Open House Events
Sunday, October 12th | 12- 3PM
Your dream wedding starts here!
Join us for our Venue Showcase & Tour and explore Northern California’s premier outdoor and indoor wedding venue. Discover the property and imagine your perfect day!
Whether you’re just starting your venue search or ready to make it official, this is the perfect opportunity to tour the venue, experience the setting, and imagine your wedding day at River Highlands Ranch.
📅 Why attend?
2026 prime dates are booking fast — secure yours early!
For those planning a March 2026 — ask about saving up to $1,000
Limited 2025 dates are still available, our team makes planning easy!
✨ What you’ll experience:
Tour our stunning white lofted barn, providing an elevated wedding reception
Discover indoor and outdoor wedding reception options for your ceremony
Walk among rows of vines that give that sought-after Napa Valley wedding feel
Take in breathtaking views of the rolling hills of Northern California
Explore 400-acres, a longtime wedding spot favorite for couples in Grass Valley
Feel and experience the beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos
Sip bubbly, try delicious food, and meet local trusted DJs, caterers, planner & more
Free admission and parking
Vendors attending on Oct 12th, 2025
Bella Familia Wood Fired Pizza
Bouquet Garni
Drunken Burro
Nichole White Photo
HoneySuckle Traditions
Lydia Photography
Andrew & Melanie
PhotoPolish and Pout
SJS DJ
Someone Said Yes
Superbloom
Tumbleweed Tavern
Tyler & Co. Video
Wild & Lovely Events
8600 Big Oak Valley Rd, Smartsville, California
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sunday: Closed
Phone: (530) 639-1682
Email: info@riverhighlandsranch.com
A venue that offers both indoor & outdoor wedding reception options
River Highlands Ranch a local Grass Valley Gem, in Northern California.
A picture perfect location that makes you feel like you’re in the heart of Napa Valley, yet you have the easy, close access to Sacramento, CA and Nevada City, NV metros.
A premier wedding venue nestled across 400-acres of vineyard rustic charm. The entrance to River Highlands Ranch is breathe-taking inviting your cherished guests, and kick-off Instagram worthy pics and posts.
Found along the rolling hills of the California savanna, the property is home to lush oak greenery and a stunning manicured vineyard view.
The main attraction is our beautiful white lofted, rustic barn. Along with the scenery, it creates the perfect backdrop for an elegant Northern California vineyard wedding or celebration.
River Highlands Ranch is popularly known as a venue built to accommodate both indoor & outdoor wedding reception options at the same time. So no matter the weather, our vineyard rustic barn allows flexibility for hosting large or small-intimate gatherings for your guests.
We make planning a beautiful wedding — easy
We provide transparent pricing and FAQs right on our website. Our pricing also has built in value-add so that you have everything you need without extra charges.
River Highlands Ranch provides support tools, and resources from the day you book through to your wedding day.
Our trusted vendors are local businesses in our community. They’re familiar with River Highlands Ranch, having provided for thousands of our guests over the years and always provide seamless service and experience.
Family owned & operated
River Highlands Ranch is a family owned & operated premier wedding venue in Grass Valley, and has been for decades.
Conveniently close to the Sacramento Metro region, this lovely venue has made core memories for tons of couples, and their friends.
In 2021, River Highlands Ranch was recently transitioned to another dedicated California-based family who are proud to continue its legacy in the Grass Valley & Smartsville community.
Recent renovations (millions) have been invested to improve River Highlands Ranch’s original elegant rustic barn and breath-taking rolling vineyard hills, and why the property is a top pick by newly engaged couples.
Real Weddings
Real Weddings at River Highlands Ranch
Our most popular wedding dates are hosted during the spring and summer months. Here’s a look at some of the real weddings hosted at River Highlands Ranch.
Couple
Dylan & Kaleen
When
April 2022
