Avéline can host up to 250 Guests. We may allow higher counts on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee.

For Full-Day events we allow flexible drop-off, setup, and pick-up between 9:00am-5:00pm on the day before and day after the event. In the case of rentals picked up the day after an event, the site must still be left clean at the event’s conclusion.

Up to 50 cars may self park on-site, however, we highly recommend a valet service to create a more luxurious experience for your guests. For events with more than 50 cars we require a shuttle service.

All attendant guests can access the outdoor grounds and terraces. 

For events with less than 30 people, the Guest Quarters and attached on-site restrooms may be used. For events of over 30 people, only the vendors or wedding party may use the Guest Quarters and attached restrooms.

Catering may use the garage connected to the outdoor kitchen for prep and storage.

Use of the inside of the estate may be available on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee.

The Guest Quarters are a sectioned off, private area of our home. The Quarters are accessed via a beautiful stone archway from the Lower Terrace. It includes a Living Room, Three Bedrooms, and Two Restrooms. This private space is available for vendors, planners and wedding parties to get ready. For events with less than 30 Guests, the restrooms are available for use. For events with more than 30 guests, only vendors and the wedding party may use the Quarters and its restrooms. The Quarters must be left tidy with personal property removed at event conclusion. At this time, we do not allow overnight stays in the Quarters.

Our Guest Quarters includes (2) attached and private restrooms. For small events of 30 Guests of less, the restrooms are available for use. For weddings and events of more than 30 Guests, only vendors and the wedding party may use these restrooms.

We are on a septic system and cannot provide restroom usage for more than 30 Guests. Please contact your coordinator for recommendations on luxury portable restrooms. Portable restrooms are parked in the upper corner of the lawn for easy access.

We are a private property and not currently ADA accessible, however many areas are accessible without stairs. We are in the process of attaining a golf cart to assist moving elderly or differently-abled guests. Please inquire with your coordinator on how we can accommodate specific needs.

WiFi is available for vendors and wedding parties, however we cannot offer WiFi to all guests. Verizon coverage is good, but AT&T is not.

Trash Disposal is included in your event rental. We require all personal items to be removed from the Guest Quarters by the end of the event and rentals neatly stored until they will be picked-up. We offer basic cleaning after events, but ask that vendors still clean up after themselves and leave the space tidy.

For Full-Day Events we require a refundable security deposit of $1,000. This security deposit covers damages to the property structure, gardens, and patio furniture. The deposit will be returned within 30 Days of the event conclusion.

Yes, our water is clean and lovely. We have one of the deepest wells in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Your caterers can safely fill water on-site.

Events with 30 Guests or less may provide their own food & alcohol and self-serve. Rentals must still be put away and trash properly disposed of. No exceptions. 

Events with more than 30 Guests must hire a professional, full service caterer, bartender, and event coordinator. Avéline does allow food truck vendors as long as professional wait staff is hired for bussing, clean up, and putting away rentals. Please consult with your coordinator for our approved caterers, bartenders, and wait staff list.

For events of 3 hours or less, hard alcohol may be served as cocktails, on the rocks, or neat. For events of 4 hours or more, hard alcohol may only be served as a cocktail or with soda. For events of 5 hours or more, only beer and wine may be served past the 5th hour. The maximum amount of bar run time is 6 hours. 

Avéline does not allow serving shots under any circumstances.

Yes. Avéline requires the use of a professional coordinator from our approved list. If your event is very intimate and simple, we may make an exception.

Yes, food trucks are allowed so long as additional wait staff is hired for bussing, clean up, and putting away rentals.

We love them, but unfortunately outside animals are not allowed on-site.

It looks refreshing, but unfortunately we do not allow guests to swim in the pool due to obvious liability reasons. Instead the pool is a wonderful place for floating lights, candles, or floral arrangements. If you are holding a photoshoot or intimate gathering you may inquire about exceptions.

At this time we do not allow overnight stays in our Guest Quarters. The Guest Quarters may be used by vendors and the wedding party for getting ready on the day-of the event. It must be vacated and cleaned of personal items by the end of the event.

We have a designated smoking area. We ask that guests only smoke in this area due to fire hazards.

We do not allow sparklers, tapered candles, or pillar candles. We allow tealight candles inside votives that go past the flame. There are lovely options for LED candles available now.

Yes, drones are allowed. 

Iron patio furniture and ivory retro umbrellas are included in your rental. These items are used on the outdoor terraces. Please let us know if you would like them moved or removed.

Yes, we are flexible on rental drop-off and pick-up times between 9:00am-5:00pm. Please consult with your coordinator to find the best time.

All events must end at 10:00pm. We allow an event to end at 11:00pm for an additional $750.

We host events in the ideal months for sunshine in Santa Cruz. In the event of rain, which can happen in May, early June, or mid-October, we recommend an event tent and heaters. Please note that event tents are quite expensive and can cost up to $20,000. Please consult with your coordinator for a backup plan if your event is in late Spring or early Fall.

We have two small generators on-site to continue the use of music and lighting. Portable restrooms are often self-contained with water and power.

No, the lawn is beautiful all year around. Due to the slight incline on the lawn, it does not collect water. In the summer months we are able to keep it nice and green with our deep well water.

No, we do not have issues with insects.