The HideOut is an amazing venue! Josh, BJ, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our…read morewedding weekend unforgettable. They were professional, kind, and incredibly accommodating every step of the way. No matter what came up, they handled everything with care and made sure the entire weekend ran seamlessly. Every setup was ready exactly when we needed it, and when we first arrived and needed a little help getting over the hill, Josh was there to lend a hand. We can't recommend The HideOut and its team highly enough. It truly is a special place, and we're so grateful we chose it for our wedding.

We had our wedding 2 weeks ago at The HideOut. Best decision ever!!!!…read more 1. If you want to create an EXPERIENCE for your guests, choose the HideOut 2. No noise curfew means it's the one place you can truly have a late-night party 3. They have awesome people with very few rules (no fires, respect max # campers allowed) - other than that, they let you manifest your dream! 4. Massive granite hottub and swimming lake are amazing 5. You can have people camp or glamp on site (we hired their tents and supplemented with Anywhere Outpost - wonderful!) 6. They have some infrastructure but you can bring in your own booze, rentals, catering, etc. - so you can curate your dream wedding (for food hire Blend or Camber Events! for drinks hire Pizen! for wedding planner hire Jenn Robirds Events!) 7. It's absolutely stunning. The natural granite, pines, and beautiful flowers everywhere. It's amazing!! You can have any kind of wedding here - a DIY small wedding, big elevated elegant wedding (like we did), something simple, something over-the-top. It's all possible!

Such a beautiful area. We walked around this area. We actually saw a wedding in progress…read more Definitely have to look into that before the feature. They are a great place to walk around there. Also places that you can ride bikes great views great places to take pictures have great memories. Definitely bring your family down.

Valhalla is breathtaking -- the kind of place that feels made for a love story…read more From the very start, the Valhalla team made everything feel smooth and manageable; the booking process was easy and straightforward. Everyone we interacted with was so kind, and Meg in particular was wonderful. She was thoughtful, collaborative, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. No matter how small the question was, she took the time to offer guidance and reassurance. We held both our ceremony and reception indoors, and the space felt cozy and magical. The stone fireplace -- almost mythical in appearance -- with a glowing fire created the most spectacular atmosphere. The building itself is endlessly enchanting; every corner feels like a discovery. Surrounding the venue, the grounds are beautifully inviting -- the edge of the lake, the tall trees, and expansive views create space for quiet moments and truly stunning photographs. Our guests were enchanted by Valhalla -- those who had visited before shared how meaningful it felt to return, and those experiencing it for the first time expressed a desire to come back. Valhalla offers something rare: a venue that already holds so much character on its own, yet welcomes personal touches effortlessly. It allowed us to create a wedding that felt entirely ours. It holds a very special place in our hearts, and we're so appreciative of the wonderful experience we had.

Just wow! We could not have imagined having our wedding in a more perfect location. It was…read moreeverything that we hoped for: a bit off the beaten path with absolutely stunning views highlighting the mountains and trees that we love so much, but close enough to Truckee to make it accessible for all of our guests. And the owners, Fred and Pam, are the kindest, most welcoming people that go above and beyond to make you feel like family and make your day perfect! We cannot thank them or recommend their property enough! We visited Mitchel's Meadows on our first day of wedding venue touring. We had multiple tours and hours of driving planned for the day and set aside about 45 minutes for our stop at Mitchel's Meadows, but ended up staying for close to 2 hours chatting with Fred as he showed us all over the property, before inviting us in for hot chocolate and homemade treats around the fireplace in their home. It was a cold November day and they had put away most things for the winter, but the magic and love for their property showed through and we knew this is where we would celebrate our day. We chose to have our ceremony on a grassy area off the back of the home (which we had access to the entire day and was where the bridal party got ready!) overlooking the meadow. This is the main ceremony area, but the owners also gave us the option to have it anywhere we choose on the property to make the day our own. Our First Look was in an aspen grove a short hike from the house (which the owners had created a path to, complete with wood crossings over marshy areas) by the Little Truckee River. Our reception area was adjacent to another meadow just up from the house. The owners have built out an ideal space with pavers and tent, string lights over an outdoor dance floor, a bar, multiple seating areas (both around the dancefloor and in the meadow!) and permanent restrooms - all included with the venue rental. We loved moving throughout the property as the day progressed and enjoying all of the different spaces. The property is truly magical and words, nor photos, can do it justice. Other amenities to highlight: In addition to access to the main house, there is also a workshop where the groomsmen got ready, multiple firepits and heat lamps to keep warm when it cools down at night, and lots of odds and ends from previous weddings to help fill out decor or save the day if something was missed or forgotten. Additionally, the owners provide a golf cart shuttle service between different points of the venue day of. And as previously stated, the tent is a great bonus. This isn't usually something that comes with a venue and is typically rented separately, but it provides a great "indoor" backup peace of mind for weather. On our wedding day, we lowered the clear flaps of the tent to keep out the wind, but the clear material still allowed us to enjoy the surroundings. Finally, the property is yours for the entire weekend; Fred & Pam only book one wedding per weekend, making coordinating rentals, setups and teardowns super easy and stress free as it does not all need to happen on the wedding day. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and the memories we made at this magical spot in the forest. Another shout out to Fred and Pam for the HUGE role that they played in it! The care they have for the property and the amount of work they put into it truly makes it special. They are beyond accommodating and immensely helpful. They take the time to get to know you and are genuinely invested in helping you make your day the memory of a lifetime.

