50 guests · evenings
Weddings
Micro weddings, elopements and vow renewals on the lawn above the lake.
$500/hour · 5-hour minimum
A private, spacious venue above Millerton Lake
50 guestscomfortably, ask for more
From $250/hrdaytime events
Your caterervenue only
10 pmlights out
2 acresgated and private
Weddings, showers, parties and retreats
One hilltop, four kinds of gatherings, each with its own pricing, sample schedule and answers.
Up to 30 · daytime
Baby showers and gender reveals
A relaxed afternoon in the garden and on the terraces, wrapped by 5 pm.
Up to 11: book a stay
12 to 30: $250/hour, 4-hour minimum
50 guests · anytime
Birthdays and parties
Milestone birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, reunions and graduations.
Up to 11: book a stay
12 to 30: $250/hour, 4-hour minimum
20 people · Mon to Thu
Corporate retreats
Offsites, planning days and wellness retreats with Starlink wifi.
$1,200 flat · 8 am to 5 pm
The spaces
Indoor and outdoor spaces spread across the hilltop, so a group can move from a ceremony to dinner to the fireplace without feeling crowded.
The lawn
Real grass overlooking the lake, made for ceremonies and toasts.
The reception courtyard
A paved courtyard by the wine cellar for dinner and dancing.
The fireplace area
A paved patio by the garage with Adirondack chairs around the fire.
The wine cellar
Carved into the hillside rock, made for intimate toasts.
Pricing at a glance
Venue only. Your hours include setup and cleanup.
| Event | Guests | When | Rate | Minimum | Total from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small gatherings during a stay | Up to 11 | During your stay | Nightly rate | 2 nights | See open dates |
| Daytime celebrations | 12 to 30 | Ends by 5 pm | $250/hour | 4 hours | $1,350 |
| Weddings and evening events | 50 comfortably, more on request | Until 10 pm | $500/hour | 5 hours (6 on Saturdays, April to October) | $2,850 |
| Corporate and wellness day retreats | 20 comfortably, more on request | Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm | $1,200/day | 1 day | $1,550 |
Totals include the $350 cleaning fee. Your booked hours include setup and cleanup. Teams that stay overnight skip the day rate. Ask about midweek and off-season rates.
“I hosted a traditional ceremony for about 40 people and there was more than enough space.”
“Our team had a great stay at this house… we would recommend this home to anyone.”
Good to know
Bring your own caterer
We provide the venue only. Choose any caterer, florist and photographer you like.
Tables and chairs
Not included. Most hosts rent them through their caterer or a Fresno-area rental company.
Parking
On the property, with plenty of extra parking along the road.
Lights out at 10 pm
A quiet rural hilltop, so music stays at a moderate volume.
Stay the night
The house sleeps 11 and books separately, for the couple, the family or the leadership team.
Wifi, not cell
Cell service is spotty on the hill; strong Starlink wifi covers calls and vendors.
Event questions
What kinds of events can we host at Millerton Lake Villa?
Micro weddings, elopements and vow renewals; baby showers and gender reveals; birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, reunions and graduations; and corporate or wellness retreats. Events host 50 guests comfortably; ask us about larger groups.
How much does it cost to rent the venue?
Weddings and evening events are $500 per hour with a 5-hour minimum (6 hours on Saturdays from April to October). Daytime celebrations for 12 to 30 guests are $250 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. Corporate day retreats are $1,200 per day, Monday to Thursday. Every event adds a $350 cleaning fee. Groups of 11 or fewer can book a stay instead.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue hosts 50 guests comfortably. For a larger group, ask us about your plans. A past host held a traditional ceremony for about 40 people and said there was more than enough space.
We are 11 people or fewer. Do we need to book an event?
No. The house has beds for 11, so a group of 11 or fewer can book a stay at the nightly rate (2-night minimum) and celebrate during it, with no event fee. If more people are joining for the day, book a daytime celebration for 12 to 30 guests or an evening event instead.
Do setup and cleanup count toward our hours?
Yes. Your booked hours include setup and cleanup, so plan your schedule with that in mind.
Can we bring our own caterer and vendors?
Yes, and you'll need to. We rent the venue only, so you choose your own caterer, florist, photographer and other vendors.
Are tables and chairs included?
No. Most hosts rent tables, chairs and linens through their caterer or a Fresno-area rental company, who deliver and pick up within your booked hours.
Where do guests park?
On the property, with plenty of extra parking along the road.
What time do events have to end?
Lights out is at 10 pm. The property is a quiet rural hilltop, so music and sound stay at a moderate volume.
Is the house on the water?
The house sits on a hilltop with 180-degree unobstructed views of Millerton Lake and the mountains. The lake itself is about a 10-minute walk away, and you are the last property before the lake entrance. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, including the South Finegold picnic area, is close by.
How far is Millerton Lake Villa from Fresno?
The villa is in Friant, California, about 45 minutes from Fresno and Fresno Yosemite International Airport, about 36 minutes from Clovis and about 15 minutes from Table Mountain Casino.
Can guests stay overnight?
The house sleeps 11 and books separately at the nightly rate. Other guests often stay at Table Mountain Casino's hotel, about 15 minutes away, or in Clovis or Fresno.
Do you offer midweek or off-season rates?
Yes. Ask about your dates and we'll share what's available.
Ask about your date
Tell us what you're planning and we'll reply personally, usually within a day.
50 guests comfortably, ask about more · Venue only · Lights out at 10 pm