meadows
by Wade Snider
CAMINO, California
Camino, CaliforniaSILVERTHORN
MEADOWS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Silverthorn Meadows is at 3099 North Canyon Road in Camino, in El Dorado County on the Apple Hill trail. A small family-owned farm and wedding venue run by Alita and Denny. Gardens, a pond with a waterfall and a bridge, a giant red maple that anchors the lawn, a chandelier tent, a bridal suite, a glamping tent for the wedding party, and a rowboat for portraits on the water. They do a limited number of weddings each year and book out far in advance.
The property is yours from Friday through Sunday. You can set up the day before, enjoy the whole wedding day without rushing out, and clean up the day after. That format makes a real difference in how the day feels.
If you are getting married at Silverthorn Meadows and want a photographer who knows the property, get in touch.
SILVERTHORN MEADOWS
PHOTOGRAPHER'S TAKE
The pond is the center of the property and it works well for portraits. There is a bridge over the water and a rowboat available for pre-ceremony shots. The giant red maple on the lawn is one of those details that shows up in every photo and earns its keep. In September and October when the leaves turn it is one of the better backdrops in the area.
The weekend format is what couples talk about most. You get the property from Friday through Sunday. Set up the day before, have your wedding, clean up after. Nobody is rushed out at midnight. The owners Alita and Denny are on site and run the day well. That matters.
One practical thing to know: guest parking is off site and the venue runs a shuttle down. Make sure your guests know this ahead of time and build buffer into your timeline for the first few loads arriving. It is not a problem when everyone is prepared for it.
Silverthorn does a small number of weddings each year and books out well in advance. If you have a date here, reach out early.
SILVERTHORN MEADOWS WEDDING FAQ
WHERE IS SILVERTHORN MEADOWS?
3099 North Canyon Road in Camino, California, on the Apple Hill trail in El Dorado County. About 45 minutes from Sacramento and 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe off Highway 50.
HOW MANY GUESTS DOES SILVERTHORN MEADOWS HOLD?
Up to 160 guests. It is a small family farm that does a limited number of weddings each year. It books out well in advance. They are currently booking for 2027.
WHAT IS THE WEEKEND RENTAL FORMAT?
The venue is yours from Friday through Sunday. You can set up the day before the wedding, have the full day without a rush-out deadline, and clean up the day after. The glamping tent and bridal suite on the property are included with the weekend rental.
IS THERE PARKING ON SITE?
Guest parking is off site. The venue provides shuttle service down to the property. Make sure your guests know this ahead of time and build some buffer into your arrival timeline. It runs smoothly when everyone is prepared for it.
DOES SILVERTHORN MEADOWS HAVE IN-HOUSE CATERING?
No. Silverthorn is BYO. You bring your own caterer, florist, and vendors. The Apple Hill area has a strong local vendor network and the owners can point you toward people who know the property.
WHAT TIME OF YEAR IS BEST?
Spring through fall for outdoor events. September and October are worth considering specifically. The giant red maple on the lawn turns in the fall and the foliage across the Apple Hill area is some of the best color in Northern California. The Christmas tree farm also operates starting the day after Thanksgiving if you want a winter wedding on the property.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Silverthorn does a small number of weddings per year and books out far in advance. If you have a date confirmed, reach out as soon as you have it locked in.
Getting married at Silverthorn Meadows?LET’S TALK
I photograph weddings on the Apple Hill trail and know the El Dorado foothills well. Get in touch with your date and I will let you know if I am available.