Chris and I had the absolute pleasure of getting married at Mitchells Meadows this past weekend…read more The venue is unbelievably special and should be at the top of the list for any couple seeking a gorgeous outdoor wedding in the Tahoe area. Chris and I had looked at most venues in Tahoe and narrowed in on Mitchells Meadows for the following reasons: 1) It offers a rare combination of feeling truly remote while offering infrastructure: The venue is tucked away in the Tahoe National Forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with a property featuring picturesque streams and large meadows with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Our first visit to the property took our breath away -- it offers stunning beauty and feels really off the beaten path (no cell service onsite -- which we LOVED). You have to see it for yourself to really understand. Simultaneously, however, it feels accessible -- It's only a 30 minute drive from the venue to Truckee, where there are many hotels and airbnbs for guest housing. The property itself comes equipped with key infrastructure which would typically make such a location challenging for event planning -- a tent with flooring, a dance floor under the stars, string lighting, bathrooms with a view of the mountains, a gorgeous wooden bar hand-built by the owner. 2) The owners are incredibly special people: Pam and Fred are the heart and soul of the venue. There wasn't a time when we visited the property when Pam didn't invite us up into the house to have iced tea and baked goods. Fred is known to build things custom for weddings on property and is constantly working to ensure that the space is manicured and perfectly maintained. Pam and Fred clearly love their property and work to ensure that every couple getting married there has a perfect, tailored experience. 3) No wedding at Mitchells Meadows is exactly the same: Chris and I did not want a cookie cutter wedding and we visited a number of venues that felt like "wedding mills." Mitchells Meadows is the opposite of this. Each couple can really design their personal vision -- there are a myriad of choices for ceremony location, for first look, for cocktail hour, and the space really becomes a scenic pallet for couples to create the experience of their dreams. With that said, Pam/Fred make it easy, guiding couples with best practices and offering built in infrastructure (For every guest, there will already be a tent, bar, dance floor, fire pits, and stage already available at the venue, for no additional cost). 4) There are no noise ordinances: This was actually huge for us in the decision process, as we wanted guests to be able to dance late into the night without interruption. Almost all of the venues on Lake Tahoe (if not all) have a strict noise ordinance of 10 pm. As it's fully tucked away, Mitchells Meadows allows its patrons to party with amplified music until midnight, giving much more time / flexibility around the celebration. Mitchells Meadows was such a special experience for us and enabled us to throw the most perfect mountain wedding. Our guests danced under the stars, lounged by fire pits late into the night, and marveled at the views. We've heard so much feedback that this was the most amazing venue people had ever seen. We couldn't recommend Mitchells Meadows more strongly for anyone planning a Tahoe wedding. Go and see it for yourself and you'll understand immediately.

We have rented out this hall a few times for family events! The Sycamore is by far our favorite…read more The owner is always in communication and very helpful:) The hall comes with a bar that has a refrigerator to keeps drinks cool and easily accessible to bar tender or guests, the kitchen also has a refrigerator, ice maker, and sink. Also stored in the kitchen are the tables and chairs! Hall has clean restrooms for guests and temperature control. Thank you to the owners for letting us host our events!

