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The River School Farm in Reno, Nevada, is a venue that hosts weddings and reception events for up to 60 guests. Please contact us to schedule an appointment to tour our grounds and learn more about hosting your wedding, reception, or other special event here.

The Basic Wedding Package includes:

  • Use of property for one calendar day (beginning with deliveries, set-up, party, clean-up, etc.)
  • Mapes Stage and amphitheater
  • Fire pits and burn barrels, incl. firewood
  • River access
  • One restroom
  • One refrigerator incl. freezer
  • Outdoor prep area
  • Outdoor sound equipment
  • 40 metal folding chairs and 6 folding tables (6' x 2'6")
  • Our indoor studio can accommodate up to 60 seated people
  • Spotlights

The basic wedding package includes one full-day rental of our designated facilities and grounds. River School Farm staff will be available during your wedding set-up to answer any questions and/or help with additional equipment that you may have rented from us. Please note that the basic wedding package does not include staffing your event.

Greening your wedding

The River School Farm boasts a number of features that minimize resource use and showcase sustainable design. We encourage recycling materials, limiting waste, and donating food scraps to our compost and chickens.

Our facilities integrate many green technologies, including solar photovoltaic power, solar hot water, LED outdoor lighting, and onsite composting and recycling. If you are interested in greening your wedding further, we can help out in the following areas:

  • Food: Through our catering and local food connections, we can help you find the right organic and local menus to meet your needs.
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$3,300

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

$3,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
October

Reviews of River School Farm

J
Jen Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue

The whole experience was great! Iris was responsive, anticipated challenges and was available to assist. The grounds come alive in the evening with fire features and the beauty of the Truckee, the added sculpture garden is a total bonus.
CJ with Bubbles & Brews was the best for a mobile bar service
R
Rachel Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent place for photos

We used the river school for an apparel photoshoot and video. It was lovely! Talk about a calm, serene, and welcoming environment. Plus you can hear and see the river which runs along the property! This place is a hidden gem of Reno and would be an excellent venue for a small wedding or get together.
Angelica
Angelica Sent on 06/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Local Beauty

Iris and her husband’s River School Farm was perfect for our wedding. They are kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. The flowers and greenery gave us the perfect feelings to our special day. We had about 80+ guests and it was intimate and cozy. Everyone had room to mingle. It is right by the Truckee river, which was wonderful to listen to. We rented the house accords the bridge as our Airbnb for my bridal party and family. It was perfect.
L
Liz Sent on 10/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
River School Farm was our wedding venue on 10/7/2017 and we absolutely loved it. Tom and Iris were amazing to work with and allow you to set up the grounds however you want. They have an awesome dance floor area (we didn't rent a floor) with a bunch of party lights and they stock a firepit with wood right next to it. The grounds are huge with a bunch of space. RSF is right on the river and our pictures are perfect! River School Farm makes the venue portion of a wedding stressless. We cannot say enough great things. Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants an outdoor wedding.
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Awards

4

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
The Reno Tahoe DJ Company The Reno Tahoe DJ Company Wedding DJs

If you are looking for a quaint and secluded one-of-a-kind spot for a wedding and reception . . . look no further. This is such a beautiful facility. Family-owned and perfect for your wedding day. I highly recommend River School Farm. You will absolutely love it.

McClain's Mobile DJ McClain's Mobile DJ Wedding DJs

This is a very unique wedding venue. Don't hesitate to go take a peak. My DJ's enjoy hosting at this venue. Tracy

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River School Farm frequently asked questions

River School Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by River School Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
River School Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River School Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
River School Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
River School Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Lighting
  • Tables
River School Farm is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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