In 1929, wealthy art lovers Delight and Garfield Merner bought 3.5 acres of land at the edge of Menlo Park and began to realize their dream of creating an arts guild in California. Today, it is a place for artists to come together and share their wares. At the Allied Arts Guild, your special day will be held in a unique environment filled with rich history and unparalleled craftsmanship. Its beautiful gardens were inspired by the gardens the couple had visited in Spain. Paths are paved with stones from nearby San Francisquito Creek, and the tiles and objects of art used to decorate the walls were brought from Spain, Tunis and Morocco. The venue’s grounds and buildings provide a mixture of Spanish Colonial design and artistic charm – perfectly created to host an intimate gathering or a lavish gala beneath the stars.