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Forest wedding venues in Oregon

These are 10 Oregon wedding venues where the ceremony happens among trees, from the Mt. Hood foothills and the Portland area to the Willamette Valley, the McKenzie River, central Oregon and the south. Each entry uses only what the venue says on its own website, so a missing guest count or price means the venue does not publish one.

Highland Farms is listed first because we run this guide. We are a forest farm in Brightwood with Scottish Highland coos, and we have tried to describe every venue by its facts and who it suits.

Updated November 2026

Highland Farms wrote this guide. We are one of the venues on it, marked “Our venue.” Details for the other venues come from their own websites; check with each venue before you book.

A couple and an officiant stand facing each other in front of tall evergreens while seated guests watch an outdoor ceremony

By what you need

Quick picks

Lodging on site
Highland FarmsLoloma LodgeMount Tom House
Close to Portland
Cedarville LodgeBridal Veil LakesHoyt Arboretum Redwood Deck
Small weddings
Hoyt Arboretum Redwood DeckMount Tom House
A rain plan built in
Highland FarmsBridal Veil LakesFivePine Lodge
A big guest list
FivePine LodgeBridal Veil LakesCamp Colton

At a glance

10 venues compared

Swipe the table for lodging and price.

VenueWhereGuestsLodging on sitePrice
Highland FarmsBrightwood, Mt. Hood foothillsUp to 12520 sleep on the farm$10,000 to $36,000, depending on the nights and your date
Bridal Veil LakesBridal Veil, Columbia River GorgeStandard prices cover groups of 250 or fewerAsk the venue2027/2028 rates: Monday $5,000, Friday $6,800, Sunday and holidays $7,000, Saturday $9,500. 15% off in May and October.
Cedarville LodgeGresham, east Portland areaAsk the venueAsk the venueAsk the venue
Hoyt Arboretum Redwood DeckHoyt Arboretum, Portland40 standing or 25 seatedAsk the venueAsk the venue
Mount Tom HouseHarrisburg, Willamette ValleyUp to 100, or up to 20 for an elopement6 rooms for up to 12 adults, plus 4 canvas tents for up to 8 moreSummer wedding weekends $13,000 (June to September). Autumn and spring weekends $9,950 (October through May), plus $61 per guest after 50. Elopements $5,950.
Camp ColtonColton, Willamette Valley foothillsGathering Hall seats up to 175 indoors or 200 outdoors; the Sanctuary holds 2504 cabins, 3 yurts, 5 rooms in the Blue Heron building, camping and 2 RV hookups; River Falls Lodge has a bunk room that sleeps 12Ask the venue
Loloma LodgeBeside the McKenzie River125 maxAccommodations for 35, plus campingAsk the venue
Trout Creek Wilderness LodgeMolalla, Willamette ValleyAsk the venueLodge, cabins, tiny homes, bell tents, RV sites and campsites (counts not published)Ask the venue
FivePine LodgeSisters, central OregonUp to 200 for ceremony and receptionAsk the venueAsk the venue
Thunder Ridge Ranch Forest VenueMerlin, southern OregonTables and chairs for 150 in the 12-hour rentalAsk the venueAsk the venue

One by one

The venues

No. 1

Highland Farms

Our venue

  • Lodging on site
  • Rain plan included
  • Mt. Hood area
Where
Brightwood, Mt. Hood foothills
Setting
Forest farm with a pond, a barn and Scottish Highland coos
Guests
Up to 125
Lodging
20 sleep on the farm
Price
$10,000 to $36,000, depending on the nights and your date

Ceremony on a flagstone patio by the pond, with dinner for up to 125 under the evergreens. November through May, clear tents on both patios are included, and the barn seats dinner for up to 60. The farm is about an hour from Portland and closes to tours and spa guests on wedding days.

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No. 2

Bridal Veil Lakes

  • Near Portland
  • Large guest lists
  • Lakeside photos
Where
Bridal Veil, Columbia River Gorge
Setting
Spring-fed lake surrounded by old-growth forest
Guests
Standard prices cover groups of 250 or fewer
Price
2027/2028 rates: Monday $5,000, Friday $6,800, Sunday and holidays $7,000, Saturday $9,500. 15% off in May and October.

About 30 minutes east of Portland, with canoes, forest paths and a wooden ceremony arch. It lists two covered areas of 800 square feet each and allows tents, and it publishes no lodging. Events run mid May to mid October.

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No. 3

Cedarville Lodge

  • Near Portland
  • Indoor lodge
Where
Gresham, east Portland area
Setting
Rustic lodge in the woods

A lodge in the woods at 3800 West Powell Loop in Gresham. Rates, capacity and ceremony options are available by emailing the venue, and viewings are booked by appointment.

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No. 4

Hoyt Arboretum Redwood Deck

  • Under 25 seated
  • In Portland
  • Half-day rental
Where
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland
Setting
Wooden deck inside a public arboretum
Guests
40 standing or 25 seated

A half-day rental (8am to 2pm or 3pm to 9pm) that can be paired with the Wedding Meadow. The deck has no electricity, water or restrooms, is not ADA accessible, and bans barbecues. Stevens Pavilion is unavailable for reservations in 2027.

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No. 5

Mount Tom House

  • Lodging on site
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Elopements
Where
Harrisburg, Willamette Valley
Setting
Bed and breakfast on 200 acres of Oregon forest
Guests
Up to 100, or up to 20 for an elopement
Lodging
6 rooms for up to 12 adults, plus 4 canvas tents for up to 8 more
Price
Summer wedding weekends $13,000 (June to September). Autumn and spring weekends $9,950 (October through May), plus $61 per guest after 50. Elopements $5,950.

A full-weekend wedding with the whole property reserved for your group. It is an outdoor venue and recommends renting tents if rain is expected. Elopements get indoor access to the house.

