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Switzer Farm

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Westport, California

Weddings Elopements

Garden house, built in the 1800s and restored for a wedding venue.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 99 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 45–65-guest events in reviews
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 707-409-0383
  • Website switzerfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Switzer Farm in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏛️ Historic Barn 2 mentions

“The home has been impeccably restored, maintaining its historic character without sacrificing modern amenities or comfort.”

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🌸 Gardens & Grounds 12 mentions

“The ocean itself, the meadows, the gardens across 22 acres are perfect for roaming, meandering and sloshing around (fi you are lucky enough to get there in the rain).”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Switzer Farm — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“A guest house and front garden were added right before our wedding.”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“The views are gorgeous, both the exterior and interior areas are lovely, with multiple areas that can be utilized for events.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 41 mentions

“We felt extra, extra grateful to have had the opportunity to stay onsite for our wedding and enjoyed the beautiful accommodations, kitchen, and access to our wedding!”

😌 stress-free planning 5 mentions

“He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and made the experience feel effortless and stress-free.”

From the reviews

I had the unfathomable good fortune to spend a weekend with friends at Switzer Farm, and it is hard to describe the beauty and majesty of the restored Victorian farmhouse itself, the Mendocino coastline, and the pleasure of the experience (unfathomable!).

★★★★★ — Susan, Jan 2020

My wife and I were married here this September. It would be hard to imagine a more perfect wedding venue - there is something magical about this house and property, we will never forget our time there.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2018

We recently had our wedding at Switzer Farm and it was beyond magical! The house, property, and everything that surrounds it is drop dead gorgeous. The detail put into the house itself is incredible - it is a dreamy place to get to stay for a few days! You won't want to leave. We lucked out with October weather.

★★★★★ — Emma, Oct 2025

We had the most magical wedding weekend at Switzer Farm (May 23–26 over a long weekend). The home has been impeccably restored, maintaining its historic character without sacrificing modern amenities or comfort.

★★★★★ — Charles, Feb 2026

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Getting married at Switzer Farm

Switzer Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

Check wedding info on their site

Where to find Switzer Farm

36700 CA-1, Westport, CA95488

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