Olympic Valley Stables

o truly unique and the exact vibe we were looking for, that we knew we had to choose it the second we pulled up to check it out in person. Once we chose the venue and our date in 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, which was torture to deal with as a bride planning her dream wedding. Luckily for us, we not only chose the right venue but also the right owner of the venue to work with. Mitch was so accommodating and kind to work with during this pandemic nightmare and made postponing so much more bearable and easy than I ever thought possible. We eventually postponed to 2021, with his help, and ended up having the most magical, epic, and beautiful music festival-party-wedding ever. If it weren’t for his constant support or reassurance through the whole postponing process, we most likely would not have had the perfect, dream wedding we so desperately wanted and worked so hard for. That all being said, there are so many wonderful things about this venue but the greatest one, in my opinion, is that it is completely customizable across the board. Therefore, if you are trying to have a budget friendly wedding, you can; if you want to dance all night long, you can; if you don’t want to do a plated meal, you don’t have to. The list goes on with infinite possibilities for your wedding (or event) because you are not required or restricted to anything at this venue. Plain and simple. I mean, where else can you find that nowadays? In addition, it has lodging close by, which means a close walk or short bike ride for your guests on flat land! Therefore, your guests are not restricted to your wedding venue and can go back to their lodging to change, rest, whatever at any time for any reason. The other unique aspect about this venue is simply its location. The venue itself is HUGE - you have the barn, the teepee (which we turned into a bar and it was the coolest thing on planet Earth), and the tent to party in but the property itself is so large that again, you have infinite possibilities for activities, games, dancing, music, howling at the moon, silent discos, etc. Surrounding this large venue, are the meadows, trees, and mountains, that are not only stunning but also make for the most epic wedding photos I have ever seen. It straight up looks like our pictures are taken from Pinterest! I could literally go on and on about this venue (and Mitch) because it truly set the vibe for our wedding and allowed me to go absolutely buck wild with my crazy wedding plans and dreams. I truly just had the absolute best time working with Mitch, planning our wedding at the Stables, and could not have picked a better location. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have changed one thing. There are just not enough words in the world to describe my love for this venue and the gratitude I have for Mitch allowing us to postpone and have the wedding of our dreams on his beautiful property. It was perfect in every aspect and miss this venue and our magical wedding daily. XOXO.

customizable, which can be very helpful for staying within your budget. There are so many wonderful vendors in the Reno/Tahoe area that can help you make your wedding the best day possible. You will have to hire an event planner for the day, but it is so worth it. The views are absolutely incredible. You are completely surrounded by trees and mountains- it's absolutely breath taking. The stables was a perfect venue for us for a few reasons. First, there are plenty of lodging options that are within a reasonable distance from hotels, vacation rental homes, to plenty of nearby camping. Your guests will be able to find something to do- hiking, biking, checking out Lake Tahoe, Truckee.. there's so much to do in the area. Getting ready at the venue was such a breeze with the really cute bridal and groom suites. Being onsite made it so easy to get ready for the event. We really wanted to be somewhere outdoors, and under the stars for our wedding. This venue allows for any one to be able to attend your event, while still enjoying the outdoors. The tent that the venue provides is not only beautiful, but perfect dinner and dancing. We also didn't want the party to have to be over at 10 pm. We decided to do a silent disco at the barn, and it was a huge hit. When we think of our wedding, it's pretty amazing that we had the perfect day surrounded by friends and family in such a beautiful location. I can't thank Mitch enough for all of his help making our dream wedding possible.

n. By bringing in individual vendors, decor, and personal touches, we were able to create a wedding that was completely unique and special. Best of all, Mich is extremely professional and enjoyable to work with. We absolutely recommend this venue to those considering it!

nd trees and were unbelievably fortunate to find the gorgeous Olympic Valley Stables. Mich was extremely easy to work with in the planning. He was so accommodating throughout the entire process. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel the wedding 5 days prior to the wedding due to the Caldor Fire in Tahoe. After explaining the situation to Mich, he agreed to refund all of the money we prepaid for the venue. We just want to say that not only does he have a wonderful wedding venue, he is an exceptionally ethical and extremely professional person.

nt, and the photo back drops... we could not be happier with our choice of location!!!!

ich, let alone work with him, can feel his passion and love for the Valley. We held our Rehearsal Dinner inside of the barn the Friday before our wedding and our Wedding was in the barn. Every aspect of our wedding was so beautifully produced, and so much of that was due to the impeccable beauty that is the Stables. We cannot recommend the Stables as a wedding venue more.

ent is large with a dance floor, and well lit, so we had no trouble entertaining over 140 people for dinner & dancing. There are so many options to set up the venue as you prefer. Though our main event was outside, there is also the "barn" with a bar & disco set up which we used for a meet and greet the night before for family & those traveling from out of town to the event. The two ready rooms for the bride & groom parties are furnished beautifully. The venue is also close to Squaw Valley which has accommodations, restaurants & shops which was convenient for traveling guests.I The views of the valley & the mountains are stunning for the guests and of course for photos. Everyone was so impressed by the beautiful setting & fun was had by all.

