A Destination Wedding in New Mexico's Backyard
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Central New Mexico
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Noelle Gemmer
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Rustic Elegance & Scenic Beauty at Manzano Mountain Retreat
Tucked away in the stunning landscapes of Torreon, NM, Manzano Mountain Retreat is the perfect setting for couples seeking a wedding surrounded by nature, charm, and versatility. Whether you dream of an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our venue offers multiple breathtaking spaces to bring your vision to life.
Pond Ceremony Space – Say “I do” by the water’s edge, surrounded by lush greenery and the peaceful ambiance of nature.
Wedding Barn – Our spacious barn accommodates up to 300 guests, perfect for a grand reception with rustic elegance.
Highlands Dining Room – A cozy indoor space ideal for intimate weddings under 100 guests, offering warmth and charm for your special day.
Airplane Hangar Venue – Situated on a private 40-acre property, this unique space features a real airplane hangar for receptions and rustic wooden benches for an unforgettable ceremony experience.
With on-site lodging and stunning mountain views, Manzano Mountain Retreat provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your love story. Let our team help make your wedding day seamless and unforgettable.
Schedule a tour today and start planning the wedding of your dreams!
Services Offered
Contact the team at Manzano Mountain Retreat to spark your wedding plans into action. Their expert ranch wedding team can help you as you navigate the wedding planning process. Their in-house catering team provides a range of New Mexican and other dishes, so you don't have to worry about an outside caterer if you don't want to!
Manzano Mountain Retreat is a barn and farm wedding venue in Torreon, New Mexico.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
4+ years in business
Speaks English
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Industrial & Warehouse
Mountain
Religious Setting
Church
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Noelle Gemmer
Owner
Hi! I am one the new owners of Manzano Mountain Retreat. We are a small family business with a vision to grow Manzano Mountain Retreat into the ideal New Mexican Venue for weddings, retreats, and gatherings.
My personal background is in organizational development, leadership, strategy, event planning, and operations. I love talking to you about your goal for your wedding - and then making it happen! Weddings are so much more than a checklist of to-dos. They are about how you bring your family and friends together for a special moment.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Manzano Mountain Retreat receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for offering a dream wedding experience in a hidden New Mexico gem. Noelle, Jeanette, and the staff were highly commended for their exceptional service, prompt communication, and flawless execution on the wedding day. The venue's picturesque forest backdrop, cozy cabins, and delicious catering options, including a taco bar, impressed guests and made the entire wedding weekend stress-free and magical. The inclusive and cozy atmosphere, with wildlife sightings and outdoor activities, added to the enchanting and serene ambiance of the venue. Highly recommended for couples seeking a rustic and all-inclusive wedding venue in a beautiful natural setting.Review photos
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Kelly S
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5.0
11/15/2025
I don’t think I can give enough love to Manzano Mountain Retreat, to Noelle, Jeanette, Guy, and the countless others who helped make our wedding day the best day of our lives. The ...
venue itself is a hidden New Mexico gem, in that not enough people know about it! Noelle and Jeanette offer the best wedding day expertise, they make the day feel so stress free and organized. It truly is the best that can be offered for any engaged couples who are looking for a wedding weekend away.
Response from Manzano Mountain Retreat on 11/18/2025
Kelly, thank you so much for your amazingly glowing words. We had so much fun being a part...
of your wedding and making it a special day for you. It is the biggest compliment to know that we can remove stress from the day so you can enjoy what you've worked so hard to plan for! Congratulations and all the best wishes to you in your marriage!
Adriana T
5.0
10/23/2025
Noelle and our coordinator Ivy were incredible. They stayed in contact with us throughout the weekend and helped our day go smoothly. The food at the reception got rave reviews fro...
m all of our guests and the decor was more than I imagined. Our bridal party also had so much fun staying together in the Pippin cabin! My new husband and I could not recommended MMR enough.
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Alexandra N
5.0
9/16/2025
Noelle was absolutely amazing from the very beginning of the process. The property itself is stunning and more than worth the hour drive from Albuquerque. I’m so grateful we chose ...
this venue for our reception it was everything we hoped for and more. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue and the scenic drive up was.
