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The Secret Garden at Ripples Winery

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Last reviewed: August 13, 2026 | Abbotsford | Park Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Secret Garden Venue is an Abbotsford winery wedding venue at Ripples Winery and New Wave Distilling, set within gardens, ponds and farm surroundings in the Fraser Valley. Its official site presents the property for weddings as well as private celebrations, with a clear-roofed event space, an outdoor ceremony area and access to the surrounding grounds.

For couples comparing garden settings in the Fraser Valley, the useful distinction is the combination of an outdoor ceremony option with an indoor ceremony and reception facility on the same property. The venue also publishes both standard-wedding information and a separate intimate or elopement format, so the right fit depends on guest count, timeline and the level of service you want confirmed in a quote. Last reviewed: August 13, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Secret Garden Venue specialises in weddings held within a garden-and-winery setting. Its standard-wedding information lists access to the outdoor ceremony area, winery/distillery, fireside patio and indoor ceremony/reception garden facility. The wedding party may also use the farm areas, including fields, forest and grapevines, for photographs.

For standard weddings, the venue lists tables, reception chairs, banquet and head-table linens, a dance floor, permanent décor, a reception PA and sound system. It also says a venue coordinator is available during the event, from 10:00 a.m. to the end of the event. Couples may use their own licensed food provider; this is not described as a venue-operated catering package.

A separate intimate or elopement offering is published for smaller celebrations. The listed format includes 2.5 hours at the venue, seating for up to 50 guests, use of the bridal suite, an indoor or outdoor ceremony, ceremony décor and florals, a bouquet, a ceremony, sound-system use, a post-ceremony sangria-bar component and a bartender for cocktail hour. Optional appetizers are identified separately.

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is at 3387 Tolmie Road in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The official site positions it in Fraser Valley farmland and on the edge of Greater Vancouver; this profile therefore treats Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley as its confirmed local context rather than implying a wider service territory.

It may suit couples who want a ceremony and reception setting with visible garden features, a winery/distillery on site and photo access to the property. The standard-wedding page states a capacity of up to 140, while the intimate format publishes seating for up to 50. Those two published formats make it relevant to both smaller ceremonies and larger celebrations within the stated limit.

The site also promotes an on-site Country Chalet for wedding parties, private groups and countryside getaways, with accommodation for up to 12 people. Accommodation should be treated as a separate booking conversation, including its availability for the wedding date.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the venue’s practical ceremony fallback: the official site says ceremonies can move from the outdoor area into the indoor space in inclement weather. The main facility is described as a clear-roofed, draped structure with roll-up sides; the site says heaters are used for chilly evenings and autumn events. The venue also states that nearby washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Other confirmed features include landscaped ponds and gardens, a patio with a gas fire pit, a bridal room with a private outside entrance, a dance floor, sound system and bar staffing. The standard-wedding page also names a large staging kitchen as caterer-friendly, which is relevant because couples can source a licensed caterer.

The limitations are mainly items that require direct confirmation. The site does not publish a date-specific availability calendar, a complete itemized inclusions list by package, an accessibility route description, parking information or a complete food-service policy. Couples should not assume that every photographed area, accommodation space or optional add-on is included in every booking.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The standard-wedding page directs couples to email for pricing, and the intimate-wedding page directs readers to email for more information. The official website does not provide a current base venue fee, food minimum, bar minimum, service charge, tax total or accommodation rate in the public pages reviewed.

Ask for a dated, itemized proposal that separates venue time, coordinator or staffing, bar service, rentals or décor, ceremony components, optional food, applicable taxes and any accommodation booking. If considering the intimate format, confirm exactly what the 2.5-hour allocation covers and which optional items change the total.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The confirmed official booking contact is events@rippleswinery.com. The venue’s contact page asks prospective clients to email to begin planning an event. No phone number is published on the confirmed Secret Garden Venue contact page, so none is listed here.

When enquiring, provide the preferred date, expected guest count, whether you want the standard or intimate format, and whether you expect an outdoor ceremony. Request confirmation of the proposed timeline, indoor rain plan, venue access times, accommodation availability and any vendor requirements before committing.

Wedding setting and event flow

The published layout supports an outdoor ceremony area among ponds and gardens, with an indoor ceremony/reception option in the main facility. The official site says the venue can be arranged with round or long tables and that the indoor area seats up to 140. It also describes an adjacent outdoor patio and landscaped spaces that can be used as part of the property experience.

The standard-wedding information says all liquor is supplied by the venue because it is a licensed facility, and it prohibits outside alcohol. Guests may use the winery/distillery tasting room while it is open to the public, according to the venue’s published material. Confirm the current bar format, tasting-room access and timing for your date, since these are operational details that can vary by event.

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask for the current contract and quote, then verify the guest maximum for your selected room layout, the ceremony and reception timeline, rain relocation process, access for setup and teardown, and the precise role of the on-site coordinator. Confirm whether any décor, sound-system, dance-floor or rental elements you need are already included or optional.

Also confirm catering approval requirements, bar service and payment rules, the handling of dietary needs, accessibility needs, the bridal-room schedule, photography access to farm areas, rehearsal scheduling and the Country Chalet’s separate availability. These questions turn the venue’s published features into a clear plan for your particular wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the published guest capacity for weddings at The Secret Garden Venue?

The standard-wedding page states a capacity of up to 140 guests. Its intimate or elopement option publishes seating for up to 50 guests. Confirm the applicable limit for your chosen layout and date in writing.

Is there an indoor backup if an outdoor ceremony is affected by rain?

Yes. The official site says ceremonies can be moved from the outdoor ceremony area into the indoor garden facility in inclement weather. Ask how and when that decision is made for your event.

Can couples bring their own caterer and alcohol?

The standard-wedding page says couples may source their own catering if the provider is licensed. It also says the venue is licensed, supplies all liquor and prohibits outside alcohol.

Does the venue offer a smaller wedding option?

Yes. The intimate or elopement format is published as a 2.5-hour option with seating for up to 50 guests, an indoor or outdoor ceremony, bridal-suite use and a post-ceremony gathering. Email the venue for current pricing and date availability.