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Wedding at Stone House Nevada City
1857

Nevada City, California · Historic District

Where History
Meets Intention

A handbuilt 1857 stone building in the heart of Nevada City. Six unique spaces. Elevated seed-oil-free cuisine. Extraordinary celebrations.

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Stone House historic building Nevada City
107 Sacramento Street · Nevada City
1857

Our Story

Handbuilt in 1857.
Reimagined for today.

Within Nevada City's historic district, Stone House occupies one of Gold Country's most extraordinary structures — a mid-19th century building constructed by hand from the very stone it stands upon.

Today, 10,000 square feet of beautifully restored space hosts weddings, celebrations, and gatherings where elevated cuisine and irreplaceable architecture converge.

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Six Distinctive Spaces

Every space tells
a different story

The Great Hall

Up to 200 guests

The Great Hall

Soaring ceilings. Original stone.

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The Cavern

Up to 40 guests

The Cavern

Ancient arches. Candlelit warmth.

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The Penthouse

Up to 80 guests

The Penthouse

City views. Historic Nevada City.

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The Courtyard

Up to 150 guests

The Courtyard

Open sky. Stone walls. Golden light.

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The Showroom

Up to 60 guests

The Showroom

Light-filled. Flexible. Yours.

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The Parlor

Up to 30 guests

The Parlor

Two bars. First toast to last dance.

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Availability

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Our most popular dates book 12–18 months out. Check your date in 30 seconds — no commitment required.

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Only 14 Saturday dates remain in 2026–2027

Why Stone House

Nothing else in
Gold Country compares

Genuinely Historic

Handbuilt in 1857 — not a barn conversion or a modern venue with vintage props. The stone walls are original. The history is real.

Seed Oil Free Cuisine

The only wedding venue in Gold Country committed to 100% seed-oil-free cooking. Real ingredients, extraordinary food.

Six Spaces, One Roof

Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, rehearsal dinner — all under one historic roof. No shuttles, no logistics headaches.

Downtown Nevada City

Walkable to boutique hotels, restaurants, and the charm of one of California's most beloved historic towns.

Wedding ceremony at Stone House Nevada City

Weddings

Your ceremony deserves
an epic backdrop

From intimate elopements to 200-guest celebrations. In-house catering, planning support, and six unique spaces under one historic roof.

—Full venue buyout available
—In-house catering, always seed oil free
—Day-Of Coordinator included
—Two full-service bars on-site
—Ceremony & reception under one roof
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Planning packet: Wedding guide — Spring 2026 (PDF) →

Investment

Transparent pricing.
No surprises.

Wedding reception packages are priced per guest (buffet or plated). Venue hire, bar, and tax are quoted separately for your date — see our FAQ (PDF) and wedding guide (Spring 2026).

Reception
Prospector
Per guest
$69 – $79
buffet · plated
  • Cocktail hour: choice of two hors d'oeuvres (classic selection)
  • Salad, rolls & butter, two entrées + chef's veg/vegan entrée
  • Beverage station, toast champagne & sparkling cider
  • Linens, china, stemware, silverware · cake cutting · screen & mic
  • Entrées include lemon chicken piccata, sirloin, herb chicken, tilapia, short rib, salmon
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Reception
Brewmaster
Per guest
$79 – $89
buffet · plated
  • Cocktail hour: choice of three hors d'oeuvres (classic + premium selections)
  • Same reception meal structure as Prospector
  • Expanded entrée list — brown ale steak, whiskey steak, champagne & riesling chicken, tri tip, chicken madeira, mahi mahi, sea bass, and more
  • Premium hors d'oeuvres — e.g. coconut shrimp, prawns, artisan cheese, antipasto, salmon
  • Linens, china, stemware, silverware · cake cutting · screen & mic
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Reception
Mother Lode
Per guest
$89 – $99
buffet · plated
  • Cocktail hour: choice of four hors d'oeuvres (classic + premium)
  • Premium entrées: New York steak, prime rib, stuffed chicken cordon bleu (roasted or carved options)
  • Or select any entrées from Prospector or Brewmaster menus
  • All Brewmaster premium hors d'oeuvres available
  • Linens, china, stemware, silverware · cake cutting · screen & mic
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Children's menu (ages 4–12) $20 per child — not included in package pricing. Full reception package menus (print view) → · Custom farm-to-fork menus available.

