The Best Barn & Farm Wedding Venues in Markleeville, CA

Nestled among the pines of Tahoe, our church offers a peaceful, beautiful setting for your celebration. Whether you envision an intimate riverside ceremony, a joyful gathering in our amphitheater, or a traditional service in our sanctuary, each space reflects the beauty and tranquility of this place. Every wedding at Tahoe Forest Church includes personal coordination and thoughtful support, so you can relax and enjoy the sacred moments of your day. We’d love to invite you for a tour of the property and a conversation about how we can help make your wedding day meaningful, seamless, and unforgettable.

This Ranch is a setting of serenity for all occasions. Options Available: Ceremony Deck with Mountains Views that include a running creek within ceremony site. Large Red Barn used as Bar Service Area that sits adjacent to a quaint fire pit area. Barrel Cocktail Tables with overhead Lighting that surrounds event area. Built in Games such as horseshoes with Live Ranch Horses nearby. This Ranch has many available options to CREATE Your Special Event.

Olympic Valley Stables --- A one of a kind boho, chic event venue designed for love, beauty, freedom ***Featured in The New York Times Wedding Trends 2026*** Olympic Valley Stables is a elegant boho chic wedding venue in the heart of the Squaw Valley Meadow in Olympic Valley, California. The premier location walking distance from local bars, restaurants, and lodging for you and your guests’ convenience. The once-fully-operational stables used to house more than 50 horses and ponies the site now offers couples a nostalgic experience in the beautiful valley for their wedding day.

The stables are pet-friendly, so couples can feel free to bring their furry friends on their special day.

Availability June thru September

Bridgeport Ranch Barns & Terrace is a unique, seasonal, outdoor event venue. Located in the heart of the scenic and historic valley of Bridgeport, California, your special event will have the panoramic view of the meadows and Eastern Sierra Mountains. Within an hour drive of Yosemite National Park, and 2 hours of South Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport is easily accessible via Highway 395. The barns were originally built in 1871 by Stewart Kirkwood, primarily to feed and harness draft horses that were used for cutting and stacking hay, and then hauling it to the town of Bodie. Today they have been lovingly restored and updated to provide this one of a kind event venue, while still maintaining a great many original features and artifacts that remind us of their history. We look forward to hosting your special event.

Pony Express Lodge turned Miner's Camp turned B & B and finally a Destination Wedding Location on 67 acres of ancient oaks, rolling vineyards, historic barns and lodges and sprawling meadows all backed by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Features cozy accommodations including several B & B style rooms as well as small and group campgrounds.

Originally called Cold Spring Ranch due to an ice cold spring. The Dorrington Hotel was built in 1852 by John Gardner who married Rebecca Dorrington and moved her out from Scotland. It served as a depot for stockmen and provided lodging for guests visiting the Giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Read more about our history and our permanent guest Rebecca below.

Here at South of North Brewing Co, we strive to provide our community with a place to share locally hand crafted brews and selection of delicious eats! We are the only brewery in South Lake Tahoe to draw their water straight from the Lake to create our wide variety of beer. From IPAs to Blondes to Ambers to Stouts, we have got a little bit of something to suit everyone's palate. So whether your mapping out your next adventure with a friend or just getting off the mountain for the day, grab a beer and settle down here for now.

Celebrate your special day in our 120-year-old barn or picturesque gardens. Our unique venue offers a peaceful, timeless setting for unforgettable weddings and events. Just minutes from Reno, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe, Jacobs Berry Farm is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle.

Escape to a rustic and enchanting wedding setting nestled amidst serene forests, lakes, and streams. Our family-run lodging offers a unique and intimate atmosphere for your special day, located a scenic drive from Eldorado National Forest and Sacramento. Imagine your wedding party and guests enjoying woodsy-chic cabins and suites, each featuring cozy wood stoves, convenient coffeemakers, and fridges. Create unforgettable memories surrounded by nature's beauty, perfect for a relaxed and heartfelt celebration.

Tucked in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, Fairytale Elope is a dedicated elopement venue created for couples who want something simple, heartfelt, and surrounded by nature. The property features a waterfall, a serene forest clearing, seasonal flower gardens, reflection pools, and a sweeping canyon overlook where sunsets stretch across the valley on clear days. We host intimate ceremonies, not full weddings, and welcome small gatherings of up to about 30 guests. Couples often wander the gardens, pick a few in-season blooms, and choose whichever space feels most like them. Dogs are always welcome. Fairytale Elope is owned by Nate Feldman, an ecologist & photographer who built the venue around a love of nature. Photography and officiating are included, rescheduling is always free, and the experience is designed to feel calm, personal, and connected to the landscape.