Pristine lake, fresh mountain air, year-round outdoor activities… people travel from all over the world to visit Lake Tahoe. Olympic Valley Stables, in North Lake Tahoe, offers a unique event experience right in the heart of Olympic Valley. This privately owned venue has been in the family for generations and now, is available for private events. The once-fully-operational stable use to house more than 50 horses and ponies has wonderful history in the valley. Olympic Valley Stables is a beautiful, mostly outdoor spot, perfect for weddings, corporate, yoga retreats and other celebrations. Expansive views and natural beauty surround the property.  It is a great destination venue with several hotel and rental properties nearby.

There are multiple spots for a wedding ceremony, but our favorite is The Meadow. The Meadow is on the mountain valley at the base of the famous ski mountain, Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley.) Wow, what a backdrop! This is the perfect ‘natural’ setting for any Tahoe wedding. The Meadow is so beautiful and lush due to Olympic creek flowing through the middle.  Wild flowers and grasses are everywhere so there’s little need for much décor.  A sweet boardwalk is close by for photo ops.

After the ceremony, your guests can cocktail in the Rustic Barn. It is homey, rustic, a little bit funky, yet chic, with twinkling Italian market lights along the barn beams. Vintage farm implements and Tahoe treasures are displayed about the perimeter. The Bar in the barn is so fun with vintage industrial bulb lighting! The Rustic Barn is also wonderful for your dance party and silent disco later in the evening (yes, talk to the venue manager about incorporating a silent disco party!)

The Meadow Tent is spectacular!  Placed along the meadow’s edge, this is a great spot for dinner and relaxing. The stretch-tent is off-white and versatile, so create the exact look you’d like with your rentals and tabletop décor. You also have the option of putting a dance floor under the tent and continuing your party at this location.

For convenience in dressing and preparation, the Wedding Lounges are located within the old outbuildings.  From this former ranching barn, a sweet oasis of charm and comfort has been created. There are multiple rooms so the wedding party and couple can have their own areas prior to the nuptials. We just love how these are styled to include comforts, while having plenty of seating, mirrors, and even a bar in one of the rooms!

Don’t forget to use that awesome teepee as a photo op and certainly don’t forget to look up at the many stars.

This is a fair weather venue, open for events May to October.  Olympic Valley Stables is just magical and a must see when planning your wedding or event. Your guests will be in for a treat when attending your North Lake Tahoe wedding and festivities!

~ Vixen Kendra

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