The Lodge for overnight accommodations for up to 68 guests. Sacred Mountain Ranch welcomes family reunions, elopements, photoshoots, weddings, and retreats.


Our event spaces

Sunset Plateau

Exchange vows in a beautiful mountaintop ceremony!

Our 12,000 square foot plateau creates a breathtaking ceremony site overlooking the Julian mountains and beyond.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

12,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Meadow

The Meadow boasts an unforgettable view of the Volcan Mountains for your guests.

Our Ancient Stone staircase is the perfect spot for your grand entrance as newlyweds! The staircase leads you from our Courtyard to our private Meadow!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Courtyard + Lounge

Shaded under a lush green canopy and twinkle lights, our outdoor venue is cozy yet spacious.

Our indoor Lounge connects seamlessly with french doors opening to our expansive Courtyard. Both areas are ideal for dinner, dancing, and toasts. Incorporate our complimentary decor to create a welcoming setting for all of your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Sunset Plateau

Exchange vows in a beautiful mountaintop ceremony!

Our 12,000 square foot plateau creates a breathtaking ceremony site overlooking the Julian mountains and beyond.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

12,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Meadow

The Meadow boasts an unforgettable view of the Volcan Mountains for your guests.

Our Ancient Stone staircase is the perfect spot for your grand entrance as newlyweds! The staircase leads you from our Courtyard to our private Meadow!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Courtyard + Lounge

Shaded under a lush green canopy and twinkle lights, our outdoor venue is cozy yet spacious.

Our indoor Lounge connects seamlessly with french doors opening to our expansive Courtyard. Both areas are ideal for dinner, dancing, and toasts. Incorporate our complimentary decor to create a welcoming setting for all of your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing


Sacred Mountain Ranch packages

Small Wedding Package

60 guests

Peak pricing $12,000

Description

Our small wedding package is the perfect option for gatherings of 60 or less, Monday - Thursday. In addition to an extensive list of complimentary decor, we offer 4 unique event spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. You will also have access to our Meadow House and Suite to get ready and relax on your special day.

One Day - Private Ranch

150 guests

Peak pricing $15,000-18,000

Description

Our One Day Package includes all of our unique event spaces for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception. Enjoy our well appointed Meadow House and Honeymoon House for you to get ready on your big day. French doors open to balconies with expansive views, overlooking our private Courtyard, Meadow, Ancient Stone Staircase, and hillside of oak trees adorned with fairy lights. Your guests will gather on our Sunset Plateau for your wedding ceremony with breathtaking views in every direction.

Whole Mountain Wedding Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $25,000-38,000

Description

The Whole Mountain Destination Package includes access to all venue spaces and both of our elegant ranches. Together, these sister ranches include 6 well-appointed residences with sleeping accommodations for up to 60 overnight guests. Choose from one of our many locations for your Welcome Dinner or Farewell Brunch. You and your guests will create endless memories with the ultimate destination experience on our secluded 61 acres of unspoiled nature.


Available services that can be provided by Sacred Mountain Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Linens

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.5

4.5 out of 5

16 reviews

  • ML

    Marisa L.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Incentivized review
    Dec 16, 2023

    My Dream Venue!

    Let me start off by saying, I was a girl who never cared to get married, until I found Sacred Mountain Julian. I knew immediately from their photos, I needed to book my wedding there. Right when they announced their 2023 reservations were open, I immediately booked a walk through and basically booked my fall wedding. First off, the Sunset Plateau is so amazing and breathtaking to say your vows. I specifically told my photographer that I wanted to take as many photos possible on the property. Every area offers photos ops of your liking. The team there is amazing to work with. I recommend visiting the property to see the beauty for yourself.

  • KK

    Kathy Kent

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Sep 1

  • CJ

    Chris and Joli

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 25, 2026

    We were initially looking for a venue that had an outdoor summer camp feel, was out of the city, and where our guests could stay for an entire weekend. We discovered Sacred Mountain through our search, and when we went to visit, we fell in love. We decided to choose Sacred Mountain for our wedding weekend venue on August 16th 2025. It was our perfect venue, it had everything we wanted and more. The grounds are beautiful, everything is accessible and easy to navigate, and they allow so many different setups for anything you can think of. The lodging was perfect for our guests, who really enjoyed the amenities like the breakfast bar that came with it. Our families loved the cute cottages, and the brand new pickleball court was a huge highlight for everyone. It was also perfect for hosting an after party on site, so the celebration didn't have to end when the reception did. The entire experience felt like the best summer camp of all time, everything we needed was right there. We'd recommend Sacred Mountain to any couple looking for a venue that feels like a getaway rather than just a wedding location.

  • BE

    Bernardo E

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 3, 2026

    The horse ride was great!

    Sacred Mountain RanchAug 3, 2026

    We're so happy that you had a great time!

  • SB

    Sophie Boroditsky

    Rating: 4
    Google
    Jul 20, 2026

    Beautiful location. Stunning for a wedding. Caterer is pretty stingy with food. At dinner and the brunch they ran out of food or had to keep servings very small to make sure all episode got a serving. 15 minutes into the brunch they ran out of eggs (chilaquiles with eggs were just chilaquiles, bagels and lox with no bagels, out of bacon). They hadn’t even served all the guests. They ran out of things at the bar too. Bartenders were a tad surly at times. I would suggest if you do your wedding here bring in your own caterer if you can.

    Sacred Mountain RanchJul 21, 2026

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! The caterers and bartenders are outside vendors. We will share your experiences with them so that they can provide better service to our guests in the future. We hope to welcome you back to the ranch again soon.


Real couples who got married at Sacred Mountain Ranch

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May - October
November - April
All couples hire outside vendors for their day of services. Choose from our list of preferred vendors, or a new vendor with pre-approval. We do not allow shots or spirits on the rocks. Mixed drinks, wine, and beer are welcome on site.
We offer free parking, and a parking attendant to assist guests with finding a spot.
Yes, our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also offer golf cart service, to assist guests with mobility issues.
3 event spaces, complimentary decor, getting ready spaces, heaters, on-site security, parking lot attendants, golf cart shuttle service.
Small Weddings (9 hours): 12:00pm - 9:00pm | One Day Weddings (12 hours): 10:00am - 10:00pm | Whole Mountain Weddings: 2 night stay + 12 hour wedding day
Yes, all couples purchase basic event insurance.