Stayed in our own tent in the event area for a three day wedding here. We are long distance hikers who enjoy being outdoors and had great weather so keep that in mind with this review.
This is the best wedding I’ve ever attended. Thanks goes to the excellent planning by the bride and groom plus the caterers food, and thanks also to the location at willow whitt.
The field where the wedding took place was gorgeous. Big sky views and wild flowers everywhere. Stargazing at night. Several hikes to choose from during the day. I saw the turtle pond probably 5 times and caught glimpses of mt. Shasta from up there too. Went on the farm tour one morning, met all the goats. All the structures are well made with beautiful wood details.
Most of the wedding party stayed in canvas tents and the cottage. It was cold and the canvas folks were all burning their little morso wood stoves which kept them toasty.
I used the outdoor shower (there are two stalls) early each morning with a view of the beautiful field in the back and never ran out if hot water.
My only minor gripes are with items I think willow whitt is actively working on. And the ranch has many other important projects going on so they can’t do everything all at once.
First is only two toilet stalls for each gender which seemed too few for a large wedding. I had to duck in the men’s room a few times when the women’s was full. Also only one indoor shower stall for each gender. I do believe they have active plans to expand on the restrooms.
Second, tent sites which were better cleared/leveled available for those of us bringing our own tents would be welcome…There weren’t many and they somewhat felt like an afterthought. However, again, it’s obvious theyre still working on the space and it was adequate.
I don’t want my few suggestions to distract from how fantastic overall this place was for a wedding or other similar event. I think everyone from many walks of life thoroughly enjoyed themselves on our weekend. The space was beautiful and condusive to spending time outdoors together celebrating our friends.
Thanks to the staff and everyone who made it a lovely weekend. You should be proud of the space you’ve helped create. And thanks to willow whitt in general for all their work preserving the land, protecting its inhabitants and making it accessible to all people.