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Harmony Ridge Lodge

Harmony Ridge Lodge

Nevada City, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 30 Reviews
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    Nathan Sent on 09/30/2022
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    Simply an amazing find! You won't regret your event here.

    Through all the planning, the COVID delays, and any other stress that might come with a wedding, we were always SO grateful we were able to hold our event at HRL. The owner Tongming was perhaps one of the most easy-going, friendly, flexible, and helpful people I've ever met - they truly wanted our event to be a success and it was evident in all our communications. The grounds are beautifully kept, and it's so peaceful and private. To find a venue that allowed us to rent it for the entire weekend (for both the welcome party and the big day), had rooms for guests on-site plus getting-ready spaces, offered multiple spaces for different uses (ceremony, reception, dancing, after-hours) so things felt fresh - we couldn't believe our luck in finding this spot. It worked out so perfectly for our event; we only wished we could have been there longer!
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    Jenny W. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Beautiful & peaceful

    Harmony Ridge Lodge was a wonderful venue for our wedding. It's peaceful, quiet, surrounded by looming pine trees, and super romantic. The staff was super nice and flexible with our budget, and the lodging was affordable for the entire weekend. We also loved being just 10 min. from historic Nevada City. We had a no kids wedding which we would recommend for anyone considering this venue - the grounds are beautiful and vast but not super kid-friendly for young ones running around. Would absolutely book with Harmony Ridge Lodge again!

    Harmony Ridge Lodge's reply:

    Hi Jenny,

    Thank you so much for your review. It's our pleasure to host Abel and your wedding here. We are your wedding venue for life. Do come back to visit us in the future. Best wish to Abel and you and your loved ones. Thanks again!

    Tongming
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    Kaebra M. Sent on 03/02/2019
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    Beautiful Venue, Professional People

    Everyone I spoke to was kind, and understanding. Even when we had a miscommunication about the cost, they met us partway and it still worked with our budget. I'm so excited to have my wedding here in November of 2020
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    Brianna Y. Sent on 06/08/2020
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    Beautiful venue!

    We loved HRL as our venue. To start, it is a beautiful venue. The space is very well maintained and it is stunning year round. We loved the flexibility HRL offered, and really allowed us to make our day more "us". It was great having the ability to have our family and wedding party stay on the property - everyone loved it! 10/10 recommend HRL!
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    A Truly Magical Venue

    The one question I kept getting over and over was "how did you find this venue?". Everyone I've spoken with since has commented on how unique and beautiful the venue grounds were, but Harmony Ridge Lodge was more than that. By having a space where my entire wedding party could stay, it felt like the magic of camp. Everyone was together the whole weekend, and the venue staff was very helpful to get us set in and ready to go. The weather does make it a bit of a gamble, but even the staff was prepared to help wherever needed there - and luckily we had a very sunny day in October. Overall, this unique venue was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding day.
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    Jadeen Sent on 12/21/2018
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    Perfect wedding venue

    Harmony Ridge has absolutely gorgeous grounds, with a ton of natural beauty, which is exactly what we were looking for in a wedding venue. We loved that we could rent out the whole place for the weekend, so our friends could stay onsite with us. It made the whole weekend so much more memorable!
    Not only is it a stunning setting, but the staff at HRL are a pleasure to work with as well. They were so accommodating with all of our requests and just genuinely great to have a conversation with over breakfast.
    10/10 would recommend!
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    Joey Sent on 09/22/2018
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    Harmony Ridge Lodge is insanely beautiful; even a month after our wedding we are still getting compliments from our friends and family about how beautiful and special a place it is. Being in the thick of nature, in such a well landscaped and garden space is such a wonderful and intimate way to hold a wedding; we absolutely loved it. Our wedding was about 100 people, and it felt great, but I bet even their max of 150 would have felt great. We also booked out all the rooms and they were so comfy and spacious with lots of room to hang out in, plus the decor was so cool. Then there’s the staff: Tongming and Kelly were so helpful and easy to work with. The entire experience was a joy and we would not hesitate to enthusiastically recommend the place to our friends and family or even you, perfect stranger. Just book it! ...now!
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    Skye Sent on 08/15/2018
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    I was the Wedding Planner for Miranda and Jonny's Wedding and the venue was beyond accommodating. I have worked in the industry as a meeting planner and I work with over 140 hotels a year, and I also was an event supervisor for the Sacramento Convention Center, so when I say this venue went above and beyond it is speaking from experience. The space is beautiful, the staff is willing to help, and the value of the space with the sleeping rooms are great. The sleeping rooms are also HUGE and clean, it is something we were proud to put guests in. The breakfast was nice, and everyone enjoyed being together in the mornings. Hats off to the staff, and the kind management, I hope to plan future events here!
    PS- all the stringed lights everywhere make this place so cute at night!
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    Emily Sent on 06/29/2018
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    This venue is absolutely beautiful. They are amazing there. The breakfast was great! Rooms were bigger than the pictures.

