Vierra Farms is one of those “pretty” working farms, located just off the River Road in West Sacramento, another one of those wonderful Yolo County venues we have been introduced to. It is possible that you have been to Vierra Farms some time in your life, because during the fall months, it operates as Dave’s Pumpkin Patch, a wonderful farm experience. The 600 acre farm has many fun farm equipment props for great photo ops, plus a nice orchard with apples and peaches for more picture taking opportunities.  Dave’s Fresh Produce stand opens the last Saturday of June and offers hand-picked tomatoes, corn on the cob, watermelon, zucchini, and eggplant.  Vierra Farms/Dave’s Pumpkin Patch have decided to ramp up their off-season activities by opening the farm for weddings, special events and farm-to-fork dinners. This venue is primarily an outdoor venue which offers a large grassy area with plenty of trees for shade. Around the perimeter and crisscrossing the spaces are strands of market lights giving a wonderful glow and ambiance. White picnic tables and benches are available, which gives a casual farm feel to a country inspired dinner, however, if that’s not your style you can rent and bring in the style of tables and chairs you desire. Quite the eye catching building is the tin-roofed bar. It is decked out with interesting vintage props from a distressed cupboard that can act as a nice bar back to a large butcher table with stainless steel inserts that would hold ice cold bottles of beer. All the items in this area are functional and have just the right look to create a home-style country bar. I can just see guests strolling the farm with mason jars of lemonade with pretty paper straws! You may bring in your own alcohol and Vierra Farms will arrange for the experienced bartenders. They provide ice on-site for the bar which is a huge convenience.

If it is a wedding you are planning you will want a space for dressing/changing and relaxing before the vows. The Farmhouse is a charming space with brick floors, white wood plank walls and a natural wood ceiling. It is decorated with adorable, vintage details in every nook and cranny. This same indoor space is an option for holding farm-to-fork dinners or an intimate corporate dinner or retreat can be held here. The oversize farm table can seat up to 16 people but the space could hold more if you bring in some extra tables and chairs.

There are several other areas of the farm that you might want to incorporate to entertain your guests. There is a built in, covered bounce pad that is bigger than most swimming pools. That might not be for everyone, but if there are kids at the event they will be crazy about this activity. I think many adults will be as well! There is also a photo both on site that is built into a wooden structure that fits in perfectly to the surroundings. And you may want to fire up the pit for s’mores at the end of the evening. Understandably, some of these extras are not included in the base rental but just ask as the staff at Vierra is happy to walk you through all of the many options available.  Off site caterer is allowed, however Vierra Farms has an excellent preferred list of caterers to select from.

One last nice thing about Vierra Farms is it is dog friendly. So, if you want to have your dog be your ring bearer….this is the place!

Many of the images were taken by our Vixen Vendor, Carmen of Carmen Salazar Photography. Thanks!!

~ Vixen Laurie