Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

820 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA

Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

820 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA

Capacity: 200 people

About Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Live Oak Unitarian-Universalist Congregation offers a versatile venue for weddings, concerts, camps, celebrations and memorials with multiple spaces for ceremony, reception, and entertainment - both indoors and outdoors. If you're looking for a rustic, farmhouse environment with elegance and an open and inviting atmosphere, you will love Live Oak for your special event or camp. We are an ADA handicapped-accessible venue with plentiful parking. In addition to our beautiful, light-filled Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and our Outdoor Sanctuary with amphitheater seating, oak trees, and a labyrinth, we also have a full kitchen, a bridal changing room, onsite tables and chairs over 100 guests, and spaces for children's crafting and play. With the rental of additional tables and chairs, Live Oak can easily accommodate 200 guests. The flexibility of our with its variety of event spaces allow you to create the perfect setting for your event.

Event Pricing

Wedding & Event Pricing

Attendees: 0-200 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 0-200 | $1,000 - $4,000 /event
Pricing for all event types

$1,000 - $4,000

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Last Updated: 11/25/2024

Event Spaces

Indoor Sanctuary

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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Indoor Sanctuary

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

Our spacious Indoor Sanctuary can be used for receptions, ceremonies, or both. Windows and French doors around the building let in gorgeous natural light, and the Sanctuary has multiple settings for a well-lit evening event. Comfortable, attractive, and upholstered teak chairs can be arranged into a variety of configurations. Hardwood floors add even more warmth to the room and makes for a fantastic dance floor.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 16 People

Reception
Capacity: 120 People

Theater
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Modern interior; farmhouse exterior. French doors and clerestory windows infuse the Sanctuary with natural light. Spacious interior, cream walls, hardwood detailing,
Floor Covering: Hardwood
Floor Number: 200
Special Features: State of the art sound booth with the capacity for Zooming in guests and filming the event. 193 upholstered, teak chairs. Can hold many round and rectangular tables for dining, heating, light settings with dimming options, wifi, platform for band.

Fellowship Hall

Maximum Capacity: 120
General Event Space

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Fellowship Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 120

Fellowship Hall can be configured in a variety of ways and for a range of purposes: dance hall, banquet room, concert, boutique, reception station, caterer staging station, ceremony, baby shower... It can accommodate 80 dining guests seated around 12 round tables. Our plentiful chairs allow for over 100 seats for concert, meeting hall, or workshop. A great space for campers, too, to dance or craft or play games. Fellowship Hall contains a portable wall to divide the room into sections as desired.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 12 People

Conference
Capacity: 40 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 120 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 30 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: White interior, clerestory windows and French doors let in ample natural lights.
Floor Covering: Faux hard wood
Special Features: Dance floor, kitchenette with sink and mini-refrigerator, heating, lighting options, upright piano, monitor for slide shows or displays, microphone, 12 5-foot round tables, 45 folding chairs, 81 burgundy stacking chairs, 5 rectangular tables.

Terrace & Patio at Live Oak

Maximum Capacity: 150
General Event Space

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Terrace & Patio at Live Oak

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 150

Our spacious terrace between the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall provides areas for reception. Patio string lights create a festive atmosphere for evening events. Sit-down dining or overflow dining from indoor spaces is possible.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 60 People

Reception
Capacity: 150 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Red brick, round tables, shade umbrellas, wide eaves of Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall provide protection for food, beverage, and dessert tables and guests on hot days.
Floor Covering: Red brick
Floor Number: 100-150
Special Features: Round tables, large rectangular food service tables, outdoor chairs, awning and shade umbrellas. Fairy lights and patio lights can make a festive and romantic statement.

Outdoor Sanctuary at Live Oak

Maximum Capacity: 75
Outdoor Venue

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Outdoor Sanctuary at Live Oak

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 75

Our Outdoor Sanctuary boasts a wooded area with oak trees and picnic tables, amphitheater seating for guests, a small hill with tree stumps and boulders - a great place for wedding party photographs, the original Water Tower built in 1916, and a 7-turn labyrinths your guests can walk.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 30 People

Reception
Capacity: 30 People

Theater
Capacity: 75 People

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Rustic, outdoor space with oak trees, passion-fruit vines, picnic tables, water tower, space for meditation or for ceremony and reception for a small number of people, or a play area for children with adult supervision.
Floor Covering: Dirt/DG
Special Features: Amphitheater, hill with tree stumps and boulders for staging pictures or play, or more seating, a 7-turn labyrinth, shade umbrellas, rustic water tower, picnic tables.

Dressing Room "Cottage" at Live Oak

Maximum Capacity: 5
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Dressing Room "Cottage" at Live Oak

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Pre-Function | Maximum Capacity: 5

Our "Cottage" - a one-room space outfitted with a full-length mirror and curtains for privacy, makes an ideal space for a dressing room.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 5 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: French doors. Mirror. Rack for hanging suits and dresses. Green and blue sofas and pillows. Cream wall color. Pine cabinetry. Round, wood table with five chairs.
Floor Covering: Faux hardwood
Floor Number: 10
Special Features: Privacy. Full-length mirror, hanging rack, and comfortable sofas for relaxing and waiting for event to start. Nice space for respite during event.

Parking at Live Oak UU Congregation

Maximum Capacity: 200
Parking Lot

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Parking at Live Oak UU Congregation

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Parking Lot | Maximum Capacity: 200

We have 54 on-site parking spaces, plus ample, free street parking on Fairview Avenue.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Special Features: Two designated handcapped parking spaces. Two additional designated mobility-limited parking spaces.

Recommendations

Love this place! - An Eventective User from Santa Barbara

It's one of Santa Barbara's best kept secrets! We provided DJ services for our first wedding there a few weeks ago, and loved the space. It's very versatile and provides privacy for any event. We can't wait to work there again!

Management Response

Thank you so much Bonnie! As a preferred vendor we love working with - Music with Bonnie - your review means a lot!

Low Stress Wedding at Live Oak UU - An Eventective User from Santa Barbara

Everyone at Live Oak made it easy for us to achieve the wedding setup we envisioned. From showing us photos of the space with others' decor, to sending us links with suggestions, coming to the venue to help us plan at times that worked for us, working with us to create a checklist and timeline, and showing up early/ staying late to clean up, we felt that the people at Live Oak really wanted to help us achieve the wedding that worked for us. On the day of the wedding, it was nice to have the Cottage as a room to prep and primp, and I was able to see the arriving guests while staying unseen. We also stored flowers in the kitchen fridge, which helped keep them fresh. Overall, we were consulted as to our wishes prior to the event, then during the actual wedding, things that needed to be done "behind the scenes" were taken care of, which left us able to focus on our guests and each other.

Management Response

Thank you so much. We loved working with you on your beautiful wedding!

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Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 200
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 5
Special Features: Indoor Sanctuary. Fellowship Hall. Bridal Changing Room. Childcare Rooms. Outdoor Sanctuary with amphitheater seating, picnic tables, 7-turn labyrinth, and original Water Tower. Full kitchen. On site upper & lower parking lot. Ample, free street parking.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 8,000
Year Renovated: 2006

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