The North Star House was built during the age of the California Gold Rush as a home and business accommodation for the second largest producing mine in California. It was designed by Julia Morgan, the first licensed female architect in in the State. Her greatest claim to fame is the Hearst Castle. The House features a catering kitchen, lighted courtyard, open grassy areas, wooded views, a veranda overlooking the sunset and plenty of parking. We're only a couple miles from Downtown Grass Valley's accommodations, shops and nightlife. We allow for lots of flexibility in how you plan your day and you can bring your own vendors and beverages. We allow for lots of flexibility; how you plan your day, use the venue space, and the choice to bring your own vendors and beverages. Saturdays are $4200 for 10 hours onsite All other days are $3200 for 10 hours -byo vendors -two ready-rooms in the house -tables and chairs included

The museum and event center is a cultural destination ideal for your next business conference, meeting, festival, or your family event that highlights the next rite of passage: weddings, sweet sixteen, quinceañeras , birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations of life. With three unique spaces, the museum encourages events that support its mission to protect, preserve, and educate in an environment of early California artifacts. Wander through the lush courtyard, meet in the banquet hall, and to trip into history in our expansive galleries. Parking is not an obstacle for your next visit.

While new on scene Casa El Toro is quickly becoming one of Northern California’s most requested event venues. Guests will enjoy a unique space to host their event or party. With a large open floor plan & a variety of vintage aircraft as a backdrop, our hangar provides the ultimate blank canvas designed to let you create the wedding or event you’ve always dreamed of. Impress your guests with an optional joy ride in one of our many warbirds. Our flexible venue pricing allows you to cherry-pick options to suit your budget. With up to 3,000 square feet of space, the hangar can accommodate up to 200 guests. From weddings and anniversaries to corporate events, birthdays, and dinner parties– come celebrate at Casa El Toro.