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I stumbled upon a cute little place in Carmel called the Holly Farm which was worth investigating.

Reduced cost package for 2010 Special $17,500 which includes:

• 3 night stay at Holly Farm
• 2 on site massages
• Rental, set up and breakdown of chairs and rectangular tables
• White linens
• 12 bottles of champagne
• Set up of ceremony chairs for up to 150 guests
• Breakdown and setup of banquet tables for up to 150 guests
• Speakers and microphones
• 7 heat lamps
• Market umbrellas for shade
• Sleeping accommodations for 10-12 people in the farms 4 bedroom 3 bath adobe home
• Sleeping accommodations for 6-8 guests in the Banana Cabana
• Ambient lighting
• Bocce ball court, volleyball court, darts, ping pong and horseshoes
• House sound system

There is another package callled the Santa Lucia Wedding Package.  This package includes:

• Exclusive use of the Historic six-and-a-half acre Holly Farm Estate for 2 nights . (Check-in Friday at 8am /Check-out Sunday by noon OR Check-in Saturday at 8am /Check-out Monday by noon.)
• Sleeping accommodations for 10-12 people in the Farm’s 4-bedroom, 3 bath Early California Style Adobe Home.
• Sleep an additional 6-8 guests in The Banana Cabana redwood bungalow.  One indoor restroom and two outdoor showers.
• The Paraiso Honeymoon Suite is available for accommodations during the week (2 people), is used as a dressing area for the bride and bridesmaids on the wedding day and for the bride and groom’s wedding night.
• Daily maid-service in both on-site residences and the Paraiso honeymoon suite.
• Use of The Holly Farm’s outdoor Teak chairs, benches and tables scattered throughout the relaxing and fragrant tropical floral gardens.
• On-site Recreational Amenities.  (Bocce ball court, volleyball, darts, croquet, ping-pong and horseshoes.)
• Choice of two Ceremonial Sites: The Oak Tree Grotto (up to 200 guests) or The Windmill Lawn (up to 300 guests).
• The Carriage House with Stone Bar, Sautillo Tile Dance Floor and Band Room (with outlets) designed to accommodate bands or DJs.
• Banquet Lawn in the gardens accommodates up to 300 guests.  Includes use of Bridal Party Stage for up to 22 people and Banquet Service Tiki Bar with Polynesian thatched roof.
• Passionfruit and grapevine covered Buffet Arbor with polished redwood buffet tables and fountain.
• Four heat lamps with propane and green market umbrellas & bases shading the Fountain Courtyard.
• Four guest restrooms in reception area.
• Ambient night lighting- small white mood lights winding through the limbs of the Oak trees and along wooden structures.  Accent lighting and tiki torches.
• Island Orchids on The Holly Farm’s Stone Bar, the Tiki Bar, in The Adobe Hacienda, The Banana Cabana, The Paraiso Honeymoon Suite, Registry Table and Buffet Table.
• House sound system- Ipod compatible with 6-disc CD changer.
• Ample on-site parking with attendants.
• Two free-standing wrought iron easels and one small table easel.
• On-site manager at your event (Grounds supervision- NOT a wedding coordinator.)
• Rehearsal dinner options: Host an on-site rehearsal dinner with The Holly Farm’s in-house caterer, host your own dinner up to 40 guests OR host an off-site dinner (beach party, restaurant, etc…).

Neither package includes food which you must use their caterer from Grapes of Wrath catering www.grapesofwrath.com.  Grapes of Wrath provides all the flatware, plates, serving platters and utensils.  After a little investigation of the caterer they make big promises which sound like a dream to me.  On their website they say, “we will never ask you your budget. You will tell us what you want and how you want it! From this, Dana or Tamie will create a proposal. If we have exceeded your planned budget, we will go over the proposal together to find ways to make it work.” That sounds like my kind of caterer!

Clients BYO alcohol and Holly Farm has no cake cutting or corkage fee.

They have a few restirctions which include no amplified music after 9pm and a children under 9 policy which requires arrangement to be made with Holly Farm for a child activity area for an extra cost.

The Holly Farm has additional packages as well.

You can access more information here:

http://www.herecomestheguide.com/location/detail/the-holly-farm/

Update- I received a very kind email from Holly Farm asking me to take down the pricing info since it has changed for their 2011 season.  If you would like pricing info, please contact them directly…I am sure they would love to hear from you!