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  5+ years ago I pinned a blog post featuring my friend Kelsey's beautiful wedding. It was elegant, rustic, and something from a dream. I visited this page frequently throughout the years, fantasizing about a wedding as gorgeous as the one I had saved in my bookmarks. It really felt like destiny that I would wed at Estancia Culinaria several years later. Everything about this venue is beautiful. From the moment you reach the front gates it feels likes you've entered dreamland. ... The path to the main farmhouse is lined with large, beautiful trees, flowers, and foliage. It really looks like you've left Miami and are driving through an enchanted forest. The farmhouse itself is more lovely than I could have imagined. Photos really do it no justice (although every photo of this place looks gorgeous). I really can't think of words other to describe it other than "wow". They even have a beautiful, rustic chapel hidden in their "enchanted forest". From the moment I contacted Santi (with this crazy idea of having a private wedding for two-- plus two dogs!) I knew I had chosen the perfect place. Santi and his wonderful family were able to plan out an unforgettable wedding day for us, complete with an extravagant dinner for two under the stars with champagne and wine. Every single detail was absolutely perfect. Santi & Oscar's taste are impeccable and they skipped no little detail. The best part about this venue is that it does not feel like any other venue. The Estancia team makes the entire process feel like party planning with a friend. They give you their home to use as your own, and that is something that no amount of money can get you anywhere else. Thank you to the entire Gabino family for a truly magnificent day. I have run out of adjectives to describe just how magical my wedding day was. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Tess Oliver Hattar
3/01/2017

  This location is a gem. I photographed a wedding at this location for a client. The team and owners treated everyone like friends and on a professional yet personal level. To be on location here is an honor. The care, kindness and thoughtfulness they put into their events is truly one of a kind. Their business is a success because of the professional style and authenticity that you rarely find. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in having a special experience with special people. Thank you!

Maggie Iribarren
1/05/2018

  The whole expierence from the hosts, atmosphere ,food and more were stellar! My daughter and I had a wonderful time! We hope to return with friends and family soon!! A true gem of the Redlands!

Faith Duncan
5/21/2018

  After 15 years of marriage, I renewed my vows here with a simple ceremony. I had felt so much love on the property when I first saw it and being a nostalgic type, I loved that I went to school with Santi. This is so much more than a venue, it's a retreat. Kudos to pappa Gabino for such a beautiful expression of love towards his family. 🙋🏻 ❤ 😘 🚲 💨

Sarah Claro
2/28/2017

  Would recommend this venue for any (and every event!) The amazing family that owns this farm is super accommodating and flexible and they were a major part in our wedding day being absolutely perfect

Kimberly Portuondo
1/23/2018

  This place is amazing, but what’s even more amazing is the family, this family has got to be the most genuine, honest, humble, good hearted people I have ever met. Their love is pumped throughout their entire property, I believe it’s their incredible energies that make this enchanted experience even more magical. If your planning a very special event, this is the place without a doubt, they go above and beyond to ensure you leave with great ever lasting memories.

Tony Tamburello
10/17/2017

  Estancia is an amazing wedding venue. No other place like it in South Florida. Santi and his family are wonderful people. Highly recommend.

