Friday's Retreat is designed for couples who want a beautiful outdoor mountain wedding with the freedom to make it their own. During your event, your wedding area will be reserved and blocked off, giving you a private setting to celebrate with family and friends.

Choose from multiple ceremony locations, bring your favorite caterer and vendors, or have family prepare the meal. Celebrate under a tent or beneath the stars. During the summer, you can even gather wildflowers from the property to create your own bouquet or decorations. You can also build a package to include RV sites, tent sites, and more, giving out-of-town guests a place to stay right on the property.

With breathtaking views of Mount Shasta, flexible venue options, and overnight accommodations for family and friends, Friday's Retreat is perfect for couples who value privacy, flexibility, and an authentic mountain wedding experience.

• Black Butte — $2,000 (on sale for $1,500): Private ceremony on the Peninsula, day use of the Pond House

• Shastina — $4,500: Private ceremony, private reception area, overnight stay at the Pond House

• Mount Shasta — $7,500: Private ceremony, private reception area, two-night stay at the Pond House and Lookout Lodge

• Custom — begins at $2,000: Choose your ceremony location, day use of the Pond House

Our most popular ceremony location is the peninsula by the pond, but couples can customize their location in consultation with Susan. Other beautiful options include Cottonwood Creek near Lookout Lodge, the gazebo area, and other scenic areas around the property.

Guests have several options right on the property, including cabins, RV sites, and tent sites, which can be built into your wedding package if you'd like to host out-of-town family and friends on-site. The Pond House and Lookout Lodge are also available for the wedding party's use, depending on your package. For guests who prefer a hotel in town, the McCloud Mercantile Hotel and the McCloud Hotel are both nearby options.

We do not rent tables, chairs, tents, linens, catering, or décor. Please see the vendors listed above.

We rent picnic tables for $10 each and set up for a wedding of 75 guests.

Yes, the Pond House is available for day use and makes a lovely gathering spot for the wedding party. It's a small one-bedroom space with a kitchenette and a deck overlooking the pond, and the wedding party is welcome to use it however works best for you. Just note it's not set up as a dedicated bridal suite; there's no makeup table or vanity area, but it's a comfortable, private place to relax, gather, and enjoy the view before and after the ceremony.

Yes, beer, wine, and champagne may be allowed at private weddings with prior approval from Friday’s Retreat. A responsible adult must oversee alcohol service, and alcohol may not be served to minors or visibly intoxicated guests. If you would like to serve hard alcohol, you must hire a licensed and insured bartender approved by Friday’s Retreat. All alcohol must stay within the approved event area and follow Friday’s Retreat policies.

Friday's Retreat is an outdoor mountain venue. July and August are typically our driest months with the most sunshine, making them popular choices for outdoor weddings.

Some couples choose to rent a tent for added peace of mind, and we've included several trusted rental companies on our preferred vendor list.

For smaller weddings of approximately 30 guests or fewer, we can also move your ceremony indoors to Lookout Lodge at no additional cost, provided the lodge is available.