From wedding venue to baby shower venue, the sycamore is always our first choice when looking for a…read moreplace to celebrate. The venue is stunning and it hardly needs any decorations to feel complete. The gorgeous brick wall and string lighting steal the show. It's a perfect open floor plan with space for over 200 guests. The kitchen is tucked away in the corner providing an industrial sink, microwave, ice maker, and fridge/freezer, making it easy to store and prepare food for your event. The bar also includes a beverage cooler, bar sink for washing glasses, and plenty of shelves for storing alcohol. The venue is always cleaned, bathrooms always fully stocked, and tables and chairs provided by Cynthia making the planning process such a breeze. Cynthia is a dream to work with. She is super communicative with times available for picking up and dropping off keys. She provided us with a detailed walk through of the venue before our event, letting us know how to turn on lights and ac/heater unit. She let us know where to find everything we would need. She was so generous with time to set up and break down for our event both times that we've rented with her and we couldn't be more appreciative and happy with our experience each time. I'll always recommend this venue to anyone looking.

I fell in love with Brookshire Gardens years ago when scouting locations for a corporate holiday…read moreparty. I've grown up here and love that the venue included one of the area's most historic homes. So I knew as soon as I became engaged, that I wanted to get married here. The ceremony site is simply gorgeous with its canopy of walnut trees and ivy covered arch; we only added a bit of decor to the start of the aisle as it was perfect as is. Booking a year in advance, didn't think we would have weather issues in late May but we ended up having to deal with a rainstorm. Kurt and Nina were awesome and let us set up tents last minute the Friday before so that they were ready to go on the big day. They even provided a pop-up tent of their own to cover our DJ. Even though we had to limit our decor to the minimal covered areas, our wedding was still the perfect day we had always dreamed of. Brookshire was reasonably priced (especially as it comes with all tables and chairs), spacious with a great layout that easily flows from ceremony to reception, naturally gorgeous (i.e. minimal decor needed and numerous photo ops), and close to town to avoid travel fees, yet still feels private and remote. Kurt and Nina were so sweet and easy to work with, you could tell by their enthusiasm that day that they truly love what they do. They were so helpful and also very prompt in returning our security deposit. Thank you for being a part of our forever!

I had my wedding at Brookshire Gardens on May 27, 2018. Everything was perfect and I couldn't have…read moreasked for a better day! I wish I could relive it over and over!

Do NOT get married here. The venue is very pretty, but organizationally, they are a complete mess…read more We were trapped into it with lofty promises and a deposit of half the whole cost. There was no communication between staff, poor communication between the management and us as clients, employees were unsure of their own roles and our provided "day of coordinator" had zero idea how to coordinate a wedding and I as the bride had to keep the day moving and tell her what to do next. (Even though we came up with a typical schedule together.) The management didn't know the size of the tables available at this location, and at our rehearsal the day before our wedding, we were told that we had to redo our whole seating chart because the tables were actually smaller than we knew. The food was brought up all the way from Sacramento in a U-haul truck, which was visible to the ceremony site during the ceremony. Half of our guests got sick afterwards. The food menus they gave to us to select catering from did not reflect what was actually available either. The chef took our selections down with a sticky note, and they lost that sticky note. They had to call us to confirm our choices. Choices we had to change AGAIN because the menu changed again. I even had to fight to have a decorated cake, and even then it ended up being extremely minimalist by design. More than once our wedding detail consultation dates had to be changed in favor of weddings that were much larger than our smaller event. They basically left our event planning to the very last minute. 2 months in advance. We spent $500 on liquor and sodas for people who didn't care for our pre-fabricated signature drinks (old fashioned's and French 75's) but the venue provided bartender never even touched those supplies. Instead, he opened up all of our red wine bottles at once, giving no thought for guest demand. We had to throw out half of the untouched wine bottles at the end of the night. Our guests had ZERO idea that there were more drink options. Please save yourselves and get married somewhere else. We are haunted by this experience.

Sue and her team at Sierra Banquet Center are fantastic!…read more We had my dads retirement celebration at Sierra Banquet Center just after the new year and it was such a fun evening! I had a few ideas of how I wanted the night to go and Sue helped to make that possible at her gorgeous log cabin venue. I had quite a few things to set up and Sue allowed us in early to take care of the setup so we weren't rushing and stressed right before the event. The holiday decor was transformed from Christmas trees to classy and elegant whites and golds for my event colors/theme. Everything was beautiful and the tri-tip buffet was delicious!! I would love to have another event at the Sierra Banquet Center! Thank you Sue (and your team) for all that you did to make my dads celebration so memorable!

