Yokayo Ranch

This is a wedding review for the venue. The place is beautiful and comes with so much for what you’re paying. The bad experience here came from the sisters only on the wedding weekend. The sisters were super nice to the bride and groom (my sister and brother in law), but that did not follow to the wedding party. One sister hid the Bride and Grooms hand fasting cord on the day of the wedding, so it was never photographed and I did not have it as the officiant and the ceremony was starting. We were madly rushing around looking for it, and the other sister was creepily following me around the house staring at me as if that would make it appear. My sister found it in a drawer of a random dresser in her bedroom. The sister who hid it never admitted it or apologized. I’m sure she just didn’t know what it was but it deserved an apology. Also, one of the sisters had the photographer yell at me to leave the ceremony site earlier in the day while I was trying to organize something the bride had asked me to do. That sister was pushy and rude to me about getting seated quickly for the ceremony after looking for the cord, which was disorienting because I was asked to take the flower girls hair down right before. The way the sisters acted very much impacted my experience of the wedding with my sister. I would be cautious.

Yokayo Ranch was an absolute dream come true for our wedding. Tucked into the peaceful hills of Ukiah, the property feels like a hidden oasis—lush, serene, and surrounded by nature in the most magical way. Every corner of the ranch has a natural beauty that made our weekend feel so special and grounded. From the sweeping trees to the gentle golden light at sunset, it was the perfect setting for such a meaningful celebration.

Rachel, who owns and runs the venue, is truly an angel. From the very start, she was attentive, calming, and so easy to work with. She went above and beyond to help us feel supported—from arranging beautiful flowers to helping find bartenders and smoothing out all the little details that make a wedding feel effortless. Her warmth and calm energy made the planning process feel personal and joyful. We always felt like we were in good hands.

The ceremony space was elegant and intimate, and the dinner area glowed with charm and love. Our friends who stayed on the property felt so at home—they swam in the pool, danced to music on the outdoor speakers, and gathered in the stunning kitchen of the main house for late-night laughs. Every moment of the weekend felt relaxed, beautiful, and deeply memorable. We truly couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to begin this next chapter of our lives.

I recently got married at Yokayo Ranch and it is an incredible place staffed with the most warm, helpful, and welcoming people. We booked the property for 3 days, which made the weekend feel like an adult summer camp with our family and friends. The grounds are gorgeous and the houses are so beautiful and unique. The pool and pool bar setup were great for pre and post-wedding events. I hope to plan another event there someday or attend another wedding on the property! Rachel and the rest of her team were so helpful and made us feel supported and cared for the entire weekend. Truly exceptional people!