Twenty Mile House Reviews

An unreal wedding venue! This place is truly magical and staff made us feel so special and cared for. We loved our wedding weekend and would highly recommend this beautiful venue to anyone looking.

The day of the wedding everything ran so smoothly because the vendors at TMH have all worked together before. We were able to chill out and relax the day of because we felt secure knowing TMH had it all handled!

Besides the staff being amazing, the venues is truly stunning nestled in the woods of Graeagle. You are surrounded by nature and trees. It feels like it’s just you out there! The venue is an amazing getaway for the weekend with homey cabin accommodations onsite.

Cannot recommend TMH enough! Such a gorgeous venue! All the staff are so helpful and kind.

I can’t write enough great things about Twenty Mile House and their wonderful coordinators and staff. Pene was absolutely wonderful to work with and helped what should be a very stressful process a piece of cake. She was communicative, resourceful, and ON IT ALWAYS!! If you are considering this venue for your special day, do it!!!

I cannot say enough good things about the Twenty Mile House! I had the most amazing time on the property, a perfect wedding with outstanding staff that made me, my new husband, and all my guests feel special and at ease all weekend long. I keep getting the most incredible feedback from family and friends about how it was the most enjoyable, warm, elegant yet comfortable weddings they had ever been to that "just flowed."

The truth is I cannot take credit for any of it. Everything flows seamlessly when you have fantastic and kind bar tenders keeping the party going (Devin & Jasper), outstanding vendors like Holly and her team at Pangaea and Kim and her team at Grandma Jane's Place (guests wouldn't stop talking about the food and how they normally never like food at weddings), Sonia at Gray's Flower Garden who rocked the beautiful bouquets and lined the aisle with loose white petals and baby's breath, a DJ who can "read the room" flawlessly, keeping the energy and tempo just right at all times- shout out to Will Perkins at 530 Entertainment- Kiana Bohm, Heart Root Yoga, helping my bridesmaids and I slow down and set our intentions for the day with a serene flow the morning of the wedding that recalibrated our getting ready rhythm, and incredibly skilled, professional and FUN friends behind the cameras: Rachelle Elliott (Composing Reality, photographer with TMH) and Jared Wortley (videography) who were with me pretty much all day, helping me stay present and ensuring all the magic was captured... we bonded over Holly's ridiculous meatballs and artichoke chip hors d'oeuvres half way through our couples sunset photos and had a blast working together!

Each one of these integral players are fantastic on their own, but for an event like this, to pulled off at such an elevated level of artistry where everything was so well integrated and coordinated - down to every little detail like having the groom's and my favorite drink ready for us post ceremony, bringing us goodies to eat and drink when she noticed us starting to fade during a long family photo sesh, and I'm sure 100 other things I didn't even notice because I was too busy floating and enjoying my wedding (something I hear is not common as a host), could not have happened without being led by the team lead and head wedding coordinator, Chief Amazing Officer: Rachel Mann. Rachel was SO great to work with. She's very kind, extremely responsive, adaptable, intelligent and overall an incredible leader whose only concern is making the bride and groom happy. She really spoiled us.

Writing this isn't as fun as I thought it would be because I don't think I'm conveying what I experienced well enough. It was better than words can describe (so please reference the large amount of attached photos lol). Everything from how cute the accommodations were, which had everything we needed like an ironing board and dress steamer, to early morning peaceful walks throughout the property with a cup of coffee and my honey with our two service dogs that of course LOVED the location- and the mini beach down by the beautiful river that flows through the property- to just being greeted by smiles from all staff members. It was an incredible atmosphere overall the whole time and I wish I could go back and relive it all!

We will forever be grateful to Rachel and everyone else that at the Twenty Mile House, and others (shout out to Daria DiBitonto who made my bridesmaids and I feel gorgeous and Whitney Whiting who did magic with my hair in record time), who all made this weekend an absolute dream for Jake and I.