We catered our food from them and it was a delicious taco bar!
The team was incredibly accommodating and took care of everything we needed. They decorated the space so beautifully, taking all the stress off of us when it came to decor and setup. It truly allowed us to just enjoy our day without worrying about the details. They exceeded every expectation. I would recommend it 100 times over to anyone searching for their perfect wedding venue!
Kailey W
5.0
9/03/2024
Our wedding at Manzano Mountain Retreat was a dream!! From the beautiful forest backdrop to the friendliest staff, everything was amazing! The venue offered many options for ceremo...
ny, reception, and photo locations. We had our families and friends stay for the whole weekend and everyone loved the cabins. Noelle was so amazing to work with and was extremely helpful in the planning process and day of! We highly recommend this venue!
McKenna R
5.0
11/05/2023
We had our wedding at Manzano Mountain Retreat on November 4th, 2023. Noelle, Janette, Annie, Jesse, and the rest of the staff were absolutely incredible. They accommodated all of ...
our last minute adjustments and even plated and served our reception dinner when asked (even though they'd never done it before!). Noelle and the team checked in with my husband and I the perfect amount, they were always right there with answers if we had any questions. They struck the perfect balance of amazing service and letting us enjoy our day with friends and family. It was so wonderful to not have any anxiety about if people would love the food, the venue, or the location, and our guests raved about all 3. Jesse is a fabulous chef and you WILL want them to cater the food for you, I promise.
Having lodging on site was perfect for our out of town family, and the distance from Abq was perfect for accommodating Abq locals while feeling far enough out to be a get-away. We were joined by wild turkeys, deer and their fawns, squirrels, hawks, and all the wildlife Manzano Mountains have to offer. A squirrel ran down the dirt path leading to my ceremony site ahead of me, felt like a little furry escort.
If you're looking for a no-stress and all inclusive wedding venue that feels rustic and cozy, this is the place. They let us bring our pups, and only had a small pet fee for our guests who wanted to bring along their furry kiddos. They have wonderful decorations to use, but we only set out some flameless candles and the beautiful lodge did the rest! There's an outdoor space directly adjacent to the lodge with string lights and a fire pit, it was very natural for our guests to wrap up dinner and wander outside for cornhole, marshmallows, and stargazing.
Our 50-person wedding was the most magical day. It wouldn't have happened or gone so smoothly without the Manzano team. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Aubrey P
5.0
10/20/2023
Manzano Mountain Retreat is beyond wonderful. We had our wedding on August 26th and it couldn't have been more amazing.
Noelle, Guy, Janette, Jesse, and the entire staff are so we...
lcoming, organized and helpful! Noelle worked with me through the planning process, put up with all of my my questions and indecisiveness, and helped make the day go off without a hitch!
After the rehearsal at the pond, we hosted a welcome cookout under the pavilion. This worked out perfectly to entertain and welcome all the guests to our wedding weekend.
We did in-house catering and it was positively delicious! On Friday for our welcome cookout, we enjoyed green chile cheese burgers and a s'mores bar. For the wedding, we chose the taco bar, which included phenomenal carne asada. Sunday morning we had a brunch buffet with the best eggs!
The cabins were adorable, cozy, and fun. We were able to host plenty of guests onsite easily to enjoy the wedding weekend!
I can't thank the staff enough for making our day perfect!
Cassandra L
5.0
1/17/2023
We celebrated our wedding here Saturday, Jan 14 and the word that comes to my mind is magical. The cabins and lodges are cozy and unique. The trees, the pond, the everything was ju...
st so beautiful and serene. I feel so grateful for the staff as well taking care of all our food (We did a taco bar and everything was DELICIOUS) and helping tremendously with set up and take down. If you are looking for an enchanted woods vibe this place is definitely it!
Response from Manzano Mountain Retreat on 01/17/2023
Cassandra,
Thank you so much for the amazing review. We are so grateful to have been a p...
art of making your special day magical and memorable!
- Jannette & Noelle
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