"For a rustic-chic, outdoor wedding with
vintage flair"...
Searching for the right place for your Wedding, Reunion, Anniversary, Convergence?
2025 Reservations Open!
We have Some Availability: June, July, August, September and October
(Ask Us about Off-season discount March-Mid April & November)
2025 Reservations Open!
We have Some Availability: June, July, August, September and October
(Ask Us about Off-season discount March-Mid April & November)
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What we offer....
Wedding and event guests enjoy full use of the grounds, lodging and camping and facilities of River's Bend, providing a memorable experience for all ages! Enjoy a site where you can celebrate, eat, and play together!
LodgingLodging for your family and friends- keeping them close during such a special event.
Site Rental:
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CateringWe pride ourselves on serving you homemade, seasonal food, much of which is organic, that nourishes the spirit and well-being of your guests, and the relaxation and enjoyment of your whole weekend.
River's Bend experienced team can provide casual or formal Welcome Dinners, a beautiful Reception Dinner and a fabulous Brunch!
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Recommendations:
"We held our wedding at River's Bend and it was absolutely perfect! From the moment we saw the property and met the wonderful people who run the place, we knew it was special. The venue is truly magical, and offers many different things for all different kinds of people. We were thrilled to be able to have so much of our family and friends stay on site together, and everyone enjoyed their accommodations.
The event planning process was straightforward and thorough, which helped make the event run smoothly. And of course the staff were all kind and extremely helpful during the planning and during the event weekend. We are so grateful to have found this place, and we can't wait to come back. Thank you to Laurie, Skip, Yesika, Greg, and the whole River's Bend family for sharing your property with us!"
-Robin and Daniel
"We held our wedding at River's Bend and it was absolutely perfect! From the moment we saw the property and met the wonderful people who run the place, we knew it was special. The venue is truly magical, and offers many different things for all different kinds of people. We were thrilled to be able to have so much of our family and friends stay on site together, and everyone enjoyed their accommodations.
The event planning process was straightforward and thorough, which helped make the event run smoothly. And of course the staff were all kind and extremely helpful during the planning and during the event weekend. We are so grateful to have found this place, and we can't wait to come back. Thank you to Laurie, Skip, Yesika, Greg, and the whole River's Bend family for sharing your property with us!"
-Robin and Daniel
"We couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding venue than River’s Bend. The setting is stunning, and it was amazing to be able to have so many of our family and friends stay on-site. Even though it was early April and the weather was a bit unpredictable, all of our guests had an incredible time walking around the property, visiting the redwoods, and stopping by some nearby wineries. Laurie and the team were great to work with- we always felt like we had thought partners when working through tricky potential issues like rain and COVID. We appreciated the flexibility we had to turn the weekend into exactly our vision, and we felt they were truly invested in making the weekend as special as possible for us and our guests. Oh also, the food from the in-house caterer (we used them for the reception dinner and brunch) was great! A few of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We highly recommend River’s Bend to anyone who wants an outdoors, magical, fun-filled wedding weekend.
-Dan and Alex"
-Dan and Alex"
"River's Bend Retreat fit our needs perfectly for a weekend-long destination wedding where so many of our beloved guests had to travel in from all over. We wanted to spend as much time with our loved ones as possible and, in these Covid times, being able to leverage gathering/eating outdoors together in a beautiful, warm & sunny rustic setting was ideal. Our guests were very comfortable in the variety of accommodations provided. The range from bring-your-own-tent/RV, small cabins for family groups, all the way up to shared lodges with bathrooms made it possible for folks with accessibility needs or less experience with camping to enjoy being in the woods together. River's Bend staff worked closely with us over the year leading up to our date to plan, coordinate with our vendors & wedding planner, to pull off the event of our dreams. We wanted a summer camp vibe and we got it! Kicking off with a fire pit sing-along on the first night (with actual fire - a rarity in North California in July) then Saturday swimming hole which allowed for cooling off and visiting with everyone before the ceremony was exactly how we wanted to build up to the main event. The space has a gorgeous field with an old oak tree under which we were able to profess our love for each other and then the upper area has a wide open space with plenty of room for a sit down dinner (we had ~100 guests). There is a bountiful garden perfect for intimate post-wedding portraits and then a large, solidly built deck on which you can dance the night away. Our vendors were able to work easily with RB staff to set up audio/photo-booth/bar/dessert areas and the spaces available make sense for the flow of humans gathered. River's Bend provided the catering and service of both Saturday appetizers/dinner and Sunday brunch and the food was delicious, local, and plentiful without being wasteful. Laurie and Yesika pay a lot of attention to detail and the staff strive toward minimizing the impact on the delicate ecosystem of the land. We are full of joyful memories and have deep gratitude overall for this experience. We'll be coming back to visit for anniversary celebrations in the future!" - Tammy and Lukas
"For a rustic-chic, outdoor wedding with vintage flair that won't break the bank, this place was a perfect choice for us. It has all the elements necessary for an amazing weekend with great family and friends. We bbq'd, walked the gardens, swam in the river, and enjoyed campfires under the stars. With a little imagination, this place transforms magically and the natural beauty of the land is unbeatable! If you are a foody, we had nothing but outstanding reviews about how great the food was. They use almost everything they can from their very own gardens. My husband and I were a bit apprehensive as the caterer did not offer any tastings at the time but we took a leap of faith and I believe it turned out better than we could have imagined. Even our very critical (though lovable) guests were delighted by the meals. If given the opportunity, we would do it all over again just the same. The place is truly amazing and our guests felt the same." E. Carrero
“Having our wedding at River’s Bend was a truly magical experience from start to finish. The location was gorgeous and ideal for our vision of a rustic weekend celebration. There’s something special about the property — the redwoods all around, the peaceful Navarro river, wide open meadows, the wild birds flying through the sky, the lingering summer sunsets, the cozy country cabins — that makes it a completely unique and entirely special setting. I can’t imagine having our celebration anywhere else.
The setup was also ideal for our wedding. Having the majority of our guests stay right there onsite was convenient, affordable, and incredibly fun! Our ceremony under the giant oaks was lovely, the deck made for a perfect dance floor, and playing music by the campfire was a beautiful end to the day.
We had both the wedding meal and the next morning’s brunch catered by River’s Bend. It was outstanding, and we were especially thrilled with the food. Not having the opportunity to do any tastings beforehand, I was a little bit worried that I was taking a chance on the catering — this was absolutely not the case. The food was delicious and all of our guests were delighted. I highly recommend using the professional, experienced staff at River’s Bend as a catering service. All in all, our experience at River’s Bend was fantastic." Courtney and Danny Chaves