This private 129 acre forest oasis in the high Sierra near North and , CA is a real dream come for any wedding. We're just off A Once-in-a-Lifetime High Sierra Wedding — Hidden Just Beyond Donner Summit
Just below Donner Summit, at 6,650 feet, there is a place most people will never see — a place that feels untouched, almost secret, as though it were waiting just for you. Our p
rivate High Sierra property is close enough for guests traveling from Reno, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, the Bay Area, and beyond… yet the moment you arrive, the world grows quiet, the air cools, and you feel like you’ve stepped into your own private alpine dream. A venue so breathtaking and secluded that it has long belonged to the quiet “one percent” who know where the world hides its most extraordinary corners. Here, you don’t just get married — you feel like the mountain itself has opened its arms to you. A Place That Makes You Feel Like a Celebrity
For One Unforgettable Day
When you book our venue — beginning at $8,750 for any day except a Saturday wedding — you’re not just reserving a date. You’re claiming an entire world for your celebration. A world where crystal lakes reflect the sky, where forest trails wind through the pines, where the mountains stand like honored witnesses. Bring the caterers, bar, and décor that match your vision; we’ll share trusted vendors who know how to honor a location this magical. A full wedding day on Saturday is $17,500, granting you complete privacy and exclusive use of the property, exquisitely prepared and ready for your perfect moment. If you want your love story to unfold over a full weekend, additional days begin at $3,500 per day, and your guests are welcome to stay in RVs, campers, vans, or tents, turning your wedding into a retreat. Weekend bookings include a honeymoon suite at no extra cost, and your rehearsal dinner is welcomed onto the land as part of your celebration. Booking Details
To reserve your date, we ask for a fully refundable $2,500 damage deposit and half of your package upon signing. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding, giving you time to dream, plan, and savor what’s coming. A Ceremony That Feels Like a Movie Scene
You walk down a path lined with aspen trees. Ahead, a quiet lake mirrors the mountains, as though nature has created a scene just for you. You say your vows on the edge of the water, the breeze soft, the air sweet, the moment suspended. Then the celebration begins. Your guests wander to our 1,500 sq ft private beach for cocktails — toes in the sand, glasses raised, laughter drifting across the shoreline. As the sun lowers, everyone makes their way to the 4,500 sq ft open-air reception hall, perched above a second mountain lake glowing gold
in the evening light. Dinner melts into dancing on our 1,800 sq ft dance floor, overlooking the water and framed by panoramic High Sierra views that feel almost unreal. Bathrooms are thoughtfully placed throughout the venue, ensuring comfort without breaking the magic. A Place With History in Its Walls
For the bridal party, there is a space unlike anything else in the Sierra:
a 100-plus-year-old hunting cabin, built by hand in 1918 by the original owner using stone gathered directly from the land. Lovingly remodeled to provide modern comfort while honoring its century-old character, the cabin blends the past with the present — a timeless, intimate place filled with light, laughter, and anticipation on the day of your wedding. A Destination Wedding — Without Leaving Home
In just over an hour, guests from Reno arrive. Sacramento couples leave the city and step into nature in under two hours. Lake Tahoe guests appear in minutes. Bay Area guests arrive in under three. Yet once they step onto the property, everyone feels like they’ve traveled across the world. Turn Your Wedding Into a Weekend of Memories
If you choose a weekend celebration, Friday becomes a joyful prelude on our private 9-acre lake:
• Canoe races
• Beach games
• Cocktails and sunshine
• Swimming or relaxing on the shoreline
The lake is stocked with hundreds of 5-lb fish for anyone who wants to cast a line. The High Sierra Has a Way of Holding Moments
From lakeside vows to sunset dinners, from moonlit dances to quiet morning walks, this isn’t just a venue. It’s an experience. A place where people fall deeper in love. A place your guests will talk about for years. A place you will return to in your memory again and again. Your wedding deserves more than a day. It deserves a world — and here, high above Donner Summit, that world is waiting for you. I80 on at an elevation of 6,660 feet on the west side of the crest. This is a must see venue for any couple seeking a private location away from the public eye. If you want a space that makes you feel like your celebrity this is it! The property was originally owned by the railroad in 1800's and was purchased by a private family in 1918. The then owner started to built a small hunting lodge for him and his friends for a summer retreat and get away. The lodge was completed in 1924 on the edge of Deer Lake, which is a 9 acre glacier carved natural lake with native brook trout sounded entirely by the private 129 acres. The owner continued to build other buildings and ended up with 18 buildings and 18,000 Sqf. of indoor living space. Included in the building is a 4,500 Sqf. reception hall for events and corporate retreats, a 2,000 Sqf. commercial kitchen. 6 cabins that sleep up to 20 comfortably, with outdoor restroom/showers. The property lends itself to the most accessible event location in the entire Lake Tahoe area. Being in the middle of the Tahoe National Forest allows you to enjoy the peace and quiet and the also have a party until the early hours of morning without worrying about bothering the neighbors because we don't have any for miles. Our day of rental fee for the property starts at $15,000 and additional $3,500 per day you want to add for 2024 and goes up from there depending on your needs. The rental fee includes the Lake House for the bridal party to get ready, the Coronado Cabin for groomsmen, the lake front lawn for the ceremony, the beach for a cocktail reception before dinner and the reception hall for dinner and dancing. Bathrooms are centrally located throughout and parking is plentiful on site and with in 5 minutes of the ceremony spot.
