Fairytale Elope
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $600
Guest capacity
Up to 30 seated guests
About this venue
Tucked in the Sierra foothills of Pollock Pines, Fairytale Elope is a dedicated elopement venue created for couples who want something simple, heartfelt, and surrounded by nature. The property features a year-round waterfall, a serene forest clearing, seasonal flower gardens, reflection pools, and a sweeping canyon overlook where sunsets stretch across the valley on clear days. We host intimate ceremonies—not full weddings—and welcome small gatherings of up to about 30 guests. Couples often wander the gardens, pick a few in-season blooms, and choose whichever space feels most like them. Dogs and babies are always welcome. Fairytale Elope is owned by Nate Feldman, an ecologist, photographer, and certified field biologist who built the venue around a love for the land. Photography and officiating are included, rescheduling is always free, and the experience is designed to feel calm, personal, and connected to the landscape.
Our event spaces
The Waterfall
A private waterfall stands witness to love and vows.
A year-round waterfall tucked beneath cedar and fir creates a peaceful, intimate place for vows. The sound of falling water softens the moment and photographs beautifully in every season. This spot is ideal for couples who want a natural backdrop with very little added—just the forest, the stone, and the two of you.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
2-30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
This is a natural space with enough room for to on the stone between the cascading water, and a few guests to flank the sides of the creek.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Forest Clearing
Our forest clearing is a timeless woodland setting with dappled light, the sound of the waterfall and birds, perfect for the forest lovers!
A quiet opening in the woods with soft, dappled light and room for small gatherings. This is our most versatile ceremony location—surrounded by tall conifers, dogwoods and maples, and open sky directly above. Couples often choose this space for its calm atmosphere and the way it blends seamlessly into the landscape. This is just above the waterfall so the sound adds to the atmosphere. Most people choose rugs and natural wood benches for seating.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Seating for up to 30 on natural wood plank benches (rustic thick planks on log rounds) or mix in some chairs. Rugs and some flowers complete the feel.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bridal Dressing Room
A little dressing room with an antique vanity, funky swag lamps, a comfy chair, and mirrors. Perfect for getting ready for your ceremony
This is a simple space with just enough to get ready. There’s a vintage vanity, mirrors and other items to help. We also keep a steamer and ironing board available for the touch ups, along with a few other essentials.
Guest capacity
Up to 3 Seated
Up to 3 Standing
Square footage
120
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Mirrors and a vanity are the biggest essentials of the room
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Seasonal gardens
We have multiple garden locations, each in their season, which make for great ceremony spots or photography backdrops.
Our iris garden has about 4,000 square feet of bearded iris which bloom for a few weeks in the spring. We also plant other gardens for ceremonies and photos, which bloom at different times of the year. Summer is dominated by zinnias and sunflowers, while fall provides dahlias.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
2-30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
These spaces are always changing and a joy when in bloom.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Waterfall
A private waterfall stands witness to love and vows.
A year-round waterfall tucked beneath cedar and fir creates a peaceful, intimate place for vows. The sound of falling water softens the moment and photographs beautifully in every season. This spot is ideal for couples who want a natural backdrop with very little added—just the forest, the stone, and the two of you.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
2-30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
This is a natural space with enough room for to on the stone between the cascading water, and a few guests to flank the sides of the creek.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Forest Clearing
Our forest clearing is a timeless woodland setting with dappled light, the sound of the waterfall and birds, perfect for the forest lovers!
A quiet opening in the woods with soft, dappled light and room for small gatherings. This is our most versatile ceremony location—surrounded by tall conifers, dogwoods and maples, and open sky directly above. Couples often choose this space for its calm atmosphere and the way it blends seamlessly into the landscape. This is just above the waterfall so the sound adds to the atmosphere. Most people choose rugs and natural wood benches for seating.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Seating for up to 30 on natural wood plank benches (rustic thick planks on log rounds) or mix in some chairs. Rugs and some flowers complete the feel.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bridal Dressing Room
A little dressing room with an antique vanity, funky swag lamps, a comfy chair, and mirrors. Perfect for getting ready for your ceremony
This is a simple space with just enough to get ready. There’s a vintage vanity, mirrors and other items to help. We also keep a steamer and ironing board available for the touch ups, along with a few other essentials.
Guest capacity
Up to 3 Seated
Up to 3 Standing
Square footage
120
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Mirrors and a vanity are the biggest essentials of the room
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Seasonal gardens
We have multiple garden locations, each in their season, which make for great ceremony spots or photography backdrops.
Our iris garden has about 4,000 square feet of bearded iris which bloom for a few weeks in the spring. We also plant other gardens for ceremonies and photos, which bloom at different times of the year. Summer is dominated by zinnias and sunflowers, while fall provides dahlias.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
2-30 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
These spaces are always changing and a joy when in bloom.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Fairytale Elope
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Pet friendly
- Set up
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
4 reviews
Enchanting
Fairytale Elope was the perfect venue for our intimate elopement ceremony. From the moment we first inquired, the Nate was incredibly friendly, and enthusiastic, which immediately put us at ease. On the day of, everything went off without a hitch - the venue was dreamy and charming, and took away all the stress of planning, allowing us to simply enjoy the moment. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect, fairytale-like experience. Highly recommend Fairytale Elope to any couple looking for a charming, worry-free wedding day.
Beautiful Mountain Woods Venue
From the moment my wife and I reached out to Fairytale Elope, their communication was excellent, prompt, and professional. They responded quickly to all of our inquiries and were extremely helpful in walking us through the elopement planning process. On the day of our wedding, the Fairytale Elope staff were attentive and ensured everything ran smoothly. The venue itself was beautiful, intimate, and perfectly suited for our small ceremony. The waterfall area makes for the best photos, especially with the fall colors of oranges and yellows. We are so grateful to Fairytale Elope for making our special day exactly as we had envisioned it. We highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a stress-free, personalized elopement experience.
Beautiful photography
Fairytale Elope was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. On the day of, Nate's talent as a photographer truly shone through - he gave us clear directions on how to pose to capture the most stunning photos that we will cherish forever. The final images turned out amazing and exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to Nate for helping to make our special day everything we dreamed of and more.
The perfect mountain spot to elope!
Fairytale Elope was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding! From the moment we reached out, Nate and his team were incredibly fun, energetic and easy to work with. The natural scenery and beautiful creek with a waterfall made for the perfect backdrop and soundtrack to our service. Nate was so welcoming and friendly to all of our guests. We also loved having the private "Bridal party suite" to get ready in, and the sunset views were absolutely stunning for our photos. Fairytale Elope truly is a little gem with everything you could want for an unforgettable wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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