The Lodge at Tahoe Donner

Why You'll Love This Place

Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review Set in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range near Donner Lake, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub stands as an iconic celebration spot amid breathtaking pastoral beauty. This cornerstone of Tahoe Donner, an exclusive community, offers a wealth of recreational opportunities open to the public.

The Lodge's design, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking pines and the mountain golf course, captures the essence of classic Tahoe-style ambiance. From spring to fall, intimate ceremonies are hosted at picturesque sites like the Grotto, and all interior spaces beckon with warmth, especially during the snowy winters.

With the Sage and Aspen Rooms providing cozy settings and The Lodge's pub offering a lively after-party spot, this venue stands out for its rustic charm, architecture, and hospitality.

Prices: What's this going to cost?

• Rental Fee: $700–7,000/event

  • Varies by day of week, space reserved, and event size.

  • Outdoor weddings for over 100 guests: $7,000 (Fri-Sun).

  • Alder Creek Adventure Center: $4,200 site fee.

  • Small weddings (up to 65 guests): $700 (Sun-Fri), $800 (Sat).

  • Winter packages for up to 60 guests: starting at $2,500.

  • Food & Beverage minimums apply.

• Meals: $38–85/person.

• Service Charge or Gratuity: 22%.

Capacity

• Indoors:

  • Ceremony (Seated): 65

  • Cocktails (Standing): 175

  • Reception (Seated): 100

• Outdoors:

  • Ceremony (Seated): 175

  • Cocktails (Standing): 175

• Meetings: Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150.

Venue Details

• Price Range: $ - $$

• Catering: In-house (also serves Brunch)

• Alcohol: In-house

• Amplified Music: Allowed indoors & outdoors (some restrictions)

• Wheelchair Access: Available

• Availability: Outdoor (May–October, 8am–9pm with an 8pm music curfew). Indoor (year-round, 6am–midnight).

• Venue Types: Banquet Hall, Conference Center, Mountain, Patio/Deck/Terrace, Restaurant.

• Venue Views: Creek/River, Forest/Woods, Golf/Country Club, Landscaped Grounds, Mountains, and more.

• Services & Amenities: In-house catering, provided tables & chairs, linens, free parking, and more.

• Restrictions: In-house alcohol, no smoking, amplified music restrictions, wheelchair accessible.