Straus Home Ranch, Marshall CA

Avery nice place to have a wedding. I worked there at a wedding venue.and very nice

Have you ever worked with a vendor who was so wonderful you instantly wanted to be friends with them? That’s Michael and Vivien Straus. They had our hearts within minutes of meeting them, and we quickly learned that their warmth was matched with deep event planning expertise, lightning fast responses to all manner of inquiries, and a general willingness to do absolutely everything within their power to make our wedding seamless.

We can’t say enough positive things about Vivien and Michael. We had heard planning a wedding would be stressful, but largely thanks to Vivien and Michael, we honestly never felt stressed.

They regularly welcomed us to the ranch ahead of our wedding, helping us build a special bond to the land and to their family. They worked so effectively as a team, helping us find lodging, answering questions on behalf of our other vendors, thoughtfully navigating asks related to honoring recently passed family members, and so much more.

During the wedding weekend, Michael bent over backwards to make sure everything ran smoothly, always beaming with a huge smile. His soft serve ice cream was such a big hit! It was always such a relief to see Michael, because we knew he was fixing something we didn’t have to worry about, or making something work better, or just thinking 10 steps ahead to make a future moment run smoothly. He is exactly who you want at your wedding!

We had the wedding of our dreams and we can’t imagine a better place or better hosts for this special moment in our lives. We plan to visit Straus Home Ranch regularly and will loudly sing the praises of Michael and Vivien everywhere we go, because we’re convinced there is no better place on the planet to host a wedding.

When we first stepped onto Straus Home Ranch and met with Michael, it was clear this was a very special place. Michael and Vivien have so much love for their property, and so will you after you spend a weekend on the shores of Tomales Bay. I could talk forever about the wonderful house, the magical barn, and how I teared up after walking down the aisle overlooking the setting sun over the bay. But truly the selling point of this venue is the people, and how helpful Michael was during the whole event. As you go throughout the evening, Michael is the most helpful host, helping with the set up, tear down, and everything in between.
I still remember walking up to the venue at sunset and thinking "this is such a magical place. " If you choose to host you wedding here, I'm sure you'll feel that too!

When my partner and I first stumbled upon Straus Home Ranch, we were immediately struck not just by the natural beauty of this coastal farm but by how warm, welcoming, and hands-on the Straus family is. We knew right away that this venue would provide the perfect ambiance for a day celebrating love. SHR provides multiple events spaces so that the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and dancing are spread across distinctly different parts of the farm, which (in my opinion) gave our guests the opportunity to explore and kept our wedding feeling dynamic and flexible. We loved having the cows in the background, the bay behind us as we said our vows, and the warm and cozy barn when the sun went down. Michael and Vivien, the venue’s hosts, were so attentive, friendly, and down-to-earth. I knew that if something went wrong, they’d be there to step in and help fix it. Fortunately, our special day went perfectly. I don’t have a single complaint or regret. This venue is for soulful, authentic people who love nature… and who love to party. Can’t recommend SHR enough!

There are truly no words to describe Straus Home Ranch. When we came upon the wedding wire listing we immediately had a feeling in our stomachs that this could be our wedding venue. The second we stepped foot on the grounds for our tour with Vivien, we both had goosebumps covering our whole bodies. Straus is a slice of heaven that makes you feel right at home. There are wildflowers growing everywhere you look, cows roaming the field above the ranch, twinkle lights in the trees, a beautiful white house that your whole family can stay in, a eucalyptus grove for the ceremony that truly doesn't even need wedding flowers because the backdrop will take your breath away, a HUGE red barn for the best wedding dance party of your lives, and lastly the most INCREDIBLE brother-sister duo (Michael and Vivien) to guide you through the wedding planning process. Michael and Vivien are two of the kindest, warmest, and most charismatic people we have ever met. They have created this beautiful oasis for others and they welcome each couple in with open arms. They are both responsive and highly professional when communicating about logistics. They made us feel heard, taken care of, and completely at ease with each decision for our wedding day. We cannot wait to come back and visit the ranch just to hang out with them! THANK YOU MICHAEL AND VIVIEN FOR THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES! <3 <3 <3

What a venue.all the ingredients are here. Location, along the water in Tomales Bay. Ceremony setting, beyond incredible but does require a small baby hike. The barn, tons of space and beautifully kept. The string lights inside are epic. Ownership, takes tremendous pride in their venue. That last one folks in my book is a head turner! Book this venue!

Beautiful property and amazing venue. The owner was super friendly. Wished we could have stayed longer.