Top Norden Venues

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Clair Tappaan Lodge is a historic mountain retreat perched along the Tahoe Rim Trail, offering a unique and timeless setting for weddings, elopements, and private celebrations surrounded by towering pines and breathtaking Sierra Nevada views. Built in 1934 with a cozy alpine aesthetic and rustic charm, the lodge provides a warm gathering space with wood-burning fireplaces and scenic outdoor areas perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Its location at nearly 7,000 feet elevation creates unforgettable backdrops for photos and vows under open skies, while flexible indoor and outdoor options allow hosts to shape their event flow. Enhanced by the natural beauty of Tahoe’s backcountry and thoughtful event support, Clair Tappaan Lodge delivers memorable moments rooted in adventure, connection, and elevated scenery.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Resort
• 1 space at this venue

Lake Mary Dining is a seasonal outdoor event venue situated atop Donner Summit within the Tahoe National Forest, operated by Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden, California. Perched at elevation with views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks, the venue offers an outdoor patio setting that draws on the natural alpine landscape to create a distinctive backdrop for gatherings. The venue accommodates between 30 and 100 guests, making it well suited for intimate weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. Rental packages include six hours of reception time and one hour for ceremony, along with access to Sugar Bowl's in-house catering team for all food and beverage service. On-site amenities include a full kitchen, overnight accommodations through the resort, valet parking, and recreational watercraft on the lake. Lake Mary Dining operates exclusively during the summer season, typically June through September, when the Donner Summit setting is at its most accessible and scenic.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Resorts
• 4 Total Spaces

Sugar Bowl Resort offers a distinctive alpine setting where outdoor adventure and memorable celebrations come together amid classic Sierra Nevada scenery. Perched atop Donner Summit near Lake Tahoe, this historic lodge and mountain destination has been welcoming guests since 1939 with world-class skiing and a relaxed, elevated vibe that transitions beautifully from winter sports to summer gatherings. The resort’s versatile venues, from scenic outdoor decks with mountain views to refined indoor spaces and gourmet dining by acclaimed chefs, can host weddings, meetings, and private events with thoughtful service and hospitality. Accommodations on-site and nearby make Sugar Bowl ideal for multi-day destination celebrations where guests can explore hiking, skiing, lake recreation, and cozy lodge-style evenings. Renowned for its picturesque setting, attentive team, and seamless event execution, Sugar Bowl Resort delivers a mountain experience that feels both intimate and unforgettable.