Twenty Mile House

vendors executed on our vision for our wedding perfectly and made it an amazing celebration. All we needed to do was outline the general idea of what we wanted and then let the professionals at TMH do their thing. Having all the vendors attached to the venue really simplified our planning and made the wedding day celebration run like clockwork. All our guests commented on how it was the best wedding they’ve been to and we were beyond thrilled. We can’t thank Penie (coordinator), Rachelle (photographer), Will (DJ), Sonia (florist), Holly (caterer), Kim (desserts), Rachel (coordinator) and staff enough for all their hard work putting the whole celebration together. We couldn’t have been happier. Again…book your wedding here. Thanks so much TMH! - Noah & Carly

th their vendors. If we got to do it all again, we would pick TMH every time.

rs that work directly with the venue was also great and made wedding planning less stressful. While remote, the space is absolutely gorgeous and provides the nature escape we wanted.

t maintained, clean, and orderly. So many guests asked us how we found such a gorgeous venue! TMH’s all-inclusive nature made things so, so easy as well. We really enjoyed wedding planning, which we attribute entirely to their seamless setup. And every TMH vendor was amazing individually: Sonia (florist): Our florals were so beautiful, which is 100% on Sonia! We met with her over the phone and told her we didn’t know anything about flowers, so we didn’t have any direction to give her besides a high-level color scheme, and just trusted her to work her magic. And she did! Will (DJ): Our guests loved the dance floor playlist! We love to dance, so we planned things out to have as much dancing as possible. Will kept everyone moving for FOUR HOURS, and we all had a blast! Kim (desserts): The desserts were lovely, and Kim even whipped up a vegan cutting cake to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Her stuff is just as delicious as it is gorgeous! Holly (catering): Holly was such an amazing thought partner as we planned out our menu. We were not her easiest customers because one of us is vegan, the other is vegetarian, and we wanted to serve an all-vegetarian menu. Holly wasn’t intimidated in the slightest and helped us plan fully veggie menus for the rehearsal dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and reception dinner. The food was wonderful all around, and she was even able to accommodate additional (and unusual) dietary restrictions among our guests. She and her staff are excellent! Rachelle (photography): Rachelle is stellar and made us feel so comfortable all day long. Your photographer is with you for the most intimate moments, so you really want someone who has the right attitude/vibe/presence. That’s Rachelle all over! She is so warm and easy to get along with. And her photos are WONDERFUL! Staff: We had such positive experiences with every TMH staff member we worked with, from the grounds crew, to the housekeeping staff, to the bartenders. Absolutely everyone was friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make things convenient for us. They have a great team! Rachel (Director of Events): We talked to Rachel a lot when we were initially booking TMH and then later for the more business side of things. She is fantastic and really knows her stuff. We walked out of our first meeting with Rachel already positive that we’d be booking TMH. Penie (Wedding Coordinator): We CANNOT say enough wonderful things about Penie. Having Penie as our wedding coordinator was such a gift. She is incredibly organized and on top of things, and she kept us on track the entire planning process. When we showed up onsite the day before our wedding, we were able to completely hand the reins over to her, take a big sigh of relief, and focus on enjoying the weekend, because we were 100% confident that Penie was in control, knew our vision, and was going to execute. And she did!! We feel so lucky to have gotten to work with her! Overall, TMH was an incredible place to get married. We would recommend it to anyone who dreams of getting married in the forest, with soft light filtering through the trees, as a babbling stream flows nearby. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at TMH!

nish, Penie and the TMH staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect for the big day. We are so grateful to have Penie as our wedding coordinator, she’s one of a kind! Penie is incredibly organized, professional, and always available to answer any questions or concerns which made all the planning leading up to the wedding feel very manageable. Her attention to detail, passion for her job, and calm demanor truly made a huge difference. We were so grateful to have had her by our side throughout the planning process and our wedding weekend. Throughout the weekend, the staff at Twenty Mile House were welcoming, attentive, and made sure everyone was having a great time. Everything was perfectly coordinated and all their behind the scenes work allowed us to relax and enjoy every minute of our wedding. In addition to the incredible venue and top-notch service, one of the highlights of having our wedding at Twenty Mile House was the on-site accommodations. Having our wedding party stay on-site made the entire experience even more special and intimate. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, and being able to spend the whole weekend together allowed us to spend quality time with our favorite people. Our only concern with Twenty Mile House was off-site accommodations for our guests. However, we were able to find a variety of accommodations to meet our guests needs and got nothing but compliments on our choice of venue and the surrounding area. These included room blocks at a couple upscale golf resorts, a room block at a rustic lodge, and a smattering of cabins and houses. We also provided a door-to-door shuttle service for the rehearsal dinner and ceremony/reception which made everything easy for our guests. Having all the vendors through Twenty Mile House really helped with all the logistics of wedding planning. We were impressed with the quality of each of the vendors, and how seamlessly all of the vendors worked together. Everything was coordinated flawlessly, making for a smooth and stress-free experience. Each vendor brought their own unique touch to the day, and it was wonderful to see everything come together so beautifully. Special callout for the food (Pangea) and the dessert (Grandma Jane’s Place). Everything was delicious, with a menu that was tailored to our tastes and preferences. My guests were raving about the quality of the meal, and we were definitely impressed. Overall, choosing Twenty Mile House as my wedding venue was the best decision we could have made. The combination of a stunning venue, fantastic staff, on-site accommodations, a wedding coordinator who truly cares, and seamless vendor coordination made for a truly unforgettable and magical experience.