Alonso Aliaguilla
4/29/2018

  I don’t even know where to begin! Estancia Culinaria is such a magical place to get married, and I can’t believe I was lucky enough to get married there. When I first came across Estancia online I completely fell in love. I distinctly remember telling myself to not get too excited, because there was no way it was going to be as beautiful as the pictures–but I was so wrong. The property itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful farmhouse to get ready during the day, adorable chape... l for the ceremony, and an avocado grove strung with twinkle lights for cocktail hour—the perfect setting for an intimate, romantic wedding. While the property is absolutely gorgeous, what really makes Estancia Culinaria such an amazing place is Santi and the WHOLE Gabino family. Santi and his family go above and beyond to make your day special. They are such genuine, loving people who just want you to have a perfect day and treat you just like family. On the day of the wedding, they truly make sure you are taken care of. From the moment you arrive, they make sure you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, greeting you, helping you with your belongings, and getting you situated so that you can relax and enjoy the day; they do this for both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. During the day, they have a whiskey bar for the groomsmen, and mimosas / champagne for the bridesmaids, along with some delicious homemade snacks (the wedding cookies are to DIE for). You can also tell that Santi and his whole family are going around the property, making sure that everything is going according to plan, which was extremely comforting. I truly can’t thank Santi and his family enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. Carlos and I are extremely grateful. We hope to see you all again soon! And to all you future brides, I cannot recommend Estancia Culinaria enough. Trust me, this will be the BEST decision you make! Our guests are still talking about how magical and amazing this venue was, and it has been a month since we got married. 🙂

Ashtine Raw-driguez
1/28/2018

  I wish I had the words to express how thankful I am to the entire Estancia Culinaria family for making my wedding day so perfect. Since the first visit to Estancia, I knew it was the place that we were meant to get married. On top of the farm being absolutely gorgeous, Chef Santi and his family made us feel so special and welcome. It truly is such a magical place and I received so many wonderful compliments from all of my guests about how special, beautiful, and unique the venue is. I am so grateful to have found Estancia Culinaria, because they went above and beyond to make my wedding day even better than I ever could have imagined! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I hope every bride feels as special as you made me feel over the past year! We hope to see you all again very soon!

Amy Soto
12/12/2016

  Hands down my favorite venue in Miami. The drive to Homestead helps make the entire Estancia experience that much more magical. From the moment you pull onto the property you know you're being taken to a very special place that only few are lucky enough to experience. The venue is family owned, and though we've been working with the Gabino's for 5 years now, the family took us in as one of their own the first time we met. Some of the most amazing people you'll ever meet, and we would recommend this venue to anyone!

Katie Blineau
11/01/2016

  I don’t even know where to begin! Estancia Culinaria is such a magical place to get married, and I can’t believe I was lucky enough to get married there. When I first came across Estancia online I completely fell in love. I distinctly remember telling myself to not get too excited, because there was no way it was going to be as beautiful as the pictures–but I was so wrong. The property itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful farmhouse to get ready during the day, adorable chape... l for the ceremony, and an avocado grove strung with twinkle lights for cocktail hour—the perfect setting for an intimate, romantic wedding. While the property is absolutely gorgeous, what really makes Estancia Culinaria such an amazing place is Santi and the WHOLE Gabino family. Santi and his family go above and beyond to make your day special. They are such genuine, loving people who just want you to have a perfect day and treat you just like family. On the day of the wedding, they truly make sure you are taken care of. From the moment you arrive, they make sure you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, greeting you, helping you with your belongings, and getting you situated so that you can relax and enjoy the day; they do this for both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. During the day, they have a whiskey bar for the groomsmen, and mimosas / champagne for the bridesmaids, along with some delicious homemade snacks (the wedding cookies are to DIE for). You can also tell that Santi and his whole family are going around the property, making sure that everything is going according to plan, which was extremely comforting. I truly can’t thank Santi and his family enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. Carlos and I are extremely grateful. We hope to see you all again soon! And to all you future brides, I cannot recommend Estancia Culinaria enough. Trust me, this will be the BEST decision you make! Our guests are still talking about how magical and amazing this venue was, and it has been a month since we got married. 🙂

Ashtine Raw-driguez
1/28/2018

  I wish I had the words to express how thankful I am to the entire Estancia Culinaria family for making my wedding day so perfect. Since the first visit to Estancia, I knew it was the place that we were meant to get married. On top of the farm being absolutely gorgeous, Chef Santi and his family made us feel so special and welcome. It truly is such a magical place and I received so many wonderful compliments from all of my guests about how special, beautiful, and unique the venue is. I am so grateful to have found Estancia Culinaria, because they went above and beyond to make my wedding day even better than I ever could have imagined! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I hope every bride feels as special as you made me feel over the past year! We hope to see you all again very soon!

