Outdoor Art Club

At a Glance

• EMAIL: rentals@outdoorartclub.org
• ADDRESS: One West Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 140
• ALCOHOL: Full Bar/ Licensed Provider
• CATERING:  Preferred List

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

The Outdoor Art Center in Mill Valley isn’t just a wedding venue—it’s where your forever story begins. With its timeless allure, rich history, and breathtaking natural surroundings, it’s the perfect choice for couples seeking a stylish, unforgettable celebration that won’t break the bank.

For approximately $8,000 on a peak-season Saturday, you’ll enjoy 13 full hours (10 AM to 11 PM!) to bring your dream wedding to life. Think of it as a blank canvas, ready to showcase your unique, Pinterest-worthy vision for the big day.

Wedding Day Blueprint

We start your day in our historic Clubhouse (designed by Bernard Maybeck) with your bridal party sipping mimosas and enjoying the “calm before the magic” in the sun-drenched Wood Room. The garden patio offers a leafy lounge vibe—ideal for those candid “getting ready” shots.

Ceremony in the Garden Lawn or Under the Oak Grove

We make our way to the Burr Woods-surrounded garden lawn where you walk down the aisle beneath towering redwoods. For something more intimate, the oak-grove lawn offers dappled light and an almost fairytale feel.

Cocktail Hour on the Patio & Sun Porch

Guests mingle beneath string lights on the pergola patio; the adjoining Sun Porch serves as cocktail lounge and overflow space where the Clubhouse architecture quietly steals the show.

Dinner & Dancing in the Clubhouse Great Hall

We step into the main hall with wood-paneled walls, chandeliers, and French doors that open into the garden—dinner, toasts, then the dance floor kicks in. No awkward gaps; we keep the energy flowing.

 Sunset Photo Walk & Open Dancing

You and your partner slip out for golden-hour portraits under the redwoods while guests pour into the hall for full party mode. Effortlessly, you, right?

Dessert, Last Call & Send-Off

Cake, coffee, one last dip into the garden glow. We transition smoothly into the “how-did-it-go-so-fast” sigh and you exit, hand-in-hand, into the night.

This blueprint is a roadmap to magic—but feel free to remix it, shuffle the hours, add a surprise sparkler exit or swap spaces as you like. At the Outdoor Art Club, we believe your wedding should feel authentically you, and we’ll quietly smooth the edges while you shine.

Event Sites

• Wedding Garden
• The Sun Porch
• The Deck
• The Clubhouse
• The Front Patio

Food & Beverage

Outdoor Art Club is a rare find: historic character paired with genuinely functional infrastructure. It looks like a storybook clubhouse tucked into redwood country, but behind the charm is a food & beverage program that’s practical, well-regulated, and built to support real events.

This isn’t a blank canvas or a hotel ballroom. OAC lives comfortably in the middle—structured, flexible, and planner-approved. With a true commercial kitchen, reliable utilities, and a smart approved-vendor system, it supports ambitious food and beverage plans while preserving its intimate, community-driven feel. If you want classic Marin charm, strong food, and catering logistics that feel refreshingly straightforward, OAC delivers—quietly, confidently, and exactly as promised.

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