When you’re planning a nonprofit gala, you need a venue that understands what’s at stake. Your donors deserve an experience that reflects the importance of your mission, and your team needs a space that works as hard as you do. We built Villa Loriana to support events that matter, and we see that commitment come to life every time a nonprofit organization walks in.
A Private Estate Designed for Mission-Driven Events
Your nonprofit event deserves a venue that reflects the importance of your work. Villa Loriana is a private 30-acre estate designed to put your mission front and center. The Italian Villa, waterfalls, and park grounds give your gala the setting your donors and supporters expect.
Arrival Sets the Tone for Your Evening
Your Guests arrive through oak groves and Central Coast landscapes before entering our private estate, then guests turn onto our 30-acre private property in Edna Valley. Over an acre of waterfalls and water features greet them as they park in our paved lots that hold up to 90 vehicles. The sound of flowing water and the sight of our two-story Italian Villa tell your supporters they’re somewhere special before they even step inside.
We welcome up to 300 guests for your gala, and the Villa’s stone turret and arched windows frame Central Coast views that your photographer will use all evening. Your team can focus on your program and mission, not on logistics, because we handle setup and breakdown for the cross-back chairs and farmhouse tables that are included in your booking.
Cocktail Hour Flow at The Pavilion
Your reception begins at The Pavilion, our newly renovated cocktail space surrounded by 10-foot stone arches draped in greenery and water spouts. Guests move easily through the space, and the built-in bar with kegerator lets your licensed caterer serve wine, beer, and spirits without extra equipment. The covered patio connects to our catering prep kitchen and Butler’s Pantry, so service stays smooth from first pour to final course.
We designed the catering infrastructure with vendor input. Refrigeration, sinks, prep tables, and a dedicated staff restroom mean your caterer can execute your menu without worrying about logistics. The covered and lit catering patio accommodates most catering vehicles, and we provide on-site trash service.
Dinner and Program Inside The Villa
When it’s time for dinner, your guests move into The Villa, a climate-controlled reception space. West-facing windows fill the room with golden light during your program, and our landscape accent lighting and Villa chandeliers create warmth as the evening continues. You have access to 30-plus dedicated 20-amp circuits across the villa, catering areas, bar, and grounds, with extensive power access to support presentations and production needs provided by your vendors. If you’re running a video presentation, live auction software, or stage lighting for speakers.
Multiple guest restrooms throughout the Villa mean your supporters aren’t waiting in line when they should be engaged with your mission. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps your event connected, and our backup generator ensures your program runs without interruption.
What’s Included with Your Gala Booking
Your one-day access includes a five-hour event block with a venue manager on-site for coordination. Tables and chairs for up to 200 guests are part of your package, along with our landscape and tree accent lighting that makes the grounds glow after sunset. Wine, beer, and spirits are welcome with a licensed caterer, and we maintain an open vendor policy so you can bring the team that understands your event needs. Outside vendors are approved case-by-case basis and must meet our insurance and licensure requirements.
We also offer an assortment of specialty rental items beyond our included inventory. Setup, breakdown, and applicable taxes are part of the rental fee, and we coordinate timing with your team so everything is ready when your first guest arrives.
Why Nonprofit Teams Choose Villa Loriana
You’re not just booking a venue. You’re partnering with a family-owned and operated estate that values the work you do. We provide the privacy of a 30-acre estate designed for full-scale events, and the Italian farmhouse aesthetic offers a luxury alternative to typical gala spaces. Your donors see the care in every detail, from the stone architecture to the custom water features, and that attention reinforces the importance of your mission.
Many wedding planners and corporate event coordinators choose Villa Loriana for its thoughtful design. Your caterer, AV team, and decorators work in a space built to support their success, which means your event runs on time and on mission.
Conclusion
We’d love to show you how Villa Loriana can support your next gala. Walk the grounds, see the cocktail flow at The Pavilion, and talk through your program timeline with our team. Your mission deserves a venue that works, and we’re ready to help you create an evening your donors remember.
Request a pricing guide or book a tour today. Reach us at hello@villaloriana.com or 805-710-9868.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our own caterer and bar service?
Yes. We maintain an open vendor policy, and outside catering is allowed. Full bar service is permitted with a licensed caterer. Outside vendors are approved case-by-case basis and must meet our insurance and licensure requirements.
What’s included in the gala rental?
Your booking includes one-day access with a five-hour event block, an onsite venue manager, tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, landscape and accent lighting, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
How does load-in work for AV and decor vendors?
Our catering patio accommodates most vendor vehicles, and we provide access to 30-plus dedicated 20-amp circuits across the villa, catering areas, bar, and grounds.
What’s the guest capacity for a seated dinner with a program?
We accommodate up to 300 guests for seated dinners inside the Villa. The climate-controlled reception space and multiple guest restrooms throughout the property support large groups comfortably.