I cannot recommend the Twenty Mile House and each vendor I mentioned enough. Best decision we made, other than tying the knot itself!

Hard to describe every way that Twenty Mile House is great: we fell in love with the gorgeous alpine venue setting first, but the level of service and convenience of the staff and in-house vendors sealed the deal. I didn't appreciate the peace of mind of using the in-house vendors until two days before the wedding when we arrived onsite. I was never worried or nervous about anything, all the details, timeline, etc. were taken care of and ready. The wedding was perfect and stress-free. The food was amazing and our guests all complimented us on the beautiful music, lights, and decor. We originally found Twenty Mile House because our neighbors got married there and we were looking for venues in that area, but we are lucky and glad we found them! Rachel and her staff are worth every penny.

We booked with Twenty Mile House the day we toured - everything about this venue is absolutely beautiful, from the grounds to the amazing staff and everything in between. We knew the day we saw it that this was the place where we would begin our forever together! Once you get here, the venue speaks for itself and you’ll know if it’s right for you almost immediately.

The communication from Rachel and Penie was incredible, they were so meticulous and answered every question with great detail. When the wedding day finally came, I didn’t feel a single bit of stress thanks to their efforts in planning our whole wedding weekend down to the smallest details. They worked hard behind the scenes and all we had to do was sit back, relax, and watch the venue turn into everything we had pictured and more for our big day. During the wedding day I was able to be completely present in the moment while Rachel kept us on track with the timeline, she remembered all of the special moments I wanted captured, and the whole day flowed so effortlessly without having to worry about a single thing.

We could not be more grateful for the TMH staff and everything they did to make us feel right at home. The whole experience exceeded all of our expectations and was better than we could have ever imagined. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for an all-inclusive venue!!

When it comes time for a vow renewal, we already know where we will do it ... back at the place where it all began, at the Twenty Mile House! We can't wait to be back one day.

We had the most incredible experience working with the team at Twenty Mile House! They provide nearly all the vendors for our wedding weekend(photography, coordinator, catering, cake/dessert, DJ, florist, bartenders/service staff, etc.) which made planning streamlined and far less stressful. We loved the option of having the rehearsal dinner and lodging on site the night prior which allowed us to fully settle into the weekend. The venue itself is absolutely MAGICAL! From the historic buildings, sweeping trees, natural creek, and train tracks nearby, guests could not stop commenting on how gorgeous it all was. We are so grateful we found and opted to go with TMH for our wedding!!!

Everything about our wedding was dream come true. We had 3 kids when we had a wedding. (2 years old twin and a 2 month old) And Twenty Mile House made everything so easy for us, accommodating, understanding.
Since everything is included in the price, it was nice that we did not had to find our own vendor like DJ, Florist, Photographer etc and we did not need to negotiate the price with each vendor as well.
Day of the wedding, staff member was so nice. Our check in time was 4pm but we got to the venue early since we had toddler and staff member kindly let our kids play at the river and let us check in earlier.
Not only accommodating but they also made sure that my vision for the wedding came to reality. We were SO happy with our photo, music, cater (Which saved some left over food for us so that we can eat them after the event ), flowers.

We just had our wedding at Twenty Mile House and it exceeded our expectations. Our family and friends have been raving about how much fun they had, how beautiful the venue was, and how overall it was an amazing experience. Much of that is thanks not only to the beauty of the venue but also to the Twenty Mile House staff, who are wonderful to work with and created a day that went incredibly smoothly, where we didn't have to worry about the coordination at all because they took care of it. Having an all-inclusive venue was also a huge bonus - all of the vendors are excellent and work together seamlessly, which again made the day of go incredibly smoothly. Could not have imagined a better wedding day!

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My partner and I celebrated our wedding on 4.20.2024, and it was truly the most beautiful day of our lives. The vendors provided by the venue were exceptionally professional and courteous, especially Holly from Pangea Catering. She and her staff were some of the best people I have ever seen catering an event. I also want to express my gratitude to the florist who created stunning arrangements without needing explicit instructions. My advice would be to trust the expertise of those who know best and let them do their magic.

