The Groves on 41 - Templeton, California

douglas dingman

Thank you Karen for such a great stay !
The grounds were gorgeous and we absolutely loved the property. We loved the beautiful views of the grounds and the nearby rolling hills covered in grass from our kitchen table as we ate each morning. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio, relishing in the morning sun as we talked. But best of all, was the front porch. Whether it was chatting in the morning while sipping on coffee and taking in the peaceful serenity of nature and all of it’s beauty, or evenings as we chatted and watched the bunnies come out!

You were such a gracious host. You were inspiring and I absolutely enjoyed meeting you!
Thank you.
Teresa Dingman

Erin Hewitt

Our family recently stayed at The Groves on 41 while on vacation and to say we enjoyed it would be an understatement! The owners are so warm, friendly, and helpful, making sure we had a wonderful time. The farmhouse was exquisite and comfortable and the property was breathtaking. It had all sorts of amenities that we loved. We instantly felt at home and did not want to leave. It was our kids' first time to CA and they instantly fell in love as well. We especially loved the olive oil tasting! One of our favorite things to do was sit on the huge front porch and enjoy the views. The Groves on 41 is a slice of heaven on earth. We can't wait to come back!

Chris W

I highly recommend making an appointment for a tour with a presentation by the owners... a Mom and Daughter who are informative and fun! The olive all tastings are wonderful and open a new world of tastes, knowledge about growing olive oil, and new culinary ideas. The Groves on 41 have 4,000 trees and the best olive oil I have ever tasted! Oh ... and the dog is a love...so playful! Enjoy!

Gabriela Divine

We couldn't have possibly received a warmer welcome at The Groves on 41. The lush grounds, rolling hills, and beautiful olive grove shrouded us with unparalleled serenity. Love-Love-Loved the tour of the EVOO production and the exquisitely appointed farmhouse couldn't have been any more comfortable. What a privilege to stay here and share Porch Time with the setting sun, and coffee on the beautiful patio at sunrise. Karen is the perfect hostess and an absolute delight. Karen's EVOO is the finest I've tasted and it's clear to see why it's won so many awards. Can't wait to go back. Returning on an annual basis is certainly "de rigueur". Thank you, Karen!

Gene C

What an incredible find, story, and experience. Whether you want a tasting, a beautiful venue, or to step up your food game; why not do all 3?
They accommodated us for a tasting, were extremely knowledgeable, and the various oils were delicious. We left with 5 bottles and will need to come back for more!
Treat yourself and you'll never go back to that junk from market again.

Zach K

The second we drove up we knew this place was special. The winding road from the entry gate to the barn sets the scene perfectly, I think we both knew this was the perfect venue almost from that piece alone. Jennifer was amazing and so incredibly helpful through the planning process. Her and her mother go above and beyond. We planned from a distance, and she was always very accommodating with our last minute visits. They even set up a complimentary olive oil tasting for us one time when we brought our parents to visit after we booked!
They are constantly upgrading the venue space. It seemed like there was some awesome improvement every time we visited. The 3,000sf two story house that is included for both Friday and Saturday night was perfect for a casual rehearsal dinner, and for everyone to get ready at the morning of. We didn't even know what to do with all the space!
The weekend of the wedding, Jennifer was around, in the background, for anything and everything we needed but not interfering at all either. She was there for rehearsal with aisle chairs set up and waiting. She came running over when our 2 year old ring bearer managed to lock himself in the house bathroom after rehearsal. She let our florist use olive branch trimmings in the arrangements. She directed parking day of to make sure it stayed organized. And a million other little things that I'm sure we don't even realize. Jennifer is really the final piece that puts The Groves over the top for being an awesome venue!
The other nice piece is being able to basically bring in any vendor you want (licensed of course!) and being essentially a beautiful blank slate for your event. We originally envisioned a winery for our wedding (but those are far too expensive and restrictive) and with a few little touches with the decor - this place fit that vision probably better than doing it at an actual winery. The venue is so beautiful minimal decorating is needed unless you really want to do/spend more.
Obviously, we cannot say enough about The Groves (and Jennifer) and hope we can have a family event there in the future. No need to think twice - just book with them and you’ll be happy!

Preston Wallace

Their olive oil is superb! And we attended a function in their barn: A SUPER CUTE venue for weddings or other events! The staff is incredibly helpful, and they will do everything they can to make your event perfect! We got to tour the B&B also, and it's beautiful and spacious. The perfect getaway for a nice vacation.

Rosalie Curry

Looking for a beautiful, peaceful venue for wedding, gathering or a relaxing quiet place to relax. Look no further. Lush greenery, modern barn or outside for events. The farmhouse is very spacious. We held our daughter's Bridal Shower in the barn. We stayed in the farmhouse 2 nights. So relaxing to watch t.v. in whirlpool tub. I sat in the sunroom and listened to the birds while I drank a cup of coffee. Rose