Cowell Ranch Hay Barn

08/11/2026

Some moments from A&C’s sweet August wedding. Swipe to see an alternate ceremony set up!

08/06/2026

Now booking 2027 weddings at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.

Nestled at the base of the UCSC campus, our historic barn offers a one-of-a-kind setting with a breathtaking ocean-view ceremony site and timeless rustic charm.
Our latest available dates are here. If you’ve been dreaming of celebrating your day at Cowell Ranch, now is the perfect time to start planning. Browse the available dates in this post, then scan the QR code to reserve your spot at an upcoming venue tour.

Don’t see a tour date or time that works for your schedule? Reach out—we’d be happy to find a time that works for you.
We can’t wait to help you bring your wedding vision to life.
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07/21/2026

Between June and September, the Hay Barn’s Ocean View Ceremony Site is available for wedding rentals! Located just up the hill on the UCSC Farm, the Ocean View Ceremony Site offers guests sweeping views of Monterey Bay while perched atop hay bales on working farm offering the ideal blend of rustic elegance.

07/15/2026

One of our favorite events to host is our annual Farm to Fork Dinner. Please join us on August 29th. Some of the vendors partnering with us on this event include:
Alexis Party Rental
Anouchka Bakery
Cotton Candy Kid
Marianne's Ice Cream
A Paper Flower Wedding 'Day-Of' Coordination
Companion

02/17/2026

We’re just a few days away from our annual Vendor Showcase and Open House! Rain or shine, we will be there. See you at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on February 21, 2026 from 11:00 am 3:00 pm.
Check out some of the vendors you’ll have the opportunity to meet and get a taste of what they have to offer. Post 2 of 2!

02/17/2026

We’re just a few days away from our annual Vendor Showcase and Open House! Rain or shine, we will be there. See you at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on February 21, 2026 from 11:00 am 3:00 pm.
Check out some of the vendors you’ll have the opportunity to meet and get a taste of what they have to offer. Post 1 of 2!

01/26/2026

Join us for an Open House and Vendor Showcase at the picturesque Cowell Ranch Hay Barn in Santa Cruz. Scan the QR code to register for this FREE event.
See you there!

01/08/2026

It’s officially 2026, yay!
We are just under two months away from our annual Vendor showcase and Open House.
Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but a vendor showcase is great place to start. Take the opportunity to explore what local wedding/event vendors have to offer. Scan the QR code to register for this FREE event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

12/04/2025

We love hosting workshops and seeing the Hay Barn used in lots of different ways for all different kinds of events.

Join us for our Fermentation Basics workshop on Sunday, December 14 at the Hay Barn. Learn about the methods and benefits of fermentation and get a guided lesson on making your own kraut to take home! Registration link in comments 🥬