Website www.hiddenchateau.com
Request Contact

Special Offer

Get $125 Complimentary Discount off a Wedding when you mention Wedding Celebrations when booking.

The Hidden Chateau and Gardens is an ideal setting for a romantic wedding or special event. Elements of Victorian decor are interlaced among brick and creamy stone... creating a beautifully charming ambiance. At the Hidden Chateau we strive to create memorable occasions for all our events. Enter the gardens and stroll through a colonnade with six stone archways. Surrounded by trickling water fountains and cobblestone pathways, you and your guests will find themselves immersed in classic ambiance and Old Spanish charm. The foliage and flowers in our garden make the Hidden Chateau the perfect location for your celebration and provide wonderful scenery for lovely pictures and memories.

Built in 1934 by Francis Lederer, a true luminary of Hollywood's silent era, the Chateau, part of a 300-acre estate, was actually the barn for his wife's beloved horse, Gypsy. The peak-roofed stone and adobe structure is an homage to California mission architecture (Mr. Lederer's favorite style), right down to the jutting stone walls with arched walkways and the heavy wooden double-doors in the front. The façade is softened with profuse greenery and flowering plants atop stone pillars. All the original stone was actually quarried from the estate's property, and in 1974 the building, which by then housed a gallery started by Mrs. Lederer and friends to showcase artifacts from Mexico, was named a Historical Cultural Monument.

Ceremonies and receptions are held outside, where a clever use of space has given each area its own feel even as they all flow together. On the right side of the building, the Spanish tile roof extends to create a breezy side portico, ideal for cocktails or stand-up receptions. Enter through old iron gates and you're met by the gentle sounds of a delightfully romantic fountain with cherub water bearers. At the far end is a long service bar, and to your right are large stone arches that open up to a leafy flagstone patio. The combination of flowering plants, succulents, pepper trees and multiple gurgling fountains placed throughout the gardens creates a private oasis and keeps the valley's bustle at arm's length.

Meandering cobblestone paths lead to tucked-away corners for smaller gatherings like rehearsal dinners. At the center of the property, an iron arch sets the stage for the ceremony area, anchored by a gazebo and framed by tall palms. The far garden can be filled with linen-draped dinner tables, or they'll bring in a dance floor and string twinkling lights in the trees-perhaps a nod to the sparkling parties that old Hollywood once had up the hill.

From grand receptions to intimate affairs, we offer an elegant event space, exceptional food and beverage, and always deliver unforgettable events. Let our experienced staff assist you in all aspects of planning your remarkable day and make your wedding memorable for all the right reasons.

This wonderfully unique location offers a distinctive and intimate atmosphere ideal for a memorable wedding. Our highly qualified staff will assist you with planning every detail of your evening. For a unique personal ambiance, select one of our packages and we promise it will be everything you ever wanted and more.

Many people refer to the Hidden Chateau and Gardens as a "Storybook Destination" because of its character and history. Selected as a Cultural Landmark, this little hideaway has been distinguished among the "Best of the West" by Sunset Magazine.

FEES & DEPOSITS
A $1,500 deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 10 days prior to the event. A $500 - $1,500 refundable security deposit is also due 10 days prior to the event.

Rental fees range $30- $180/per person depending on menu selection, day of the week, season, number of guests, type of event. Menu pricing will vary depending on which caterer you choose. Prices include valet parking for 60+ cars. Additional equipment rentals are available, e.g. tents, heaters, audiovisual equipment, VIP restroom facilities and extra lighting.

AVAILABILITY
The garden facility is available Wednesday thru Sunday, and the ideal time of year is March thru October. Since we must comply with city noise ordinances, all music and grand exits must conclude by 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, or 8:30 pm on Sundays. Overtime will be billed per hour or portion thereof if guests remain past 11:00 pm

MAKE YOUR MEMORIES AT HIDDEN CHATEAU & GARDENS