Getting To The Jewel Of Ortega The Jewel of Ortega is located 5 miles down a gravel road that is accessible by car. You will be transported to a private oasis overlooking the breathtaking Santa Ana Mountains. Please see the detailed driving directions below if you plan to drive. Unfortunately, ride-sharing services like Uber/Lyft do not provide access to the venue. However, we will provide a shuttle service departing from the Best Western in San Juan Capistrano. More details on the shuttle schedule will be provided closer to the event. Driving Directions: Address: Tree of Life Nursery at 32201 CA-74, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 This is the closest address to the venue off of CA-74. The private entrance to the Jewel of Ortega is situated across the highway from Tree of Life Nursery, look for the green gate under the Rancho Mission Viejo sign. Staff will greet you at the gate and guide you the remaining 5 miles down the scenic gravel road to the venue. Please allow an additional 20 minutes from the time you arrive at the gate to get down the road. Parking is available at the venue. Shuttle From The Hotel To The Venue If you are taking the shuttle please arrive at Best Western San Juan Capistrano by 3:15 pm, the shuttle will depart at 3:30pm sharp. Address: 27174 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 If you are not staying at the hotel, please plan to use rideshare like Uber to get there, parking at the hotel is for guests only.
We kindly request you arrive to the venue by 4pm for the ceremony.
Semi-formal attire is requested. Much of the wedding will be outdoors on grass and gravel so we suggest to avoid stiletto heels. It may get chilly in the evening so bring a jacket to stay warm once the sun goes down.
Yes, there is ample parking available at the venue.
While we are not organizing a hotel block, please refer to our lodging suggestions under the "Travel" tab. Please be advised that it is a holiday weekend so we recommend booking hotel and flights as early as possible.
Yes, please indicate any specific dietary restrictions in the RSVP form.
While we adore the little ones, we have made the decision to have an adults-only celebration.
The invitation and RSVP will specify if a plus one is included. Please contact the bride or groom if you are unsure.