My now wife and I first toured Twenty Mile House in August of 2022, and right away, we knew that the venue, and the people that ran it, were special. Flash forward to our wedding day at Twenty Mile House in September 2023, where we looked back and realized it was truly the best choice we could have ever made!

The wonderful staff of Twenty Mile made everything so easy and seamless, which are frequently not the words that come to mind while you are planning a wedding! They have a bunch of go-to vendors that they work with on a regular basis, who are all extremely talented, professional, and easy to work with! The team really allows you to control as much of the planning process as you want, and are great at adjusting for any accomodations that you or your party needs, allowing for a unique and individualized experience. 🙂 The staff also went above and beyond to make sure that we, and all of our guests, had the night of our lives. We are so glad to be able to look back and relive our perfect day at such an amazing and beautiful venue. ♥️

We HIGHLY recommend Twenty Mile House for any perspective couples looking for their dream wedding in the Lost Sierra. You will NOT be disappointed!

Twenty Mile House was the absolute perfect venue for us! We knew we wanted to get married in the Forest, but were not sure where. After sending out email request for information to several different locations, Rachel at Twenty Mile House was the first to respond. She was so helpful in answering all our questions and getting us the information we needed to make a decision. We live in Southern California and were not able to go up and view the property so she offered us a virtual tour. After that we were sold and booked it without seeing it in person! Thankfully it was the best decision we made. We got to go up a couple months later to attend one of their open houses to meet the vendors and see the accommodations, we immediately knew we made a great choice! Once the planning started we worked with Penie who was the best coordinator and was on top of everything. I have never planned anything like this before and she made the whole experience stress free and easy. The vendors were all lovely to work with and when the day came it was exactly what we hoped for. Everyone hit it out of the park and us along with our guest had the best time! It is so special that several of our guest got to stay on the property with us and the cabins are so charming and comfortable. If you are looking for the best wedding venue with the best staff and gorgeous location you need not look any further, Twenty Mile House is it!

Twenty Mile House went above and beyond our expectations. We could not have asked for a better wedding experience. The vendors were perfect (especially the food), the venue couldn't have been more beautiful with the river flowing through the property, all of our wedding guests were obsessed with staying on property through the weekend, and having Rachel and Penie every step of the way through the coordination was a huge plus. We just wish we had more time there so we could keep on partying. Thank you TMH for making our weekend special.

My husband and I got married at the Twenty Mile House in the beginning of September and it could not have been a more perfect day! All of the staff working the rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and the next morning were nothing be helpful and congratulatory. I lost my mother to cancer 4 months before our wedding and Penie (TMH coordinator) was nothing more than accommodating in changes all the plans we had already made! Not to mention that this venue is all-inclusive which made our planning the easiest thing ever!! Not having to worry about communicating/coordinating with a ton of vendors made the whole process of wedding planning smooth. My husband and I knew we wanted to get married near Lake Tahoe and the Twenty Mile House encapsulates Lake Tahoe with less crowds and more charm, plus the history of the venue is hard to beat. We will never forget our magical day at Twenty Mile House.

Where to even begin?? We got married at Twenty Mile House in May, and it was a dream every step of the way. The venue itself is incredible - its natural beauty, its quaint and romantic vibe, but also the great work that the staff does to keep it maintained, clean, and orderly. So many guests asked us how we found such a gorgeous venue!

TMH’s all-inclusive nature made things so, so easy as well. We really enjoyed wedding planning, which we attribute entirely to their seamless setup. And every TMH vendor was amazing individually:

Sonia (florist): Our florals were so beautiful, which is 100% on Sonia! We met with her over the phone and told her we didn’t know anything about flowers, so we didn’t have any direction to give her besides a high-level color scheme, and just trusted her to work her magic. And she did!

