Dawn Ranch is a hotel destination wedding venue in Guerneville, United States, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$48,000 (our estimate).
Dawn Ranch
Dawn Ranch sits in the Russian River countryside at Guerneville, with 86 restored rooms spread across cottages, cabins, chalets, glamping tents and bungalows.
About Dawn Ranch
Dawn Ranch sits in the Russian River countryside at Guerneville, with 86 restored rooms spread across cottages, cabins, chalets, glamping tents and bungalows.
Ceremonies can be held outdoors on the grounds, with both indoor and outdoor space available for the reception, plus a meeting and banquet space for dinners and gatherings.
Catering is handled in-house, and the full property can be bought out for wedding weekends.
The ranch is roughly 90 minutes from the airport we estimate to be Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (STS), making it reachable for guests travelling in for a relaxed, multi-day celebration.
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The property is pristine and serene. We loved having easy access to the Russian River with kayaks and tubes to borrow. We spent time at one pool that had pool floats and an adjacent bar.
Kryn Carter · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 86 rooms
- Room types
- 19 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$48,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$8,000 to US$25,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- STS, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 86 rooms across cottages, cabins, chalets, glamping and tents
- Full property buyout available for wedding weekends
- Outdoor ceremony space plus indoor and outdoor reception options
- In-house catering team
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- STS · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into STS.
- Direct line
- (707) 869-0656
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we book the whole property for our wedding?+
Yes, Dawn Ranch offers a full buyout. Based on our estimates, buyout pricing sits somewhere around USD 60,000 to 150,000, so please confirm current rates directly with the venue.
How many guests can stay on site?+
There are 86 rooms in total. Room types range from two-guest options such as the Redwood Cabin, Glamping King and Green Meadow Chalet, up to four-guest Two-Bedroom Cottages. An ADA accessible Grove One Bedroom Cottage sleeping three is also available.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes, outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the property has both indoor and outdoor space, including a meeting and banquet area.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is handled in-house at Dawn Ranch.
How do we get there and who do we contact?+
Transfer time is about 90 minutes, and we estimate the nearest airport to be Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (STS). You can reach the venue on +1 707-869-0656 or at hello@dawnranch.com.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 86 rooms
“We offer 86 luxury accommodations in this Guerneville hotel, from cabins to chalets to tents nestled in one of California’s most unique microclimates at the foothills of the expansive redwood forest.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 19 listed
“Bungalow with Garden View”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Our Sonoma wedding venue provides exclusive buyout options, allowing you and your guests to enjoy a private wedding retreat.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Imagine exchanging vows beneath a canopy of towering trees, with soft sunlight filtering through the branches, creating a natural cathedral of light and shadow.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our expert culinary team will help you design a custom menu that complements your vision while highlighting the flavors of Sonoma County’s Wine Country.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Our natural setting provides the perfect environment for celebration. From weddings to retreats, company outings to concerts, *we’re elevating our traditions with both indoor and alfresco venues.*”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, restored, relaxed
“Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, Dawn Ranch is an enchanting retreat offering couples a breathtaking Sonoma wedding venue surrounded by towering redwoods, lush gardens, and the serene Russian River.”
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