Fairytale Elope

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $600

Packages

Prices start at $600

Guest capacity

Up to 30 seated guests

About this venue

Tucked in the Sierra foothills of Pollock Pines, Fairytale Elope is a dedicated elopement venue created for couples who want something simple, heartfelt, and surrounded by nature. The property features a year-round 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 and babies are always welcome. Fairytale Elope is owned by Nate Feldman, an ecologist, photographer, and certified field biologist who built the venue around a love for the land. Photography and officiating are included, rescheduling is always free, and the experience is designed to feel calm, personal, and connected to the landscape.

Best of Zola 2026

Seated guest capacity

  • 3-30

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
3939 Inagahee St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726

Our event spaces

The Waterfall

A private waterfall stands witness to love and vows.

A year-round waterfall tucked beneath cedar and fir creates a peaceful, intimate place for vows. The sound of falling water softens the moment and photographs beautifully in every season. This spot is ideal for couples who want a natural backdrop with very little added—just the forest, the stone, and the two of you.

Guest capacity

Up to 6 Seated

2-30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

This is a natural space with enough room for to on the stone between the cascading water, and a few guests to flank the sides of the creek.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Forest Clearing

Our forest clearing is a timeless woodland setting with dappled light, the sound of the waterfall and birds, perfect for the forest lovers!

A quiet opening in the woods with soft, dappled light and room for small gatherings. This is our most versatile ceremony location—surrounded by tall conifers, dogwoods and maples, and open sky directly above. Couples often choose this space for its calm atmosphere and the way it blends seamlessly into the landscape. This is just above the waterfall so the sound adds to the atmosphere. Most people choose rugs and natural wood benches for seating.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Seating for up to 30 on natural wood plank benches (rustic thick planks on log rounds) or mix in some chairs. Rugs and some flowers complete the feel.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bridal Dressing Room

A little dressing room with an antique vanity, funky swag lamps, a comfy chair, and mirrors. Perfect for getting ready for your ceremony

This is a simple space with just enough to get ready. There’s a vintage vanity, mirrors and other items to help. We also keep a steamer and ironing board available for the touch ups, along with a few other essentials.

Guest capacity

Up to 3 Seated

Up to 3 Standing

Square footage

120

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Mirrors and a vanity are the biggest essentials of the room

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Seasonal gardens

We have multiple garden locations, each in their season, which make for great ceremony spots or photography backdrops.

Our iris garden has about 4,000 square feet of bearded iris which bloom for a few weeks in the spring. We also plant other gardens for ceremonies and photos, which bloom at different times of the year. Summer is dominated by zinnias and sunflowers, while fall provides dahlias.

Guest capacity

2-30 Seated

2-30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

These spaces are always changing and a joy when in bloom.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Waterfall

A private waterfall stands witness to love and vows.

A year-round waterfall tucked beneath cedar and fir creates a peaceful, intimate place for vows. The sound of falling water softens the moment and photographs beautifully in every season. This spot is ideal for couples who want a natural backdrop with very little added—just the forest, the stone, and the two of you.

Guest capacity

Up to 6 Seated

2-30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

This is a natural space with enough room for to on the stone between the cascading water, and a few guests to flank the sides of the creek.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Forest Clearing

Our forest clearing is a timeless woodland setting with dappled light, the sound of the waterfall and birds, perfect for the forest lovers!

A quiet opening in the woods with soft, dappled light and room for small gatherings. This is our most versatile ceremony location—surrounded by tall conifers, dogwoods and maples, and open sky directly above. Couples often choose this space for its calm atmosphere and the way it blends seamlessly into the landscape. This is just above the waterfall so the sound adds to the atmosphere. Most people choose rugs and natural wood benches for seating.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Seating for up to 30 on natural wood plank benches (rustic thick planks on log rounds) or mix in some chairs. Rugs and some flowers complete the feel.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bridal Dressing Room

A little dressing room with an antique vanity, funky swag lamps, a comfy chair, and mirrors. Perfect for getting ready for your ceremony

This is a simple space with just enough to get ready. There’s a vintage vanity, mirrors and other items to help. We also keep a steamer and ironing board available for the touch ups, along with a few other essentials.

