Hart & Main is a unique event space located in Newhall, CA, just 30 minutes away from the heart of Los Angeles. Owners Rob and Lisa Younkin purchased the property in 2018, which was originally a family-owned auto body repair shop. The husband-and-wife team initially planned to turn the grounds into a small apartment complex but realized the versatile space would work better as a venue. With the help of their experienced team, they have thoughtfully renovated the building into a stylish setting in which to-be-weds can celebrate special occasions. Nestled between Whitney Canyon Park and Santa Clarita Woodlands Park, this venue offers a blissful backdrop for milestone events while still being near the city.
Hart & Main is highlighted by mid-century modern aesthetics, resulting in a dynamic, inviting atmosphere for celebrations of all types. When hosting here, newlyweds can share their special day with up to 120 guests for a seated reception or 200 for a standing cocktail party. Prior to the day’s highlights, couples are welcome to relax and prepare in separate get-ready suites with their wedding parties. The industrial-chic venue consists of various indoor and outdoor options for to-be-weds to choose from. For a celebration in California’s warm breeze, couples can host their ceremony and reception in the expansive patio space. Featuring an eye-catching breezeblock wall, leafy plants, warm market lighting, and chocolate-colored wooden details, it provides a romantic ambience for special events. Another open-air space, the rooftop deck and bar, allows couples and their guests to share drinks and conversations under the stars.
Rob, Lisa, and their attentive team are devoted to helping newlyweds host events that they will cherish for years to come. On the special day itself, you will have 24-hour access to Hart & Main, allowing you to celebrate at your own pace. Sleek, modern tables and chairs will be provided in addition to comfortable lounge furniture. For all of your entertainment needs, the venue is equipped with Wi-Fi and a Sonos sound system throughout. You and your loved ones are invited to enjoy your favorite beverages at the custom, restaurant-style bar during your celebration. For a seamless reception experience, your preferred catering team is welcome to use the on-site commercial kitchen. This venue also features a custom food truck driveaway as an alternative way to dine with loved ones.
There is not a more perfect place to say “I do” From the beautiful waterfall when you first enter, to the green wall, string lights, beautiful greenery throughout and white breezeblock walls…. It is the picturesque jackpot! This venue is FABULOUS! Beautiful bridal suite and grooms lounge are set up for you to get ready for your day. The rooftop bar is epic. We got so many compliments from our guests on choosing Hart & Main! I want to do it all over again! Reviewed on 08-11-2023
Amanda Shoffner(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Hart & Main was the wedding venue that Southern California needed. The team spared no detail and believe us, they thought of EVERYTHING. The venue is gorgeous and you will not need for anything once you arrive for the day. We held our ceremony and reception at the venue and even had both of our wedding parties get ready in the suites. The plant wall with built in wood paneling means that we did not need additional decor for our ceremony or reception. That meant that we could focus on budget on the things that mattered most to us. There are so many built-in photo ops, from the mural outside to water feature to the geo wall to the adorable Main Street just outside. We hired 2 HMU artist, but could have had double that and the private bathrooms meant that everyone could spend the entire day in the suites, if needed. The commercial kitchen meant that our caterer had everything they needed on site. There is even space for a food or dessert truck, if you go that route. Mike, the head bartender, devised a custom specialty cocktail and mocktail for us, with fresh ingredients and custom syrups. That's unheard of with other LA bar services. The event coordination partner (Tricia Dahlgren) is also A+. Our coordinator was Melissa and she was a complete boss!We signed our venue contract with Hart & Main, site unseen. It was April 2022 and they weren't even finished with the interior. But the renderings were incredible and there was such a distinct vision in the eyes of the team that you knew that they were going to pull it off. To say that they outdid themselves is the understatement of the century. I cannot recommend H&M enough. Just put it on your list of venues to tour. You'll be just as charmed as we were! Reviewed on 28-08-2023
Kim Zimmerman(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Hart & Main was the perfect venue to hold our senior prom. The staff was more than accomodating, both behind the scenes and the day of, with their hands-on assistance, and were all so easy to work with. The vibe is a mix of rustic and mid-century, and the twinkle lights and succulent walls add an extra element of beauty. The Italian dinner buffet was prepared on site in their commerical kitchen and couldn't have been more delicious. The added touch of the lawn game entertainment was a highlight for our high school seniors. They were so impressed and we look forward to continuing this tradition each year at Hart & Main. Thank you!! Reviewed on 22-05-2023
Becky Fenig(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-04-2023 We booked Hart and Main in February 2022 for our April 2, 2023 wedding before construction had even begun! There are many reasons why this venue was our top and only choice. First the staff was extremely warm and welcoming from the first time we met at the Bellisma Bridal show. Jordan and Lisa were the first people we met and answered all of our questions and concerns. As we would visit weekly to see construction updates, we were able to meet the rest of the staff and they were just as warm and welcoming. Another reason we chose Hart and Main is because we were able to have the venue for 24 hours so we could get ready there without being rushed and we pick the time for our ceremony and the length of the reception. One of the many perks of Hart and Main is that we could have an outdoor ceremony and a partial indoor reception. We fell in love with the renderings of the living green wall during construction and were married in front of it two weeks ago. Mike and the bar staff were super accommodating with our requests for additional items and made a mean Mai Tai. Hart and Main also makes a great location for photos because we were able to use the different aspects of the venue as well as William S. Hart Park which is across the street. If we ever have a major life event again, there is no question where we will go. Reviewed on 18-04-2023