Amy Soto
12/12/2016

Facebook reviews

  After 15 years of marriage, I renewed my vows here with a simple ceremony. I had felt so much love on the property when I first saw it and being a nostalgic type, I loved that I went to school with Santi. This is so much more than a venue, it's a retreat. Kudos to pappa Gabino for such a beautiful expression of love towards his family. 🙋🏻 ❤ 😘 🚲 💨

Sarah Claro
2/28/2017

  Estancia is an amazing wedding venue. No other place like it in South Florida. Santi and his family are wonderful people. Highly recommend.

Alonso Aliaguilla
4/29/2018

  I wish I had the words to express how thankful I am to the entire Estancia Culinaria family for making my wedding day so perfect. Since the first visit to Estancia, I knew it was the place that we were meant to get married. On top of the farm being absolutely gorgeous, Chef Santi and his family made us feel so special and welcome. It truly is such a magical place and I received so many wonderful compliments from all of my guests about how special, beautiful, and unique the venue is. I am so grateful to have found Estancia Culinaria, because they went above and beyond to make my wedding day even better than I ever could have imagined! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I hope every bride feels as special as you made me feel over the past year! We hope to see you all again very soon!

Amy Soto
12/12/2016

  This place is amazing, but what’s even more amazing is the family, this family has got to be the most genuine, honest, humble, good hearted people I have ever met. Their love is pumped throughout their entire property, I believe it’s their incredible energies that make this enchanted experience even more magical. If your planning a very special event, this is the place without a doubt, they go above and beyond to ensure you leave with great ever lasting memories.

Tony Tamburello
10/17/2017

  Would recommend this venue for any (and every event!) The amazing family that owns this farm is super accommodating and flexible and they were a major part in our wedding day being absolutely perfect

Kimberly Portuondo
1/23/2018

  5+ years ago I pinned a blog post featuring my friend Kelsey's beautiful wedding. It was elegant, rustic, and something from a dream. I visited this page frequently throughout the years, fantasizing about a wedding as gorgeous as the one I had saved in my bookmarks. It really felt like destiny that I would wed at Estancia Culinaria several years later. Everything about this venue is beautiful. From the moment you reach the front gates it feels likes you've entered dreamland. ... The path to the main farmhouse is lined with large, beautiful trees, flowers, and foliage. It really looks like you've left Miami and are driving through an enchanted forest. The farmhouse itself is more lovely than I could have imagined. Photos really do it no justice (although every photo of this place looks gorgeous). I really can't think of words other to describe it other than "wow". They even have a beautiful, rustic chapel hidden in their "enchanted forest". From the moment I contacted Santi (with this crazy idea of having a private wedding for two-- plus two dogs!) I knew I had chosen the perfect place. Santi and his wonderful family were able to plan out an unforgettable wedding day for us, complete with an extravagant dinner for two under the stars with champagne and wine. Every single detail was absolutely perfect. Santi & Oscar's taste are impeccable and they skipped no little detail. The best part about this venue is that it does not feel like any other venue. The Estancia team makes the entire process feel like party planning with a friend. They give you their home to use as your own, and that is something that no amount of money can get you anywhere else. Thank you to the entire Gabino family for a truly magnificent day. I have run out of adjectives to describe just how magical my wedding day was. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Tess Oliver Hattar
3/01/2017

  Hands down my favorite venue in Miami. The drive to Homestead helps make the entire Estancia experience that much more magical. From the moment you pull onto the property you know you're being taken to a very special place that only few are lucky enough to experience. The venue is family owned, and though we've been working with the Gabino's for 5 years now, the family took us in as one of their own the first time we met. Some of the most amazing people you'll ever meet, and we would recommend this venue to anyone!