Guest capacity

Up to 3 Seated

Up to 3 Standing

Square footage

120

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Mirrors and a vanity are the biggest essentials of the room

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Seasonal gardens

We have multiple garden locations, each in their season, which make for great ceremony spots or photography backdrops.

Our iris garden has about 4,000 square feet of bearded iris which bloom for a few weeks in the spring. We also plant other gardens for ceremonies and photos, which bloom at different times of the year. Summer is dominated by zinnias and sunflowers, while fall provides dahlias.

Guest capacity

2-30 Seated

2-30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

These spaces are always changing and a joy when in bloom.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Fairytale Elope packages

Tiny Elopement

2-4 guests

Peak pricing $600

Off-peak pricing $600

Description

Perfect for couples who want something short, meaningful, and stress-free. This package is ideal for traveling couples, those heading to Tahoe afterward, or anyone who wants to skip the cost and complexity of a traditional wedding. Enjoy a quiet ceremony surrounded by nature, with just your closest people present and everything handled simply in one beautiful hour. Couple + 2 guests (may act as witnesses) 1 hour Officiating Photography Choice of ceremony location on the property

What’s included
  • 1 hour, ceremony, officiating, photography, 2guest

Large Elopement Gathering

2-30 guests

Peak pricing $2,050

Off-peak pricing $2,050

Description

Designed for couples who want time to settle in, celebrate, and be fully present with their favorite people. This option allows for a relaxed ceremony, unhurried photography, and space to gather, toast, and enjoy the property together. It’s ideal for couples bringing family or close friends while still keeping the day intimate, nature-centered, and intentionally small. Up to 30 guests 5 hours on site 2 hours of photography by Nate Feldman Officiating included Choice of ceremony location(s)

What’s included
  • Ceremony location, photography,

Available services that can be provided by Fairytale Elope

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

  • MW

    Mercedes W.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 12

    Highly Recommend!

    We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience with Fairy Tale Elopement. Nate was truly a godsend and made our private ceremony feel incredibly special. He provided a beautiful, intimate setting and genuinely cared about making our day everything we hoped it would be. From the moment we arrived, Nate was kind, helpful, and attentive to every detail. His passion for what he does really shows. He also has an amazing eye for photography and knows exactly how to use and manipulate the lighting to capture the most flattering, beautiful photos. If you’re looking for someone who will make your elopement feel personal, stress-free, and unforgettable, I highly recommend Fairy Tale Elopement. Thank you, Nate, for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever! Love, Jeff and Mercedes Wolf

  • N

    Nikki

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 13, 2025

    Enchanting

    Fairytale Elope was the perfect venue for our intimate elopement ceremony. From the moment we first inquired, the Nate was incredibly friendly, and enthusiastic, which immediately put us at ease. On the day of, everything went off without a hitch - the venue was dreamy and charming, and took away all the stress of planning, allowing us to simply enjoy the moment. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect, fairytale-like experience. Highly recommend Fairytale Elope to any couple looking for a charming, worry-free wedding day.

  • WM

    William M.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 13, 2025

    Beautiful Mountain Woods Venue

    From the moment my wife and I reached out to Fairytale Elope, their communication was excellent, prompt, and professional. They responded quickly to all of our inquiries and were extremely helpful in walking us through the elopement planning process. On the day of our wedding, the Fairytale Elope staff were attentive and ensured everything ran smoothly. The venue itself was beautiful, intimate, and perfectly suited for our small ceremony. The waterfall area makes for the best photos, especially with the fall colors of oranges and yellows. We are so grateful to Fairytale Elope for making our special day exactly as we had envisioned it. We highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a stress-free, personalized elopement experience.