    Harmony Ridge Lodge's reply:

    Dear Emily,
    Thank you so much for choosing Harmony Ridge Lodge as your wedding venue, and sharing your experience with us. It's our pleasure to meet your folks, and we enjoy your wedding party from beginning to the end. Feel free to contact us if there is anything we may help in the future. Look forward to our next meeting. Before that, take care, and best wish from the lodge.

    Sincerely
    Tongming
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    Victoria Sent on 08/14/2016
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    My husband and I got married at Harmony Ridge Lodge this past July. It was the most wonderful venue. We truly couldn't have asked for a more beautiful spot coupled with such amazing staff. When we shared with our vendors where we were getting married they all commented on the high caliber of the venue (our Caterer even got married there herself!). We knew we were lucky to have found such a great spot even before the wedding weekend itself. We were able to check in early Friday afternoon to start prepping for the wedding on Saturday. Heather and the rest of the staff had everything ready for us, from the rooms themselves (which are gorgeous and soooo comfortable/nice to stay in), to the AC blasting in the yoga room to keep our flowers looking strong, to the draping of the arbor for our ceremony the following day. The grounds were beautiful and it really just set the scene for a fantastic wedding weekend. Just a few days before we arrived we'd had a portable bathroom vendor cancel on us, panicked we called Heather, she knew exactly what to do, she made all of the necessary calls, and she had everything ready to go for our wedding! We also loved that we had so much time and ability to set up on Friday and Saturday, having the whole venue to ourselves made everything feel much more manageable. We also forgot the top tier of our wedding cake when we checked out but we got a call to let us know that they were storing it for us in the fridge and we could come pick it up whenever, it was so appreciated! We thoroughly recommend this venue! (Side note: we initially didn't look at the venue because at first glance it seemed beyond our budget, however, you get the entire venue for the whole weekend which includes 9 guest rooms, once you factor in the cost of those rooms for two nights each and subtract that from the total, the venue becomes very reasonably priced!)
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    Katie Sent on 08/10/2016
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    Our wedding at Harmony Ridge Lodge was a dream come true. We absolutely loved working with Heather. From planning and envisioning, to stress free accomodations and wonderful staff, we had the wedding of our dreams. We never had to stress or worry about our family and wedding party who also got to stay at the lodge with us for the weekend and everyone raved about the beautiful grounds and stress-free stay. We could not have had a better experience. It was beautiful, private, effortless and perfect.
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    Kaitlin Sent on 03/10/2016
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    We had an intimate wedding weekend at Harmony Ridge Lodge to celebrate our marriage . Both of our families live in other states and many had not met prior to our wedding. HRL was the perfect setting and place to hold such an intimate and special gathering for our families. Everyone raved about the location and the accommodations. Although the winter weather kept us indoors, the main lodge was the perfect place for us to exchange our vows in front of the fire place. We would definitely recommend HRL for any special event or even just a short weekend away.
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    My daughter and I chose this venue and are very happy we did. Their wedding was beautiful, and everyone had a great time. There is a reduced need for flowers, because this is a beautifully landscaped property amid the trees in the Tahoe National Forest. The staff was really helpful. It was really a magical experience, and we all are glad the wedding was held there.
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    Diane Sent on 09/11/2015
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    We had a wedding on September 1st at Harmony Ridge. It was truly wonderful and the whole event was enhanced by the music of Greg Whatley. I would highly recommend him.
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    Brenda Sent on 11/04/2014
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    We are so grateful to everyone at Harmony Ridge Lodge for making our special day absolutely amazing! The setting was just beautiful - you can tell the owners take great pride in their gardens. The staff were very helpful - especially when dealing with TWO nervous brides and their families! Both of our families and some close friends were able to stay at the Lodge with us for the weekend which made the weekend extra special. This spot is a gem! Highly recommended for your wedding, special family gathering, or even a retreat. They're ready for it all!
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    Kim Sent on 10/08/2014
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    The harmony ridge lodge was amazing!! The venue and gardens were stunning even through a California drought! The service and professionalism was bar none. Nicole took such good care of us and our guests including making us breakfast and making sure everything was taken care of. I would recoment this venue to anyone looking for the real deal beautiful place to get married or just enjoy the beautiful secenery!
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    Janice Sent on 08/25/2014
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    Harmony Ridge Lodge is an amazing, magical place. We could not have had a more perfect reception location. We had the entire lodge for our two families and it was so perfect. The accommodations were extremely comfortable and the facilities provided were outstanding. Breakfast was wonderful, parking was easy, all in all the reception was exactly what we wanted. Thank you Harmony Ridge Lodge for making this special day a day to remember with great joy.
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    We got married at Harmony Ridge Lodge last year and it was just beautiful. The forest garden was the perfect place to tie the knot. Our whole family came and spent the weekend with us. We will go back every year for our anniversary, we just love this lodge and so glad we picked it
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    Karen Sent on 08/24/2014
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    We held our weekend wedding and family gathering at Harmony Ridge Lodge in August 2013.