What Happens Next

From first inquiry
to your perfect day

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Check Your Date

Submit your date and guest count. We respond within 24 hours with availability and a personalised quote.

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Private Tour

Walk all six spaces with our team. See the stone, feel the history. Most couples book within 48 hours of their tour.

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Customise

Choose your spaces, build your menu with our chef, and personalise every detail to match your vision.

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Secure Your Date

A deposit holds your date exclusively. No surprises — everything is in writing before you commit to a thing.

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Your Day

Arrive. Celebrate. Your Day-Of Coordinator handles every detail so you can be fully present for the moment.

Catering & Cuisine

Food that honors
the occasion

Our culinary team crafts every dish with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. The only venue in Gold Country committed to 100% seed-oil-free cooking.

Always Seed Oil Free Locally Sourced In-House Team Seasonal Menus
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Signature steak
Fresh fish
Reception dinner

Real Weddings

Every love story
written in stone

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Sophie and Nicolas wedding
Summer 2024
Sophie & Nicolas
Sarah and Jordan wedding
Fall 2024
Sarah & Jordan

What Couples Say

Stories that speak
for themselves

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"The stone walls, the candlelight, the food — our guests still talk about it a year later. There is nowhere else in Gold Country like this."

Amanda & Thomas R.
Google Review · September 2024
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"We toured six venues. The moment we walked into The Great Hall we knew. The history in the walls is palpable. The food was extraordinary."

Claire & Marcus W.
The Knot · July 2024
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"Stone House gave us something no modern venue could — a genuine sense of history. The Courtyard at sunset is pure magic. Book it."

Priya & Daniel K.
WeddingWire · May 2024

Open House

Tour the venue in person
— Saturday, June 14th, 2026

Walk all six spaces, taste our menu, meet the team. Limited spots available.

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Free to attend · Light refreshments included · Only 20 spots per session

Planning Library

A home for every
piece of content

Everything you need to plan your celebration — from venue specs and floor plans to menus, vendor lists, and day-of timelines. Browse by category or download our guides.

Wedding guide (PDF) → · Package Builder →

Spaces & Venue

  • Photos of each spaceView spaces
  • Floor plans (annotated PDF)View & download
  • Room specs per spaceSpaces
  • Venue technical riderComing soon
  • Capacity chart (all configs)View
  • Furniture layout diagramsView
  • AV & lighting spec per spaceComing soon
  • Space combination guideView
  • Seasonal photo setsComing soon
  • 360° virtual tourComing soon
  • Parking & load-in mapSee FAQ
  • Noise ordinance one-pagerVia your coordinator

Weddings

Catering & Menus

Planning tools for couples

  • FAQsFAQ
  • Preferred vendor listView
  • Local accommodations guideView
  • Getting here & parking guideSee FAQ
  • Nevada City local guideView
  • Transportation & shuttlesSee FAQ
  • Wedding timeline templatesView
  • Weather & seasonal guideView
  • Décor restrictions guideSee FAQ
  • Inquiry to booking roadmapProcess

About & Press

  • Nevada City & Gold Country guideView
  • Gold Country venue comparisonView
  • Our historyOur story
  • Vendor spotlightsComing soon
  • About Stone HouseOur story
  • Press & media kitView
  • Testimonials & reviewsReviews
  • Awards & recognitionView

Coordinator resources

  • Vendor requirements docVia your coordinator
  • Insurance requirementsVia your coordinator
  • Event day run-of-show templateVia your coordinator
  • Load-in / load-out proceduresVia your coordinator
  • Catering prep & kitchen specsVia your coordinator
  • Emergency & safety protocolsVia your coordinator
  • Availability & booking calendarCheck date

Frequently Asked

Everything you need
to know

Answers below are summarised from our official wedding FAQ. For full rate tables, floral tiers, and fine print, download the PDF — it stays in sync with our team.

