Farm Sanctuary Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day while supporting the farm sanctuary, animal rescue and regenerative farming — a wedding with purpose.

Wedding vows with a purpose. Minutes from the coast yet tucked into the rolling hills of rural Encinitas, our sanctuary offers a peaceful, green backdrop for your big day — surrounded by rescued goats, fruit orchards, gardens, and a picturesque barn.

Come take sanctuary on your big day. There's no better way to start your life together than in a peaceful, serene setting surrounded by animals and gardens — nature and God’s creation at its most beautiful, enhancing every moment.

Your rental includes the barn with lower patio, upper view deck, upstairs dining room, and an interior bar room with roll-up doors. And because part of your fee supports our nonprofit mission, it's tax-deductible — you're celebrating your day while giving back.

Take advantage of beautiful photo opportunities with our goats and out in the open pastures.

Stay Option: 1,200 sq. ft. detached home with pasture views — 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed.

Stay Option: Fully furnished 1-bedroom guest house with a king bed and fully stocked kitchen.

We're a plant-based sanctuary hosting weddings for up to 50 guests. Larger events are possible with a shuttle arranged in advance, as on-site parking is limited.

  • Base price is $2,500 for an 8-hour window, 12:00 PM–9:00 PM. Included is barn, upper and lower patio, indoor open space, third covered patio, 3 picnic tables, two folding tables, and indoor toilet with sink.

  • Option ($2,500) for 16 hours. Two days of space. 1 day for set up and 1 day for event.

  • Farm Stay Option. ($2,500) for sleeping for 3 nights. Includes 2 bedroom house and 1 bedroom guest space. Max number of people 6 for stay.

  • Please be mindful as our sanctuary promotes a plant based lifestyle. When choosing food we ask you choose plant based or at a minimum plant forward menu. We have several vendors that are local and can accommodate. The Plot is a great option: theplotrestaurant.com.

Everything you need to know before booking your day at Fortuna Ranch.

  • Encinitas, CA — close to the coast, set in a rural hillside community with gardens and a working goat sanctuary.

  • Up to 50 people. Larger groups are possible with a shuttle arranged in advance, as parking is limited.

  • Barn with lower patio, upper view deck, upstairs dining room, and interior bar room with roll-up doors, plus a third covered patio, 3 picnic tables, 2 folding tables, and an indoor toilet with sink.

  • $2,500 for an 8-hour window (12:00 PM–9:00 PM); $2,500 for 16 hours across two days (setup + event); $2,500 for a 3-night farm stay (2BR house + 1BR guest house, max 6 people).

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your date, with the remaining balance due in full 60 days before your event.

  • Cancellations must be made at least 60 days before the event. The deposit is non-refundable.

  • Yes, alcohol must be served through a licensed caterer.

  • Some indoor space is available, though capacity depends on your guest count. We recommend arranging a rental tent as backup for larger groups.

  • Yes — all music and event activity must end by 9:00 PM.

  • Yes — as a nonprofit sanctuary, part of your fee may be tax-deductible.

  • As a plant-based sanctuary, we ask that your menu be fully plant-based or at minimum plant-forward. We're happy to recommend local vendors, including The Plot (theplotrestaurant.com).

  • Yes — there are great photo opportunities with our goats and out in the pastures.

  • Yes. A 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath house with pasture views and a fully stocked kitchen, plus a fully furnished 1-bedroom guest house with a king bed and full kitchen. Housing is dependent on availability. Recommend booking well in advance.

  • Yes, a certificate of event liability insurance (typically $1–2 million) naming Fortuna Ranch Farm Sanctuary and Andy and Corrie Blough as additionally insured.

  • Yes, outside vendors are welcome. Caterers must accommodate our plant-based/plant-forward food policy.

  • We recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular spring and fall dates.