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Friends of Sutro Tunnel

Restoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site in Northern Nevada

Restoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site in Northern NevadaRestoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site in Northern NevadaRestoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site in Northern NevadaRestoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site in Northern Nevada

Mining for Love

Northern Nevada’s Hidden Wedding Treasure

Located in Dayton, NV, just 45 minutes from Reno, NV or 15 minutes from the state capital of Carson City, this historic venue is unlike any other with a multitude of scenery choices. 


Here you will find sweeping mountain views, expansive acreage and historical sites to make your wedding unforgettable.

A Unique Venue

Something for everyone- intimate or epic, with private and exclusive use of the entire venue, the sky's the limit. 


Completely customize your dream wedding experience, or allow our team of experts to guide you.


    The Ideal Location For:

    Unique Weddings

    Unforgettable Proposals

    Unforgettable Proposals

    The iconic Sutro Tunnel is a unique destination wedding location in the greater Reno-Tahoe region of Northern Nevada.


    This historic venue is unlike any other with a multitude of scenery choices. Here you will find sweeping mountain views, expansive acreage and historical sites to make your wedding unforgettable.

    Unforgettable Proposals

    Unforgettable Proposals

    Unforgettable Proposals

    What can start as a fun date disguised as a "private tour" of the Sutro Tunnel & the ghost town of Sutro, NV can result in the next chapter of your love story. 


    Let this special location be the setting of your first moments toward "happily ever after". 



    Locations

    Explore the Possibilities

    The Sutro Tunnel Site offers access and use of these unique locations on site to craft your happily ever after

    The Portal

    The historic Sutro Tunnel façade as an iconic background for your special day.


    Great for:

    • Small to Large Ceremonies
    • Bride & Groom Intros
    • Photo Ops


    Electricity hook ups are available. 

    The Tunnel

    Experience the first 50' of the Sutro Tunnel, recently rebuilt to the original design.


    Great for:

    • Intimate Ceremonies
    • Engagement Proposals
    • Bride & Groom Intros
    • Photo Ops
    • Reception Activities
    • Bar Set Up


    Accommodates 20 guests at a time or less. Electricity hook ups are available from just outside the tunnel.

    The Museum

    The historic Machine Shop building, now the budding Sutro Tunnel Museum, is a primarily located indoor space with rustic charm. 


    Rolling barn style doors offer a stunning view of the Sutro Pond.


    Great for:

    • Receptions
    • Groomsmen's Quarters


    Electricity available inside. Can accommodate up to 50 people. 

    The Warehouse

    This historic 1870s Warehouse building is a beautiful, rustic blank canvas for you to realize your dream wedding. 


    It was formerly the infamous Sutro Saloon in the 1960s and 1970s--and is the perfect location for making memories on your special day.


    Great for:

    • Indoor Reception
    • Dance Floor
    • Live Music 
    • Bar Set Up


    Electricity available by running power to the building.

    The Oasis

    The Sutro Tunnel still drains water from the Comstock today, just as it was built to do over 150 years ago. The water drains into the beautiful scenic Sutro Pond; a.k.a your wedding Oasis in the desert!


    Great for:

    • Wedding Ceremonies
    • Engagement Proposals
    • Photo Ops



    Scenic Set-Up

    This versatile outdoor seating set up allows you to hold your ceremony where you feel called to most. Choose from several outdoor spots on Site and we'll set up the benches for you.


    This rustic wooden bench seating area has six long wooden benches, made from Sutro Tunnel timbers!


    Great for:

    • Small to Mid-Size Ceremonies
    • Outdoor Reception Seating


    Seats approximately 60 people. These benches can be moved to other locations on site.



    Enhance Your Experience

    Services available to help you craft your dream ceremony, reception or proposal.

    Photographers

    Our curated pool of talented photographers will capture stunning, share-worthy images of you on your special day.


    These photographic artists know the best spots on the Sutro historic site to showcase your unique vision for your big day.

    The Reverend Francis

    Give your nuptials an authentic old west feel with the Reverend Francis as your wedding officiant. 


