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A private, historic California ranch for destination weddings
and farm stays. Just one group at a time, an easy escape
from the Bay Area.
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Where the Whole
Ranch Is Yours
Tucked along the last quiet bend of San Luis Creek, beneath cottonwoods that have stood for a century, The Bird Ranch is 32 acres of restored 1906 California ranchland. When you book it, the whole place is yours. No shared timeslots, no wedding-mill schedule. Just one group at a time, with room to celebrate, sleep, wander, and slow all the way down.
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We're five minutes off Interstate 5 and about an hour from San Jose. Close enough for an easy escape, far enough that it actually feels like one.
At A Glance
An Easy Escape from the Bay Area
You don't have to leave California to feel like you got away. The Bird Ranch sits
just off I-5 near Santa Nella, about 60 minutes from San Jose and Silicon Valley,
90 from the East Bay, and an easy reach from Modesto, Stockton, and
Sacramento. Close enough that your guests arrive without a fuss. Remote
enough that the only sounds are the birds, the cottonwoods, and your own celebration.
Weddings
Marry where the whole ranch is yours for the weekend. A historic barn for up to 120, golden-hour light along the creek, and lodging for your closest twelve. A destination wedding without the plane tickets.
Farm Stays & Getaways
Come for a quiet weekend, a family retreat, or a slow few days off the grid. Lodging that sleeps 12, a pool, and a wood-fired oven, with space to swim, watch the birds, and gather around a fire. Rated a Superhost and Guest Favorite on Airbnb.
Gatherings & Events
Reunions, milestone birthdays, celebrations of life, and retreats. One private ranch, set up for whatever you're bringing together.
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The Whole Place. All Weekend.
Just for You.Not a six-hour time slot. Not a shared venue with another party next door. When you book The Bird Ranch, you book all of it: the barn, the grounds,
the creek, the beds, for the entire stay.
Testimonial from people who've celebrated here
"This is an amazing place for a wedding or any type of Celebration. Julie and Markus are so pleasant to work with. Five stars for sure, if I can do more, I would"
- M Ciuffo
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Tell us a little about what you're planning, and we'll set up a private tour of the ranch. Pricing is available upon request, and because every booking is for exclusive use, dates fill up quickly.