Majestic, Secluded Oceanfront Wedding Venue on the Mendocino Coast
Make unforgettable memories in our lovingly restored, historic 1884 Victorian farmhouse set amidst 22 acres of gardens and meadows, right above the wild Pacific Ocean, in northern California. Whether you’re planning a wedding, elopement, or other special event, you’ll treasure the time you spend with your loved ones in this magical place.
The Setting
There's nowhere quite like this on the California coast. Perched on the headlands above the Pacific near the historic village of Westport, Switzer Farm sits at the end of the world in the best possible way: completely private, completely breathtaking, and entirely yours for three days and three nights.
From the ocean-view veranda to the wildflower meadows to the blufftop ceremony sites above the crashing surf, every corner of this 22-acre Northern California wedding venue was made for the kind of weekend your guests will talk about for the rest of their lives.
The Experience
This isn't a venue that books three weddings a weekend. When you reserve Switzer Farm, you get exclusive use of the entire property: the restored 1884 Victorian farmhouse, the garden cottage, the south lawn, the meadows, the headlands, and every sweeping ocean view in between.
The farmhouse sleeps 20 or more guests across seven beautiful bedrooms, so your closest family and friends wake up together on the Mendocino Coast, coffee in hand, ocean outside every window. Guests who aren't staying on the property can walk to nearby Westport B&Bs and vacation rentals, meaning that no one needs a car once they arrive.
This is what a private wedding venue on the Northern California coast was always meant to feel like.
Weddings, Elopements, and Other Special Events
Whether you're planning a full wedding weekend for up to 99 guests, an intimate elopement on the Mendocino Coast, or a milestone celebration with family, Switzer Farm provides something no hotel ballroom or winery event space can: complete seclusion, untouched natural beauty, and a sense of place that becomes part of your story.
A Place with History
Built in 1884 as a working sheep and dairy ranch, Switzer Farm was meticulously restored by owners Gary and Michiko Weiss over three years, bringing back every original gas light, plumbing fixture, and architectural detail to create a Victorian farmhouse wedding venue that feels as alive today as it did when it was first built. It's their home, and they welcome you to love it as much as they do.
See It for Yourself
Words and photographs only go so far. Browse our gallery to see what ceremonies on the bluffs, receptions on the south lawn, and candlelit dinners on the veranda actually look like or watch real couples celebrate their weekends in our wedding videos.
Plan with Confidence
Our recommended vendors: photographers, caterers, florists, and musicians know this property intimately and are the best in Northern California. Also, our on-site manager Dolores is available throughout your entire weekend to make sure everything runs perfectly.
The Best Weekend of Your Life Is One Call Away
Switzer Farm hosts one wedding weekend at a time, and the best dates go fast. Couples who find this place tend to know immediately; the ones who wait usually wish they hadn't.