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    Union Hill Inn

    4.1 (66 reviews)
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    Gorgeous little sign, even if it's hidden...
    Steph G.

    Shabby chic. It's like Pottery Barn meets Sonora, in the HARDEST to find location ever. Balloons and sign be damned, we still couldn't find this little place. After 30 minutes of driving the same loop and scary road, and one conversation with a robe clad lady feeding her horses, we found our way...iPhone was no help. Ladies, those heels and wedges you packed, leave them where they are. Bring a cute pair of flip flops and feel defeated. This lovely little location is on a hill. I'm not messing around, a real life hill. We were here for two occasions. The pre-wedding BBQ and the wedding. The surrounding was very peaceful and earthy. From the looks of both occasions, the facility doesn't do that much. My lovely cousin (and her now hubby) seemed to have prepped tons of stuff on their own - the entire BBQ for example. Unless the staff was undercover family, I didn't see them once that afternoon/evening. The chapel is gorgeous. Perfect setting for a low-key wedding. Not a lot of seating, but they arrange outdoor viewing as well. After Friday night, I had no idea what to expect, but it was so serene. Candles in mason jars, twigs twisted in pretty ways, and a old barn feeling, but clean and no cob webs. There is a vast amount of property, which the happy couple used generously. We had appetizers and drinks in a little veranda area. We sat at picnic style table and chairs and enjoyed said drinks and treats. Right next to that was another little gazebo, which they used as the photo booth section. Then up the hill was the reception hall. Plain, and maybe drab from the outside, but inside it was beautifully decorated just like the cute little chapel. I don't recall ever really seeing any of the staff working, with the exception of the wedding planner lady and the three or four catering staff who were manning the buffet lines. So I'm not sure if this was a problem for the happy couple, but it didn't really have any effect on myself?!? From a person watching the union of two people, this place was great. Besides the fact that Google Maps and a family of four could barely find it. Once you do, you're golden! Seeing a happy couple get married is always special, but surrounded by a pottery barn catalogue makes it that much more beautiful!

    Matthew L.

    I went here for a wedding just a few weeks ago and what an amazing and beautiful venue! It has a rustic barn type feel which if that is what you are looking for then this is the place for you! It was breathtaking and the wedding itself was beautiful. It is a little hot during August but that didn't take away from the beauty of the venue at all. Outside of the barn there is a area for dancing and there is a pond with tons of Lilly pads and a deck that goes right into the middle of it. There were lots of pretty lights and then up the hill is another area where the dinner was and it was also just as amazing! If you are looking for a rustic kind of barn/church look then I highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Kristian D.

    Union Hill Inn is a popular wedding destination near Sonora. The facility is more like a traditional camp with buildings and lodges scattered across the property. Most of the facility has been upgraded with lots of beautiful details typical in most modern wedding magazines. Their wedding package includes lodging for the wedding party for two nights including breakfast and use of the chapel and dining room. I attended my cousin's wedding here and was not super impressed with the facility. It is very difficult to find with no real signage on the road. This place is extremely difficult to navigate with disabled or limited mobility guests requiring a lot of effort to access the buildings. Upscale country sounds good until you are sitting on wooden benches and using rustic restrooms. Nevertheless, this place is very popular with the destination fancy wedding crowd - especially those in their roaring 20's. The grounds are very beautiful making for excellent photography and will make any bride happy. Everyone else will just have to suffer.

    Kynsey H.

    I could not have asked for a better Venue to get married at. For all the years Barbara has been holding weddings you can really see it shine through. Every detail was perfect during our wedding weekend. From the cute cottages to the breakfasts that she offers to the beautiful grounds. I highly recommend Terri as your wedding coordinator. Barbara and Terri have many years working together and their professionalism really shows. Everything went so smoothly and Union Hill Inn is so beautiful and you really do get your money's worth. All our friends and family commented on how beautiful everything was. Thank you Barbara & Terri!! I will cherish our wedding weekend forever.

    The details in the Dairy Barn are darling! This room became such a special place to us over the weekend.
    Alisha J.