Download complete FAQ (PDF) → · Wedding guide — Spring 2026 (PDF) →

About Stone House

What is Stone House and what spaces are available?
Stone House is a historic event venue in Nevada City offering indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and celebrations. Our spaces include the Lounge, Dining Room, Courtyard, Cave, Great Hall, and additional rooms (Show Room, Cavern & Parlour) included with Full Building hire. You can rent a single room, a curated Partial Building package, or the Full Building for the full experience.
How many guests can you accommodate?
Capacity depends on your package: Single Room up to 75 guests; Partial Building (Lounge, Dining, Courtyard & Cave) up to 150; Full Building (all six spaces) up to 300. For events over 150 guests, contact bookings@stonehouse.io for a custom quote. Stated capacities are absolute maximums including children and vendors (fire safety).
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking as early as possible — ideally 12–18 months ahead for peak Saturdays. Shoulder and off-peak dates often have more flexibility. A holding enquiry can reserve a provisional date for up to 14 days while you decide.

Venue hire & pricing

How is venue hire priced?
Pricing depends on day of week, spaces selected, and season. We use three seasons: Off-Peak (Jan–Feb), Shoulder (Mar–Apr, Nov), and Peak (May–Oct, Dec). Options include hourly (3-hour minimum) for Single Room and Partial Building on non-Saturdays, or 12-hour blocks (about 40% savings vs equivalent hourly). Saturdays are 12-hour block rental only in all seasons. Full Building is always a 12-hour block. See the PDF for full rate cards or use our Package Builder.
What is included in the venue hire fee?
Exclusive use of your booked spaces for the contracted time; tables, chairs, and standard linen; indoor restrooms; venue staff coordination; setup of venue-owned furniture; and on-site preparation areas. Catering, bar, florals, entertainment, and photography are quoted separately.
Hourly rental vs full-day block?
Hourly rentals are available Mon–Sun except Saturday, with a 3-hour minimum for Single Room and Partial Building. Twelve-hour blocks save roughly 40% vs hourly and are the only option on Saturdays. Full Building is always booked as a 12-hour block.

Bookings, payments & cancellations

What is the deposit and payment schedule?
A non-refundable 50% booking retainer of estimated venue hire secures your date, due within 7 days of signing. Then: 25% due 3 months before the wedding; final balance (including additions) due 30 days before the event. Final catering numbers and last-minute adds must be confirmed in writing 14 days before the wedding (guaranteed minimum for billing).
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be in writing. More than 12 months out: loss of 50% retainer only. 6–12 months: 50% of total contracted value. 3–6 months: 75%. Under 3 months: 100%. We recommend wedding cancellation insurance. Force majeure is reviewed case by case.
How can we pay?
Bank transfer (EFT), Visa, and Mastercard. A 1.5% surcharge applies to cards. All balances must be cleared before the wedding — no payments on the event day.

Catering

Do you provide catering? Can we use an outside caterer?
Yes — in-house catering is our preferred option. Outside caterers are allowed for a flat $1,000 fee; they need a current food handler licence, $5M public liability insurance, and documentation submitted at least 30 days before the event.
What does "seed oil free" mean here?
Our kitchen emphasises high-quality fats — butter, olive oil, avocado oil, tallow, and coconut oil — not industrial seed oils. Ask our catering manager for the current menu and how we handle specific dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — see below).
What proteins and service styles are available?
Choose 1 or 2 proteins; packages include salad plus rentals, plates, and flatware. Indicative per-person entrée pricing: Vegetarian $45, Chicken $55, Fish $65, Steak $75. With two proteins, all guests are charged the higher price for plated service. Service styles: Buffet (included), Family Style +$10/person, Plated +$10/person (highest price prevails). Add passed appetisers (+$5/person per item), extra sides (+$6/person per side), and dessert (+$10/person). A 20% service fee applies to all food & beverage (not a gratuity).
When is the final catering headcount due?
Guaranteed minimum must be confirmed in writing 14 days before the wedding. After that, counts can only go up. You are charged for the guaranteed number or actual attendance, whichever is greater.

