River Highlands Ranch 8600 Big Oak Valley Road • Smartsville • CA 95977
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- At the center of this stunning 400-acre property, you'll find an elegant white barn, where luscious grapevines arc above dramatic green double doors. This dreamy spot is off-the-beaten path but easily accessible to Grass Valley and Nevada City, offering a worlds-away feel in the heart of the foothills.
- A raised ceremony stage is backed by a spectacular panorama of the surrounding vineyards, gardens, and tree-studded meadows. Adjacent terraced lawns and bistro-lit patios offer a lovely setting for al fresco cocktail hours or receptions, or set up lovely rustic farm tables in the barn beneath drapery and glowing chandeliers.
- Start your new lives together in the charming honeymoon cabin, perched at the edge of a pretty pond on the secluded eastern edge of the property. Spend the day cuddling in a hammock or boating around the pond before retiring to the airy, modern farmhouse-style interior for a glass of bubbly.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $7,500/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Type of event
The rental fee starts at $7,500 in the winter and $8,500 in peak season for 12-hour exclusive access, including use of the barn, garden, vineyards, and 400 surrounding acres.
The rental fee includes:
- Beautiful getting ready suite
- Elegant X-back chairs and farm tables
- Indoor lighting and draping, and outdoor café lights
- Furnished lounge space and fire pit
- Ample parking, including shuttle services for guests
- Ranch staff on-site to assist
Additional Info
There is a beautiful and secluded one-bedroom cabin & private pond on-site (perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary getaway!) that may be rented for an additional fee.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 175 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 275 | 275 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 250 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Barn
- Garden
- Mountain
- Ranch / Farm
- Winery / Vineyard
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
- Retreat
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
- Panoramic
- Valley
- Vineyard
River Highlands Ranch
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