River Highlands Ranch

About River Highlands Ranch

River Highlands Ranch is a ranch and vineyard wedding venue in the rolling hills of Northern California. The property is described as spanning 400 acres, with vineyard and hill views, terraced lawns, gardens and a white, lofted barn. The 7,500-square-foot Vineyard Barn has large doors at both ends for an indoor-outdoor feel, and the venue offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options. Outdoor features include lawns for mingling or dinner, a rose garden, a fountain and pond, a patio for dancing, market lights and a fire pit. The barn has heating and air conditioning, indoor restrooms, and a catering prep kitchen. A 1,600-square-foot bridal suite above the barn includes two bathrooms, a full kitchen and lounge space. Two private cabins are also offered on the ranch, and the property has a private grass airstrip for coordinated fly-in wedding experiences.

The facts

Guests

Up to 250 guests

Price

$6,000–$14,500

Pricing note

Published venue-rental rates include 2027 seasonal and day-of-week prices, with listed rates from $6,000 for a low-season weekday to $13,500 for a prime-season Saturday. The page also lists a 2028 prime-season Saturday rate of $14,500. Standard rates are quoted for events of up to 125 guests, with an added charge for larger groups; three-day exclusive reservations are listed separately from single-day rates.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Barn · Garden

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach River Highlands Ranch

• Website: riverhighlandsranch.com
• Phone: (530) 639-1682
• Address: 8600 Big Oak Valley Rd

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