Will (DJ): Our guests loved the dance floor playlist! We love to dance, so we planned things out to have as much dancing as possible. Will kept everyone moving for FOUR HOURS, and we all had a blast!

Kim (desserts): The desserts were lovely, and Kim even whipped up a vegan cutting cake to accommodate my dietary restrictions. Her stuff is just as delicious as it is gorgeous!

Holly (catering): Holly was such an amazing thought partner as we planned out our menu. We were not her easiest customers because one of us is vegan, the other is vegetarian, and we wanted to serve an all-vegetarian menu. Holly wasn’t intimidated in the slightest and helped us plan fully veggie menus for the rehearsal dinner, hors d’oeuvres, and reception dinner. The food was wonderful all around, and she was even able to accommodate additional (and unusual) dietary restrictions among our guests. She and her staff are excellent!

Rachelle (photography): Rachelle is stellar and made us feel so comfortable all day long. Your photographer is with you for the most intimate moments, so you really want someone who has the right attitude/vibe/presence. That’s Rachelle all over! She is so warm and easy to get along with. And her photos are WONDERFUL!

Staff: We had such positive experiences with every TMH staff member we worked with, from the grounds crew, to the housekeeping staff, to the bartenders. Absolutely everyone was friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make things convenient for us. They have a great team!

Rachel (Director of Events): We talked to Rachel a lot when we were initially booking TMH and then later for the more business side of things. She is fantastic and really knows her stuff. We walked out of our first meeting with Rachel already positive that we’d be booking TMH.

Penie (Wedding Coordinator): We CANNOT say enough wonderful things about Penie. Having Penie as our wedding coordinator was such a gift. She is incredibly organized and on top of things, and she kept us on track the entire planning process. When we showed up onsite the day before our wedding, we were able to completely hand the reins over to her, take a big sigh of relief, and focus on enjoying the weekend, because we were 100% confident that Penie was in control, knew our vision, and was going to execute. And she did!! We feel so lucky to have gotten to work with her!

Overall, TMH was an incredible place to get married. We would recommend it to anyone who dreams of getting married in the forest, with soft light filtering through the trees, as a babbling stream flows nearby. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone at TMH!

We got married here July 26, 2023 and have nothing but positive things to say about this place. TMH exceeded all of our expectations and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering getting married here!

As our first impression of TMH, Rachel can take most of the credit for our decision. Her virtual tour with us was outstanding, and could not even compare to any of the others we spoke to. And that is specifically speaking to her skills. She really took the time to give us a full “experience” of the property, answering all of our questions, initially and along the way, so that we really got a good and complete picture, even without seeing the venue in person. She always made herself available and was responsive to our every need, as we made our decision. Her upfront and honest answers helped us to work within the timeline we had, make informed decisions, and ultimately make TMH a reality for us.

Penie, the coordinator, far exceeded everything we could have hoped for, and then some. We attribute so much of our amazing experience at TMH to her and her efforts, from the very beginning all the way through the end. She worked with us to achieve our very unique vision, including all kinds of surprises, and executed it flawlessly. It was clear that creating our vision really mattered to her. She knew all of our surprises so well that she even took ownership of them on the day of, in order to help alleviate our stress, even though they were not her responsibility to take on. Throughout the planning process, she was very responsive and organized. We know she had many other couples but we always felt like we were the only one she was working with. Her personality also made communication and planning with her a joy, instead of stressful. Throughout our stay, but more specifically on the wedding day, we never had to worry about a thing as we knew she had our backs. We knew we could rely on her, and trusted her. We left many planning and detail decisions up to her, as we trusted her judgement and expertise, and we were not disappointed. She did an excellent job with EVERY little detail of our day! After being involved with quite a few weddings, it is easy to see how fortunate we were to have Penie. She is a stellar asset to TMH, and we will forever be grateful to her.

The vendors that are included in the package worked very well together, and it was very apparent that they knew TMH well. It seemed like they were all TMH staff, and that made a huge difference in the way they worked and the ease of the day.