    Reverend Francis is the official wedding officiant of the Sutro Tunnel & Site.

    Tour Guides

    Starts at $99

    Enrich your guests' experience by adding a guided tour or historic docents at key places at your event. 


    Allow our team of outstanding historians and docents dazzle your guests with the amazing story of the Sutro Tunnel and its visionary, Adolph Sutro.


    A Guided Tour or Historic Docent will bring to life the significance of this unique ghost town and help create memories for your guests.

    Catering

    Price Varies

    May we suggest our selections of delicious local caterers to ensure your guests are well-fed? 


    Let Sutro Tunnel set up the catering based on your event's individual needs so you can focus on your guests. 

    Dance Floor

    Liven up your event with the addition of a wooden dance floor. 


    This sturdy but portable flooring can be placed near a variety of unique, scenic backdrops such as the lush lake or by the iconic Sutro Tunnel portal. 



    Photo is a representation of the dance floor rental available.

    Tables & Chairs

    We have tables and chairs available for small to mid-size events and we offer them at a reasonable price. 


    Save time, energy and money by renting directly and don't worry about transporting them or setting them up. We will take care of everything for you. 


    Having a large event? We can refer you to a local event rental company for a special Sutro Tunnel-only event rate. 


    Bartenders

    Allow us to recommend our trusted, professional and talented bartenders for your wedding. 


    Custom Sutro Tunnel & mining-inspired crafted cocktails available or work with mixologists to craft your own signature drink. 


    Photo Booth

    Give your guests a fun way to capture memories and mementos of your wedding with a photo booth. 


    Photo booth options include a vintage traveling horse trailer photo booth and more. 

    Musicians & DJs

    The Sutro Tunnel works with a variety of talented musicians and DJs who will add ambiance, get your guests dancing, or even play during your ceremony. 


    Some of the styles our musicians & DJs do:

    • Americana Roots
    • Country & Western
    • Ragtime & Saloon Piano
    • Cello (Classic & Modern)
    • Pop Hits

    Have another style in mind? Contact us!

    Lighting

    Create an unforgettable environment for your ceremony and reception with professional lighting. 


    Your wedding venue will sparkle and shine like the stars in the desert nighttime sky.


    Create gorgeous photographs and enhance your guests' experience with a customizable event lighting set up. 


    Sutro Swag

    Sutro Tunnel official merchandise makes the perfect bridal party and groomsmen's gifts to thank these special people for all they've done for your wedding & relationship. 


    Sutro Tunnel branded items also make great guest gifts and keepsakes of your unique wedding day for years to come.


    Special wedding & bulk rates available on official Sutro Tunnel merchandise.

    Discover Your Wedding Day Treasure Today

    Wedding Packages

    Prospector

    Prospector

    Prospector

    (Up to 25 Guests)


    • 4 Hour Exclusive Venue Use
    • Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites


    Exclusive Vendor Packages 

    Also Available


    Starts at $1,900


    Miner

    Prospector

    Prospector

    (Up to 100 Guests)


    • All Day Exclusive Venue Use (10 Hour Rental)
    • Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites


    • Rehearsal on Site the Day Before (2 Hours)


    • Engagement Photo Session On Site (2 Hours)


    Exclusive Vendor Packages 

    Also Available


    Starts at $3,900

    Bonanza

    Prospector

    Bonanza

    (Up to 300 Guests)


    • All Day Exclusive Venue Use (10 Hour Rental)
    • Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites


    • Rehearsal on Site the Day Before (2 Hours)


    • Engagement Photo Session On Site (2 Hours)


    Exclusive Vendor Packages 

    Also Available


    Starts at $4,900

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    Schedule a venue visit to see if the historic Sutro Tunnel is right for your special day. 


    For Wedding Venue Site Tours, simply request your appointment time online. (Click the link)


    Questions? Email: info@thesutrotunnel.org or call (775) 900-0507


    Venue Visits are $65 per person. Your wedding venue visit charge can be applied to your deposit. The venue visit charge is non-refundable.


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