Children, dietary needs & allergies

How is children's catering priced?
0–2 years: no catering charge (still count toward capacity/seating). 3–5: 25% of adult price. 6–12: 50%. 13–17: 75% (full adult menu; excluded from alcohol bar package — soft drinks available). 18+: full adult price including bar package. The 20% service fee applies to children's catering too. High chairs available — advise count with final numbers.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free/coeliac, dairy-free, nut allergies (including severe), Halal (30 days' notice), low-sodium/diabetic-friendly, and more, at no extra charge when notified at least 14 days before (Halal: 30 days). Collect dietary info on RSVPs and send a full breakdown with final guest count. For life-threatening allergies we use separate prep protocols and labelling; cross-contamination cannot be 100% guaranteed in large-scale catering — guests should speak with the catering manager on the day.

Bar & beverages

What bar packages do you offer?
All include professional bartenders; 20% service fee applies. Beer & Wine $40/person (4 hr). Premium $50/person (4 hr, full liquor). Top Shelf $60/person (5 hr). Soft drinks are included with catering. Minimum bar spend $1,000 on all weddings — met automatically with a full per-person package; otherwise the minimum is charged (minimum is subject to the service fee). You may not supply spirits or draught beer; wine corkage may be arranged. No unlicensed service. Bartenders may refuse service to intoxicated guests.

Add-ons, coordination & vendors

Is a Day-Of Coordinator included? What about florals, photo, DJ?
Day-Of Coordinator is included with the Full Building 12-hour block; for other packages, add $750 (venue logistics — not full planning). Floral tiers through our partner from $1,500 to $10,000 (tax-exempt). Photography $3,800 (8 hr, 2 photographers, 500+ images). Basic Wedding Planner $2,500. DJ $2,500 (5 hr). You may bring your own vendors; insurance and licences due 30 days prior.
Are vendor meals required?
Yes — vendors working 5+ continuous hours should receive a meal (photo, video, coordinator, DJ/band, etc.). Vendor meals are discounted vs guest pricing, include main + NA beverages only (no alcohol), and the 20% service fee applies. Served during the first course; dedicated vendor area provided.

Tax, décor & policies

What is taxable? What about the 20% service fee?
Nevada County area sales tax is about 8.875% (slight variation by location). Taxable: food, beverage, and the service fee on F&B. Tax-exempt: venue rental, florals, DJ, photography, planning, Day-Of Coordinator. The service fee covers staffing and operations — not a tip.
What décor is allowed? Who handles setup?
Allowed: enclosed candles, florals, draping/fairy lights (no nails/staples), signage, centrepieces, battery/LED lighting — approve with your coordinator. Not allowed: nails/tape on surfaces, loose confetti/glitter indoors, fireworks/sparklers, open flames outside glass, fog machines, balloons on structures. Your caterer/styling team handles third-party décor; venue staff sets venue furniture. Remove everything within hire period or storage/disposal fees may apply.
Insurance, smoking, noise, parking?
Insurance: one-day general liability $1M minimum including host liquor liability — proof 30 days prior (typically $100–$175). Smoking/vaping prohibited inside and within 10m of entrances; designated outdoor area. Noise: Courtyard music ends by 10:00 PM; indoor may run until 30 minutes before contracted end; we monitor volume. Parking: on-site, free; accessible spaces near entrance; overnight OK until 10:00 AM next day. Lost property held 14 days then donated.
How do we get a quote?
Use the online Package Builder or email bookings@stonehouse.io — we aim to respond within 24 hours.
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