The Knotty Oak

Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

The oldest house in Philo (1888), it was Anderson Valley’s first post office and stagecoach stop that decades later was the Philo Pottery Inn. During the painstaking restoration we did using nearly all salvaged materials, its secrets and history began to resurface. We were constantly discovering little finds, over (personal information protected by Zola)'s old glass bottles buried on the grounds to the headline clad 1915 newspaper lined walls in the main house. It’s been part remodel and archeological dig. Now it’s ready to host events & make fresh memories for decades to come. A few years ago we were lucky enough to add 20+ acres of open meadow lands & forest contiguous to TKO for events & glamping and built an amphitheater by Indian Creek in the woods. We can host up to 100 and have have 12 bedrooms in three fab houses, plus glamping tents. There are so many ways to utilize the property and also vintage trailers and wacky Japanese cars to get creative with. Come see for yourself and be part of its evolving history.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-100

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
8550 Highway 128, Philo, CA 95466

Our event spaces

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• The Meadowcino Retreet •

Meadowcino Retreet is a gorgeous series of meadows with an all redwood cocktail bar, bar tops, power, bathrooms and plenty of parking for your event.

Picture this: a huge ten acre dreamy meadow adorned with wine barrel redwood bars, and glamping tents available to accommodate groups large and small. As sun-kissed afternoons or moonlit nights weave their magic, you'll find yourself nestled among the shadows of iconic trees. So, come sleep under the watchful eyes of wise old oaks and redwoods, and let The Meadowcino Retreet be the canvas for your event. There is space to setup camp on, a band stage, wedding site, or dining. So many options!

Guest capacity

20-100 Seated

20-100 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Available services that can be provided by The Knotty Oak

Services & amenities

  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • On-site accommodations
  • Transportation

Reviews

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5.0 (3 reviews)

  • The Knotty Oak

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    •Zoe Braga•a month ago

    The Knotty Oaks property is situated in the stunning wine region of Anderson Valley, which is surrounded by several excellent wineries. The property is located near the Navarro River and Hendy Woods State Park, providing numerous opportunities to relax, unwind, and explore the valley's hidden gems. Over the past year and a half, we have enjoyed observing the development of the property. The main house and guest houses have unique personalities and make wonderful spaces to entertain and gather. The property itself is magnificent, featuring beautiful meadows and a creek that we loved exploring. There is a lot of potential for hosting gatherings of all sizes and styles throughout the property. Mary is a pleasure to work with. She responds quickly to inquiries and consistently provides thoughtful, kind answers.

  • What a unique, magical & charming place!

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    •Jesse & D.•a month ago

    This venue is simply like no other... from the moment you arrive you know you're somewhere special where you want to get married. The ceremony and reception site were soo cool and we were able to choose from several different parts of the property on site (for the main day and other activities throughout our event with different guests visiting). We actually hosted our close family and friends there in the main house from the 1800s as well as the cool cabin and even some in glamping bell tents on the meadow at the top of the magical creekside redwood amphitheater. There were also some rad cars (we loved the tiny red firetruck, VW buses and retro camper trailers!) & chairs and other things we rented from Mary who was not only accommodating but great to help us with ideas, vendors, what to do before and during our event/stay. We would highly recommend for anyone wanting something unexpected and unique. We looked at other options at wineries and in the redwoods, but found the Knotty Oak had elements of that but with touches that felt unique as we are and special as we wanted our celebration with our loved ones to feel.

  • The Knotty Oak is PERFECT

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    •Jenni Grubba Events•a month ago

    We are Jenni Grubba Events and we stayed at Knotty Oak in order to gauge interest for a client of ours and I am so excited to plan weddings here! Mary spent so much quality time with us showing us the spaces, making us yummy cocktails, and just hanging out. I've never experienced a warmer welcome to a venue that we did with Mary. The houses are immaculate, rustic, so cozy, and the kitchen is huge. The event spaces are plentiful and the venue is so flexible with how you use them. You cannot go wrong planning your wedding here. Lean into the pros and you'll have the best time ever!

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