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No. 6

Camp Colton

  • Lodging on site
  • Large guest lists
  • Indoor ceremony option
Where
Colton, Willamette Valley foothills
Setting
Forest camp with a creek, a wooded grotto and an indoor Sanctuary
Guests
Gathering Hall seats up to 175 indoors or 200 outdoors; the Sanctuary holds 250
Lodging
4 cabins, 3 yurts, 5 rooms in the Blue Heron building, camping and 2 RV hookups; River Falls Lodge has a bunk room that sleeps 12

Outdoor ceremonies happen in a wooded grotto, and the Sanctuary is the indoor option. The Hall and Sanctuary are heated and air conditioned. Packages run from an elopement to a full weekend, and prices are on the venue's package pages.

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No. 7

Loloma Lodge

  • Lodging on site
  • Weekend weddings
  • River setting
Where
Beside the McKenzie River
Setting
Woodland lodge and riverside cabins
Guests
125 max
Lodging
Accommodations for 35, plus camping

A 1930s lodge, riverside cabins and a family cabin, with a ceremony site, a reception space and a stage on the grounds. Weddings are two-night minimum and a tour is required before booking. It was booking 2027 and 2028 in November 2026.

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No. 8

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge

  • Lodging on site
  • River deck ceremony
  • Camping options
Where
Molalla, Willamette Valley
Setting
Old-growth forest where Trout Creek meets the Molalla River
Lodging
Lodge, cabins, tiny homes, bell tents, RV sites and campsites (counts not published)

The venue lists a river deck for ceremonies and more than one ceremony and reception space, with trails on the property. It does not publish a guest count or prices, and asks couples to inquire for a package.

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No. 9

FivePine Lodge

  • Indoor fireplace option
  • Central Oregon
  • Large guest lists
Where
Sisters, central Oregon
Setting
Wildflower pond among towering ponderosa pines
Guests
Up to 200 for ceremony and reception

Couples can marry beside the pond among the pines, or indoors by the fireplace. The venue has cabins on site but publishes no count, and it links to a wedding menu rather than listing prices.

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No. 10

Thunder Ridge Ranch Forest Venue

  • Southern Oregon
  • Outdoor only
  • May to October
Where
Merlin, southern Oregon
Setting
Ridgetop among old-growth trees
Guests
Tables and chairs for 150 in the 12-hour rental

A private ridgetop venue with ceremony benches, a choice of three arches and overhead bistro lights. Bookings run May to October. It lists no overnight lodging, and prices are on its pricing page.

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How to choose a forest wedding venue in Oregon

Start with the rain plan, since the trees do not keep every guest dry. Ask what the plan is, who supplies it and when the call is made. Several venues above expect you to rent a tent, and some include one.

Then think about light. Dense tree cover is shady, so ask where the ceremony sits and what time of day suits it, and ask your photographer to walk the site before you book.

  • Rain plan: covered space, an indoor room or a tent, and who pays for it.
  • Light under the trees: ask for a ceremony time and a spot your photographer has shot.
  • Guest travel: check drive time and parking, and whether a shuttle is allowed.
  • Lodging: count the beds on site against the people you want close.
  • Access: forest paths and decks are not always step-free, so ask about older guests.

When to have a forest wedding in Oregon

Plan around the venue's own season. Bridal Veil Lakes holds events from mid May to mid October and Thunder Ridge books May to October. Mount Tom House prices summer weekends differently from October through May, and Highland Farms keeps one price all year.

A wedding outside summer can cost less, as at Bridal Veil Lakes, which takes 15% off in May and October. If you marry in the wetter months, choose a venue with covered space or a tent included.

What to ask before you book an Oregon forest venue

Prices are shown only where a venue publishes them, and the year it applies to varies. Confirm what a rate includes, such as tables, chairs, rentals, lodging and the hours you can use the site.

  • Does the rental cover tents, heaters and a rain plan?
  • Is a coordinator, a bartender or event insurance required?
  • Which vendors are required, and can you bring your own caterer?
  • How late can music and guests stay?

Questions, answered

What are the best forest wedding venues in Oregon?

It depends on your guest count, lodging and region. This guide lists 10 venues from the Mt. Hood foothills, Portland, the Willamette Valley, the McKenzie River, central Oregon and southern Oregon, with the quick picks above to narrow them.

How much does a forest wedding in Oregon cost?

Published prices here vary widely with the venue and what is included. Bridal Veil Lakes lists $5,000 to $9,500 for 2027/2028, Mount Tom House lists $9,950 to $13,000 for a weekend, and Weddings at Highland Farms range from $10,000 to $36,000, depending on the nights you stay and your date. Check each venue for the current rate.

Do Oregon forest wedding venues have a rain plan?

Some do and some leave it to you. Highland Farms includes clear tents on both patios from November through May, Bridal Veil Lakes has two covered areas, FivePine Lodge offers an indoor ceremony by the fireplace, and Mount Tom House recommends renting tents. Ask each venue what happens if it rains.

Can you stay on site at a forest wedding venue in Oregon?

Several venues offer lodging: Highland Farms (20 guests), Loloma Lodge (35), Mount Tom House (up to 20 with tents), Camp Colton and Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge. Bridal Veil Lakes and Thunder Ridge do not publish lodging.

Which forest wedding venues are close to Portland?

Hoyt Arboretum is in Portland, Cedarville Lodge is in Gresham, and Bridal Veil Lakes is about 30 minutes east of Portland per its own site. Highland Farms in Brightwood is about an hour from Portland.

Our forest venue near Mt. Hood

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Forest weddings with Highland coos as honorary guests, about an hour from Portland. Up to 125 guests, and 20 can stay on the farm. Two-night weddings from $20,000.

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