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A couple laughing as they cut their wedding cake on the patio at night

Celebrate

Throw itat the Ranch.

Weddings, private dinners, company parties and live shows, right on the river. Loud toasts welcome.

Plan an eventSee the spaces
From above: the round Riverview room over the Truckee River, the patio beside it and The Point at its river end

The venue

A venue as muchas a lodge.

Four spaces on the Truckee, dinner from our kitchen, and 19 rooms upstairs for whoever isn’t driving home.

WeddingsRehearsal dinnersPrivate dinnersCompany partiesLive shows

The rooms upstairs

Plan an event

Let’s get iton the calendar.

Pick a night in the Alpine Dining Room and send a request. Easy enough to do on a chairlift.

Planning a wedding, a buyout or the patio? Use “Planning something bigger?” in the calendar, email events@riverranchlodge.com or call (530) 583-4264.

The four spaces

Pick your room.

  1. The round dining room, cantilevered over the Truckee. The river runs right under the party.

    Out over the riverCapacity: ask us
    The round dining room glowing at dusk, buried in snow

  2. The one with the big stone fireplace. Light the fire, set a long table, stay late.

    By the stone fireplaceCapacity: ask us
    The Alpine Dining Room with the fire going in its stone fireplace

  3. The river end of the patio. Book it and it’s yours for the event, river and all. A small section of the patio stays open for our regular diners.

    The Half Patio, at the river endUp to 50 seated, 200 standing
    Ceremony chairs on The Point, facing a flower-topped arch on the river wall

  4. The whole riverside patio, in September and in spring once it opens. Room for a band and everyone you know.

    September and springUp to 250 seated, 400 standing
    Round tables set for a reception under the sails on the patio, the Riverview room behind

More on the spaces

A bride and groom nose to nose in an embrace at their River Ranch wedding

Weddings

Say it bythe river.

Ceremony on The Point. Dinner on the patio. Cake after dark, with the Truckee doing the background music.

  • The ceremonyOn The Point, with the Truckee right behind you.
  • The partyDinner on the patio and cake after dark.
  • The night beforeRehearsal dinner in a room of your own.
  • The end of the nightA room upstairs. We do the whole weekend.
Weddings at River RanchPlan a wedding
A long table set for a private dinner in the Alpine Dining Room

Dinners and parties

Take the room.

Long tables, good wine, and a guest list that knows how to have fun.

  • Private dinnersOne long table by the fire, for 13 to 50 guests. Tell us the occasion and we come back with a menu.Plan a dinner
  • Company partiesHoliday parties, ski groups, team dinners. Take a room or take the whole patio. Monday can wait.Plan a party
  • Live showsMusic came back to the patio for good in 2025. Got a show in mind? Bring it.Pitch us a show

A look around

Ceremony chairs and an arch on the riverside patio in summer
Rows of ceremony chairs on the riverside patio, wildflowers along the aisle and the river beyond
The round bar under its spoked log ceiling
A long table set with candles and wine by the stone fireplace
A couple laughing as they cut their wedding cake on the patio at night
Looking down the patio tables to a packed crowd and the lit stage at night
The River Ranch dining room on a winter night, garland over the windows and candles on white tablecloths
Round tables set for a reception among the heaters on the riverside patio
A band on the patio stage under string lights with the crowd in front

Good to know

Questions,answered.

What kinds of events do you host?

Corporate dinners, holiday parties, ski groups, rehearsal dinners, receptions, birthdays and weddings.

How many guests can you seat?

Private dinners in our dining rooms are for 13 to 50 guests. For larger groups, buyouts and weddings, start a conversation with our events team and we’ll plan it with you. Buffets are for 30 guests or more; smaller groups get a seated dinner.

Is there a site fee?

Every space has a food and beverage minimum, and some patio and whole-restaurant dates add a flat site fee. If the food and drink come in under the minimum, the difference is charged as a site fee. Prices are before the 22% service charge (paid in full to the staff who work your event), the 1% North Lake Tahoe TBID and tax.

How far ahead do I need to book?

At least 7 days ahead for a private dinner. Your date is held once the deposit is paid.

Can we hold an event on the patio?

Yes, in September, and in spring once the patio opens for the season. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day the patio belongs to the rafters, so there are no private events. If the weather turns, we do our best to move everything inside.

Can we bring the dog?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on the patio, ceremonies included, as long as they’re on a leash and well behaved. Nine of the lodge rooms are dog friendly too.

Can you handle dietary needs?

Yes. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you plan, and the kitchen will take care of them.

Is River Ranch accessible, and where do guests park?

The restaurant is ADA accessible, and there is a private lot on site. Parking isn’t guaranteed during peak season or storms.