Desolation Hope Valley 14255 CA-88 • Markleeville • CA 96120
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Hidden among scenic meadows in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this secluded 164-acre eco-retreat offers a unique destination wedding weekend in picturesque Hope Valley, less than 30 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. Customized celebration packages make the most of the epic scenery, and nature-lovers will appreciate that the resort embraces sustainable practices--they even plant a tree to honor your wedding.
- On-site lodging includes 27 comfortable cabins with the largest sleeping up to 10 lucky VIPs, and 7 luxury yurts. With deluxe Frette linens and down comforters, these freshly renovated accommodations are far from roughing it. Unless some of your pals prefer to go fully native and stay at one of the pet-friendly campsites along the river!
- Friends and family can also take the ½ hour drive to the lake and enjoy a pampered stay at sister-property Desolation Lake Tahoe. The intimate, upscale hotel welcomes rehearsal dinners, game days and romantic lakefront photos. However you mix it up, you’ll be well taken care of by the attentive staff and event team, who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience.
Deals
Micro-Wedding Package:
Host an intimate wedding celebration at Desolation Hope Valley for up to 30 guests, and get a special all-inclusive rate. Includes:
- Up to 4 hours total use for ceremony & reception
- Dinner with full bar service
- AV, staffing and set-up
- A complimentary 1-night stay for the newlyweds in a romantic cabin.
Subject to availability, June-September.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $15,000/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
The rental fee includes the use of the property for two days for a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception.
Smaller events, including elopements, are priced at $1,000/hour.
Meals (when priced separately)
Customized menus start at $75/person. Food & Beverage minimums apply.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Additional Info
A variety of on-site lodging options are available for up to 120 guests, including luxury cabins & yurts starting at $250/night. There are 30 campsites offered starting at $30/night, and room for RVs at $50/night. Please contact the venue manager to customize your lodging package.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 60 | 150 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 60 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 60 | 150 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 60. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Supplemental catering (i.e. food trucks) is welcome if the F&B is met.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
June–September is wedding season; elopements may be available year-round. The event curfew is 2am.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Inn / Lodge
- Mountain
- Retreat
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Canyon
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
- Panoramic
- Valley
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