The Outdoor Art Club - Mill Valley, California

Brendan H.

Wonderful place. My wife and I got married there. It was a fantastic experience that we could not recommend highly enough. They have events down to a science and treat you like family. Thank you!

Alexis H.

Absolutely stunning venue for a wedding, even having to be inside because of rain! Dave Boston and the crew are fabulous to work with. They made everything so easy! We had a small 80-person wedding on a winter Sunday afternoon and OAC was the perfect place for us. Would highly recommend!!

D. D. S.

Amazing venue. Amazing team in Mr. Boston, and crew. We had our wedding here, and it was perfect. 113 guests, outdoor dining to be extra safe. Great access points throughout the ground. Flexible in Covid planning. Guests had a great time! Indoor main hall was used for dancing, and some overseas video wishes; venue had a projector, stage, bridal suite with restroom, two public restrooms, a beautiful outdoor courtyard for the ceremony, and plenty of space overall. Highly recommend!

Caleb R. (. S.

As a photographer, this is real cute space that can be dressed up fairly easily. Great for smaller to midsized weddings, and some great access to redwoods in surrounding areas. It’s beautiful, cheap, and has a full kitchen. What’s not to love?

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A California Historical Landmark, the beautiful Mill Valley "Outdoor Art Club" since 1902, has been dedicated to preserving the area's Natural Environment. Lovely gardens surround the 1904 clubhouse designed by Architect Bernard Maybeck. Popular venue for weddings, parties, lectures. The world renowned Mill Valley Film Festival has yearly celebrity receptions in this enchanting place.

Jim V.

As a wedding photographer in the bay area, I see a lot of wedding venues and The Outdoor Art Club is one of my favorites. It has so much character and makes my job easier because its so charming and beautiful. Its right downtown in Mill Valley yet it feels like you're in a redwood forest cabin. I highly recommend the Outdoor Art Club!

Kevin K.

We had our wedding at the OAC in September, and we loved how everything turned out! Dave Boston, the building manager, was so responsive, replying within minutes of me emailing sometimes. He patiently answered all of our questions and worked to accommodate some of our special requests (with bringing some items ahead of time, etc). Really gave us a sense of comfort throughout the hectic wedding planning process. The venue itself is beautiful, with redwood trees and greenery all around. The reception hall has a charming cabin vibe, and you can add string lights both inside and out (we worked with their recommended vendor Marin Event Lighting). They provide tables and chairs for the reception, ceremony, and cocktail hour; our caterer provided the linens. On the morning of the wedding, Dave had everything set up by 11am and let us borrow a ladder and sandbags for our ceremony arch. All of our guests thought the venue was beautiful, and we were definitely happy with how everything went on the day of the wedding. Overall, I'd recommend OAC as a wedding venue!

Maribel M.

I did day-of-coordinating for my friend's wedding here. It is a beautiful venue and well maintained. The wedding had 65 people, had a jazz band, a cellist, and they used Sage catering (A+ for Sage, I loved working with them and their food was delicious!). The OAC staff were easy to work with and were on top of everything.

The downside is the parking is difficult. The vendors were struggling to find a spot. OAC had put signs for the catering staff, but someone tore them down and parked in the reserved spot. There is street, unmetered parking but you have to walk about 5 minutes away from the venue. Parking is free after 6PM which helps.

As long as you're shuttling your guests and everyone else can deal with the parking situation - then I would definitely recommend this venue.