  • J

    Jennie

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 12, 2025

    Beautiful photography

    Fairytale Elope was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. On the day of, Nate's talent as a photographer truly shone through - he gave us clear directions on how to pose to capture the most stunning photos that we will cherish forever. The final images turned out amazing and exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to Nate for helping to make our special day everything we dreamed of and more.

  • TM

    Todd M.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 12, 2025

    The perfect mountain spot to elope!

    Fairytale Elope was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding! From the moment we reached out, Nate and his team were incredibly fun, energetic and easy to work with. The natural scenery and beautiful creek with a waterfall made for the perfect backdrop and soundtrack to our service. Nate was so welcoming and friendly to all of our guests. We also loved having the private "Bridal party suite" to get ready in, and the sunset views were absolutely stunning for our photos. Fairytale Elope truly is a little gem with everything you could want for an unforgettable wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

May, June, July, August, September, October. Those months the weather is generally nice enough to plan ahead for a ceremony. November-April I will take tentative bookings, with the understanding of the weather is bad weather will need to move the date back. In those cooler months I generally take the short-notice elopements when we can look at the 10 day forecast and know we’re good.
January, February, March, April, November, and December
In general NO, there’s no open bar or drunkenness allowed. That being said, if you bring a bottle of champagne for a toast, that’s ok, as long as it’s limited to just that.
Yes! But, we do have limited space. We park 5 vehicles easily, 10 with a bit of directing, and any more than that we should discuss parking nearby and shuttling a few people in.
Not fully, but we are always working to improve that. Currently there’s a few steps to get to the bathroom, and most of the property is on the side of a mountain. We have paved 1,000’ of the driveway on the property to ease wheelchairs getting to the more accessible ceremony sites, and it’s possible to drive a small vehicle down to the forest clearing ceremony spot to drop someone off. That being said, the property is mountainous and there’s significant slope. Please let us know your abilities and we make every attempt to accommodate guests.
You will have choice of the different areas (in season) for photography and your pick of site for the ceremony. We have a bridal dressing room, and small home available to get ready, I provide assistance setting up the site, and access to whatever supplies we have. We have 12 matched chairs available, and wood plank benches. We also have seasonal gardens you may pick a bouquet from (when in bloom), rugs, vases, and other supplies. Feel free to ask as my inventory changes often,
The base reservation package is 1 hour, which is perfect for those truly tiny elopements - just long enough to exchange vows and take some lovely photos. You may add additional hours of photography, venue time, and additional guests.
I understand that weather and life happen. In the spirit, I don’t penalize anyone for canceling or needing to reschedule. However, I do request that you do it as soon as you know and don’t leave me standing there on the day of. If I’m left standing at the altar, I charge for the minimum package.
We’re about one hour from Sacramento or an hour and a half from Reno. Technically there’s small airports in Placerville and Tahoe, but most people don’t fly into those.
Our venue is fully insured however I always recommend if a couple is bringing a bunch of guests that they get their own insurance to cover them as well.
Large crowds (30 person limit) Amplified music (an acoustic guitar, cello, harp, are all ok) Open bars (absolutely not! But, just enough bubbly for a toast is ok) Big formal dinners (you may do something picnic or family style, but we can’t handle food as we don’t have those licenses. Most people go to a local restaurant after their ceremony and photos) Fire (in general we don’t allow fire, as we are in a forest. Smoking needs to take place in a designated area on the driveway, but is discouraged) Hard drugs (absolutely not!) Underage brides (Sorry, NO) Stress (nope, not allowed)
Yes! Dogs are family. As long as you arrange that somebody has them under control at all times they are welcome.
We’re at 3939 Inagahee Road, Pollock Pines California. We’re about 1 hour East of Sacramento, one hour West of South Lake Tahoe, and about 2 miles off Highway 50. The property is private so make an appointment for a tour!

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