Sydalyn Hill

Every single aspect of our wedding at Sydalyn Hill exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Gwyn and her family put their hearts into making sure our wedding day was perfect and that it really felt like "us". The venue itself is STUNNING, and with their new lower lawn, there are many options to customize your event. Our family and friends were blown away by the beauty of the venue. My (now) husband and I live in Brooklyn, and Gwyn seamlessly helped us plan our wedding from across the country. She made the process so clear, fun, and easy from day one. We relied on Gwyn's recommendations for our caterer, rentals, flowers, and rehearsal dinner venue, and they were all absolutely phenomenal. She helpfully walked us through the tradeoffs of each decision, and helped us select the perfect decor, layout, and food. We were also working on a pretty tight budget, and Gwyn was very sensitive to that throughout the process. My husband and I stayed at the venue with 4 close friends for two nights, which added so much to the wedding weekend. It was amazing to wake up at Sydalyn, and it was great to have downtime at the venue with our friends before, during, and after the wedding. We also loved that we were able to host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one place -- this made it really easy for all of our guests to relax and enjoy the evening. On the day of our wedding, the staff at Sydalyn Hill were incredibly attentive, comforting, and sweet. They seamlessly handled any issues that arose and were always quick to respond to our questions. We feel incredibly grateful to have chosen Sydalyn Hill for our wedding. If you're looking for a gorgeous venue and a team that puts their heart and soul into making your day perfect, you can't beat Sydalyn Hill.

Sydalyn Hill was the perfect place for our dream wedding, and I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. Gwyn, Johnathan, and their family were so wonderful to work with! Gwyn was so helpful, guiding us through every step and making our day extraordinary. She met with us numerous times to go over details, went with us to pick rentals, and was so quick to respond when I had questions. Everything was very well organized and the weekend ran so smoothly. The value of what was included in our venue fee was incredible. I felt like we were genuinely valued as clients, and Gwyn always had our best interest top of mind. Nothing about this felt transactional. When we got engaged, we went back and forth on eloping or having the full wedding, and this venue made me so much more confident in our choice to invest in having the big day. The property is absolutely stunning. The garden was in full bloom, which worked out so well for my wildflower wedding vision. My husband and I grew up in the San Lorenzo Valley, so getting married there with that incredible view was so special for us. There is no detail spared at Sydalyn Hill, and I can tell the property is only going to become more beautiful over the years. My guests were raving about the venue and had so much fun exploring the grounds. Jonathan even gave some of my guests a tour and shared the property's history- They loved it!! The space feels so big, yet intimate, and is such a great canvas to pull together your dream wedding. I felt having the house on the property was such a game-changer for the bridal party. I had my bridesmaids sleep over the night before, and it was so special to have that time together. The early hair and makeup time was easy since everyone was already there. Having all of our things on-site was convenient, and we loved being able to stay the night after the wedding. The house itself is so beautiful, and you never want to leave! We're already planning to return for future anniversaries. I am highly recommending Sydalyn Hill to literally everyone I know. It made our day overflow with love and unforgettable memories! We will be forever grateful to have had our wedding here.

We cannot say enough about Gwyn and Jonathan and their venue Sydalyn Hill, where we hosted our daughter's wedding this past weekend. The venue is spectacularly located on the top of a redwood forest in a beautiful clearing that has all the charm and beautiful vistas that formed the backdrop for our fabulous event. Gwyn and Jonathan were "hands on" owners who were able to not only answer all of our questions, but provided some great history of the venue's past and their vision for the future. Gwyn also has a list of great local vendors (florists, caterers, etc.) to help make the event fabulous. From the vintage 1951 Chevrolet pickup truck that delivered the bride from the house (offering unparalleled vistas of the Santa Cruz mountains) to the venue while seated in the ultra clean flatbed, to the historic crystal chandeliers hanging from the 100+ year old black walnut trees overarching the dance floor, there could be no better ambiance for a wedding venue. We wholeheartedly and without a single reservation recommend Sydalyn Hill to any future couple looking for a spectacular wedding venue. Andy and Sarah Byron (August 2021)

Amazing views, great remote location, and tons of fruit trees!

It was an amazingly beautiful property for an outdoor wedding!!