A serene venue with lodging in Tahoe Forest
$5,900 starting price
101 to 150 guests
Located in Nevada City, CA, Harmony Ridge Lodge is a tranquil wedding venue surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest. The lodge features gorgeous gardens, multiple spaces for functions, and luxurious overnight accommodations. Suited for weekend weddings, the venue provides an inspiring setting for couples and their guests to reconnect with the natural world and celebrate.
Harmony Ridge Lodge is situated 60 miles from Sacramento and 80 miles from Reno, making it a conveniently located venue. Originally, this lodge was a private home complete with a large car and horse barn. In 2006, it was renovated into a retreat and event center with a welcoming atmosphere. Between the natural scenery and the comfortable amenities, soon-to-be-weds and their loved ones can easily immerse themselves in the moment.
Harmony Ridge Lodge can accommodate up to 100 individuals inside and up to 150 people for outdoor gatherings. The lodge also has nine suites for up to 25 overnight guests. The largest event space spans 1,400 square feet and features a lofty ceiling and heated floors. Indoor events can also take place in the great room. Its cedar paneling and fireplace create a cozy ambience. The dining room and foyer, which has room for 30 seated guests, may also be used for wedding-related functions. Outside, 50 people can enjoy the festivities on the screened deck. The lawn is also available and has room for a tent, providing even more space for guests. Plenty of trails, an orchard, and a gazebo are also present on the property for loved ones to enjoy. The venue has a catering kitchen and room for the wedding party to get ready as well. The team provides audiovisual equipment and wifi and is enthusiastic about collaborating with a couple’s chosen vendors to effortlessly bring the event together.
What You'll Love About Harmony Ridge Lodge
This venue is the ideal setting for couples dreaming of a whimsical garden or forest wedding. With on-site accommodation, the lodge offers the ability to extend your wedding celebration. Check out their reviews to see how couples have had magical experiences here.
Asian-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,000
Reception
$4,000
Ceremony
$3,000
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $7,150
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Aug and Oct.
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Amenities
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Backyard
Garden
Hotel
Mountain
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Harmony Ridge Lodge is highly praised by reviewers for its magical and picturesque setting, accommodating on-site accommodations, and exceptional staff who are responsive and helpful. The venue provided flexibility with various event spaces, including an indoor "grand hall" that proved essential during unexpected weather changes. Despite minor issues like noise from nearby activities, the affordability, beautiful ceremony site, and overall experience make it a highly recommended choice for intimate weddings with less than 50 guests.- Top reviews
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Lauren B
5.0
5/09/2024
It is difficult to think about what I want to say about the amazing experience we had at Harmony Ridge Lodge. I feel like I will miss something! We recently hosted our wedding at HRL, and it was truly magical. We rented the entire lodge for 5 days, and all our immediate family came to stay in one of the 10 guest rooms. It became the "home base" for everyone, which was perfect as this was a destination for all of us. Even those guests who were staying in other nearby hotels still came to the lodge for dinner and spending time together. The staff at HRL was so friendly and easy to work with, and they took phenomenal care of our family while we were there.
As a wedding venue, it has everything you could possibly need - including tables and chairs so you don't have to rent. There are outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, as well as a huge indoor "grand hall" that can be used for indoor event. This proved necessary for us, as our May wedding ended up getting covered in snow! Since the outdoor ceremony lawn in artificial turf, we were able to shovel all the snow to the side and still have the outdoor wedding of our dreams. We used the grand hall for our reception, and it was absolutely perfect.
The snow threw us for a loop, and I was so thankful for the HRL staff for jumping into action to help us adjust and make it perfect. The owner himself, Tongming, was actually out with a shovel clearing a path for our guests to safely move around the grounds. I was absolutely floored by the "next level" service we received.
As a bed and breakfast, I highly recommend HRL. The breakfast they make for all on-site guests is absolutely amazing. It is quality food cooked fresh and by people who know what they are doing. We had a total of 25 people that were staying on-site, and every morning there was plenty of fresh, hot food for everyone.
Overall, we may not be getting married ever again, but we will return year after year to grab a room at the lodge and enjoy the beautiful Tahoe National Forest!
response 05/10/2024
Thank you Lauren to have your wedding at our lodge. Peter and you must have some power tha...
t even a storm came to attend your wedding.... : ) You both reacted to this storm gracefully proving you can deal with any unexpected together. It’s our pleasure to host your wedding here. We hope you enjoyed your stay at the lodge like we did. On behalf of HRL, we wish you the best. May the love be with you! Tongming
Nathan A
5.0
9/30/2022
Through all the planning, the COVID delays, and any other stress that might come with a wedding, we were always SO grateful we were able to hold our event at HRL. The owner Tongming was perhaps one of the most easy-going, friendly, flexible, and helpful people I've ever met - they truly wanted our event to be a success and it was evident in all our communications. The grounds are beautifully kept, and it's so peaceful and private. To find a venue that allowed us to rent it for the entire weekend (for both the welcome party and the big day), had rooms for guests on-site plus getting-ready spaces, offered multiple spaces for different uses (ceremony, reception, dancing, after-hours) so things felt fresh - we couldn't believe our luck in finding this spot. It worked out so perfectly for our event; we only wished we could have been there longer!
