The lawn
Real grass overlooking the lake and the mountains beyond. Your ceremony, with the water as the backdrop.
A small wedding on a hilltop above Millerton Lake
50 guestscomfortably, ask for more
$500/hour5-hour minimum
Your caterervenue only
10 pmlights out
2 acresgated and private
Why couples choose a micro wedding here
Most wedding venues near Fresno are built for 150 guests. This one isn't. It's a private home on the last hill before the Millerton Lake entrance, with the whole lake spread out below.
The reception areas
Two paved areas for dinner and dancing: the courtyard by the wine cellar, and the space beside the outdoor fireplace.
The wine cellar
Carved into the hillside rock. A first look, a private toast or a quiet minute for just the two of you.
The outdoor fireplace
For cool spring and fall evenings, a warm place to gather once the plates are cleared.
“I hosted a traditional ceremony for about 40 people and there was more than enough space. The host was amazing from beginning to end.”
What five hours looks like
A sample 5-hour booking. Your hours include setup and cleanup, and everything wraps by 10 pm.
4:00 pmSetup begins
Caterer and rentals arrive; guests at 5.
5:30 pmCeremony on the lawn
The lake behind you.
6:00 pmPhotos and a toast
Balconies, the hill, the wine cellar.
6:30 pmDinner outside
Your caterer, one long table.
8:00 pmFireplace and goodbyes
Guests leave by 8:30; cleanup done by 9.
Simple, venue-only pricing
You rent the venue by the hour and bring your own team. No required vendor list, no catering markup, no package to squeeze into.
Bring your own caterer. Choose your caterer, florist, photographer and officiant. Tables and chairs aren't included; most couples rent them through their caterer.
Lights out at 10 pm. We're on a quiet rural hilltop, so please keep music at a moderate volume.
Up to 50 guests. Enough for a real celebration, small enough to talk to everyone.
Stay the night, too. The house sleeps 11 and books separately. Check overnight dates.
$500
per hour · 5-hour minimum · hours include setup and cleanup
| Event length | Venue |
|---|---|
| 5 hours | $2,500 |
| 6 hours | $3,000 |
| 7 hours | $3,500 |
| Cleaning fee, every event | + $350 |
Saturdays from April to October: 6-hour minimum. Ask about midweek and off-season rates.
Request a quoteQuestions couples ask
How much does a micro wedding at Millerton Lake Villa cost?
Weddings are $500 per hour with a 5-hour minimum, plus a $350 cleaning fee, so a 5-hour wedding totals $2,850. Saturdays from April to October have a 6-hour minimum ($3,350 total). Your hours include setup and cleanup. Ask about midweek and off-season rates.
How many guests can attend a wedding here?
Weddings host 50 guests comfortably. Planning a bigger wedding? Ask us about your guest count. A past host held a traditional ceremony for about 40 people and said there was more than enough space.
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.
Do setup and cleanup count toward our hours?
Yes. Your booked hours include setup and cleanup, so plan your schedule with that in mind.
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 the wedding venue from Fresno?
About 45 minutes from Fresno and Fresno Yosemite International Airport, about 36 minutes from Clovis and about 15 minutes from Table Mountain Casino.
Can the wedding party stay overnight?
Yes. The house sleeps 11 and books separately, so the couple and close family can wake up to the lake. Other guests often stay at Table Mountain Casino's hotel, about 15 minutes away, or in Clovis or Fresno.
Can we elope or renew our vows here?
Yes. Elopements and vow renewals are welcome. For 11 people or fewer you can simply book the house for a stay (2-night minimum) and hold the ceremony during your stay.
Is there cell service and wifi?
Cell service is spotty on the hill: T-Mobile drops off about a mile out and Verizon and AT&T work intermittently. The house has strong Starlink satellite wifi for calls, video meetings and streaming.
Planning something else?
Ask about your date
Tell us what you're planning and we'll reply personally, usually within a day.
Venue only · $500/hour, 5-hour minimum + $350 cleaning · Lights out at 10 pm · 50 guests comfortably, ask about more