River Highlands Ranch is a tranquil wedding venue located in Smartville, California. The 433-acre ranch features an elegant 7500-square-foot barn, including a vast private suite with a full kitchen. The outdoor space is surrounded by rolling hills, a vineyard, a pond, fountains, blooming gardens, and plenty of green lawns for games. River Highlands Ranch can provide event space for various wedding-related celebrations, including engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The venue's professional staff is dedicated to providing each couple with an unforgettable, stress-free experience. They know that getting married is a truly special occasion, and they delight in assisting you in finding the vendors that will help bring your dream wedding to life. Please also consider renting our very private "Duck Pond" cabin as a honeymoon cabin.

Services Offered

• up to 12-hour access to our venue, no need for you to rush!
• Beautiful 7500 square foot temperature-controlled barn includes indoor dimmable lighting, draping, and chandeliers.
• Our massive 18' double barn doors open on each end of the barn to give you a seamless indoor/outdoor feel.
• Vast outdoor space with rolling vineyards, pond, tiered lawns, gardens, and fountains
• Dimmable bistro lighting and plenty of space for outdoor lawn games
• The romantic fire pit is accessible all year round.
• Two stunning ceremony sites to choose from
• Use of our vineyard collection of wood farm tables, chairs, and cocktail tables ($3000+ rental value)
• Leather lounge furniture collection
• Large bridal suite with full kitchen for you to get ready
• BYOB- Bring your alcohol with no corkage fees
• Our beautiful secluded "duckpond cabin" with waterfalls, indoor/outdoor shower, and fireplace make the perfect spot for getting ready photos and a honeymoon suite.
• Also available; on-site add-ons including custom LOVE sign, arches, photo booth, and decorative rentals

Location

Nestled in the scenic foothills of northern California, the ranch is situated on the Nevada and Yuba Counties border. Your out-of-town guests will appreciate this venue's convenient location, as it is only one hour from Sacramento and about two and a half hours from San Francisco, with lodging, excellent restaurants, and wineries available in the darling towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City within a 20-minute drive.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue is ideal for weddings and other special events, from intimate affairs to large gatherings. Both indoor and outdoor event spaces are available to host your special day. The meticulously-manicured lawns allow plenty of room to say your vows, play lawn games, mingle with guests, or dine in the fresh air. This area's stone-top stage works especially well for ceremonies creating a striking backdrop as you prepare to say "I do." Couples and their guests can meander through the gardens while enjoying the lavender, roses, lemon, and olive trees. You can also use the fire pit as the sun starts to set. Here, you and your loved ones can roast s'mores and enjoy the cozy ambiance of the crackling fire. Majestic trees offer shade for those warmer days, and market lights help create a welcoming atmosphere for evening events. For indoor celebrations, River Highlands Ranch features a 7,500-square-foot barn. This charming structure boasts lofted ceilings and expansive barn doors that open to scenic views of the gardens and vineyards. Eight glass chandeliers hang from the ceilings, adding a delicate touch of elegance. The barn also includes heating/air conditioning, installed string lights and drapery, and indoor restrooms. A full kitchen provides space for your caterer to prep your wedding meal. In addition, a spacious on-site bridal suite is a comfortable space to get ready before the festivities begin.