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A wedding at Deep Creek Farmstead offers a picturesque and serene nature-focused experience on a sprawling seven-acre property along Deep Creek, just before it feeds into the Clackamas River.
30 minutes from Portland and Mt Hood, the venue is ideally located between the city and the forest, and our property is made up of wooded trails and open fields, creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere for any occasion. The expansive private creekfront offers several spots for vows or reflection, plus opportunities for guests to enjoy the water.Our venue has several scenic ceremony locations, including the steel arched Pergola (ideal for up to 60 guests), the spacious Pasture under a majestic Eucalyptus tree (for up to 75 guests), and the tranquil Upper Pond, perfect for a "first look" or quiet stroll.
Deep Creek Farmstead also offers the option for overnight or weekend bookings, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the property's beauty and relaxation. The Homestead, with 4 large bedrooms and spa-style bathrooms, accommodates up to 12 overnight guests, providing a perfect retreat for families or the bridal party.
For receptions, the venue offers the large, rustic Barn, which seats up to 75 guests and provides shelter in case of rain, as well as a spacious Patio for mingling or relaxation. Expansive fields and trails are ideal for activities like yard games or dancing, while the surrounding natural beauty enhances the experience.
With an open catering policy, couples can choose any licensed caterer, and we will handle your Bar Catering services via our popular Portland restaurant, Bar West.
Deep Creek Farmstead’s variety of ceremony and reception spaces, combined with its stunning natural setting, makes it an unforgettable location for a rustic, nature-inspired wedding.
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Exclusive use of all grounds and outbuildings including pergola, pond, patio area, pasture, beaches, barn, cabin, and the entire homestead.
Standard cleaning services for the end of your event are included in your rental rate. Additional fees may apply for larger messes.
Available exclusively to house guests are our cedar sauna and hot tub.
Outdoor grill area with Gozney pizza oven is provided for under 30 guests.
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The home sleeps up to 12 guests in the 3-4 bedrooms and family room.
‘Orchard Room’ : 1 Queen, 2 Full
‘Garden Room’ : 1 Queen, 1 Full
‘Creek Room’ : 1 King, 1 Full
‘Fir Room’ : 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen sofa bed
‘Family Room’ : 1 Queen sofa bed
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YES! All seven sprawling acres are yours to enjoy and explore during your time here. Please note that while a Deep Creek venue manager will be on-site during the hours of your event, you will be responsible for ensuring that all of your guests treat the home and land with respect and adhere to our policies.
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Rental of Deep Creek Farmstead varies depending on season, day of week, and daytime / overnight events. Our rates are outlined HERE.
Bar service is handled by our beautiful Portland restaurant, Bar West, which is renowned for our exquisite cocktail program. Our rates are highly competitive as this is a very plug-and-play offering for us, so a good estimate for all-in bar costs is $35 - $75 / per guest.
We offer an OPEN CATERING policy at Deep Creek Farmstead, but do require that you utilize a licensed and insured caterer for your reception dinner and meals of 30+ guests. Catering costs also vary greatly, but you can estimate $75 - $150 / per guest, plus staffing of $400 - $800.
Outside rentals for your event are another cost with a lot of variables, but you can estimate $2500 - $5000 for an entire event package (tables, chairs, plating, linens, glassware, utensils, etc), including delivery and pickup.
Client is required to rent portable restrooms for all events over 30 guests. 1 toilet is required for every 50 guests, and an additional toilet is required for events over 6 hours.
You will likely also want to hire a DJ and wedding coordinator, both of which you are allowed to do with any vendor here. A rough estimate for these contractors is $1500 / ea. You will also need to rent portable restrooms, which range from $500 - $1200 including delivery & pickup. Depending on your vision for florals, you can estimate $2000+, though couples do not need full floral set ups here, as the nature and landscape provide plenty of beautiful greenery.
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We require that you book one of our On-Site Managers for hours of the event plus Load-In / Load-Out hours at the rate of $30/hr.
Standard cleaning services for the end of your event are included, though if you are booking the 2 Event + 2 Night package and wish to book a professional cleanup behind your Friday night event, we are happy to coordinate for an additional $50/hr.
See ‘what should we budget’ above for additional costs you will want to consider, including Bar Catering through Bar West.
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Absolutely! We do not have official sound restrictions, but out of respect for our neighbors - both human and wild - we ask that amplified music end at 10pm and a quiet volume is kept among guests after 11pm.
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There is parking on-site for up to ~30 cars, depending on whether your party has catering set up or larger vehicles. We highly recommend EcoShuttle to help with additional parking and shuttle needs!
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FIRES - Fires are allowed in designated fire pits only. If you are the last one to leave the fire pit, you are responsible for ensuring the fire is properly extinguished (please ask for help if you need it). In the event of a county fire ban, no wood burning fires are permitted, propane fires are still allowed. Fires must be extinguished by 10pm or end of event.
DOGS - We allow dogs, but they must remain on leash at all times, and should be kept a close eye on as there are both birds of prey (that may attack small dogs) and small vermin / rabbits (that they may try to hunt). Of course, owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs. Please be mindful of wet paws and do not allow pets on our furniture.
KIDS - Please be sure children are supervised at all times - especially near the pond, cliffs, and creek. Non-confident swimmers should wear life jackets at all times while near the water.
FOOD / TRASH - Be sure food messes are cleaned quickly as field mice, raccoons, bees, ants, etc will be attracted. Trash must be maintained throughout the weekend when DCF Staff is not on-site, so we ask that our guests designate 2-4 people that will be in charge of ensuring messes are controlled to prevent any issues.
CRITTERS - There are no apex predators in the area, and the snakes found here are all very gentle - so please do not hurt them. Be sure to notify parents that children must wash their hands after handling the rough-skinned (orange-bellied) newts, as their skin emits toxins that can cause rashes or severe sickness if ingested.
POTENTIAL INJURIES - Stinging nettles and blackberry thorns are plentiful - be aware of their appearance to avoid welts / scrapes. The yellow jackets can be aggressive in late August and early September, so we provide traps and a suction tool to aid with stings if necessary. The ‘Clay Creek’ can be very slippery when wet. Water shoes and walking gingerly will prevent slips. No diving into creek.
SMOKING is highly discouraged on our property. If you must, there is an area in the parking lot for designated smoking. Smoking elsewhere on the property will result in a $500 fine. We have a high fire danger in the summer months and fire is something we must remain highly alert about.
It’s safe here at night, but it is VERY DARK. Headlamps are suggested.
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We are in beautiful Clackamas County, ~15 minutes from Oregon City, Happy Valley, Estacada, and Sandy, and 30 minutes from Portland!
Deep Creek winds its way through the mountains and valleys of the Mt Hood Wilderness, flowing into the roaring Clackamas River just beyond our property.
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As the owners of beloved central city wedding venue, Union Pine, and Nob Hill restaurant and venue, Bar West, Summer & Patrick Triato have taken their passion for beautiful places to the woods to take on their biggest labor of love yet at Deep Creek Farmstead.
Many years of care by the land’s former owner helped to establish character and curiosity in the wandering trails, gardens, and buildings, and the Triatos have picked up where she left off, putting the lens of entertaining and gathering into every detail.