Mountain House Estate

our ceremony up by the oak tree, our dinner on the lawn by the pond, and our dancing in the courtyard. We also love that we were able to get ready on site as well. John and Lane are wonderful people and truly want the best for each couple. We looked at this site for a very long time and are so thankful we decided to get married here. It is quaint, intimate, and truly unique. All of our guests were pleased with this venue and how much it had to offer. These coordinates are forever engraved in our hearts. Thanks so much MHE!

o my inquiries and everything was just as smooth from there! John and Lane keep the property up beautifully and made the entire process so smooth! I could not recommend this venue more! We had the wedding of our dreams!

warmest, kindest people. They help you all along the way with suggestions and support. I feel like words really fall flat in expressing how much we loved this special place. We had our ceremony by the oak tree which was really close to my heart because it reminded me of the street I grew up on. Then cocktail hour inside near the bar, dinner on the lawn in front of the pond, and dancing on the gorgeous back patio. The whole evening was perfect. 10/10 would recommend this venue.

ifornia, we dreamed of finding a venue that honored and accentuated the beauty of California and MHE nails it. The grounds are immaculate, the gardens are exquisite, the trees (and especially the Oak Trees up the hill where we had our ceremony) are to die for. Both we and our guests could not get over how truly stunning this venue is and it is the perfect size with lots of options on how to use space. We had a wedding of 150. We had our ceremony under the Oak Tree, had cocktails in the barn, did dinner on the lawn, and dancing/photobooth/lawn games/dessert on the patio. It was the perfect use of space and made each area feel new and special. Highly recommend and felt like a really nice use of space while still feeling intimate. Looking for a venue that replies ASAP? MHE. Looking for a place that is constantly in communication leading up to your wedding? MHE. Looking for a place that allows to go past midnight? MHE. Looking for a place that allows you to book any vendor to truly make your day your own? MHE. Not only is this place just heaven, but John and Lane are some of the sweetest people you will ever meet. They were incredibly open with everything that the venue includes and we loved that we had the ability to hire whichever vendor we liked (most of ours were from their vendor list and man oh man do they have true gems on there and we ended up hiring local businesses too!). To show just how amazing John and Lane are I want to tell a little story. After our wedding I realized I had lost a family heirloom that was on my bouquet. The next day I called Lane in a panic and we were ready to scour the property looking for it. After I retraced my steps, my husband and I realized I had left my bouquet in the garden. Lane being the angel she is went up and checked for us on the drive up and found it! She is a legend!! On our wedding day, we felt truly at ease and just overjoyed to be there. Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous everything was and I even heard some people say it was the most effortlessly, relaxed and beautiful wedding they have ever been to. Score! Lane and John, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. We wish you the best of luck in everything and thank you for making our wedding dreams come true!

rs in different areas and still, Mountain House was holding my heart. We are so glad we decided to have our wedding here! It’s an all in one experience. I loved getting ready in the bridal suite with my bridesmaids and mothers!! My husband was one of the first to experience their newly renovated groomsman suite- it is incredible! Their outdoor setting is just breathtaking. We had our ceremony in the front lawn and reception on the back patio. I was obsessed with their redwood bar that John, himself, made! There is just so much love and passion that went into creating this space and it shows with every detail! All of our guests were wowed by the beauty of it! I just had such an amazing experience there! They even sent us the cutest newlywed gift after our wedding and I just loved how thoughtful they were! Highly recommend this venue!!

attended.” We had the pleasure of working with Owners John and Lane for about a year and they are such a pleasure. They are professional, attentive, caring and loving in every way. The property is immaculate (I challenge you to find even one dead flower on the whole sprawling property!). Everything is smartly built for flexibility and creativity. If you’re looking for a venue, look no further. Book it now!

derful at communicating and getting everything ready for our big day. We had a few hiccups with some vendors but Lane and John were more than helpful in the process and it was evident they wanted to ensure our day was perfect. This venue really has everything we wanted and more. The rooms for both bridal parties to get ready are amazing and designed perfectly for the' bride and groom (trust me ladies, you will love the bridal suite)! We got married under the oak tree on the top of the hill and it was wonderful! The garden was blooming, the built in seats were comfortable for guests and it made the absolute PERFECT spot for our ceremony. We hosted our dinner on the lawn where there was plenty of room for our 150 guests. We ended our evening dancing under the stars and patio lighting and wouldn't have changed it for the world. Highly recommend this venue!