to move forward site unseen. Rachel and team served as a tremendous resource for us as we dove into the craziness of planning. We ultimately shifted our date twice and each time, the TMH team was flexible, fair, and incredibly easy to work with. As we approached the date, we started to really kick planning into high gear with Penie Derrick -- she was a true godsend. Pennie managed to balance our preferences, thoughts, feelings with her expertise and know-how of what works best at TMH to help produce an incredible weekend of events. We first got to TMH on Sunday morning for our Monday wedding. Penie and her staff did an amazing job helping arrange everything onsite. We did not have a wedding planner or day-of-coordinator -- it was just us, Penie, and the rest of the staff working together to get everything prepped and honestly, we had to do only the bare minimum (show up with alcohol and special decorations) -- the TMH staff did all the rest. They were kind, considerate, knowledgeable, calm -- their collective high-caliber competence and delightful demeanor worked wonders in helping to make the wedding day itself a serene and beautiful experience for us. The wedding day itself, Penie kicked things into overdrive and it was a sight to behold. She was the conductor of the chaos that is the wedding prep and pulled it all off without a hitch. Penie even made time to constantly check in on the bride and make sure she had whatever she needed at all times. As the timing continued to slip and best laid plans required last minute adjustments, Penie was the cool, calm captain of our wedding ship that steered unflinchingly through the stormy waters. One of our favorite moments came between the ceremony and reception when Penie brought us a full plate of appetitzers in a tucked away corner, just so we could catch our breath for a moment -- it was so thoughtful and kind, we were both incredibly touched by her gesture of kindness. The reception and party was absolute perfection for us -- it couldn't have possibly gone any better. We're pretty sure we even saw Rachel hopping over to help man the bar at one point! Overall, we couldn't recommend working with Twenty Mile House any more strongly. It is a special place run by an incredible staff -- we feel so lucky to have found such a perfect venue to host our wedding and feel deeply appreciative and grateful to all the wonderful people who helped us pull it off!

valued. Having someone to walk us through our journey made the process so much less stressful than it could have been. It's truly so difficult to put into words how special the property at TMH is. From the historic buildings, to the forest, to the river, to the train track, to the guests cabins. These elements combined made our day and night truly magical.

ou TMH for being amazing!!!!

have will be avoided simply by having TMH host your wedding. If you like the pictures/vibe on their website, then your search is over. This is the place you want. Book it. It’s worth every penny and more. Trust me, I already wasted all my time asking the millions of questions and came up satisfied. The venue itself is the stuff of Pinterest dreams. It is in the beautiful Lost Sierra’s on a 200-acre vintage estate. The ceremony site is nestled in a clearing in the woods, surrounded by towering pines. It feels intimate, personal, and perfect. The reception is set up on the red brick patio & garden lawns with a beautiful red brick house as the back drop. There are white twinkle lights wrapped around all the trees and draping like a canopy over the seating area and dance floor. The grounds and gardens are pristine. There’s a creek, a cute little bridge, a river, and railroad tracks. I mean, come on, what else could you ask for? It is understated elegance at its finest. Their AMAZING team of vendors each orchestrate their part flawlessly. That was one of the things that I didn’t even realize would be a huge benefit until afterwards. There were ZERO coordination issues. This staff does nearly 100 weddings a year together. Everyone knows their role and they have figured out how they intersect with each other. Best part is this all happens behind the scene and they pull it off like a beautiful dance. You feel like royalty. Everyone is there to support you and make your day (or days) perfect. From the moment we unloaded our stuff, they handled EVERYTHING. Even things I expected to have to do, I would find it already handled exactly as I would have handled it. You can expect to do all the planning, communicate the details, and then leave the coordination and execution to them! It’s glorious. The team at TMH exceeded our expectations in the ways they were able to not only pull off our vision EXACTLY, but also anticipate all our needs and desires. I was never made to feel like any request was too much, but rather that they were eager and excited to accommodate. You’ll leave here feeling like you stepped out of a fairy tale and you were a queen for a day. *sigh* If you want to have the wedding of your dreams and not lose your mind trying to pull it off, this is the place for you. Ruth (& Tim) PS: If you use the beautiful wooden photo backdrop, my husband and Father-in-law built that! Please sign the back like we did so when we go back to visit we can see all the other couples who got to enjoy it too :)

s your day amazingly easy), to the catering staff, photography, and the D.J. Even with having a wedding there without actually visiting beforehand you would have thought we planned it there for months. I would highly suggest to any couple who wants to get married there to DO IT! My family and friends keep saying that it was the most amazing wedding ever and I couldn't agree more. Did I mention how beautiful it is?! Lastly, as a same sex couple they were SO accommodating and amazing. Couldn't say enough great things about my experience here! They made it the best day ever!