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Suzi L
5.0
8/27/2022
This venue was perfect for our outdoor forest/garden wedding weekend. If you’re looking for a woodsy location where guests can stay onsite and have the entire venue privately to yourselves for a weekend, this is your place. The owner and staff were all very responsive and a pleasure to work with in the planning year and our wedding weekend. Plus they are dog friendly. Highly recommend choosing HRL!
response 08/29/2022
Thank you suzi for leaving the review. It's our pleasure to host your wedding here. Do com...
e back to visit us in the future. We are your wedding venue for life!! Look forward to seeing you and your folks at the lodge again! best regards. TM
Phylicia G
5.0
9/22/2021
Such a beautiful location for a small wedding! I felt like I was in a fairytale forest from a movie walking around the venue in my wedding dress. All the staff were so helpful and responsive! The rooms were comfortable and nicely sized. Definitely recommend Harmony Ridge Lodge!
response 09/22/2021
Thank you so much, Phylicia, for choosing the lodge as your wedding venue. It's our pleas...
ure to host your wedding here. Do come back and visit us. We are your wedding venue for life... : )
Maddison W
5.0
8/17/2021
this place was beautiful and affordable. we were able to accommodate our guests for our small wedding on site. the ceremony site was beautiful. my only complaint was you could hear the cars going by at that spot. there was also a bike event next door they didn't tell us about prior. but it ended right as our ceremony was beginning so it worked out. this is perfect for a wedding less than 50. the live-in women who works there was not the best to work with but maybe she was having a rough day personally. overall it was Great and our guests were happy!
response 08/20/2021
Hi Maddison, thank you so much for choosing the lodge as your wedding venue and sharing y...
our experience with us. It's our pleasure to host your wedding here. I apologize if our staff were not helpful enough on your wedding. And we didn't know there was an event next door. Glad everything went out smoothly. Feel free to contact me anytime if there is anything we may help. We look forward to having you and your folks at the lodge again in the near future. Best regards. TM (530-557-9745)
Amissa D
5.0
5/07/2019
I am so glad we chose Harmony Ridge Lodge for our wedding! It was a wonderful weekend, 35 of our guests stayed on site from Friday to Sunday and our dogs were welcome too! The staff at the lodge was very accommodating and friendly. Kimberly, the day of coordinator was a lifesaver and Michelle, the chef and caretaker was wonderful as well. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding or other events. I hope to someday plan a family/friend reunion at the lodge. We had dinner Friday at The roadhouse next door, delicious meal on the patio and just a short walk from the lodge.
Thanks so much HRL for making our day extra special.
Meghan W
5.0
11/15/2017
I can't thank Heather enough for making our stay at HRL so wonderful!
Josh and I brought our closest family to stay for our wedding and it exceeded our expectations. The rooms had plenty of space for our guests and breakfast was such a treat! We can't wait to come back.
5.0
8/20/2016
We just celebrated my son's wedding at Harmony Ridge Lodge and it was the ideal venue! There are beautiful gardens with flowers and redwood trees, a pergola for the ceremony and an orchard for cocktails before dinner. There is a lovely shady are under the redwoods for dinner. After dinner we all moved to the magical dance area with beautiful lighting and benches. There are 8 or 9 spacious and beautifully furnished suites and a large room for arranging flowers or late night parties. It was all reasonably priced and we had the whole lodge to ourselves for the weekend. I am prejudiced, but I think we had about the best wedding ever at Harmony Ridge Lodge!
Zephyr K
5.0
9/19/2012
My husband and I got married here this past weekend and it was magical. When we were first looking for our venue, we got out of the car and knew immediately that Harmony Ridge Lodge was the right place. The gardens are breathtaking, filled with flowers and surrounded by trees. We got to have our family and friends stay at the Lodge with us for the weekend leading up to our wedding and what a wonderful experience that was. All of the rooms are beautifully decorated and I loved showing my guests where they would be staying and seeing their faces light up when they walked into their rooms.
Debbie was fantastic to work with through the entire planning process. She and her staff made us feel at ease and at home the second we walked in the door. The owners were there and instantly felt like family. Upon learning that my mother in law was an elementary grade teacher, Jaime even took her walking in the forest in search of pine cones for her class! They were so warm, inviting and felt like family.
Our wedding weekend was incredible and was beyond what even I had hoped for and so much of that was because of Harmony Ridge. It was the perfect setting for the wedding we wanted to create for ourselves. All of our guests commented on how personal and beautiful the wedding was and I honestly don't think we could have pulled it off anywhere else.
Bethany H
5.0
7/04/2012
Both the scenery and the staff here were absolutely amazing. Perfect for a natural, outdoor wedding. The photos were gorgeous because of the beautiful forest and garden. I could not have picked a better spot for my wedding. I plan to come back for future anniversaries!
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