r the day to our own interests. Enter MHE...just what we were looking for and beautiful too! We were able to choose our own vendors with some preferred vendors provided to help guide us when needed, bring our own alcohol, set our own hours, select from many spaces where we would have the ceremony versus reception, and even bring in a second late night food vendor (i.e. a taco cart set up right on the patio). Our guests continue to contact us and comment on how unique and personal our wedding turned out to be. Everyone (including the bride and the groom) had a great time, and we would choose to have our wedding here 100% if given the option to do everything again. Oh and we can't forget the owners. They are professional all of the way. They were extremely responsive to our questions via e-mail and made the whole experience great fun. Thanks John and Lane!

ove of her property instantly sticking out. She happily showed us around and we were so taken back by how beautiful it was. She let us have a moment up at the Oak tree sight and I started to tear up because I knew we had found our spot. We rolled the dice and chose a February wedding date and while we had planned to get married at the Oak tree and the reception in their courtyard, the weather did not allow this. The amazing part about MHE is the amount of Plan B locations it allows. We ended up renting a tent and having our ceremony inside. It was just as beautiful as if we had it at the Oak tree. We are so thankful for John and Lane’s responsiveness and genuine interest in their brides and grooms success. We can’t speak highly enough and thank them for allowing us to choose their venue for our big day!

n fact, MHE was the first and ONLY venue we looked at. Once we walked around the beautiful grounds, we knew we had found “the one”. The only issue we ran into was wanting to utilize all the spaces, which was no fault of the venue itself. As I mentioned, it is not a one stop shop type of place. I will admit it added more decisions to the long list of to dos, but more importantly it gave us the ability to personalize every aspect of our day in order to reflect our love. John and Lane were super helpful and informative in the months leading up to our wedding day. They went above and beyond to make sure all our questions were answered and to offer guidance of what’s worked well in the past. They both take so much pride in their property and have worked so hard to update the estate and property while maintaining its rustic beauty. To this day, every time we talk to one of our guests, they boast about what a beautiful day it was. We are so glad everyone loved it as much as we did! And our photos are our lasting memory of just how perfect everything was. Thanks again, John and Lane!!

a venue so far from where we live, but the guests loved getting out of the Bay and taking some time to relax - there are truly plenty of VRBOs and AirBnbs in the area. As soon as we arrived to Cloverdale the Thursday before our wedding, we were so at peace, no distractions like we would have had at home. Some things our guests said were "That was the most beautiful, relaxed, joyful, FUN, and nature involved wedding we have been to". Just be aware that the venue does have many rules, however that is the case with most everywhere in California. This venue does allow you to have hard alcohol - but more insurance is needed. Your flower girls can throw flower petals, but for a hefty price (so we chose something else instead). Absolutely NOTHING can be brought the day before during your rehearsal - this can make day of more complicated. I hardly interacted with the owner, as everything was through our FANTASTIC wedding coordinator (Lacey at Stacey Goods Farm and Events).

r property. We had so much space to get ready - they have a beautiful bridal suite & a very cool grooms loft. I love that they thought about both parties like that, and it was important to me to be able to get ready on site, since that really is a huge part of the day. My favorite part of our wedding was our ceremony at oak tree terrace. There are lots of ways to use all the spaces at MHE, but I can’t recommend enough that you use oak tree terrace. It was magic. We will never forget saying our vows under the oaks in such a beautiful place. This venue is special, and I feel like they never host the same wedding twice because there are so many different ways to use the property. Thanks for such a great wedding day Lane and John.

rtable to get ready in and most of the owners of Mountain House Estate are so accommodating to all their wedding parties needs. John and Lane are amazing. We will never forget our day. Many of our guest thanked us for being invited to such an elegant place.