over the country, and they loved it too! Plus, all the food was delicious!

eautiful, but the staff and vendors were so kind, thoughtful, easy to communicate with and extremely prompt in their responses to questions. You are in great hands if you decide to choose this venue!

es and not to mention their Superb and friendly service. You got to at least consider this venue. You won’t be disappointed.

team of vendors really can customize just about anything for your vision. Our coordinator, Penie, was outstanding! Her creative problem solving and quick responses alleviated all my worries. She went above and beyond to make our dreams a reality with the setup and décor, especially after some of our plans went haywire just weeks before the wedding. She saved the day in so many ways. On our wedding day, I heard from basically everyone that I was the most relaxed and stress-free bride they had ever seen – I owe that ALL to Penie and the TMH team! (My amazing husband gets a little credit, too.) Rachelle, the photographer, was so on top of it with the schedule and capturing the photos we wanted. Our guests raved about the food from Pangaea Catering (and the late night bites were a huge hit!). We had the buffet in the general store and I was particularly impressed when the friendly staff came out to the tables to offer seconds and bring food directly to our guests. That was such a classy touch and our guests really appreciated it. The dessert bar was devoured and a definite showpiece at the reception. The grounds are immaculate and the privacy of the location made everything so intimate. Our guests were in awe of the stunning natural beauty, and we heard from many of them that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We want to thank the entire team for creating this once-in-a-lifetime experience for us that we get to carry with us forever. There is something so magical about Twenty Mile House – it truly was a fairytale come true!

the magic happen. She guides you through the entire process and makes it fun, seamless, and EASY! She is an incredible person with a kind heart and knack for detail. The cabins for family are well kept, charming, and so worth it. All-inclusive is even better when the included vendors are INCREDIBLE. Pangea catering (shoutout to Holly) is delicious and produces wonderful food (who knew wedding food could actually be good), Rachelle the photographer (@composingreality on Instagram) is a gem and captures everything you want no questions asked, the flowers from Sonia Grays are incredible, desserts from Grandma Jane's Place were delectable (she made custom donuts for us that were out of this world), the bartenders are knowledgeable and adaptable, there are many in-house staff that work so hard to make everything run flawlessly, and to top it all of DJ Ducky is a top-tier DJ who will keep your party alive into the wee hours of the morning. TMH and everything included is worth every penny and so much more. We had the best few days of our life and will forever consider TMH a second home.

ve ever been to by far. The food is magnificent, the venue is amazing, the people are incredible. We had to do almost nothing to plan our wedding. We just said “this is kind of what we have in mind” and Penie made it all happen. We even had a situation where my dad had to return to their cabin to get insulin and missed the anniversary dance. My mom was standing at the side of the dance floor saddened by his absence. When he returned I said “Penie my mom is sad please fix it.” She immediately went to the DJ and had my parents announced with a special dance for their 39 years of marriage to their wedding song and saved the day. I can go on and on about our perfect wedding at Twenty Mile house. We’ve talked about it non stop since our wedding day. Literally the best day of my life.

planning process so easy.

breathtaking views. You will not be disappointed when you hire this venue

sive to questions. They are so organized, and made planning very easy. On the day, we all also appreciated that we didn’t have a lot of work to do (e.g. setting up and decorating). Everyone was able to just enjoy the day. TMH is definitely worth it. Absolutely perfect.

ors were stressed with the post-covid demand and it seemed like our basic questions were a bit too detailed (or even just questions one shouldn't ask). Upon touring Twenty Mile, Rachel (Director of Events) made us feel so at ease and gave us amazing recommendations for things to think about as we enter the planning process. When we decided to move forward with Twenty Mile, the process could not have been easier. All the vendors we worked with made themselves available for any/all questions and also it was clear how closely they worked with one another. Penie, our coordinator, did a fabulous job of not only making sure all items were checked off the list, but every want (down to the last fine detail) was noted so that the day of, she would have smooth execution. Probably the most amazing part of this whole experience was the day of the wedding, so many friends and family commented on how beautiful the location was, how amazing and friendly the staff was, and also, just how superb the service and experience ended up being. We could not have been happier and if I could have a wedding again, I would not even hesitate to go back.

ood vendors were incredible. It’s a weekend we will never forget. Book it y’all!!