    It is a wedding location in many ways. The summer gardens, orchard and forest made for a lush outdoor wedding and reception. We had the entire lodge to ourselves from Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Family flew in Seattle, Denver and Southern California and we got to have a memorable family reunion all staying at the lodge together. The staff were extremely helpful and the caterer and dj really know how to work at the Lodge.

    Harmony Ridge Lodge's reply:

    Thank you so much Karen for your lovely comments. All of here at Harmony Ridge Lodge cannot wait for you and your family to visit us again!
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    Faisal Sent on 12/18/2014
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    We knew this would be The Place as soon as we pulled into the driveway. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, maintaining a perfect balance of elegant landscaping with the wild, peaceful beauty of nature.

    The rooms are filled with warm, stylish decor and impressive pieces of art. Touring the rooms was really like enjoying an art gallery; albeit a very warm and cozy art gallery. We decided then to have our guests stay at the lodge for the weekend to enjoy the comforts of the lodge with us. This was an EXCELLENT decision. Some of our guests were initially confused by the lack of TVs, but quickly found appreciation in the good selection of books, games, music, local outdoor adventures, and the company of their family and friends. They all reported feeling refreshed and renewed by being disconnected from the constant media barrage.

    Our own 'Honeymoon' suite was large enough to give us space for our bridal party to hang out together, but still far enough removed from the other rooms to give us quiet, uninterrupted private time.

    Our hosts took the most care, working with us and our event coordinator to ensure that our wedding went off with nary a hitch. They were helpful and attentive without being overly-involved.

    The entire weekend was such a wonderful experience, and Harmony Ridge Lodge played such a pivotal role in creating it. We've since gone back to spend a weekend of R&R for our 2-year anniversary and the place is still as magical as the first time we set eyes upon it. After each day's delicious breakfast, we took several hikes in the area, visited a local artisan vineyard, spent some time at the river, and took a peaceful drive around Lake Tahoe all in one weekend. Having breakfast with the host, Jamie, and reminiscing about our wedding weekend was truly a highlight of our weekend.