All accommodations were clean, stocked, and ready to go when we arrived. Even unexpected things were stocked, such as coffee, hair dryers, beach towels, Qtips, makeup remover, etc. If any of our guests needed anything (such as extra coffee), the staff at the General Store were happy to help. Sam and Susie stood out as TMH staff that helped us and our guests with anything that we needed throughout our entire stay. Special shoutout to Sam for agreeing to be our “fake officiant” and pulling it off, with no suspicion from any guests! Our guests appreciated the character of the accommodations, as they were all very special, unique, and carried their own charm. Creekside was by far our favorite, and we enjoyed all of its special touches: hot tub, breakfast patio, nice shower, both bedrooms, etc.

We had multiple people tell us this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and we know that this reflected largely on TMH and its staff. All of the TMH staff on the wedding day worked together to ensure that we, as the couple, didn’t have a single worry or concern. We were able to relax and truly enjoy our day from beginning to end, and we know TMH played a huge part in that. Even with all the advance planning of the timeline and all the little details, we didn’t feel responsible for any of it on the day, as it was all being taken care of around us. Everything flowed well from one “stage” to the next. We were impressed with all the coordination that went on behind the scenes to allow this to happen. The few times that our input was needed day of, it was handled gracefully by TMH staff and was not disruptive or stressful. TMH staff did a really good job of making us, as well as our guests, feel extremely special and important. TMH staff worked well with all vendors to make the day completely seamless.

The ceremony and reception site couldn’t have been more beautiful, and it was obvious that the small details matter to TMH. It was better than we could ever have dreamed, and we got comments from our guests on every single detail. Our ceremony and reception were far from traditional, and they were pulled off without a hitch. We were able to take everything TMH offered and turn it into something unique and special to us. We appreciated TMH’s extraordinary flexibility in executing our vision. There was never any concern that we were going to get a “cookie cutter” experience out of an all-inclusive venue. Overall, TMH’s package offering took a huge burden off the planning process, which was a major selling point for us.

I can't recommend the Twenty Mile House enough. We got married in September 2023 and it was absolutely beautiful. We were stressed thinking about starting the planning process but the staff made it easy and enjoyable. Everything you need, from flowers, to photography, to catering, to the DJ were in house and they were all fantastic. It was so nice to know that everything was being taken care of for us so we were able to completely relax and enjoy the day. My husband and I both don't like taking photos, but the photographer made the photo session fun and captured the day perfectly for us. It started to sprinkle and before we knew it all the guests had umbrellas and there were tents above the tables, without us having to ask or worry about a thing. The rain quickly passed and the DJ had everyone on the dance floor all night. The food and desserts were all delicious and the caterer did a great job working with our dietary restrictions. We got so many complements on how beautiful the venue was and how magical the night felt. Thank you Twenty Mile House for giving us the wedding of our dreams!

It's hard to fully describe our exceptional experience during all phases of working with Twenty Mile House -- from collaborating with Rachel and Penie planning, to working with the incredible vendors and TMH staff, to the best weekend and wedding experience we could have dreamed of, to the kind messages and ease of wrapping up a sensational event.

With a deep love of the mountains and Graeagle area, we wanted to not only get married in this special place but also share the magic of this area with friends and family. Twenty Mile House was the perfect venue for creating the experience we wanted - turning a beautiful wedding into a weekend event where our guests felt welcomed, could spend quality time, and get to vacation in a stunning location. Friends and family were able to stay onsite, we did a 60+ person float down the Feather river ending at the property, and host a 100+ person Welcome dinner the night, in addition to a stunning wedding.

