Outdoor · Los Gatos, California

Living Well Event Center

Private acreage with a redwood deck and water garden in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, California.

At this venue Outdoor space Countryside location External catering allowed Seated meal facilities Dance floor Water features

Living Well Event Center sits on 4.5 private acres at 22975 Santa Cruz Highway in Los Gatos, California, in the mountains between Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz. It has a redwood deck, gardens and an indoor hall.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The venue answers the question directly in its FAQ: it hosts LGBTQ+ and same-sex weddings, is glad to, and has hosted several. You do not have to wonder how the team will react.

Because the venue is private and lets you choose your own caterer, you can build the day around people you trust. It suits couples who want a quiet mountain setting and a straight answer.

Ceremonies

The lighted redwood deck of about 2,000 square feet is the main outdoor space, and the grounds include a fruit orchard, a garden, a fire pit and a 150-foot water garden with a waterfall. Ceremonies can also move indoors.

Receptions and food

The indoor space is about 1,800 square feet and suits dining, dancing and presentations, with a full indoor kitchen for caterers. The venue does not provide catering, so you are welcome to use any vendors you prefer, and it can recommend trusted ones. It is a bring-your-own-alcohol venue, and bar service comes through a caterer or bar vendor. Capacity is up to 80 guests.

Getting there and the area

Los Gatos is about an hour from San Francisco and roughly thirty minutes from Santa Cruz, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hotels in Los Gatos and Santa Cruz can host guests, as the venue does not list lodging.