Stone House is a private-buyout historic wedding venue in downtown Nevada City — a handbuilt 1857 stone building with seven spaces, seed-oil-free cuisine, and room for up to 300 guests. Not a shared commercial hall. Not a barn replica. The real Gold Country landmark.
There are many beautiful places to get married in the Sierra Foothills. Vineyards, barns, estates — each with their own appeal. But Stone House occupies a category of one: an authentically preserved 1857 stone building in the heart of a walkable, historic downtown.
The walls weren't built to look old. They are old — handbuilt from native stone before the Civil War, standing for over 168 years. When couples choose Stone House, they're choosing a venue with genuine history, not a modern building dressed in reclaimed wood.
The Great Hall, The Cavern, The Penthouse, The Courtyard, The Showroom, and The Parlor. Your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all happen under one roof — no shuttles, no rain scrambles, no gaps in the evening.
The only wedding venue in Gold Country committed to 100% seed-oil-free cooking. Real ingredients, locally sourced, prepared by world-class chefs for private events. Your guests will talk about the food for years.
Your guests walk out the door and they're in one of California's most charming historic downtowns. Restaurants, B&Bs, wine tasting, and shops — all within a few blocks. No designated drivers needed.
Indoor and outdoor spaces mean every season works. Summer ceremonies in the Courtyard, winter celebrations in the Great Hall, and everything in between. Rain plan? Built in.
From intimate 50-person dinners in The Lounge to full 300-guest celebrations flowing through all seven spaces. Stone House scales to your vision without ever feeling like a convention center.
Built during the California Gold Rush, this isn't a renovation or a reproduction. The stone walls are original. The history is real. Every photo your photographer takes carries that authenticity.
Nevada City sits at 2,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills — about 60 miles northeast of Sacramento and an hour west of Lake Tahoe. The town was founded during the Gold Rush and has preserved its character better than almost any community in California. It's a National Historic Landmark district with no chain stores, no traffic lights, and more charm per block than towns ten times its size.
For wedding guests, that means walkable lodging (most hotels and B&Bs are within a few blocks of Stone House), incredible local dining, South Yuba River swimming holes in summer, and Nevada City's legendary Victorian Christmas celebration in winter.
Hotels, B&Bs, and vacation rentals near the venue — from luxury boutique hotels to charming cottages, all within walking distance or a short drive.
Venue packages, catering tiers, and beverage rates — download the full pamphlet after a short form.
Ten minutes from Grass Valley with downtown lodging and full private buyouts — why gold-county couples choose Stone House.
Room-by-room layouts for ceremony, reception, and cocktail configurations — plan your guest count with real capacity data.
107 Sacramento Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 · bookings@stonehouse.io · (530) 265-5050