The Ranch at Varian Equestrian wedding venue in Arroyo Grande

The Ranch at Varian Equestrian is at 1275 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, on 200 acres of rolling hills off Corbett Canyon Road between Arroyo Grande and the Edna Valley.

The ranch hosts weddings of up to 250 guests. The Stallion Barn Courtyard, the Museum Barn Lawn and the Rose Garden are each listed for up to 250.

The spaces are the Stallion Barn Courtyard beside the historic Stallion Barn, the Museum Barn Lawn with its wooden bridge, the Rose Garden for pre-ceremony gatherings and cocktail hour, and Arabian Lane, a tree-lined lane by the Arabian horse pastures for smaller ceremonies and long-table dinners.

Ceremonies are held on the Museum Barn Lawn or in the Stallion Barn Courtyard, each for up to 250 guests. Arabian Lane suits smaller ceremonies under the trees.

This was the longtime home of horsewoman Sheila Varian, whose Varian Arabians ranch bred some of the best-known Arabian horses in the world. It is now owned by two-time Olympic pole vaulter Simon Arkell and his wife, Caprice.

The venue is yours privately between 8 am and 11 pm, with 10 total use hours and a 6-hour event time that ends no later than 10 pm.

Yes. The venue includes separate bridal and groom getting-ready areas. The Suite (sleeps up to four) and The Casita (sleeps up to two) can also be added as overnight accommodations.

Yes. You can provide your own alcohol, but it must be served by a venue-approved professional bar service that meets the venue's insurance and Responsible Beverage Service requirements. Self-service alcohol is not permitted.

Yes. Every wedding needs licensed, insured professional coordination, at minimum month-of, and the coordinator cannot be in the wedding party or a guest.

Yes. The ranch has a preferred vendor list, and outside vendors are welcome once the venue approves them before you sign. There is a catering prep area with an ice machine, running water, new appliances and air conditioning.

Tables and chairs are included with most wedding packages, supplied by All About Events with setup and breakdown.

Yes. Elopements, ceremony only or ceremony and reception, can be booked Monday to Thursday, and on weekends within three months of the date.

The ranch recommends inquiring 9 to 18 months ahead for weddings. A signed agreement and retainer secure the date, and the venue is available year round.

Yes, there is plenty of on-site parking and there are built-in restrooms. The ranch has internet, but coverage in the canyon is weaker than in town, so it suggests vendors bring a hotspot.

Yes, private tours are scheduled by appointment after an initial inquiry. Use the inquiry form on this page. Share your date, estimated guest count and the spaces you prefer, and our editors will forward your inquiry to The Ranch at Varian Equestrian's events team within one business day.

Use the inquiry form on this page. Share your date, estimated guest count and the spaces you prefer, and our editors will forward your inquiry to The Ranch at Varian Equestrian's events team within one business day.