Waterfall Lodge and Retreat

Waterfall Lodge is a dream of a venue and I would get married there again and again. The ceremony site feels like pure magic, standing under the redwood trees surrounded by the most important people in your life. There is easily space for your welcome table and for people to mingle as they start shuttling in. There is lodging available on site, so our wedding party did stay on site with us which was very special. It did take some extra coordination on our part to assign rooms and ask everyone ahead of time to commit to staying onsite. It also took some extra coordination to organize the shuttles for offsite guests from the parking lot and another shuttle for guests who didn’t want to drive. But in the end, it felt so worth it. The space for the reception is perfection, from the farm tables to the hanging string lights, to the barrel tables, and the spectacular lodge to host dance parties. My only minor complaint about this area was that there are only 2 bathrooms, so when you have 115 people drinking, there is constantly a long line. But the bathrooms were inside so people were warm and mingling. Communication with the Waterfall Lodge was okay but I do think could have been better. We found ourselves trying to piece together exactly what the Lodge would come with (from tables and dimensions to decorations) so it would have been helpful to have a list with photos that is continually updating. We also weren’t notified of one of the cabins being taken off the site so when our guest went to book, they weren’t able to and we had to shift things around. Lastly, we were informed when we booked that this was a beer and wine venue only but our coordinator let us know 3 weeks before the wedding that they changed the rules, so we didn’t have enough time to change the menus and add in a specialty cocktail. All things considered, it was a magical day and Waterfall lodge is so special. It just does take a little extra work to make sure you are getting the wedding of your dreams.

I've photographed a couple weddings here at Waterfall Lodge and every time I still get blown away at how beautiful it is here. This is the type of place where the saying "straight out of a movie" is completely accurate. The staff here is always super helpful and always lending a hand to do whatever it takes to make their vendors and the couple have a positive experience here. If you're looking for a true redwood experience for your wedding day chances are; you're going to find it here. Can't wait to photograph another wedding here again!

Waterfall Lodge is one of the most gorgeous venues I have ever seen. The entire property is pristinely maintained and they are constantly doing updates to keep the property, spaces, and cabins to continually make it even more beautiful. Working with Jaime, Mark, and Michael was a great experience and they are so professional, organized, and accommodating and helpful that it made the experience THAT much better… because not only is the venue beautiful – but so is all of the staff. We absolutely loved having the cabins available onsite and our guests were so pleased with not needing to drive anywhere and being at the property the whole time. We had many guests tell us how much they loved being able to meet people before the actual wedding by staying onsite in the cabins – it made for such a good experience for everyone. The cabins themselves are also very cute; and are very clean and have towels, toiletries, etc. And let me tell you what a gorgeous backdrop a forest of redwoods makes for your wedding ceremony. There was also so many great places for photos – and Waterfall just makes pictures look that much better. I don’t even think it needs to be said that Waterfall is a venue I highly recommend – as it just speaks for itself.

We held our wedding in October at Waterfall Lodge. It was so beautiful, words can't describe the magical feeling in the redwood forest. It's a very secluded venue, so you can have a very private wedding. The redwoods are STUNNING. Photos really don't do justice in how it feels. The staff is wonderful. From planning to the moment you arrive and you leave, they are all so kind and helpful. Because I'm from Canada, I planned the whole wedding abroad. I didn't get to visit the venue before having my wedding and the place did not disappoint! I wish I had stayed longer. I would recommend if you can rent out the venue for the entire weekend. One day/night was not enough! Jaime, the events director was very flexible at this venue and made it easy for us to organize everything. Michael, who built the whole place is so helpful. He's also very knowledgeable about the whole place so if you have any questions about the logistics of setting up everything, he's your man!

Waterfall Lodge is the most BEAUTIFUL place to be immersed in nature and to celebrate such a special ceremony as getting married. You can just tell everyone who is involved with caring for the venue — Michael, Beccan, Mark—absolutely love this land, these trees, and this venue. Michael especially helped us so much in welcoming us to the venue for our site visit, showing us around, recommending vendors, and giving advice on the best ways to utilize the venue to its fullest potential. We felt so cared for throughout the planning process and especially on the weekend of as they were all onsite to help everything run smoothly. Our loved ones/guests could not stop complimenting the venue and were absolutely amazed at how majestic and at the same time intimate it was to be staying there all together throughout the weekend. It was literally our DREAM wedding. Waterfall Lodge will always have such a special and warm place in our hearts! (photos courtesy of our wedding photographer: Melissa Ergo)