Katie Blineau
11/01/2016

  This location is a gem. I photographed a wedding at this location for a client. The team and owners treated everyone like friends and on a professional yet personal level. To be on location here is an honor. The care, kindness and thoughtfulness they put into their events is truly one of a kind. Their business is a success because of the professional style and authenticity that you rarely find. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in having a special experience with special people. Thank you!

Maggie Iribarren
1/05/2018

  I don’t even know where to begin! Estancia Culinaria is such a magical place to get married, and I can’t believe I was lucky enough to get married there. When I first came across Estancia online I completely fell in love. I distinctly remember telling myself to not get too excited, because there was no way it was going to be as beautiful as the pictures–but I was so wrong. The property itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful farmhouse to get ready during the day, adorable chape... l for the ceremony, and an avocado grove strung with twinkle lights for cocktail hour—the perfect setting for an intimate, romantic wedding. While the property is absolutely gorgeous, what really makes Estancia Culinaria such an amazing place is Santi and the WHOLE Gabino family. Santi and his family go above and beyond to make your day special. They are such genuine, loving people who just want you to have a perfect day and treat you just like family. On the day of the wedding, they truly make sure you are taken care of. From the moment you arrive, they make sure you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, greeting you, helping you with your belongings, and getting you situated so that you can relax and enjoy the day; they do this for both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. During the day, they have a whiskey bar for the groomsmen, and mimosas / champagne for the bridesmaids, along with some delicious homemade snacks (the wedding cookies are to DIE for). You can also tell that Santi and his whole family are going around the property, making sure that everything is going according to plan, which was extremely comforting. I truly can’t thank Santi and his family enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. Carlos and I are extremely grateful. We hope to see you all again soon! And to all you future brides, I cannot recommend Estancia Culinaria enough. Trust me, this will be the BEST decision you make! Our guests are still talking about how magical and amazing this venue was, and it has been a month since we got married. 🙂

Ashtine Raw-driguez
1/28/2018

  The whole expierence from the hosts, atmosphere ,food and more were stellar! My daughter and I had a wonderful time! We hope to return with friends and family soon!! A true gem of the Redlands!

Faith Duncan
5/21/2018

  This location is a gem. I photographed a wedding at this location for a client. The team and owners treated everyone like friends and on a professional yet personal level. To be on location here is an honor. The care, kindness and thoughtfulness they put into their events is truly one of a kind. Their business is a success because of the professional style and authenticity that you rarely find. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in having a special experience with special people. Thank you!

Maggie Iribarren
1/05/2018

  I don’t even know where to begin! Estancia Culinaria is such a magical place to get married, and I can’t believe I was lucky enough to get married there. When I first came across Estancia online I completely fell in love. I distinctly remember telling myself to not get too excited, because there was no way it was going to be as beautiful as the pictures–but I was so wrong. The property itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful farmhouse to get ready during the day, adorable chape... l for the ceremony, and an avocado grove strung with twinkle lights for cocktail hour—the perfect setting for an intimate, romantic wedding. While the property is absolutely gorgeous, what really makes Estancia Culinaria such an amazing place is Santi and the WHOLE Gabino family. Santi and his family go above and beyond to make your day special. They are such genuine, loving people who just want you to have a perfect day and treat you just like family. On the day of the wedding, they truly make sure you are taken care of. From the moment you arrive, they make sure you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible, greeting you, helping you with your belongings, and getting you situated so that you can relax and enjoy the day; they do this for both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. During the day, they have a whiskey bar for the groomsmen, and mimosas / champagne for the bridesmaids, along with some delicious homemade snacks (the wedding cookies are to DIE for). You can also tell that Santi and his whole family are going around the property, making sure that everything is going according to plan, which was extremely comforting. I truly can’t thank Santi and his family enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special. Carlos and I are extremely grateful. We hope to see you all again soon! And to all you future brides, I cannot recommend Estancia Culinaria enough. Trust me, this will be the BEST decision you make! Our guests are still talking about how magical and amazing this venue was, and it has been a month since we got married. 🙂

Ashtine Raw-driguez
1/28/2018