Beyond this, what made Twenty Mile House feel truly special was the above and beyond work and kindness of Penie, the TMH staff, and vendors -- from the minute details to the big moments, we felt completely taken care of and supported. With an amazing combination of ease, thoughtfulness, and expertise the TMH team was THE BEST! Additionally, the vendors -- as people who love food -- we were SO happy working with Grandma Janes Place for desserts (only regret is not eating more at the wedding!) and Holly at Pangaea Catering was the right move -- everything was delicious, very enjoyed by guests, and wonderful to design a menu perfect for us. DJ Duckie was a hit and kept everyone dancing until the very end and working with Rachelle from Composing Reality felt natural and captured our event beautifully.

Could not recommend Twenty Mile House enough -- now we are waiting for friends or family to get married so we can go back as guests!

Our expectations were really high going in after reading all the other reviews for this venue and it still exceeded all of them. Penie, our coordinator, and the rest of the staff at Twenty Mile House and their included vendors executed on our vision for our wedding perfectly and made it an amazing celebration. All we needed to do was outline the general idea of what we wanted and then let the professionals at TMH do their thing. Having all the vendors attached to the venue really simplified our planning and made the wedding day celebration run like clockwork. All our guests commented on how it was the best wedding they’ve been to and we were beyond thrilled. We can’t thank Penie (coordinator), Rachelle (photographer), Will (DJ), Sonia (florist), Holly (caterer), Kim (desserts), Rachel (coordinator) and staff enough for all their hard work putting the whole celebration together. We couldn’t have been happier. Again…book your wedding here. Thanks so much TMH! - Noah & Carly

Every detail, every moment is meticulously planned, and the best part?... it's not you who has to do it! Say yes or no, provide some inspiration and watch your wedding come to life with TMH. They made it so easy and facilitated communication with their vendors. If we got to do it all again, we would pick TMH every time

We had our wedding at Twenty Mile House in August and it was an unforgettable experience! The venue is simply stunning, it’s truly magical and was the most amazing backdrop for our wedding weekend. We loved every minute of it!

From start to finish, Penie and the TMH staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect for the big day. We are so grateful to have Penie as our wedding coordinator, she’s one of a kind! Penie is incredibly organized, professional, and always available to answer any questions or concerns which made all the planning leading up to the wedding feel very manageable. Her attention to detail, passion for her job, and calm demanor truly made a huge difference. We were so grateful to have had her by our side throughout the planning process and our wedding weekend.

Throughout the weekend, the staff at Twenty Mile House were welcoming, attentive, and made sure everyone was having a great time. Everything was perfectly coordinated and all their behind the scenes work allowed us to relax and enjoy every minute of our wedding.

In addition to the incredible venue and top-notch service, one of the highlights of having our wedding at Twenty Mile House was the on-site accommodations. Having our wedding party stay on-site made the entire experience even more special and intimate. The rooms were comfortable and well-appointed, and being able to spend the whole weekend together allowed us to spend quality time with our favorite people.

Our only concern with Twenty Mile House was off-site accommodations for our guests. However, we were able to find a variety of accommodations to meet our guests needs and got nothing but compliments on our choice of venue and the surrounding area. These included room blocks at a couple upscale golf resorts, a room block at a rustic lodge, and a smattering of cabins and houses. We also provided a door-to-door shuttle service for the rehearsal dinner and ceremony/reception which made everything easy for our guests.

Having all the vendors through Twenty Mile House really helped with all the logistics of wedding planning. We were impressed with the quality of each of the vendors, and how seamlessly all of the vendors worked together. Everything was coordinated flawlessly, making for a smooth and stress-free experience. Each vendor brought their own unique touch to the day, and it was wonderful to see everything come together so beautifully.

Special callout for the food (Pangea) and the dessert (Grandma Jane’s Place). Everything was delicious, with a menu that was tailored to our tastes and preferences. My guests were raving about the quality of the meal, and we were definitely impressed.

Overall, choosing Twenty Mile House as my wedding venue was the best decision we could have made. The combination of a stunning venue, fantastic staff, on-site accommodations, a wedding coordinator who truly cares, and seamless vendor coordination made for a truly unforgettable and magical experience.

