The Hideout Wedding Photographer

The Hideout wedding photography · Kirkwood, California

A private mountain weekend.

The Hideout is a private mountain property in Kirkwood, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Kirkwood is generally considered part of the greater Lake Tahoe region. The property has its own lake, meadows, granite and a log lodge, and your wedding is not shared with anyone else.

It is the kind of venue that works best as a weekend. There is room for guests to stay on site, and a ceremony, dinner and dancing can all happen in one place.

The Hideout wedding venue · The details

What you need to know.

Private mountain venue · Kirkwood

The Hideout

Kirkwood, California

A private mountain property with a log lodge, its own lake, meadows and granite peaks, surrounded by National Forest in the Lake Tahoe region.

Capacity: Listed for up to about 200 guests.
Location: 43300 Highway 88, Kirkwood, CA. In the Sierra Nevada, in the greater Lake Tahoe region. Plan for a mountain drive.
Setting: A private lake, meadows, streams, granite and a log lodge, surrounded by National Forest.
Lodging: A main lodge with bedroom suites, a saloon and a second house called the LookOut are listed, and camping on site works too. Ask the venue what is included.
Ceremony and reception: Outdoor ceremony space on the lawn and a barn with room for a band and dancing, according to venue listings.
Weather: Mountain weather moves fast, including rain and hail. Plan a backup and keep timing flexible.
Vendors: Couples bring in outside caterers and vendors. Confirm current rules with the venue.

The Hideout wedding planning tips

What I would tell you.

Plan it as a weekend.

The Hideout has room to stay on site, so the wedding can become a whole weekend with the group in one place. A rehearsal dinner and a next-morning breakfast add a lot to the story.

Plan for the weather.

Mountain weather changes fast. Keep a backup space and flexible timing, and know that a moving sky often makes the best photos.

Use the lake, the meadows and the rocks.

The lake, the meadows and the granite give you plenty of portrait locations without leaving the property.

Confirm the details with the venue.

Capacity, lodging, vendor rules and seasons come from the venue. Ask The Hideout directly for current details.

The Hideout wedding FAQ

Questions couples actually ask.

Where is The Hideout wedding venue?

The Hideout is a private mountain venue in Kirkwood, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Kirkwood is generally considered part of the greater Lake Tahoe region.

How many guests can The Hideout hold?

The venue is listed for up to about 200 guests. Ask the venue about seating and layout for your count.

Can guests stay on site?

Yes. The property has lodging, and camping on site is possible. Ask the venue what is included.

What is it like to photograph a wedding at The Hideout?

The property has a lake, meadows, granite and a log lodge, so you get varied portraits and settings without leaving the venue. Mountain light and weather add a lot of drama.

What is the weather like?

Mountain weather can change quickly, including rain and hail, so plan a flexible schedule and a backup.

Do you photograph weddings in Kirkwood?

Yes. I am based in Truckee and photograph weddings around Lake Tahoe, including Kirkwood. Tell me your date and I will let you know if I am available.

The Hideout wedding photographer · Kirkwood, California