ant and the whole venue is stunning. Three other big reasons we chose Mountain House: 1. We could get the venue until Midnight which in Sonoma it is really hard to find venues that will go past 10pm. 2.BYO alcohol and being permitted to provided spirits to our guests - again many venues in Sonoma will only allow beer and wine (and being english and australian not having spirits would have been an issue!) 3.Although they have an expansive list of preferred vendors at different budget options, you can use any vendors so long as they have the right insurance and are fully licenced. I was really worried that we and guests were going to boil in the August sun but the venue gets a really good breeze and so even though Sam was in a three piece suit and I had long sleeves we were totally fine with the temperature. John and Lane were fantastic at answering my millions of questions. I booked our venue nearly two years ahead of time so they got alot of questions over that time and were always very fast at replying which I really appreciated. Also over the two years John and Lane were always adding extra touches to the venue e.g the fire pit wine barrels, groomsmen suite and reno of the main room, all were done between booking the venue and our wedding day so we ended up with an even better experience than what we had expected. They are always improving the venue which is awesome. You can tell they genuinely want you to have the best day of your life and I am so glad we chose this venue for our special day.

kend, which makes setting up, getting ready, cleaning up, etc. so much more manageable and helps take the stress off from having to do everything on the day of the event. It's very spacious so the guests never feel like they are crammed into any particular area and the inside of the main house was recently redone, making it feel so much more rustic. I understand that grooms don't often review things related to weddings, but this place is so great that I decided to be an exception. Thank you to everyone at Mountain House Estates for help making our dream wedding come to life!

me time I'm also an Event Planner so for me there are certain specific things I look for in making this event for my husband and I memorable for us and the guests. What I love about our contact Lane at the property is that she had a preferred vendor list so she can tell you her experiences with them. She can also tell you about the nearest places for guests and food. She also was very prompt in emailing us back with questions we had along the way. The location was very private, intimate, and personable. Everyone kept asking us how we found this place. I'm all about doing something different than other weddings and this venue definitely makes you stand out from the rest. This place has tables, chairs, a place for you bridal party to get ready and a separate place for the groomsmen. You can have both an indoor and outdoor or garden reception/ceremony. You can make this a Country Barn Wedding, a Garden Wedding, etc in an Estate Setting. They have rooms available - I would do the weekend package to stay there package. It's nice to have the place to yourself the wedding rehearsal, the wedding, and enjoy time with your close family/friends. If you want a wedding where you can put your own personal touch to - this is the place. It is definitely something you would see in a magazine/pintrest worthy and something your guests will rave about in the years to come. We Love Mountain House Estate - Aloha, The McDonald Family 08-18-18 #mcwedding81818

experience, but the Mountain House was there for us since the beginning, keeping us in the loop, working with our vendors, and answering our questions.

We had the flexibility to get creative with the space and the support from John and Lane to do so! We had our ceremony at the hilltop, cocktail hour inside/lawn, dinner on the lawn, and the dance party on the patio. We loved moving guests around all parts of their property. The space is perfect - every photo taken at the venue (in any direction) is just beautiful! They work hard to keep their property looking good and functioning well. One of the most invaluable parts of getting married at Mountain House Estate was the continued support and direction we received from John and Lane. They were able to help us through it all (even when we had big snafus come up!). They are incredible people who genuinely care. We are so thankful to have found Mountain House Estate!

red. We absolutely fell in love the moment we pulled into the parking lot but didn't want to jump the gun so we just kept on touring. We found ourselves comparing every venue to Mountain House Estate though and after the 15th venue, we were like "why are we torturing ourselves?!" and booked with Mountain House Estate!! Lane and John are both very kind and you can feel the love they put into the venue. Lane answered all of my million emails within hours of sending it. She helped me with decisions that I couldn't make. She kept me calm when I was worried. She was just the best! We are from the East Bay and when we told everyone we chose Cloverdale, they were like "why so far?!" but once our guests arrived at the venue, they understood. My make up artist even said it was the most gorgeous bridal suite she ever did make up in! I highly recommend Mountain House Estate to anyone who wants a fairy tale wedding.

