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Sugar Bowl Resort mountain venue
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sugar bowl gondola wedding couple
Top of the mountain
forest wedding shoot
details
wedding couple photo
chairlift
venue photo
ceremony
Sign out front
wedding decor
Sugar Bowl Resort mountain venue
chair lifts
reception table
night sky sugar bowl resort venue
chairlift
sugar bowl gondola wedding couple
Top of the mountain
forest wedding shoot
details
wedding couple photo
chairlift
venue photo
ceremony
Sign out front
wedding decor
Sugar Bowl Resort mountain venue
chair lifts
reception table
night sky sugar bowl resort venue
chairlift
sugar bowl gondola wedding couple
Top of the mountain
forest wedding shoot
details
wedding couple photo
chairlift
venue photo
ceremony
Sign out front
wedding decor
Sugar Bowl Resort mountain venue
chair lifts
UsersPlusBedSpace with stay
Up to 500 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$4k - $8k

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Have a beautiful bash at this sweet soiree skiing spectacular!

Perched perfectly in the Sierras above Lake Tahoe, this historic lodge serves up a unique setting where the entirety of the resort's grounds can be yours.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space with stay

Best for these Occasions

birthday partycorporate eventelopementgroup getawayProduct Launchrehearsal dinner / Welcome ReceptionRetreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.Reunionsocial eventvow renewalwedding ceremonywedding reception

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBeach / Lake / Waterfront LocationHotel / Resort / SpaLodge / Mountain / Ski Resort

Views

creekforestlakelandscaped groundsmeadow/Field

Style

VintageCasualClassicRomanticWhimsical

Venue Settings

Sugar Bowl Resort, perched high atop Tahoe's Donner Summit, has been a historic Tahoe destination since 1939. Known for world-class skiing and ample snowfall in the winter, Sugar Bowl is equally well known as a popular and attractive summer spot to host corporate outings, family reunions and of course memorable weddings, complete with world-class cuisine and gracious hospitality stemming from a guest-centric staff. Sugar Bowl offers alpine charm and first-rate service for your magical day.

Nestled high in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe, Sugar Bowl's historic lodge serves up a unique setting where the resort grounds can be all yours for an unforgettable private wedding. Sugar Bowl is known worldwide for its picturesque setting, gourmet food, imaginative menus and beautiful presentations. With accommodations for 80 people in the lodge and more available on-site and nearby, you're sure to accommodate everyone comfortably for your special day.

Capacity

300Seated300Buffet500Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
$35 – $100

Additional charges
7.25% tax 23% service charge Catering upgraded items if needed add on items such as a ski lift ride 27 rooms required night of event in Village Lodge Location only

Insurance

Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1939

Curfew
No Curfew

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee

Music
Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations
Old-World charm with a hint of European flair, the Hotel offers a unique and memorable mountain getaway. Slopeside accommodations in a classic high-alpine lodge are just steps from the lifts. Park your car in our garage, have your luggage loaded onto a personal gondola and be whisked away to America's only snowbound village. Amenities include a classic dining room, the inviting Belt Room Bar, and more.

Eco/Green Events
Yes

Handicap Accessible
Yes

other
Yes

Onsite amenities

Ample Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms OnsiteA/V Equipment

Venue Features

The scene

Options are vast and varied for your ceremony and reception. The famous Sun Deck atop Mt. Disney, complete with breathtaking mountain vistas, glorious sunsets and a well-manicured lawn area for you and your guests to bask in the fresh, crisp alpine air, is a perfect choice for an on-mountain outing. For indoor receptions, you’ll find no finer than our Dining Room, where Executive Chef Alan Davis and the rest of the staff work tirelessly and diligently to provide an outstanding menu and a wedding day that is uniquely yours. For smaller weddings, our Lake Mary provides a unique, secluded private venue for ceremonies or parties..

Design

From the moment you arrive at The Lodge at Sugar Bowl, you are greeted as guests to this amazing resort, and can anticipate the ultimate alpine experience. At Sugar Bowl, you and your special guests can choose accommodations ranging from slope-side rooms to magnificent lofts, and from newly built condominium units to well-appointed suites with mountain views.

Standout venue features

Sugar Bowl Resort transforms into your exclusive mountain retreat. It will be you, nature and your closest friends and family to share with and celebrate your special day.
Indulge yourself and your guests in the seclusion of Donner Summit, located in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest. We can arrange a number of private outdoor activities from guided hikes to a day at our private alpine lake complete with stand up paddle boards, kayaks, gourmet picnics and late night s'mores around the fire!

Extra perks

Market lighting, glassware, silverware, plateware, banquet table, market umbrellas, heaters and white folding chairs.