We started planning our wedding back in March 2020 with Rachel Mann. Due to COVID restrictions, we weren't able to actually go and visit onsite, but simply based on the photos and the strong connection we felt we shared with Rachel, we decided to move forward site unseen. Rachel and team served as a tremendous resource for us as we dove into the craziness of planning. We ultimately shifted our date twice and each time, the TMH team was flexible, fair, and incredibly easy to work with.

As we approached the date, we started to really kick planning into high gear with Penie Derrick -- she was a true godsend. Pennie managed to balance our preferences, thoughts, feelings with her expertise and know-how of what works best at TMH to help produce an incredible weekend of events.

We first got to TMH on Sunday morning for our Monday wedding. Penie and her staff did an amazing job helping arrange everything onsite. We did not have a wedding planner or day-of-coordinator -- it was just us, Penie, and the rest of the staff working together to get everything prepped and honestly, we had to do only the bare minimum (show up with alcohol and special decorations) -- the TMH staff did all the rest. They were kind, considerate, knowledgeable, calm -- their collective high-caliber competence and delightful demeanor worked wonders in helping to make the wedding day itself a serene and beautiful experience for us.

The wedding day itself, Penie kicked things into overdrive and it was a sight to behold. She was the conductor of the chaos that is the wedding prep and pulled it all off without a hitch. Penie even made time to constantly check in on the bride and make sure she had whatever she needed at all times. As the timing continued to slip and best laid plans required last minute adjustments, Penie was the cool, calm captain of our wedding ship that steered unflinchingly through the stormy waters. One of our favorite moments came between the ceremony and reception when Penie brought us a full plate of appetitzers in a tucked away corner, just so we could catch our breath for a moment -- it was so thoughtful and kind, we were both incredibly touched by her gesture of kindness.

The reception and party was absolute perfection for us -- it couldn't have possibly gone any better. We're pretty sure we even saw Rachel hopping over to help man the bar at one point!

Overall, we couldn't recommend working with Twenty Mile House any more strongly. It is a special place run by an incredible staff -- we feel so lucky to have found such a perfect venue to host our wedding and feel deeply appreciative and grateful to all the wonderful people who helped us pull it off!

There's no way you can go wrong with any part of your wedding experience at Twenty Mile House. The flowers, the food, the photography, the music, the coordination.......TMH is truly as special as it is billed. From day one we felt important and valued. Having someone to walk us through our journey made the process so much less stressful than it could have been.
It's truly so difficult to put into words how special the property at TMH is. From the historic buildings, to the forest, to the river, to the train track, to the guests cabins. These elements combined made our day and night truly magical.

TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS ONE! I’m going to take the time to write the review I wish I would have found when I was wedding venue/vendor shopping. I’m going to break it all down for you and tell you what you really want to know. No BS.

Overall:
Twenty Mile House was hands down THE BEST WEDDING DECISION WE MADE. Every time I think about that magical day I feel so lucky to have found this place. It’s exactly what I was looking for and more. So many of the typical issues that brides can have will be avoided simply by having TMH host your wedding. If you like the pictures/vibe on their website, then your search is over. This is the place you want. Book it. It’s worth every penny and more. Trust me, I already wasted all my time asking the millions of questions and came up satisfied.

Venue:
Twenty Mile House itself is the stuff of wedding dreams. It is in the beautiful Lost Sierra’s on a 200-acre vintage estate. The ceremony site is nestled in a clearing in the woods, surrounded by towering pines. It feels intimate, personal, and just perfect. The reception is set up on the red brick patio & garden lawns with a beautiful red brick house as the back drop. There’s a cute little “general store” with a bar area outside and food & coffee/tea are served buffet style inside (if that’s what you choose). There are white twinkle lights wrapped around all the trees and draping like a canopy over the seating area and dance floor. The grounds and gardens are pristine. There’s a creek, a cute little bridge, a river, and railroad tracks. I mean, come on, what else could you ask for? It is understated elegance at its finest.