I had my baby shower here and it was an absolute dream venue, the pictures turned out beautiful and…read morethe host Sydney was so nice to work with. Everyone had nothing but amazing things to say about the whole experience.

I absolutely LOVE this VENUE! A perfect blend of country and class blended all into one. Versatile…read moreceremony/reception areas that include a stunning pond (With power for vendors) and more. As a Vendor (DJ) i get to see a lot of rural country venues. I've done 4 events at the farm so far. From the first event here Sydney and Cody were so accommodating. Their communication was a step above other places and they put a lot of effort into making sure everything looks amazing for your event. I've seen the venue grow to include a built in bar and restrooms, bridal suite. Being a vendor since they started, it's nice to see infrastructure upgrades to include those amenities. Thanks for making my job run smooth every time.

We were married here in 2009 and it was a excellent experience. Idk if it's owned by the same…read morepeople but we were treated like royalty by the owners. We came upon this place purely by accident and we were so glad that we did. First off the venue is awesome with all its old world charm along with the wedding site which is phenomenal. The fact that we had the entire venue including the hotel for 2 days was unheard of at the time. It allowed my family and close friends to spend 2 days celebrating with us which was unforgettable for all of us. We had a on site get to know the venue with several other potential wedding seekers and let me say we tasted great food and drinks at the event. The owners celebrated with us all and let me say the drinks were flowing to the point that the potential wedding folks were serving our own drinks and it was a fantastic atmosphere which sold us on this venue. I had a wedding party of 80 people and it was flawless, food was excellent and we partied till 4 am in the morning. We had several little one and with the PlayStation, Wee and other games they were all very happy and occupied throughout the evening. The only thing that was upsetting was that there was a group of town folks who didn't like the fact that we were people of color and they came into town flying a confederate flag. With that said we really had a blast and my family and friends to this day say it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to which we agree it was. Thanks

10/10 (if not more)! People are still talking about our March wedding and the random snowfall that…read moreweekend. It was sooooo beautiful and the staff at this site are amazing! You won't regret getting married here!

During wedding planning, everyone tells you that something unexpected is bound to happen or that…read moresomething won't go according to plan. As a Type A over-planner, I was determined not to let that happen. But the moment we arrived at Twenty Mile House, I realized I didn't have to be the control freak I usually am. The TMH team handled every detail with such calm professionalism that I was able to relax and truly enjoy the experience. From the very beginning, we were impressed. Our virtual tour with Rachel made us fall in love with the venue; Kevin and Karen worked with us to make our budget work, Joe gave us a wonderful tour when we returned after booking; and Ashleigh patiently answered all of my questions--no matter how late I sent them. The venue itself feels like something out of a storybook. Every one of our guests raved about the beautiful setting, the accommodations, the incredible staff, the ceremony site, and even the fact that there wasn't a restrictive noise ordinance. Everything exceeded our expectations. Not a day has gone by since our wedding that I haven't said, "I wish I could do it all over again." Choosing Twenty Mile House was one of the best decisions we made, and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

My husband and I had the most gorgeous wedding here! It was very important for us that we got…read moremarried in nature, were able to be on the same property as our family and friends, and had an easy time with the planning process, as we are both healthcare workers with difficult schedules. Twenty Mile House offered all of that and more! Ashleigh, our coordinator, answered all of our questions quickly and made sure our day ran smoothly. A lot of our guests say this is the best wedding they have been to in a long time. I cannot recommend the venue enough!:)

First time visitor on a motorcycle trip. Got to meet Rance, the Manager/Bartender, and had a…read morewonderful time learn about the history of the property. If you're hungry, get some food in Georgetown. We ate at Worton's Market. Uncle Tom's Cabin has great drinks and the scenery is majestic. You will not be disappointed!

Stopped in for some cold beverages and to tent camp overnight. Amazing conversations at the bar,…read morewhich has two refrigerators and a good variety of canned beer and seltzers. Service was awesome and friendly. Set up our tent for the night in the meadow, which is a very short walk down from the bar. Even on a three day weekend, there were plenty of camping spots available. Will definitely return again soon.