Anytime I talk to someone that attended our wedding, they always ALWAYS mention how fantastic the food was. And it was! We actually weren't prepared for how fresh and delicious everything was going to be. Nancy and John set up a grill just outside the reception area and cooked for us and our guests the best tasting salmon, steak and grilled vegetables we've ever had. The icing on the cake was the amazing service we got from them and their staff. They treated us (the bride and groom) like royalty and were on top of everything: assisting my cake maker, my MC, my coordinator. Simply fantastic service and exquisite food!
I can't say enough good things about Holman. I've been to two weddings at Holman Ranch. I attended the first wedding by myself as a guest. Attending a wedding by yourself, when you don't know anyone but the bride, can be dreadful, but I had such a wonderful time at Holman. I was able to explore the interiors of the ranch: the stately main room, the lovely courtyard, the views from the lawns. I had a wonderful time just relaxing and soaking up the romantic environment and chatting with all the other guests doing the same.
My experience as a guest there was so perfect, I knew I wanted to have my wedding there. And last year, I did. My husband fell in love with the venue at first sight. Being from the peninsula area, we worried that our guests wouldn't dislike having to drive down to Carmel Valley, but knew they'd forget all that as soon as they arrived. It's just such a perfect setting. Both the scenery indoors and outdoors hold so much appeal, just being there is entertaining enough.
As for putting on a wedding (I had both my ceremony and reception here), it went flawlessly. Hunter, the events coordinator, was always responsive, always cheerful, always helpful when it came to answering my many questions. The service she and her staff gave on the big day couldn't have been more effective, accommodating or efficient and was always friendly. Holman Ranch, along with my caterer (Bird of Paradise, whom I highly recommend) created a day that actually exceeded my expectations (and what bride doesn't have HIGH expectations for her wedding day?)