ad originally booked another venue that is no longer doing weddings because of COVID and it was in a way a blessing in disguise because we were able to book the stables. Mich worked with us on so many different dates to get all of our vendors on the same date and he made that process so easy on us. Mich was full of local info/great vendor suggestions if we needed them. He worked so well with us and with our planner. The best part of this venue is the fact that it is a total blank canvas. We chose to keep it somewhat simple and let the GORGEOUS/BREATH TAKING views do most of the work. But Mich let us do what we wanted with the space and we had zero issues getting anything set up. The space itself is so versatile you could do anything and everything with it. If you ask any of our guests they will tell you that the afterparty silent disco made the wedding one of the best. Mich has all of the equipment and absolutely ROCKED it. SO SO FUN. I would get married here over and over again

us to vendors and was responsive to our many questions! Unfortunately, due to Covid, we had to postpone, but Mitch was very understanding and didn't give us any trouble when it came to our deposit (which other vendors did). We highly recommend this venue, and we hope to celebrate here in the future! Thank you, Mitch!

d booked the venue it was almost a blank canvas, but as our wedding day neared the owner added some key components to the property. The addition of the reception tent and dancefloor saved us from having to arrange these items on our own. We had a seated dinner with around 110 people with the dancefloor in the middle. This allowed for plenty of room to have everyone all in one place. The property is large enough to have your ceremony separate from the reception area, there’s parking right on-site, and a barn for late night fun. There are even a couple teepees on-site that you can choose to use for additional hangout areas (or you can leave these out for more open space). This venue truly had everything we could have asked for. The owner is very kind and easy to work with and will help make recommendations for local vendors that are familiar with the property. Olympic Valley Stables was a location we had our eye on long before we were even engaged. When the day to get married at The Stables finally came it was absolutely perfect!

ty of the Squaw Valley Stables team members are what makes this venue stand out! This is my #1 recommendation for couples in the area!

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d easy to work with, I always have a wonderful time working here! :) --Epic Thyme Event Planning!

bles is super customizable and provides a beautiful canvas to build a dream wedding. My out of town guests were breath taken by the views of the valley, of Squaw and of the (almost) summer solstice sunset. The barn provided an amazing cocktail hour spot and we were able to have TWO bands! The venue site fee also allows you to set up the night before and take down the next day. Overall I cannot recommend The Squaw Valley Stable and Mich enough.- Casey (Bride)

table weekend. The venue itself certainly took some investment (time/planning/$$) to make "our own", but that was part of what we loved: getting to work from a blank canvas. I was a bit torn before we committed, as I really wanted a wedding that felt more elegant than casual, and worried the stables would feel too "barnyard-y", but after seeing some pictures of other gorgeous events there I was confident we could pull it off. And sure enough, the space was completely transformed on our wedding day and literally took my breath away. Mich was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and flexible from the start. Highly recommend!

in throughout the day. Mich was super helpful and really let us run with our ideas for set up and design. Three years later, we still have friends tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to!

t or you will not be able to enjoy the celebration. If you are a very anxious bride, I would recommend a full on planner. Here are the less sexy albeit important details: There IS potable water on - site to fill communal water stations, get a floor for inside of the barn if you mind dirt, make sure that the voltage lines up for lighting, stereo system, and toilets, (bigger weddings will need a generator) and order nicer toilets (surprisingly expensive for the deluxe which older folks will thank you for). I appointed a house leader for the blue home across the street which all of my high school friends stayed in together and had a blast. Get your friends and family on Air B n B and VRBO the day you know your wedding date. This was such a fun part of the weekend experience. Mich was an excellent host and helped us with the stereo, plugs, and such. He maintains the grounds nicely complete with teepees, chickens, and CA / Rasta flags. If you need recommendations for caterers, photographers, DJs, etc. Mich is a well - connected dude in the Tahoe community. He can tell you what other couples have done in the past and make suggestions. Squaw Valley is a very special place for my husband and I and I could not have imagined our wedding anywhere else but at the Squaw Valley Stables.

h a teepee, rustic barn, mountain back drop of Squaw Valley complementing it with a lovely meadow on the other side. Not to mention Mich Pavel is the BEST. This place is hands down a 5 star venue for sure!

to recreate but never quite get right. With a backdrop of gorgeous mountains surrounding the area there is no way to take a bad photo and you can save money decorations! We found the stables through our caterer after our first venue fell through and it was the best thing that could have happened to us. The owner, Mitch, was very friendly and available for all of our questions. The deciding factor for choosing the Squaw Valley Stables was the feel of being deep in nature, but with the connivence of being close to a resort for our family that likes the finer things, while also being close to many lodges and campgrounds for our more adventurers friends. You must bring everything into the venue, (I mean everything- tables, chairs, dance floor, toilets, power, ect.) but we liked the freedom to choose exactly what we wanted to use for our celebration. If you are looking for a super fancy venue then the Squaw Valley Stables may not be for you, but if you are looking for an outdoorsy wedding with some of the best views in Tahoe, this venue is at the top of the list!