Rancho La Patera & Stow House
Wedding venue in Goleta, California
About Rancho La Patera & Stow House
Rancho La Patera & Stow House is a historic ranch venue in Goleta, with event settings in its gardens and Ranch Yard. The gardens surround the Stow House and include a restored historic arboretum; couples may hold a wedding beneath the redwood tree or on the house steps. Guests can also enjoy trails and wildlife in the Lake Los Carneros Natural & Historical Preserve.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 600 guests
- Price
- From $850
- Pricing note
- Contact the events department for venue prices. A rehearsal date is listed at $500; an additional rental day for large-tent setup and teardown may cost $500.
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Rancho La Patera & Stow House
- Website: goletahistory.org
- Phone: (805) 681-7216
- Address: 304 N. Los Carneros Road
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