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Reception
$15,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
Reception
$7,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of October through May.

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About

Dawn Ranch is an upscale and charming wedding venue located on the Russian River in Guerneville, California. Surrounded by ancient redwood trees and tranquil meadows, this peaceful setting is the perfect place to begin married life. The experienced staff strives to provide couples with everything they need for an unforgettable celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
Outdoor weddings of up to 500 guests can be accommodated at Dawn Ranch, with several event spaces available across a 15-acre site. Couples can say "I do" under towering redwoods before gathering for cocktails, dinner, and dancing with their loved ones in the heritage apple orchard. Guests will be impressed by the verdant scenery and fresh country air while being just steps away from downtown Guerneville.

Services Offered
Weddings are offered year-round at Dawn Ranch. The efficient staff will be at hand to provide warm hospitality and excellent service. Essential items such as china, silver, glassware, tables, and chairs are available for events hosted in one of the many outdoor spaces. Guests will stay in the on-site accommodations, including 53 cabins and two two-bedroom bundaglows onsite, with another 18 cabins across the street at the Grove.

Cuisine
Dawn Ranch has multiple menus and bar packages to work from, with couples often adding personal touches to the offerings. The team of professional chefs use locally sourced ingredients and sustainable products, ensuring our seasonally-focused menus are as fresh and flavorful as possible. Premium spirits and your choice of local wines accompany meals throughout the weekend.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December
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4.5 out of 5 rating
9 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
88% Recommended by couples
Derek
Derek B. Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly special venue!

Our wedding at Dawn Ranch was an absolute dream. Nestled along the Russian River just a 2 minute walk outside of Guerneville, Dawn Ranch is a woodsy boutique resort boasting a restaurant, spa, and a variety of comfortable cabins. Having met at a summer in the Santa Cruz mountains, we were enamored by the idea of a wedding in the redwoods, and we were sold by the options available through Dawn Ranch’s facilities and staff. There were a couple things that made Dawn Ranch a clear choice for us. First, the capacity to host over 100 of our closest friends and family onsite would give us meaningful time with our special people on our special weekend. Second, the venue has direct river access, which meant that we could host a river float the day before the wedding. Last, the DR events team, led by Susan and Teach, were supportive of our vision and eager to accommodate any requests that would make our event a reality. Alongside, our planner Jaime Kostechko and Wild Heart Events, we began to put together our weekend.

Excited by the possibilities on site, we took advantage of everything Dawn Ranch had to offer, spreading our wedding festivities across the first weekend of June. Our close friends and family checked into DR on Friday, and we immediately kicked off the weekend with an afternoon on the river. Our whole group took the 5 minute walk through town to Johnson’s Beach, where we had umbrellas, beach games, and beverages waiting. After a few hours on Johnson’s, our group got into tubes and floated back down the river to Dawn Ranch. Later that evening, our group had a BBQ style rehearsal dinner on the lawn next to the restaurant and our night ended with s’mores around the fire pit.

We kicked off our wedding day by treating our guests to an espresso cart from California Kahve at the center of the resort. From there, most of our group moseyed up to the restaurant deck where they enjoyed the a selection of tasty pastries from the Dawn Ranch bakery. From there, my groomsmen and I headed to the spa, where we cycled between the steam room, UV sauna, and redwood tubs, while Becca and her bridesmaids began the hair and makeup marathon. We held the ceremony on the western end of the orchard, which felt perfect perfect for ~220 guests. We moved to the meadow for our reception where an incredible dance floor and pavilion framed our celebration space perfectly. The night concluded with an after-party in the bar up at the Lodge, where our guests danced and drank well into the next day.

Looking back, many of the uniquely special moments of our wedding weekend were only possible because of DR. My grandparents are all over 90 and often struggle to participate in events, but because of the comfortable ADA cabins, they were able to enjoy the party at their own pace. Additionally, the pastries and coffee brought our guests together on the restaurant deck in the mornings, which made for many special conversations amongst our loved ones.

Thank you to Teach, Susan, and the rest of the Dawn Ranch team for their support. We were their first wedding following the change of ownership and extensive renovations, and their flexibility, presence, and sense of humor made for a positive energy throughout the weekend.
Emily
Emily K. Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue!

We may be biased, but in our opinion Dawn Ranch is the best wedding venue out there. Dawn Ranch is a beautifully recently renovated property with modern and updated cabins for all your guests. We were so lucky to find them newly reopened with availability. It was exactly what we were looking for - somewhere were all our family could gather together for the entire weekend. The staff was amazing and went above and beyond - especially Susan their on-site coordinator. They were very responsive and organized and the weekend of, everything went smoothly and was ready and executed to perfection. We felt very special and loved every minute. We will definitely be returning for special events and anniversaries and feel so lucky to have found them!
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Matt Sent on 12/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Dawn Ranch is an ideal venue. A secluded forest setting where all our friends and family can stay for the weekend. It may seem close to the main road, but when you stay there you feel like you are deep in the woods. The trees provide great cover from the road, and when everything is in bloom you can't even see the property next door. It has a truly rustic setting (no TVs in the room), so its the perfect venue to maximize interaction of your guests. Our goal was to not only call attention to ourselves, but to all the people in our lives that got us to that point. Dawn Ranch is the perfect venue to do so. If you are doing a Saturday wedding you are required to book all the rooms for both nights. The Welcome BBQ on Friday is a great party in itself and lets your guests start the weekend on a high note. Saturday everyone will be thoroughly entertained while the bridal party prepares. Whether its the private river access, the pool, the open fields, or all the attractions nearby, your guests will be beaming by the time the ceremony starts.

We were married under a hundered year old redwood in a green meadow, we danced and drank in an apple orchard, and returned inside to the bar for the after party. It was perfect. No matter where you spend your time you will feel special.

Also the food! Best food I've had a wedding. Michael (the owner) has put a farm to table experience together that is fantastic. Even the Dawn Ranch label wine is delicious! We were nothing but excited about the food options. Going up for our tasting to decide the menu was amazing!

And I haven't mentioned the best thing. Stephanie, the wedding coordinator, is amazing and worth the site fee alone. She took complete care of us during the weekend and before as well. She was fabulous about replying to emails and getting on the phone with us to work through some ideas. Her skills were invaluable. Michael (the owner) was great as well. I just can't say enough great things.
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Dawn Ranch Lodge has it all. The staff is professional and extremely good at what they do. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the relaxed atmosphere is great for a wedding. Their menu is perfectly prepared. I cannot say enough nice things about Dawn Ranch Lodge.

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Dawn Ranch frequently asked questions

Dawn Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Dawn Ranch includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Dawn Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Dawn Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Dawn Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Dawn Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Dawn Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Dawn Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Dawn Ranch is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.4 in average response time and 4.2 in value.

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