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Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge is a stunning wedding venue in the wilderness of Molalla, Oregon. Situated in the Cascade Mountain Range, the property is surrounded by one of the country’s last old-growth forests. A place of serene calm, guests are invited to freely wander its 198-acres of beautifully conserved land and connect with nature. Despite its secluded location, the venue is nevertheless convenient and accessible. An hour’s drive from Portland, it is also well-served by the city’s International Airport, allowing guests from around the world to experience the magic of the Northwest.

Facilities and Capacity

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers a vast wealth of choice for couples celebrating their vows. To-be-weds can choose to host their ceremony in any of the breathtaking sites that make up the lodge’s grounds. They can say “I do” by the tranquil waters of a river, or under the shelter of tall trees in a peaceful glade. Receptions can be held in the communal lodge, which is a modest and cozy space that welcomes intimate gatherings of friends and family. The lodge also includes a full kitchen, dining room, and fireplace. There is even a piano and an organ for guests to avail of. Outdoors a roaring fire awaits as night falls. There is also an outdoor movie theater and al fresco dining area.

Services Offered

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge’s staff welcomes wedding parties to the venue with pride. The owners can help with couples’ catering needs, by cooking communal meals using organic produce from the property’s own vegetable garden. They are happy to help clean up after events, and can provide information about the surrounding area and its many magical sights and trails. Outside vendors are also welcome, allowing couples the freedom of choice when planning their event.

Accommodation

The property is a dream location for nature-lovers and camping enthusiasts. Guests are invited to relax, unwind, breathe in the fresh mountain air whilst staying in the midst of a lush evergreen forest. Many accommodation options are available including tipis, cabins, and glamping. The Main Cabin is a charming and rustic offering that features a private deck and two bedrooms.

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  • 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?

$5,500

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

$2,500

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?

$7,500

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

35

Describe your venue:

Barn
Beach
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

Reviews of Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge

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Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers a magical 'glamping' wedding experience, with multiple lodging options for guests and a picturesque setting in nature. The owners are described as accommodating and helpful, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable weekend. The property features stunning outdoor spaces like the river deck and forest trails, creating a unique and fairy-tale-like atmosphere for ceremonies and receptions. For a DIY couple, the lodge provides essential amenities and a beautiful backdrop that requires minimal extra decoration. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge for couples seeking a nature-inspired and enchanting wedding celebration.

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Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers a magical 'glamping' wedding experience, with multiple lodging options for guests and a picturesque setting in nature. The owners are described as accommodating and helpful, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable weekend. The property features stunning outdoor spaces like the river deck and forest trails, creating a unique and fairy-tale-like atmosphere for ceremonies and receptions. For a DIY couple, the lodge provides essential amenities and a beautiful backdrop that requires minimal extra decoration. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge for couples seeking a nature-inspired and enchanting wedding celebration.

Dani
Dani Sent on 04/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Forest Wedding

This might be our favorite place in Oregon. Part of me wants to keep this place a secret, but It’s just too amazing to not be shared! We had our wedding here back in May of 2021 (I think we might have actually been the first wedding at TCWL!) & had the most wonderful experience! When we found TCWL on Airbnb we thought it was just a cabin in the woods, but it turned out to be much more than that! The property is spectacular! It’s the quintessential PNW wonderland, nestled in a mossy forest with rivers running through. It’s the perfect location for an intimate “Camp Out'' style wedding. The host, Ian, & his crew, are so kind & accommodating. It’s apparent how much love and hard work they’ve put into the property.It is such a special place that My family and I will continue to visit for years to come. I recommend paying a visit to see for yourself; & tell Ian, Dani & Will sent you!
Chel
Chel Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most magical forest wedding imaginable!

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge was the wedding venue of my dreams! We were so fortunate to be able to host over 150 of our most cherished friends and family for a weeklong wedding celebration. We rented the entire place out, and our guests had free run of the entire property. The forest trails are so magical, the river is a blast to swim and play in. We had our ceremony on the river deck and it was absolutely sacred and stunning, the trees and moss and ferns all seemed to be blessing our union with their beauty. At night we had dance parties and in the day we had yoga classes. We shared meals and laughs around the campfire. Would absolutely recommend this place if you want a unique, forest fairy land feel for your wedding. The staff are so amazing, and were so helpful with the planning process, and making sure we all felt so welcome, and had everything we needed the entire time. All our friends and family are now asking us to have an annual gathering at Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge, they all had so much fun at our wedding!
Krista
Krista Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Forest Wedding of our Dreams

Our wedding weekend at Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge was truly magical. My husband (!) and I felt very supported by Ian and the volunteer crew. Ian was very supportive of our vision and generous throughout the process; bringing the forest wedding of our dreams to life. If your connection to nature and Earth is an important pillar of your relationship, TCWL is an incredibly beautiful and special place to be married, surrounded by forest, creatures, and flowing water. We loved that most of our guests stayed on-site with us, making the weekend filled with special connection and friendship. All of our vendors were truly in awe of the beauty and authentic feel of the forest, the lodge, and Trout Creek as a whole. I am so happy that we got married at such a special place, and had the most beautiful experience to share with our loved ones!
Michael & Krista
Sage
Sage Sent on 12/01/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Magic on the River

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge is the perfect location for a 'glamping' wedding. We loved being able to host all our guests in the multiple different lodging options. Some folks were skeptical about staying in tents, but everyone was surprised at how comfy the beds were and how well they slept. We had about 60 guests, and there was plenty of room for everyone. TCWL supplies all the tables and benches, but we did end up renting about 15 chairs with backs for our older guests. TCWL also has all the kitchen gadgets, grills, flashlights, blankets, and tech items (microphone, speakers, etc.) you will need for the weekend; we did not have to rent much extra. One thing to keep in mind is that this site is mostly outdoors so you will need to have a rain plan, depending on your forecast. The owners/manager is helpful and responsive, but I would consider hands-off. You and your guests will need to take care of the space and clean up after yourself. The bath-house and beach areas were AMAZING, and everyone had so much fun in the river and in the hot tub. If you can afford it, I suggest renting the site for 3 nights. We did 2, and I wish we had one more day to spend with all our friends and family. TCWL is a site for the DIY couples; we set-up all our own tables and decorations, as well as cooked all our own food, minus one meal. This site is a great base for however you decide to plan your weekend. It is also stunning as is, and you really do not need much extra decoration. We cooked our own dinner the first night and on the second night had a food truck come out (go look up KCK pizza truck!!) which fit perfectly in the eating space. Overall, I cannot recommend TCWL enough and I had the best wedding weekend.

All photos taken by the outstanding RM snapshots - https://www.rmsnapshots.com/
Shona
Shona Sent on 08/18/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Truly the best place

A truly incredible experience. We could not have had a more perfect weekend, and a lot of that was because of Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge. First, the owners (Ian and Chel) are just great people overall. Very relaxed, accommodating, and helpful - it seems like they truly want you to have the best weekend possible. Second, the location is some kind of magic. The river, the forest, the bath house, the sky deck, the grove, etc all make for a 10/10 location. They also have everything you'll need for a ceremony and reception, and are willing to answer any and all questions leading up to the weekend.

I cannot recommend Trout Creek enough and would suggest everyone gets married there!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 03/18/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

TCWL is the best!

Trout Creek provided the most dreamy and fun space for our fall wedding. The hosts are wonderful people and supported us all the way from planning to on site offerings to sendoff. So grateful for TCWL!
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Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge frequently asked questions

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Beach
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
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