Leonard Lake Reserve

Leonard Lake Reserve is a private nature retreat and event venue set within 4,000 acres of old-growth redwood forests and oak woodlands in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. At its heart sits Leonard Lake — the largest natural lake in Mendocino County — offering an 18-acre expanse of calm water surrounded by towering firs and rolling hills. The reserve hosts a limited number of weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions each year on an exclusive-use basis. Outdoor ceremony sites overlooking the lake accommodate up to 100 guests, while the property's six custom-built houses and cabins sleep up to 61 guests on-site, with space for an additional 30 campers. Guest activities include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, volleyball, and bonfires around the fire pit. A family-owned property dedicated to ecological conservation, Leonard Lake Reserve provides couples and groups with Wi-Fi, a PA system, on-site coordination, and a curated vendor network. The venue operates entirely off-grid, and every booking directly supports the preservation of this private wilderness.