Holman Ranch — Hotel in Monterey

My husband and I got married at Holman Ranch. It's a stunning venue. Definitely the top one or two best venues in Carmel Valley. It was by far our favorite that we searched for in the region. It's big with lots of different areas for people to explore and hang out in, has a great flow for the progression of a wedding, the view is quintessential Carmel Valley (absolutely gorgeous), balances and merges landscaping perfectly with the natural beauty of the area, completely quiet and peaceful, buildings are nice, not far from afterparty locations or from Carmel-by-the-Sea where our guests stayed. Feels almost like a Tuscan of Southern France retreat in California. It's truly an idyllic place. It was magical getting married there. Our photos are amazing, due to our incredible photographer and a variety of locations that made for beautiful backdrops. I can't say enough about how gorgeous the property is.

And the staff is top notch. They are super friendly, fully staffed, and beyond helpful. They made sure the place runs smoothly and we were happy. It's a well oiled system that functions pretty much invisibly to the guests.

Renting out the property with all 14 rooms to stay onsite with our wedding party was the best part of our wedding weekend experience. It made our weekend feel so easy and not stressful at all, waking up and walking from our room to the get ready rooms, being about to go back to our room whenever we wanted. And getting to hang out with our wedding party throughout the weekend was so much fun. It felt like a whole retreat instead of a hectic one day production.

I would recommend Holman Ranch in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a wedding venue. They have the whole process down so smoothly and perfectly, it made my job as the bride so much easier and everything went off...

I first learned about this place while I was looking for a place where my husband and I could spend a few hours on his birthday weekend in January.  I wanted not just a tasting room experience (a bit too boring for us), but something rather educational and inspiring.  I booked a wine tour at their ranch for January 27th,  and it was a wonderful experience.  A person who helped me with my booking over the phone (I can't recall his name,  unfortunately) was super friendly, and our guide Giuseppe (I do hope I remembered his name correctly) was extremely knowledgeable and fun. The property is very well-maintained, the views are breathtaking,  and the wine is spectacular. I'm not a big fan of red wines, yet I enjoyed every single sample I was offered.  We had a blast that day, and we ended up purchasing their membership.  They shipped their wine to our home estate in Colorado, and the shipment was seamless.  Being a member of their wine club,  I now have access to some of their events,  e.g. yoga sessions.  My friend and I attended one of such classes,  and it was lovely. We tasted their Rose,  and brought home 2 bottles; that was one of the best Roses that I had tried not only stateside,  but even in Europe. Despite some misunderstanding that I had with one one their employees,  Meghan,  the management mended the matter and made our visit very special.  Their GM, Ms Kirstie Woods, is a professional who knows their business and how to make the...

We got married here May '22 and had the best experience. Victoria was super friendly and was able to answer all of our questions in super timely fashion. We did two different walkthroughs, with our parents, and some of the recommended vendors and the staff was super welcoming and patient every time. The day of the event went off without a hitch, everyone was extremely professional and their preferred vendors that we went with (Five Star Catering & Engaged & Inspired) are true experts of their crafts. The venue allows for spirits so you're able to serve customized drinks along with their wine. The wedding package at Holman also comes with basic necessities, such as lawn chairs, dining tables, and heaters. You can also choose to add-on a photo booth (which comes with some props), lawn games, etc.The only minor hiccup is that the venue is pretty strict (no sparklers, vendors must have proof of insurance, and additional licenses for drones) so be prepared to communicate this with your vendors and find those who are willing to work with the venue's requirements if you are planning your wedding without a full time planner. Overall, our special went really well, beyond our wildest dreams which we will...