Nitty gritty:
We got married on April 26th, 2022 and stayed at TMH for 3 nights. The entire place is included with all the cabins so 36 people can stay comfortably on site. It includes your choice of ceremony and reception site, arch, tables, chairs, linens, tableware, glassware, ALL staff/servers/bartenders, set-up, and take-down. You just tell them how you want everything and they make it happen. Vendors included are a wedding coordinator, caterer, baker, photographer, DJ, and florist. You just need to find your own videographer, transportation, hair & makeup, stationary, and any other extras you want. (But they have a list of recommended vendors on their website.) This AMAZING team of vendors each orchestrate their part flawlessly. That was one of the things that I didn’t even realize would be a huge benefit until afterwards. There were ZERO coordination issues. This staff does nearly 100 weddings a year together. Everyone knows their role and they have figured out how they intersect with each other. They know how the other thinks and can nearly read each other’s minds. Best part is this all happens behind the scene and they pull it off like a beautiful dance. You feel like royalty. Everyone is there to support you and make your day (or days) perfect. From the moment we unloaded our stuff, they handled EVERYTHING. Even things I expected to have to do, I would find it already handled exactly as I would have handled it. You can expect to do all the planning, communicate the details, and then leave the coordination and execution to them! It’s glorious. The team at TMH exceeded our expectations in the ways they were able to not only pull off our vision EXACTLY, but also anticipate all our needs and desires. I was never made to feel like any request was too much, but rather that they were eager and excited to accommodate. You’ll leave here feeling like you stepped out of a fairy tale and you were a queen for a day. *sigh*

While all the staff at TMH went above and beyond, Rachel (wedding coordinator) deserves her own paragraph. She is the embodiment of integrity, organization, and clarity. I feel so lucky to have had her as my wedding coordinator, but I think she should change her title to wedding genie. She has a calm, confident presence that was exactly what this high anxiety bride needed. From my very first novel email to the last, she patiently (and quickly!) worked through my 100’s of questions and never missed one. She follows up, follows through, and makes your dreams come true. I know that sounds cliche, but it’s true. She makes you feel like you’re the only thing she has going on when I know in fact she has tons of others demanding her time and attention. During the wedding planning process, she was able to keep me grounded while keeping the magic alive at the same time. When she says she will do something, she does it. When she tells you something is a good/bad idea, take it as the gospel truth. She is the perfect balance between advice and support. She has a gift for being able to figure out what you want and how to make that work in what she can offer. She gives her honest opinion and doesn’t sugar coat the possibilities. She takes the time to get to know you and the vibe you are after and then executes it flawlessly. She helped me set realistic expectations and more than once she was the voice of reason that reminded me of what was important and helped me relax during the wedding planning process. For example, we were getting to the end of the line and there was still so much that wasn’t done on my end (I was in NP school and working while wedding planning), so I was sending her an email from the airport on my way to Cabo for my bachelorette party. She wrote back in all caps with red font: “STOP WORKING AND GO ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS!! :)” (but she still answered all my questions!) Everyone probably feels this way after working with her, but I feel like we became friends throughout the process and I wish I could have taken her home with me. Maybe she is just that good. But I seriously love her.

In a nutshell:
If you want to have the wedding of your dreams and not lose your mind trying to pull it off, this is the place for you.

Ruth (& Tim)

PS: If you use the beautiful wooden photo backdrop, my husband and Father-in-law built that! Please sign the back like we did so when we go back to visit we can see all the other couples who got to enjoy it too :)

Our experience at the Twenty Mile House for our wedding was literally one of the best choices I've ever made. They made the day for my wife and I absolutely incredible. I cannot recommend this place enough for couples who love the outdoors and intimate settings. It was romantic, intimate and in a one of a kind spot. Every single vendor was so helpful and knowledgeable and amazing to work with. Would also highly suggest for any same sex couples looking for a highly inclusive environment for their wedding.