    I cannot say enough about how incredible Union Hill Inn is. Absolutely everything about this venue and their staff is incredible. As a venue, this place offers an immense amount of flexibility to your needs. The chapel, of course, offers an incredible place for your wedding ceremony. It's by far the show-stopper, and getting married in there was everything I hoped for. What I didn't expect was how much I would love and become attached to every other place on the property. We spent a good amount of time in the Dairy Barn. We had our rehearsal dinner in there (about 25 people, very comfortably), breakfast/brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and a post-reception party after our wedding. It was the perfect hang out for us all weekend long. The reception hall was gorgeous and easy to navigate. And the rooms! Everyone that got to stay on the property absolutely loved their room. The decor and charm in each little place really makes this place special. The staff here at Union Hill are nothing less than extraordinary. Each person was incredibly kind, thoughtful and helpful. They all clearly take tremendous pride in the property. It shows in the way they care for it and those that visit. The breakfasts provided by the Inn were scrumptious! If there was one thing that I could add to make the weekend even better it would be a clear outline of do's, don'ts and guidelines. There is so much to this property that you can easily overlook something spectacular. Barbara and Don give their guests a ton of freedom throughout the weekend, and really don't come around too much. We were weary of using something we shouldn't or violating a policy we were unaware of. Perhaps this really worked to their benefit as we in turn treated the property as we would our own. This is, after all, their home and it should be treated as such. A few tidbits: The property is dog friendly! We brought our pup and he had a great time. Barbara & Don have a dog onsite (Ginger) who is very friendly. Make sure to provide your vendors and guests with very clear directions on how to get to the property and exactly where on it to meet you. It can be very daunting if it is their first time there. Bring your walking shoes! The property is large, and even with golf carts, you will do quite a bit of roaming. Hire a Day of Coordinator. See note above about large property! Having someone that knew this place intimately (Terri Neher of Events Extraordinaire in my case) made the entire weekend so easy! Thank you UHI for the most incredible weekend of our lives.

    The chapel is absolutely stunning!
    Melissa B.

    A beautiful venue, with a lot of hidden treasures & extras! My husband & I married here & couldn't had a better experience. We stayed at the inn a year before the wedding to take engagement pictures and get an idea of what to expect on our wedding day (weather, sunset, lighting, etc...). Barbara is extremely accomodating and we had free reign for our pictures and exploring the venue. (There are many possibilities and items to use that were included with our 55 hour package. It was worth our time to check things out & saved our pocket books from unnecessary purchases.) The breakfast in the morning was amazing! Leading up to the wedding we were able to show our florist & DJ the space & decide how to best use our reception space! The weekend of our wedding, we decorated the day before, and danced the night away with our friends & family. The day of the wedding ran quite smoothly, since we had prepared the day before. Barbara even brought breakfast to me, so the groom wouldn't see me. It was raining that day and she even brought umbrellas for the wedding party to use! We were married 11-11-11 & still have people commenting to us how amazing our wedding was, the beautiful location, and the fun everyone had! It is worth every penny and we look forward to celebrating future anniversaries there!

    Mackenzie L.

    My husband and I got married at Union Hill in February and couldn't be happier! I'd seen a picture of the chapel on Pinterest years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. I tried to keep my expectations low when we finally saw the property in person, and was blown away. It is just as gorgeous as it looks in the pictures! Barbara and Don were so warm and helpful and I am amazed at their ability to run the inn and all the business operations on their own. In addition to the chapel and reception hall, there is SO MUCH going for this property. We had about 25 family members stay at the inn with us, enjoyed brunch on both Saturday and Sunday of the wedding weekend, and to top it off, they recently added a bonfire area with great seating and blankets on hand if it gets chilly. Unfortunately the weather didn't hold out long enough for us to enjoy most of the outdoor spaces. Especially when considering prices in the Bay Area for other wedding venues, Union Hill is an incredible choice! We were so happy with our weekend there and the guests are still talking about how beautiful it was, even in spite of the rain we got. PRO TIP: Union Hill is booked out for 2 years, so for brides that don't want to have their wedding so far out, start following their Facebook page. They post cancellations there, so if you follow their page, you'll receive alerts when they post anything. If you see a cancellation that works for you, call and/or email as fast as you can! That's how we got our date. :)

    Union Hill Inn made our wedding day a dream come true. Also had the pleasure of staying for 55 hours.  Best experience of my life!!
    Nic S.

    Everything was awesome! My wife and I look back on our Wedding and can't think of one thing that could have made it better! Terry, the wedding coordinator is worth her weight in gold, easily!

    This is the Chapel. Just lovely!
    Sharolyn L.

    We just returned home from a wonderful weekend at the Union Hill Inn. It was wonderful. Our accommodations for the weekend were perfect - jacuzzi in our room was such a treat. My husband officiated in a wedding while we were there. The Chapel there, as well as the theme throughout the Inn, is rustic yet thoughtfully decorated with burlap and white lights and so much to make it special. The reception room was perfect for the crowd and the serving crew were wonderful. It was a very special weekend for us.

