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Hartley Botanica
4.9 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Somis, California
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 805-532-1997
- Website hartleybotanica.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The setting
“We left the venue with under the lights and decor of this charming botanical garden.”
Amenities, with proof
“The abundance of natural light, lush greenery, and stunning water features provided endless opportunities for breathtaking shots, while the Hartley family's hospitality made me feel like part of the family.”
“The abundance of natural light, lush greenery, and stunning water features provided endless opportunities for breathtaking shots, while the Hartley family's hospitality made me feel like part of the family.”
“The grooms quarters was unique (the AC was greatly appreciated) and the bridal suite was a wonderful space to relax and get ready.”
“The grooms quarters was unique (the AC was greatly appreciated) and the bridal suite was a wonderful space to relax and get ready.”
“From the moment you walk in you are greeted with lush greenery, whimsical fountains, and fairy lights everywhere.”
“The dance floor, the service and wait staff were all good.”
“The catering staff was so kind and efficient getting everyone their dinner selections and the bartenders made our signature drinks a hit throughout the evening.”
What couples say again and again
“The abundance of natural light, lush greenery, and stunning water features provided endless opportunities for breathtaking shots, while the Hartley family's hospitality made me feel like part of the family.”
“My husband and I stumbled on the most beautiful venue and couldn’t be happier with how magical the place feels even before you add anything to it for your wedding day.”
“Definitely recommend booking Karen from Bella Dia her team went above and beyond!”
“We also appreciated that they did the catering in house with command catering and also had a wedding coordinator they work closely with that you can book!”
“They were very conscientious of dietary restrictions and the event space itself had a dynamic range of spaces for photo opportunities as well as a luscious dining area for maximum numbers of guests.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Botanical garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “I'm the owner of Tayler Ashley Photography and I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding here.”
- Natural light — “The abundance of natural light, lush greenery, and stunning water features provided endless opportunities for breathtaking shots, while the Hartley family's hospitality made me feel like part of the family.”
From the reviews
Snazzy set up here at Hartley. It was quite a beautiful setting but I will say the groomsmen are set up in a shipping container in the corner which is nice to play music but it is funny. It was an incredible experience and something that I would consider a top notch wedding venue.
This is a BEAUTIFUL event space. Gives major fairy garden vibes. There are definite designated cocktail, ceremony and reception spaces but there are other open spaces that give you some additional options. Venue staff is easy to work with. Bridal suite and grooms suites available.
My girlfriend and I attended a beautiful wedding at Hartley Botanica last weekend. A beautiful rural venue in Somis, just outside of Camarillo, it was a beautiful setting. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed ourselves.
I had the absolute pleasure of photographing and filming Mica and Ralph's wedding at Hartley Botanica, and I must say, it was an experience beyond compare. From the moment I set foot on the grounds, I was enveloped in an aura of botanical bliss and familial warmth.
Getting married at Hartley Botanica
Hartley Botanica comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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