, Kevin. He was adamant 20MH would be hosting weddings in 2020 & our date was moved to Sept 2020. As we know COVID was not under control or safe in Sept & yet he fought us to keep the Sept date, even though we were still in the middle of a pandemic. When we asked to move our date to 2021, he attempted to charge us $15K more & stated, it is a "considerable cost to the Twenty Mile House to cancel a wedding & rescheduling to the following year." After mos of communication which brought w/ it a lot of emotional distress, 20MH finally agreed to host our wedding in 2021 for a comparable cost to what we signed up for. This interaction alone left a bitter taste for 20MH.. Pre-Wedding Planning 20MH wasn't proactive during the planning. If you wish to use their vendors from the package w/ no changes then you are good. We wanted to use outside locations for our rehearsal. The small town of Graeagle (pop aprx 500) didn't have a lot of choices. This we knew, but what we didn't realize was the wedding coordinator wouldn't attempt to put us in contact w/ other vendors in the area or offer solutions when problems arose. 20MH doesn't include alcohol in their package but when we signed our contract we're told, "Costco will deliver". That turned out to be erroneous. We spent countless hrs calling liquor stores, etc. Arrival & Check In 20MH is remote, which is what makes it so wonderful. The closest airport is Reno & there are limited flights. You must rent a car for an hour drive to the venue. There are no Ubers or taxis. 20MH's check-in is 3PM- they agreed we could arrive at 12 but they were adamant we couldn't come any earlier. Upon arrival they were still planting flowers, hanging lights & working on the venue. Rehearsal We had provided a very detailed agenda to 20MH for our ceremony. When it started the coordinator didn't have the info down & we had to correct her. Her tone was very rushed & annoyed & we felt as though we were cattle being herded. Multiple people, including our officiant, made comments on her rudeness. Accommodations The cabins are quaint & a great experience for the guests. It was very convenient having our bridal party onsite w/ us. Wedding Day We left instructions that our wedding gifts were to be delivered to us in advance of our First Look. A frantic & distressed call was made as the Bride did not have her gift & the photographer was on his way - this task almost dropped through the cracks. When coming down for our First Look, no one had told the Groom where to go so as the car pulled up with the bride, the first look was almost ruined. Vendors were great besides the DJ who didn't play much of our provided list (and some songs multiple times) & switched to electronic music after being specifically told prior to the wedding we didn't want that genre. Our desserts were amazing. The wedding cake looked beautiful - I'm not sure who was responsible for the cake care, but when we went to cut our cake, it was completely frozen. The cake was trashed & we were very disappointed.

wedding. We were looking for an outdoor venue in California and came across this beautiful historical property an hour and half north of Truckee. Without skipping a beat we signed up for the next wedding faire and couldn’t wait to visit the property in person. Unfortunately the pandemic delayed the wedding faire, but we decided to move forward with requesting a consultation anyways. Choosing Twenty Mile House was the best decision and we enjoyed every part of the process. The virtual consultation was fun, interactive and informative. Once we officially began the planning process we couldn’t believe how much they set us up for success. We were sent resources to help plan out our wedding vision and easily coordinated with our vendors from a far. We had a such a fun time at the wedding faire and finally got to meet all the vendors in person. Everyone is so nice, the food and desserts are absolutely delicious and the property is even more beautiful in person. One of the main reasons we chose Twenty Mile House is because it’s all inclusive and offers multiple vendors that are contracted with their specific venue. This made it extremely easy to coordinate because we didn’t have to stress about finding a florist, caterer, baker, DJ, photographer and lodging for the wedding party / close family. They are extremely familiar with the area and know tips and tricks that other vendors wouldn’t know about the property. There are also numerous options for decor add on’s if you are open to paying additional fees and you can include additional and external vendors as well. We definitely went all out and everything was how we envisioned and more! We had the opportunity to stay two days before our wedding and it was only our wedding party onsite. The onsite guests couldn’t get enough and had a blast exploring the property. We chose to have our wedding rehearsal dinner at Twenty Mile House which was such a great decision. We worked with the same caterer and enjoyed a Taco Bar themed dinner. The following day was the wedding and it couldn’t have been any better. Our day of coordinator, Rachel, was phenomenal and made sure everything went according to plan. We absolutely loved the staff and vendors because they made our day so special and we were so sad when everything was over. The next day we didn’t want the experience to end, but unfortunately it was time to check out. All our wedding guests had an amazing time, couldn’t stop saying how beautiful everything was and everyone loved the property. We still find ourselves reliving that week over and over and we secretly hope someone we know will have a wedding at Twenty Mile House so we can go back and experience it as guests. Huge thank you to our sensational coordinator Rachel for being so amazing, patient and supportive through the entire process. You all made our wedding week and we can’t thank you enough.