    11/19/16

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    As with everything in life , there are good and bad things to say about The Wedding Chapel which…read moregives me mixed feelings but I'll give my opinion about what I liked and didn't like when I recently held my weding and reception here. Pros: The cost- all day usage, bridal bouquet, flower girl pedals and groomsmen pens, set up, clean up and minister all for a little over 1k. What a steal. Parking is great, location is prime, The ladies that were at the flower shop pitched in and helped with the little things that were going wrong or that we were behind on and they were so nice. You dont have to have security even if you"re serving alcohol and they provide you with insurance. They have a bar area with an indoor and outdoor fridge/freezer, stove and a seperate bathroom for the bride to get ready with a full size mirror. They are genorous with letting you see the chapel as many times as you want before hand and do not make you feel rushed. Cons- The place needs some TLC. The chapel smells old and looks a little outdated, the rose bushes had dry dead roses, and the 'garden area' was all greenery and did not have any flowers. We instructed the minister that we did not want the ceremony to drag on and didnt want to introduce our family and friends or give out roses but he did it anyway, putting us on the spot and dragging out the ceremony slightly. Although I am sure his intentions were good, we asked not to have a religious ceremony bc we had several different religions attending and we are not religious people but he still said prayers and spoke often of Jesus Christ. He also told my groom that I wanted the rose ceremony when I did not say that so I think he is just set in his ways and will perform whatever ceremony he thinks is best. Also they don't rehearse with you what they are going to say until several minutes before which I thought was unorganized and they do not have papers to send home with you about what the cost of the wedding includes or copies of anything you sign, it is almost like they play everything by ear and you have to either remember what they said or bring your own pen and paper to write everything down. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to invest some money back into the place, remodel the inside, take better care of the landscaping, update the paperwork and make brochures and contracts and use a Minister that respects the wishes of the bride and groom. :

    I had my wedding here on June 23rd 2007 and it was perfect. It's a small place with a guest cap of…read more65... and they mean it. I'm glad no more people showed up because it just would have been too cramped. The chapel itself is an old house with a large, well lit front room perfect for the wedding. We had our reception out in the 'back yard' which is more like a patio area. The cost of the event, flowers, etc was great.

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    We are beyond grateful for Minister Hayne, who served as both our wedding officiant and…read morephotographer. She truly exceeded our expectations in every possible way. As our officiant, Minister Hayne created a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and beautifully tailored to our story. Her warm, calming presence made the entire experience feel meaningful, genuine, and filled with joy. Many of our guests commented on how touching and well‑delivered the ceremony was. As our photographer, she was just as incredible. She made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera and captured every important moment with creativity and care. The photos turned out absolutely stunning--full of emotion, detail, and authenticity. We now have a gorgeous collection of memories that we'll cherish forever. Handling both roles seamlessly is no small task, but Minister Hayne did it with grace, professionalism, and passion. We couldn't have asked for a better person to guide our ceremony and preserve our most special moments. We highly, highly recommend Minister Hayne to any couple looking for an exceptional officiant, photographer, or--if you're lucky enough--both.

    Hayne was absolutely amazing! She truly does it all, and for a great price! The ceremony was…read morelovely, she provided the music, and took extra time to get some great pictures. She was patient with our pose and prop requests for pictures and brought some fun signs for us to use too. Everything went perfectly and was better than what we imagined. She even gave us great restaurant recommendations for our wedding dinner! Highly recommend. Thanks for everything Hayne!

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    We were in town for the 100th annual Western Fairs Association convention (held inside the Grand…read moreSierra Resort) and when is a better time for a couple of our friends (in the fair industry) to finally tie the knot than then? Worked out great since many mutual friends were already in Reno and conveniently there is a chapel just down the escalators from the main floor. Beautiful venue. Simplistic and very high-end all at once. Rows of chairs on either side of the aisle with an altar, some steps, and a piano at the front. All of the small details were handled perfectly - a sign announcing the bride and groom, wedding cake, and celebratory drinks on top of the piano. Behind the scenes (literally behind a very decorative curtain) is a back area with rooms for privacy to change and prepare for the big day. The pastor was great. A friend played the piano as a wedding march and then sang a beautiful song for the couple. Huge congrats to our friends AnnMarie and Michael. So glad we were able to be there for them at their nuptials - especially in such a wonderful setting. If you're looking for a place to get married in Reno you can't go wrong with this hidden gem of a chapel within the Grand Sierra Resort.

    Well, it would have been 15 years ago this January 1st, when i was married in this very Chapel. My…read morefirst, and only marriage. I remember that it was decently clean, and decently organized, hence the decent rating. I dont remember very much of that day, just nerves, Crown Royal stashed in a 16oz water bottle (brides cousin, thanks Jim!), and of course my best mans comforting words..."Dude, im driving you over to the chapel now. We can totally leave town, RIGHT NOW! Im serious. Im just offering." I would not wish marriage on anyone, but if you are hellbent on doing it, might as well do it here. I recommend that you elope, get married by the city and save the $1200 price tag that getting married here cost me, and have a really cool honeymoon. But, what do i know.

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