It’s no secret that choosing a venue is one of the most challenging parts of planning an event—especially a wedding. With dozens of people to shuffle, a lot hangs in the balance, including space, ease of access, and budget.

I mean, think about it. We’ve all been to a wedding where the dance floor was too crowded for comfort. As the night wears on, couples go from running into each other to full-fledged wiping out like dominoes. The groom’s grandmother wants to leave, but the parking lot is a mile away, and who’s sober enough to walk her to her car? It’s hard to tell.

(This drama and more for the low, low price of $10,000+ and your sanity!)

The good news is: we have an event venue here in Ukiah, and not only is it spacious and accessible, but it’s also stunning.

Gather Events is the perfect place to host (extra) large weddings and parties. In fact, they’re Yazmin’s specialty.

For years, Yazmin used her decorating talents to turn other event centers into works of art. But over time, she noticed something missing in the event space here in Mendocino County: large venues. So, back in 2021, she decided to find a way to fill this gap.

Yazmin searched high and low for the perfect property, finally landing on a horse ranch that *happened* to host events. It had enough land and buildings to serve as a proper event venue—so Yazmin took a leap of faith and bought it.

I was lucky enough to attend my first wedding at Gather Events last November, and let me tell you: it is worth the hype. Yazmin has cultivated a crazy beautiful space.

There’s a converted barn to host receptions and parties, a newly developed ceremony area, and a massive house to accommodate weekend stays. It’s absolutely dreamy.

So, if you’re looking for an extra-large venue in a gorgeous country setting, take a tour of Gather Events on Burke Hill Road. And tell Yazmin I sent you! You’ll be blown away by this space and all her team can do to make your event special.

For the record, this isn’t an ad. I’m just a realtor here in Ukiah who loves highlighting our local businesses. And if it helps you plan your wedding, all the better!