th mentioned it’s one of the loveliest venues they’ve seen. We used the hilltop tree site for our ceremony, and we were so happy with how things turned out. The newly remodeled great room was perfect for dancing. There are multiple outdoor sites you can choose for your ceremony or reception, but there is indoor space if a backup (weather) plan is needed. John and Lane were so helpful and friendly, and helped us select a coordinator and vendors to use. A coordinator is required, and most things need to be brought to the site (food, booze, linens). They do have chairs & tables to use, and a few other goodies, for no additional cost. We loved that we had more flexibility with what we wanted here than at local wineries or hotels, and for a fraction of the cost. It is a bit of a trek to get there, but we were able to arrange shuttles for our guests to local lodging without much trouble. It’s well worth the trip to Cloverdale, and we are so glad we went to see. Highly recommended for a beautiful outdoor venue (or even indoor if you prefer!), at a very reasonable cost for the area!

ently accommodated our 125 guests. The spring rainfall made for a perfectly lush landscape, particularly up at the oak tree terrace, where we had our ceremony. Our guests sat in awe as they enjoyed breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Cocktail reception with appetizers followed at the beautiful redwood bar in the house. The perfect balance of rustic and elegance, John also just recently completed a renovation on the inside of the estate using reclaimed wood from a fallen old barn. It's absolutely gorgeous. Dinner took place on their patio and as the sun set, the above string lights provided the perfect ambiance. We rented a few heat lamps to make sure our guests were comfortable as the weather late-April can be a little uncertain. Pro-tip, while 16 round tables and a sweetheart table fit comfortably on the patio, there might need to be a little table shuffling after dinner to make way for a dance floor if the music is outside. We also took advantage of the barn to set up a small lounge where people could relax and talk or capture a memorable photo. Lane and John were absolutely a pleasure to work with. They were accommodating, respectful and committed to making sure everything at the venue was in order. While they had a preferred vendor list with some fantastic suggestions, several we used, they were also open to allowing us to select vendors not on their list. The venue made an everlasting impression on us while transporting us to a magical place. I highly recommend Mountain House for your event and know you will be in good hands.

e. I picked Mountain House because it has so many different areas for people-out by the pond to sit, inside to get out of the heat or away from the noise, eating al fresco or hanging out in the bar area. It was a perfect venue for us and for our guests. and ALL of our guests mentioned how beautiful it was.

both old and new, offer so many options that each wedding is truly unique. We've cooked in several places on the property, and they've all provided a beautiful setting for our paella. Can't say enough about this very special venue.

work with. There are multiple large spaces to use on the property, tons of great photo spots, and that bar really is to die for! As gorgeous and functional in person as it is in pictures (this was really the selling point for my husband, who is a brewer and planned to serve beer we made at our wedding!) We had such a memorable, amazing wedding at Mountain House, can’t sing their praises enough! Thanks Lane and John!

ns with the ability to move said plans due to rain or extreme heat (luckily neither were necessary, we had perfect weather!). They were quick to respond and very accommodating while we made our arrangements. Our families and guest were similarly taken with the venue and location! We had a blast dancing the night away on the patio under the lights after dinner! Thank you Mountain House Estate!

s quarters. From a planners point of view, I especially appreciate that the venue has thought about what to include to accommodate couples and vendors alike. John and Lane have such an incredible passion for ensuring you have the perfect venue for your day and that is just one more, of many, reasons I would absolutely recommend Mountain House Estate!

est we could have ever imagined. They are responsive, friendly, always smiling and willing to let you customize your wedding that suits your needs (which was a huge plus to us!). Mountain House Estate was the perfect venue to make out dream wedding come true! Thank you John and Lane for making this possible!!!!!

compared them all to Mountain House Estate. This venue is absolutely picture perfect - it's breathtaking. You have the option to have your event indoors, outdoors or both, as we did. The wedding suite is jaw dropping. There are 2 bedrooms in the main house that you can rent, as well as a newly renovated grooms room in a separate house that sleeps quite a few! The owners, Lane & John, are amazing to work with. They make you feel like family & help in any way they can. They are very flexible & thoughtful. They have a long list of local vendors which comes in handy if you're not from the area. We highly recommend Mountain House Estate to anyone looking for a venue for a wedding, reception, anniversary party, etc. Thank you John & Lane for the most memorable evening!

one location, a tranquility that was perfect, an incredible venue (where my husband and I stayed for two nights and I actually felt like I was on vacation), and the owners, John and Lane, who went out of their way to help us with anything and everything we needed. Lane went above and beyond when it was time to set up the 120+ ceramic guest name/table markers and jumped right in to help hang them - I don't think anyone else would have taken the time and care, and with a smile the entire time. The actual wedding spot was gorgeous - under an enormous oak tree that offered its own beauty - and even though we had beautiful flowers, the area was incredible on its own. The house where the reception was held was spacious yet completely personable and the bar area so nice I wanted to have John design one for me! I cannot say enough about Mountain House Estate and absolutely promise anyone who ventures to Cloverdale, you will not be disappointed and will fall in love as we did. Thank you John and Lane!

