Wedding & Special Event Rates

Reservations & Retainer

To secure your event at the estate, a signed Rental Agreement and a 50% retainer are required. A minimum of $1,500 applies if the calculated retainer is lower. The remaining rental fee is due thirty (30) days prior to your event. All monies received will be first applied towards retainer for full receipt prior to venue booking costs.

The Client retainer is fully refundable provided Redwood Grove is restored to its initial condition and there are no additional incidental charges. If additional cleanup or maintenance is required or damage is sustained or facilities and equipment, all or part of the retainer may be forfeited and additional charges may apply. Redwood Grove cleaning staff will accrue against the retainer at a rate of $1000.00/hour. Should there be no additional cleanup, damages, or share of gross receipts due Redwood Grove, the full retainer shall be refunded within 30 calendar days.

Example:
For a rental totaling $6,000, a 50% retainer of $3,000 is required to hold your date. This retainer is separate from the rental total and is fully refundable if the property is returned in its original condition.

In this example:

• Total amount paid to secure the date: $3,000.00 ($6,000 rental X 50% retainer)

• Total amount paid thirty (30) days prior to event: $9,000 ($6,000 rental + $3,000 retainer)

• Potential refund after the event: $3,000 (the retainer)

• Effective rental cost: $6,000

Cancellation Policy

Should you need to cancel your reservation, the following terms apply:

• 90 or more days prior: 80% refunded / 20% retained

• 60–89 days prior: 50% refunded / 50% retained

• 30–59 days prior: 20% refunded / 80% retained

• Less than 30 days: Non-refundable

If we are able to rebook your date, we will make every reasonable effort to reduce or waive applicable cancellation fees.

Estate Policies

To preserve the historic character and natural setting of the estate, the following are some of our key event policies. Additional terms, conditions, and rental requirements are outlined in the Event Application & Rental Agreement.

Strict Smoke-Free & Vape-Free Property
Redwood Grove is a smoke free environment inside and outside. Smoking of any substance, including electronic cigarettes is not permitted on the premises and will result in the forfeiture of the retainer plus any and all applicable, additional cleaning fees. Redwood Grove is surrounded by CA State Park which also prohibits smoking, vaping, or other drug activities per California Public Resources Code 5008. 10. A designated smoking area is assigned at the Benbow Bridge. Guests who wish to smoke or vape must use the designated off-site smoking area, which is accessible by shuttle service. Any violation of this policy by the Client, vendors, or guests will result in the immediate forfeiture of the entire retainer and may result in the event being terminated at the sole discretion of the Property Owner.

Strict No Open Flame Policy
To protect the historic estate, surrounding forest, and the safety of all guests, open flames of any kind are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property, including candles, sparklers, lanterns, fire pits, fireworks, sky lanterns, torches, and similar devices. Julia Morgan Redwood Grove is a historic, irreplaceable estate located in a forested setting with limited emergency access. Even a small flame presents an unacceptable fire risk.

Event Insurance Client must obtain event liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming Greg and Tanya Musgrave, Julia Morgan Redwood Grove, Inc., and their employees as additional insureds. The certificate must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Client also releases the additional insureds from liability arising from the client's use of the property. Insurance may be obtained through the client's own provider or through EventGuard (not affiliated with JMRG): https://www.eventguard.ai/venues/julia-morgan-redwood-grove