If on I-80 West (coming from Reno), take the exit 184 for Donner Pass Rd, turn left onto Donner Pass Rd driving west until you reach 13681 Donner Pass road. Its on the left hand side and the driveway is directly across from Moraine to your right. Look for the red barn in the driveway! Sticks market is also across the street. If on I-80 East (coming from San Francisco, Sacramento, Auburn) take exit 180 toward Donner Lake, take a right at the stop sign, drive down Donner lake interchange until you reach Donner Pass Rd, take a left and follow the shoreline until you reach 13681 Donner Pass road. Its on the right hand side and the driveway is directly across from Moraine to your left. Look for the red barn in the driveway! Sticks market is also across the street.
There is limited parking at the venue, please plan ahead and account for shuttle/walking time. Additional parking may be found along Moraine street directly across from the venue. You are able to park on Donner Pass road although we discourage this as as we prefer to not have our loved ones walking along busy traffic. If you are camping at Donner Lake Memorial State park or live in Truckee please plan to carpool in groups :) A good meeting spot is Truckee High School.
Come as you are! We want all our guests to feel comfortable and celebratory read. From suit and tie to board shorts, wear whatever suits your style. Only requirement is that you bring your dancing shoes :) High heels are not recommended given uneven surfaces throughout the property. As a side note, fall in Truckee can be cold after the sun goes down, if we are lucky it may even snow! Please bring layers and a jacket. We also will not have sun protection provided for the ceremony. Remember sunnies and hats. In short, weather is unpredictable, come prepared for it all.
Although we are the ultimate dog lovers, we ask that you please do not bring your beloved fur friend to the venue. The road by the house is busy as mentioned and the yard is not fenced.
We wish all of our favorite kiddos could come, but only children in the wedding party and infants are invited. As mentioned, the busy road and proximity to water has influenced this decision.
Please designate a sober driver, plan ahead and get home safely. Popular transportation options include Uber and Lyft. Additionally, many taxi services in Truckee arrange reservations ahead of time! There are also many homes for rent within walking distance if you choose to stay at Donner Lake. Stay tuned for possible shuttle coordination from Truckee High school.
Please be mindful of our neighbors. They have been generous in sacrificing the serenity of a Donner lake evening for our celebration. Please be respectful of their space and stay within the Lebel property, unless invited otherwise :)