    We look forward to coming back to this peaceful gem for years to come and cannot express how thankful we are to have found it!
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    Zephyr Sent on 11/07/2014
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    My husband and I got married at Harmony Ridge over Labor Day weekend. I can not say enough good things about Harmony Ridge.
    From the second that we got out of the car, we both knew that this was where we were getting married. The space was incredible and beautiful. Meeting the staff sealed the deal. Throughout the whole planning process, everything and everyone was so helpful. They provided recommendations for vendors that were spot on. Every conversation felt like I was planning a garden wedding at the house of a good friend rather than an event venue.
    The weekend of the wedding was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! We had the lodge for the whole of the long weekend, allowing out of town guests to come and spend extra time with us. So many guests commented on the peaceful gardens, the beautiful art in the rooms, the great breakfast, or how lovely it was to have family reunion time in addition to the wedding. All of my vendors commented on how great it was for them to work with the Harmony Ridge staff as well.

    So many of my favorite memories from our wedding would not have been possible if we had been at a different location: looking out over our friends and family sitting under trees lit with fairy lights, having breakfast with our loved ones the morning of the wedding, walking through flowers across a sun-drenched lawn towards my fiance and standing under the pergola to become his wife.

    My husband and I recently returned to the Lodge for our anniversary. There are some new faces, but the it still feels like coming to the home of friends. Jaime joined us for breakfast one morning and still remembered details of our day and family...like that he had walked with my mother-in-law to collect pine cones for her classroom. I have such lovely memories of our wedding weekend and now our anniversary weekend as well.
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    Mike Sent on 08/17/2018
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    It’s absolutely the perfect place to get married and be with friends and family. If you like outdoor beauty this is your spot.
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    Liriola Sent on 09/01/2016
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    My husband and I had the fortune of celebrating our wedding at this stunning venue on August 13th, 2016. I highly recommend this venue for the following reasons: Heather , Hayley and Beverly, as well as the owners are very open to communication and they are very kind and accommodating. Heather was very fast at responding to my emails and answering all my questions. She works really really hard at this place to keep it amazing for all special celebrations. One of the things that we love the most is the convenience of staying there with some guests, celebrate the ceremony and the reception at the same place. This definitely took some pressure off from our shoulders, and things were so much easier. Another factor that we really loved is all the nature surrounding the property. Being able to celebrate in such a beautiful open air venue had a very positive impact on our budget. Because of the beautiful gardens and the lights that decorate the area, we didn't need to spend money on extra decor, besides flowers for tables. The dance floor looks spectacular at night! We got so many compliments from our guests about the venue. They were very impressed and we all had a great time. Also, we got all of our vendors from the Harmony's website and we are very pleased with each one of them for their professionalism during our event. We must mention that the rooms at the lodge are very nicely decorated and the are very comfortable, aaaand we enjoyed a yummy breakfast every morning!
    I'm sure there are many other positive things that I'm forgetting to mention, but overall we had an amazing experience with the Harmony Ridge Lodge. We would do the same all over again!

    Thank you so much Jamie, Bob, Heather, Hayley and Beverly for all your effort on creating and maintaining a beautiful place to create beautiful and special memories.
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    Wonderful wedding weekend at Harmony Ridge Lodge- we had the run of the complete site: 8 rooms, yoga studio, lobby rooms and lovely grounds. Its great to have it all in one place! Breakfasts were provided Saturday and Sunday mornings, making it easy for the whole group. We were surprised to find use of the kitchens (which we paid $450 for) didn't include use of the ovens due to some new county restriction or something, but they were kind to return the funds when we discussed it with them, so that was helpful! The pictures so far have been amazing, it was a hot September day, but enough cloud cover it wasn't uncomfortable, and the site makes for truly lovely photos. Even after the wedding, they continued to be helpful, sending items left in the rooms and even shipping my forgotten bouquet overnight so my mom could preserve it. We loved our wedding at HRL and highly recommend it!
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    Shannan S. Sent on 07/15/2020
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    Beautiful and Serene

    I could not have been more pleased with Harmony Ridge Lodge as a venue for our daughter's wedding. The location is gorgeous! The rooms were huge, spotless and beautifully decorated. The beds are very comfy.
    We rented the entire facility as a VRBO, came early, spent the night and cooked breakfast for our extended family the next morning. It was so peaceful and relaxing and the price was amazing. The owner and manager are wonderful and very helpful people. You will not be disappointed if you choose Harmony Ridge Lodge for your event!
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