John and Lane accommodating my strict religious requirements. Mountain House Estate is special to me not because it is a lovely setting in the country (which it it), but because it is unpretentious and run by people with heart.

unique. Dozens of our guests asked us how we found the space, and praised our good luck! The various locations around the property give guests multiple sensory experiences - from the ceremony at the oak tree, to cocktail hour on the lawn, and the reception on the patio. We were able to have literally every type of location we wanted in one place. Because Mountain House Estate is purpose-built, you have everything you need as a bride or groom. The bridal suite and groom's room (basically a studio apartment!) are perfect for getting ready. We had 9 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen, and everyone was comfortable all day together. There are two dedicated spaces for catering (they are never in your way), and the bar is HUGE. We never saw a big line at the bar because there wasn't enough space to get a drink or just belly up at the bar. Finally, John and Lane could not be kinder, more attentive, or flexible. I will seriously miss Lane's emails! TL;DR: Book this space ASAP. You won't be disappointed.

s sites that would be ideal for a ceremony and reception. The sleek all-wood bar and bridal suite especially blew our minds. The entire place is so lovely you really don't need any decorations. But what made the whole experience so easy and pleasant was working with the wonderful and kind people that run this venue. John and Lane were prompt, clear, flexible, and responded swiftly to everything, including the myriad of questions that kept popping up for us. We also liked having choice in selecting our own vendors, though it was helpful to get a preferred vendor list and recommendations to get us started. Every time we visited the site, there were new improvements and embellishments. I have no doubt this place is only going to look better and better. The only nuisance at this venue is that you have to cart out all garbage or arrange to have this handled by staff you hire. Luckily, we rented a huge van and had our trusted wedding party and friends to help us out at the end of the night. I can honestly say our wedding day went better than we could have imagined! We are so thrilled to have found this venue. For any couple that decides to go with Mountain House Estate, they are in great hands!

ose from for your ceremony. You can choose to have the mountains, Fir trees, the pond, the barn, or their new oak tree theatre seating in your background. We decided to have the fir trees behind us next to the pond, so there was more of a rustic look in our photographs. Our guest list was about 155 people and there was plenty of room for all of our guests to mingle and enjoy themselves. The owners, Lane and John, were both very informative, helpful, accommodating, and friendly. They were also incredibly knowledgeable of their property. We were amazed at all the remodeling and work that they had put into their estate. They gave us very good advice and gave us ideas on how to get the best use of their property and the accommodations in town. The day of the wedding, Lane and John were around, but weren’t intrusive and it was nice having them check in to make sure everything was going well. We are so glad we decided to get married at the Mountain House Estate.

ine refrigerator. The staircase would be a beautiful entrance for an indoor wedding. The bridal suite is beautiful with surrounding mirrors and multiple places for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready. The landscaping is incredible. The flowers surrounding the lake are beautiful. This venue offers many locations for photo opportunities. I highly recommend Mountain House Estate and John and Lane are amazing people to work with!

a rustic modern, easily accommodating almost any wedding theme. The view is stunning all the way around the venue. The place is well organized, spotlessly clean, and the management is superb. I would definitely recommend this venue to couples in the area.

rd work and passion they have put into the property is definitely something that does not go unnoticed. Their flexibility is astonishing and something we will never forget!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and everyone. Beautiful property, well maintained, the best ownership, affordable, all around the best place I could ever have imagined for our big day. What more can you ask for??

d to offer and the fact that you could choose to have the reception both indoors or outdoors. The pond was a gorgeous backdrop for photos, and it has the backyard garden feel as well as some of the rustic- barn look that has become really popular. The bridal suite was also the perfect place to get ready with the girls. You don't need much in terms of outdoor decor, lighting is already taken care of and tables/chairs are included as well which can offset some of the cost. Overall we were very happy with the site!