Mountain House Estate

"Our experience with Lane and John at Mountain House Estate was truly outstanding. Lane's efficient and prompt communication greatly simplified the coordination of our special day. Her dedication shone through, especially on our wedding day, as she went above and beyond to ensure my family and I had everything we needed. The venue itself is not only beautifully maintained but also thoughtfully designed as a dedicated wedding space. Its layout supports a smooth flow for the ceremony and reception, with designated areas for all key activities. While Mountain House Estate requires most items to be brought in, they provide key essentials like tables, chairs, a stunning redwood bar, cocktail tables, fire pits, and patio furniture. This significantly reduces the rental burden for couples, something I did not fully understand until I got my final bill from the rental company after our wedding. The venue's preferred vendor list was a very valuable resource for us, offering a selection of quality vendors familiar with the property. If you book at MHE, we’d highly recommend working from the preferred vendors list as much as possible as the familiarity with the property significantly reduces the likelihood of vendor-related issues on the day of your wedding. We highly recommend Mountain House Estate for its excellent service, beautiful setting, and thoughtful design, all of which contributed to a memorable and seamless wedding experience."

"We were married 9/23/23 at Mountain House Estate (MHE) and had a wonderful experience from end to end. Lane and John, who own the venue, have put so much love and attention into making MHE a dream wedding venue. They are very easy to work with, professional, friendly, and extremely responsive. Oak Tree Terrace was what sold us on MHE; my only wedding must-have was getting married under a beautiful tree, and I couldn't have asked for a more picturesque spot for our ceremony. There are so many different areas to this venue, and you can utilize them in any number of ways. It felt like multiple locations all in one, which we loved both for the experience it provided our guests, and the opportunity to have several different "backdrops" for our photos. This venue is also a BYOEverthing, so you can make the choices on food, decor, drinks, etc. that are right for your style and budget. The owners provided a list of preferred vendors which was very helpful to select the team to bring our wedding to life. If you're wondering what the weather is like there in late September, we ended up having a perfect day: 73 and sunny, with cooler temps at night (I was really worried it would be too hot, but it was ideal). If you are considering having your big day at MHE, I definitely recommend it. Happy wedding planning!"

"Mountain House Estate is by far one of my favorite Wedding Venues to work at as a Wedding Photographer!! The property's landscape offers so many beautiful photo opportunities; from rolling hills, gorgeous vistas, oak trees, to colorful gardens! And best of all - they allow creative freedom, so you can design your own wedding day vision! Total flexibility and they truly care for each of their clients! Love this place!"

"This review is overdue but very important to us. My husband, Austin and I were married at the Mountain House Estate this past June. It was a magical day and we are so happy we chose to celebrate with our family and friends at MHE. From the start of our planning journey in 2019, John and Lane were incredibly supportive and communicative about everything that planning a wedding entails. They provided us with vendor lists that helped us connect with our wonderful planner, Lacey, as well as the rest of our vendors who made the day so memorable. These past 2 years have not been easy (for anyone!) and due to COVID we were not sure if we would be able to have the wedding we envisioned. John and Lane kept us up to date with everything going on in Mendocino and Sonoma county. They took the time to talk with us on the phone multiple occasions and answer all our concerns. Although it was a time of uncertainty, we felt comfortable moving forward and knew without a doubt they were doing everything they could for us and the rest of their clients. The MHE is stunning and will forever be a special place to us. The care and love that John and Lane put into the property is clear to see! Many of our guests raved about the property and how warm and beautiful it felt. We were married under the Oak trees, which felt magical. When it came to the day of, my bridesmaids and I were able to enjoy the property for the full day (the bridal and groom suites are a real treat!). We also didn’t want our dancing to be cut short and MHE allows guests the option to stay until midnight. The flow of our wedding felt easy and many guests expressed how relaxed and comfortable it was. The location is close to Healdsburg where our guests stayed, but just far enough that we felt away and in our own unique space. If you are looking to have your wedding in the Sonoma/Mendocino area, I highly recommend contacting John and Lane and visiting the MHE. We’re forever grateful we found them."

"I cannot say enough good things about Mountain House Estate... if you're considering having your wedding here, do it!! This venue spectacular, feels remote, and has tons of different areas for the various parts of your event. John and Lane put so much care and love into their property, and it really shows - our guests kept commenting on how much they loved it. Throughout the whole planning process, Lane was incredibly responsive and flexible, and we couldn't be happier with how our event went off."