Himani Sharma(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-11-2022 My sister & I can not thank Jordan and the team enough for their flexibility and help to host a Henna Event for my sisters wedding week at Hart & Main! The venue was incredible, the staff was so nice and all our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was. It was a great experience and 10/10 recommend booking them for an event! Reviewed on 10-01-2023
DeeAnne Ferraro(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2022 I had the pleasure of getting married at Hart & Main and it was such a wonderful experience. While searching for a venue, I had so much trouble getting ahold of multiple places. That was never the case here. Communication was top notch all the way through. The team at Hart & Main made us feel valued, appreciated, and supported throughout everything. The venue speaks for itself and is so beautiful! The pictures from the day are stunning and we received and continue to receive compliments from guests telling us how much they loved the place. The on-site bridal/groom suites made it easy to get ready and we felt at ease already being at our venue. The rooftop provides a beautiful view and a sort of outdoor escape from the ongoings of the party, but you still feel connected to the space. The fact that you can show up early in the morning and leave late at night gave us plenty of time to be at the venue and not feel rushed through our day. We love Hart & Main so much that we’ve been going back for their events and it’s always a good time! We’ve really grown to appreciate the level of detail that they put into everything, especially the drinks! Big fan of those. Definitely planning an anniversary party at Hart & Main in the future! Reviewed on 25-12-2022
Jordan Robinson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-09-2022 I found Hart & Main online before they were even open in December 2021 for our September 2022 wedding. Going off of renderings, mood boards and talking with the staff, we took a leap of faith and decided to go with the new venue. BEST DECISION EVER! Not only did it turn out better than I could've ever imagined, but the staff was also helpful and encouraging every step of the way. Working with their in-house planner, Tricia, made my wedding planning so much easier. She is a true pro and her team will do EVERYTHING in their power to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. From the bar manager, Mike, working with us and our budget, to the property managers scheduling last-minute showings while my mom was in town, you can tell that the people who run Hart & Main love what they do. After our wedding of about 100 people, every person came up to us to compliment the venue. It was so intimate and truly a gem in the Valley. Plus, the free parking lot + Lexen hotel across the street made it perfect for all of our out-of-town guests. My husband and I already talked about throwing a milestone anniversary party at Hart & Main too down the road — we loved it that much :) Thank you, Hart & Main, for being the venue for our wonderful union. It's a memory we'll cherish forever, and it couldn't have been possible without your amazing team! xoxo Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Amanda Knipp(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2022 I can't compliment the venue and the team enough after hosting our September 2022 wedding! My husband and I took a big leap of faith when we booked the venue based on renderings but are so glad we did!! Every detail was truly thought of in the build out of this amazing space. And above and beyond the beauty of Hart and Main, I can't thank the staff enough for ensuring our day was perfect and stress free. My parents complimented that aspect as well. They took care of everything so we really got to just enjoy the day with our friends and family....they even packed up all of our decor for us and loaded it in our cars so we could soak up every second of the party. Thank you again to the amazing Hart and Main team for helping us host an event we'll never forget! Reviewed on 08-12-2022
Desiree Nuno(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-10-2022 Let me start off by saying this is a beautiful venue but they have a long ways to go. In the beginning my husband and I thought we found a great place and a brand new venue once it was time for our wedding. Looking back it seems like they were just trying to make a sale and made empty promises, where to start. We awaited to finally view the venue in person and once it did that's when it all started. Originally when we had our first venue meeting were told we would have access to the upstairs bar and that the venue would have staff. Once it was finally opened and after we signed our contract we were told if you have less than 100 guests the rooftop bar is an extra charge and that they were only providing staff for the ceremony flip. This resulted in a panic and having to hire staff only two months before our wedding. We also wanted an estimate of our open bar bill since we had our final guest count a month before the wedding and the bartender, Mike, kept refusing and told us that is something he gives us the week of the wedding. It resulted in us having to contact Jordan multiple times and she was finally able to give us an estimate, which made my husband I more upset because they wanted to give us a $7,000 bill the week of our wedding?!!! We had open bar until 10pm the night of our wedding and I had about 15 people come to my husband and I telling us how rude Mike was and that they were charging for drinks at 9:45pm! Another problem we had was with the sonos speakers, it is stated in our contract that we had access to them but apparently you only get access to them in the bridal and groom suite. My catering also had problems with them, when they were told they could not use the fryer in the kitchen. Which led to my caterer questioning them because they had oil in their fryer when they went to visit the venue! The venue had a Halloween night the week before and apparently it was okay for them to make use of the fryer but we couldn't. We had to fight back a little and we were finally able to have access to the fryer. This overall resulted in my husband and I having the most stressful and worst wedding experience. I also had vendors who also worked with the venue and they told me their other clients were having similar problems with Hart & Main as well. They seem to do everything in their best interest and not in the best interest of the couple. They would only recommend vendors they partner with which now looking back was a big red flag. I also had a lot of back and forth with my planner and the venue itself, they didn't seem to communicate with her well. My wedding was so fun and beautiful but because my husband, my planner, and I made sure of it. I unfortunately would not recommend Hart & Main. They were a complete headache to work with and I don't think it was worth it. I understand that this is a new venue but there shouldn't have been this many problems. Reviewed on 15-11-2022
Robert – Owner and DeveloperLisa – Sales DirectorKim – Designer and LandscaperJordan – Sales ManagerMike – Bar ManagerTricia – Wedding and Event Planner