Forest House

Be Warned: there are surprises, shenanigans and treats at every turn. They literally thought of EVERYTHING that one could want from a destination wedding! App's before & after ceremony, after party downstairs with casino, karaoke, pool, video games, cigar lounge, you name it!! Ah-mazing food, lovely ambiance & vibe. Shout out to bar staff, John & Co. for the Most human & chill experience possible. Karin has toothbrushes (if you don't know/now ya know) Heavily recommend. Period.

Attended a wedding here a few months back. It rained the day of the wedding so they had to move it inside. The lodge itself is old & some would say a bit outdated but it is still a beautiful venue. I guess they offer packages for wedding guests to be able to stay overnight but I opted to stay in the next town over, Auburn, where there's more options for things to do & places to eat.

Five Stars: Would definitely recommend you get married here. The staff is superb. Kind, helpful, engaging, thoughful... I have attended two weddings here, and both have been memorable. 1) The view from the ceremony sight is breath taking. It's a quick drive from the lodge, yet it is quiet and secluded. There is a definite ere of elegance to it. 2) The food! The first wedding I went to, the served oyster. First class all the way. The second wedding, had pre-ceremony appetizers, cocktail hour with different apps, and a prime rib buffett. 3) The venue itself has a nice courtyard for cocktail hour, ample room for a dance floor, and a fully stocked entertainment basement for an after party. 4) Professional staff. It is clear that this venue has it down. Seeing my best friends little brother smile as he was talking to managment the next day before let me knew the kind of experience for which they aim.

We too, were the parents of the groom. Fabulous place from getting ready, to ceremony, to appetizers and on and, fantastic venue. We partied all night.

I cannot emphasize enough what a great choice it was getting married at FHL. We opted for a winter two-day package, and can't rave enough about the experience and memories we made there. My guests are still recovering from the fun (nearly two weeks later). The staff was attentive, fun, and highly experienced in all the ins and outs of wedding planning. As a type-A personality, I was worried about my wedding vision coming to life as we neared wedding day, but our coordinator, Clara, listened to my vision, responded to my millions of emails, and ultimately provided me with a wedding day even better than I could have curated in my own mind. I have yet to see another venue that offers couples the opportunity to host a rehearsal dinner, rehearsal after-party, wedding day (at the most beautiful ceremony site imaginable), wedding reception, late night after-party, lodging for you and your guests, all the food and drinks (throughout the two days), in a lodge entirely booked and committed to you and your wedding. Forest House Lodge truly provided my husband and I with the best day of our lives. The memories will last us a life time and then some. Book Forest House Lodge... you won't regret it!

We attended a wedding there this weekend and I have to say what an amazing venue. Although the shared restroom/showers were different I do say the experience was great!

We had our wedding here 8/05/2022 after multiple postponements due to COVID and I cannot begin to express how wonderful the entire team here at FHL is. From our first tour with Jennifer to the amazing tasting with the Chef and the big weekend with our coordinator Shaye, we were lovingly handled through what can be an intense and long process. First, we chose to have our wedding here because we wanted to maximize time with family and friends, have amazing food, and be surrounded by breathtaking views. This place hit all the marks and then some. We booked the Friday night wedding package and were able to spend so much time with our guests starting Thursday night at the rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks and ending with Saturday breakfast. The team at FHL are true professionals who know how to throw one hell of a party. If you are looking to have an unforgettable wedding please take a tour and consider booking here. The party basement alone will blow your guests away. Thanks again to Jennifer and Shaye who made sure our vision came to life and kept us laughing the entire time. We miss you already!

The Forest House Lodge staff really are a fine tuned, efficient and professional group. They move effortlessly through the Lodge doing their jobs but are always willing to stop and answer questions. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The building is rustic and beautiful at the same time.The wedding I attended last week was breathtaking. The view behind the bride and groom made for gorgeous photos, the weather was perfect. After the ceremony, we returned to the Lodge for the reception. The guests gathered on the outdoor patio where we enjoyed the most delicious appetizers. Casually orchestrated, the wedding party came down the outdoor staircase followed by the bride and groom, not a dry eye in the place! We had dinner and danced the night away. As the night went on, they continued to provide appetizers. The next morning we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. I easily recommend the Forest House Lodge for a memorable wedding/reception not only for the happy couple but for the guests as well.

I cannot say enough good things about Forest House. They delivered the wedding of our dreams for my daughter. The service we received from ALL the staff, from the manager that drove to Sacramento to retrieve a lost bag, to the person that cleared our plates at dinner and cleaned up our spills on the dance floor was 5*; our guests commented on it for weeks. The food was some of the best I've ever had, and the cake was stunning. Jennifer and Clara held our hand through everything, knew about things we would never think of, and their experience and patience and "you bet!'" attitude made for a stress free, magical day for our family and guests. Can't thank you enough. The Thomas/Gai Families

If I could give a ten star review, I would. We had our son's wedding at this venue and it was perfect. Forest House staff go above and beyond to make the special day, well- special. Some comments:First, the ceremony site is just unbelievable. It was breathtaking. It's perfect for an outdoor wedding. (We bussed guests to it for convenience but it is a short drive from the Lodge). The event space at the Lodge is roomier than it looks in photos and it has a nice mountain lodge ambience. The Lodge is aptly named. The after party space was so fun and it's such an added value. The food was tasty and nicely prepared. Place settings were nice. The cake was beautifully presented and tasty. Forest House does a day after buffet breakfast which was great and such a nice bonus. Planning a wedding is a chore. There are a lot of moving parts and things to think about. An advantage with Forest House is that the ceremony site, reception site, food, cake, drinks, and accommodations for the wedding party and family, and an after party site are all handled. Pricing is competitive and I think the Lodge is a value. Forest House maintains a list of trusted vendors for things like photography, music (DJ), and transportation. We used these vendors and we couldn't have been more pleased. They are familiar with the site and the wedding and reception proceeded smoothly. The Forest House Lodge has a floor of rooms which are available for the wedding date. Think rustic country charm on the ambience. Note : the Lodge is a historic building so access to the accommodations is by stairs. Regarding staff, GM Jennifer Price was gracious, detail oriented, friendly, and responsive. Our daughter in law reported that Wedding Coordinator Alex Correa was on top of everything, reassuring, and friendly. She made things run smoothly. Trevor, the bar manager/tender, was friendly and a total pro. He had on point and timely information on the best way to manage the drink tab. Note: It's optional to have a tab. The contract includes drinks. There were a bunch of support staff, whose names I don't know, who all contributed to our event. There was a community wide event occurring the same day as the wedding and these staff members went out in the hot sun to save parking spaces for our guests! We couldn't have been more pleased with the wedding and our experience at the Forest House Lodge.