Big Sur Day with Mom - Stop 2. Rancho Rico!

So...

This is what I was talking about when I envisioned a 'Big Sur ranch wedding'!!!! This property is absolutely amazing. There are uninterrupted, 180-degree sweeping views of the pacific at the ceremony site. There are no frills - it is a working ranch with cattle and horses and dogs running around. Beautiful, rustic wooden fences, natural grasses and trees...just simple, Big Sur magesty! I LOVE it, and can't wait to bring Scott - he fell in love with the pictures, so I know he will love it in person. Lygia has a large barn that she lives in - the upstairs being her private art studio - the barn can open for dancing if you choose to have your reception at the site. Then there is a fairly flat area in front of the barn where tables can be set up...I'm thinking however, that we would probably only have the ceremony here - spend a couple of hours with the guests taking photos, drinking lemonade and champaign while enjoying the stunning views and property. I am pretty much afraid to commit to an outdoor reception due to weather inpradictability and the questionable comfort of the guests. Plus renting a tent costs an arm and a leg...which is out of our price range anyway. But oh those views! If we decide on this location I will HAVE to wear cowboy boots!!!