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Price range: $5,500 - $8,500 Price range: $4,500 - $7,000
Couples usually spend $7,500 Couples usually spend $6,500
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Reception
$4,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of March through November. These prices are available for the months of December through February.

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On WeddingWire since 2018

Coming SUMMER 2023! This beautiful restored historic 1923 Farm House, the Swanner House, located in San Juan Capistrano on a 5-acre property amongst a citrus grove, is the perfect location for your wedding or special event. Located minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano, this charming farm house is close to the amazing amenities and first class lodging in the downtown. The bridal party can utilize the entire 2nd floor of the Swanner House, complete with a private bridal suite and dedicated ready room for the entire bridal party, as well as a private restroom, beverage and appetizer room. The groom and groomsman have a private ready room complete with a whiskey bar, billiards room, restroom and kitchen. The manicured grounds of the property consists of a large entry courtyard, complete with fountains and indoor-outdoor bar, reception area for 300+ guests and a ceremony lawn with a majestic oak tree as the back drop for your ceremony.

The team at Swanner House works with a select group of catering companies and vendors. Please schedule a time to tour the property and meet with our team for a consultation. We are looking forward to making your dreams come true!

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can host from 50 up to 1,000 people in one event space. This area features an indoor area and uncovered outdoor areas and semi covered outdoor areas. The lush green lawn is the perfect spot for a charming reception inspired by history, nature and vintage elements.

Services Offered

The winery is happy to host your engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. They welcome outside vendors and caterers. Depending on your needs, the professional event staff can take care of setup and cleanup.

Other Services

As a winery, the rustic wedding venue specializes in house and specialty wine. They also provide the following event bartending services:

  • Bartenders
  • Cash bar
  • Limited bar
  • Open bar
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer
  • House liquor
  • House wine

History

This venue was established in 2002 and is now operated by ALMQUIST Development + Investment. ALMQUIST and the Swanner House Team specialize in creating places with a soul and work to preserve the historic charm and roots of San Juan Capistrano. The Historic Swanner House has a deep history in San Juan Capistrano and we look forward to sharing more about it with you.

Location

The Swanner House is located in Orange County, California. Nearby points of attraction include the River Street Marketplace (coming Fall 2023), The Inn at the Mission (4 Star Hotel), The Mission San Juan Capistrano, Los Rios Historic District, Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Doheny State Beach, 1000 Steps Beach, Laguna Beach and Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park. It is 56 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, 22 minutes from Santa Ana and 12 minutes from San Clemente.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December
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Lauren P. Sent on 12/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Totally idyllic OC wedding venue!

A Stone’s Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano was the perfect outdoor wedding venue and everything we could have ever dreamed of! The atmosphere at AST is absolutely stunning with a beautiful canopy above the reception area and twinkling bistros lights carefully strung over the entire area. It made for the perfect upscale, yet comfortable feel for our wedding of about 140 in October. We loved everything about the venue and working with the staff. The on site sound system for cocktail hour was totally epic and there are so many different areas on site for casual seating during cocktails, a lounge area, tons of space for parking/valet, a separate ceremony space, gorgeous orange orchards for photos, historic buildings that house a bride and grooms quarters and even tons of extra space for photos booths or other vendors. Our out of towner guests loved the orange orchard look - it felt quintessential Orange County and provided a beautiful backdrop for tons of wedding photos. Above all else, the food was killer! We went with the taco bar/Mexican Buffett and we still have guests from our big day raving about the chicken enchiladas! Some guests said it’s the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. I can’t recommend AST enough - the staff was fantastic, everything ran smoothly and it looked absolutely gorgeous!

It’s also in a great location for anyone looking to do first look photos at Mission San Juan Capistrano (up the street!) or host an after party at any of the local SJC bars (also up the street!).

We do it over it again at A Stone’s Throw if we could!
Kim
Kim D. Sent on 08/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we wanted

Our wedding venue was cancelled and we found a Stones Throw Winery. Beautiful, rustic venue, exactly what we wanted.
Seemed a little understaffed at first but it all came together.
Our wedding was magical. The staff was great. Our only real complaint was that our night went too quickly!
Yoomi & Shawn
Yoomi C. Sent on 07/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A breathtakingly beautiful venue

Two weeks before our postponed wedding (during COVID-19 pandemic), our venue canceled on us. We were devastated. Fortunately, we found A Stone's Throw Winery online and reached out to the venue. It was a perfect venue. The winery is on a three-acre property, which was perfect for an outdoor wedding during the pandemic. The coordinator and staff were so supportive and planned our wedding with us in two weeks. It was a miracle. On the day of our wedding, the entire staff was so accommodating and friendly. Many of our guests complemented on the service and friendliness of the staff. Thank you, Lisa Wagoner and Iva Lee's catering staff for all your help!
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