Exquisite, Exclusive Wedding Retreat on 600+ Acres
$6,500 starting price
Anderson Valley, Mendocino County
Service area
101 to 150 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Chelsea Moorehead
DIRECTOR OF SALES
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Welcome to Whispertree! (formerly Bell Valley Retreat) Each year we host a small number of unforgettable weddings on 600 pristine acres in a protected watershed of oak forests and open meadows in Anderson Valley. Whispertree offers the perfect getaway destination two and a half hours from San Francisco, providing a vast nature escape that creates once-in-a-lifetime memories for couples and their guests.
Our facilities offer a blank canvas where you can design your unique wedding. There are also multiple options for staging wedding events. Our built-in, oak shaded amphitheater offers a nature-inspired site for your ceremony for up to 150 guests with valley views all around. Outdoor dinner gatherings can take place under our sailcloth pole tent or on our barn patio, and cocktails & dancing can take place in the tent, at the barn or uniquely landscaped gardens.
Your guests will enjoy exquisitely decorated gathering spaces and accommodations (for up to 55 ppl). They are invited to explore six miles of interwoven hiking trails, a dip in the pond or our 8ft hot tub, visits to the valley's award-winning, local wineries, or they can relax, connect and enjoy the views in Adirondack chairs scattered in selected areas around the land.
Please visit the wedding page of our website, where you can read about ‘slow weddings’ and download a wedding guide with further information about our facilities and packages. Contact our wedding director to inquire about a tour, receive our FAQ’s, and to review our vendors list, which includes a number of our favorite, local and exceptional farm-to-table caterers.
Inspired photographers who have captured weddings at Whispertree in our photos on the Knot:
David Lai
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Sebastien Bicard
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Nick Z
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(Visit Whispertree's website for information about the inspired mission at Whispertree to support the regeneration of people and land.)
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$6,500
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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-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
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
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Mountain
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Meet the team
Chelsea Moorehead
Director of Sales
For the past 16 years I have worked with a variety of retreat centers and wedding venues around the world. I am a huge believer in the power of nature to create memorable and lasting transformative experiences for people and can think of no better backdrop than Whispertree for your celebration. I love connecting people to land that speaks to them, and working with couples to make their wedding vision come alive. I look forward to sharing the magic of Whispertree with you, and working with you to create the wedding of your dreams!
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5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Whispertree, formerly Bell Valley Retreat, is a magical and unique wedding venue that exceeded the expectations of couples. Reviewers highlighted the beautiful energy and nature nooks on the land, along with the comfortable and luxurious accommodations provided. The staff were described as attentive, kind, and helpful, making guests feel like family. The spaciousness of the venue allowed guests to slow down, connect, and truly enjoy the celebration, creating cherished memories. Overall, Whispertree received high praise for its enchanting atmosphere and exceptional experience, making it a highly recommended wedding destination.Review photos
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Katie C
5.0
8/11/2024
Our wedding weekend at Whispertree was nothing short of magical. The land is filled with such a beautiful energy. Everywhere you turn there is a sweet surprise, so many different nature nooks to discover. All the accommodations were beautiful, eclectic, unique, clean and very comfortable. The staff are the best humans, so kind, attentive and helpful, they truly felt like family. We will come back year after year to celebrate our anniversary and hope to do some retreats at Whispertree as well. This is a very unique and special place in the world, don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Whispertree.
Michael D
5.0
5/03/2024
Meredith and I were married at Whispertree in May of 2023 - and we can't say enough about how much we loved it.
The staff were all so attentive, mature, and generous with their time, attention and expertise. The lodging for us and our guests was beautifully appointed, comfortable, and felt like such an integrated part of the experience. Loved our night under the sail-cloth tent and dancing in the barn!
Even a year later, we still hear from friends and family who were there with us about how special the land was as part of our celebration. And the thing I personally loved the most was that, since we chose to have most of our guests stay on-site for two and, for some, three nights, there was a such a spaciousness for everyone to slow down, really connect, and truly get to know each other.
Can't recommend it enough!
Michael and Meredith
PS - If you'd like to see more reviews for this venue, prior to 2024 it was named Bell Valley Retreat. It's still the same ownership and staff.. they just changed their name. So, you might other reviews under that former name too.
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Savannah B
5.0
1/31/2024
I found Whispertree (formerly Bell Valley Retreat) when I was looking for a retreat/camping wedding setting for our Spring wedding. It was that and so much more! The accommodations exceeded all expectations-- beautiful, modern, eco-friendly, luxurious, and colorful! Our guests raved about the design and the comfort. Frida was so personable and helpful throughout the whole process; she made us feel like family. We got the best photographs because she showed us the secret spots up on the hill at golden hour! We arrived a day early to settle in and didn't want to leave on Sunday. The nature was magical-- especially our late-night bonfire under the stars after hours of dancing in the Barn. Oh yeah, and there's a hot tub! We cannot wait to return and re-visit the memories of our favorite weekend in our new favorite place. Highly recommend the venue, the staff, the vendor recommendations (especially Pilon Catering and Boontberry Farm). Zero complaints.
Dana G
5.0
12/18/2023
Don't get married here!
.... only because it's the absolute most special place on the planet and I want it all to myself :) .... It may feel like a trek for guests, but there is nothing like it out there. It's magical when you are here, and words can't describe it. There are so many places on the property to fall in love with. The staff was so supportive throughout our planning process and even more helpful during our wedding weekend — they even went as far as dismantling the front porch when my diamond earring fell through the cracks!
Perfect is a hard word to live up to, but Whispertree is effortlessly enchanting and unique. Our wedding weekend surpassed anything that we could've imagined it to be, and we'll forever remember this place.
We almost want to get divorced so we can get married here again.
A J
5.0
12/15/2023
We can't say enough good things about holding our wedding weekend at Whispertree! Every detail was perfect and we loved having the extended time on the magical land. Our friends are still talking about it-- we can easily say it was truly the best weekend of our lives! THANK YOU!
Laine F
5.0
12/12/2018
We had our wedding at Bell Valley, and I honestly cannot say enough perfect things about this venue. It was GORGEOUS and had the option of half of our guests staying onsite. The staff was incredibly easy and kind to work with and they made the setting absolutely beautiful. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND (wouldn't have done it anywhere else!). We hope to come back soon!
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