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Wedding Regulations & Rental Policies
  • Rental fee of the facility depends on the day of the week and includes an 10 hour block of time. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the facility and it will be applied to the rental fee.
  • Use of the property is restricted to the hours of 7:00 am and 11:00 pm.
  • We require a credit card number to be on file at the time of your event as a security against property damage and/or violation of policies and procedures listed below.
  • Set up and clean up is the responsibility of the renter. A $500 refundable cleaning deposit is required.
  • Access to Valhalla will be coordinated with the Tahoe Tallac Association.
  • Parking is available in the Valhalla Parking lot, but it is limited; there are only 26 regular plus 2 handicapped spaces. Additional spaces are available in the Tallac Site (seasonal) parking lot.
  • Parking is not allowed off asphalt, on bike trail, in the circle drive in front of the Grand Hall, or on the one lane road. Additional parking is available at Kiva Beach (seasonal).
  • All furniture, tables, chairs, picnic tables, garbage cans must be put away at conclusion of event.
  • Garbage liners are provided. It is the renter's, event planner's or caterer's responsibility to remove all refuse from the building, grounds, porches, and premises. The alternate solution to removing all refuse from the premises is to pay a refuse removal fee of $100.
  • Decorations may be used; however, no tape, nails or staples can be used on building surfaces. Regardless of this, there are many creative ways to decorate. Feel free to ask for ideas.
  • Rice, bird seed, confetti, potpourri, glitter, rose/flower petals or any substance of that nature is prohibited in building or on the grounds (potpourri/petals stain the floor).
  • At this time, wedding ceremonies may not be held outdoors. Receptions are allowed outdoors, some restrictions may apply.
  • Music must be maintained at a reasonable volume and allowed indoors only.
  • The use of propane heaters on the deck is not allowed.
  • Set up and clean up and building fires in the main fireplace will be under the supervision of the Valhalla wedding overseer. For safety reasons the outside fireplace is not available for use. The wood in the fireplace will be provided by the renter and not by TTA. Three or four pieces of wood are sufficient for a pleasing fire.
  • Candles must be used cautiously. Stationery containers for candles are mandatory! Only dripless candles are to be used. Wax dripped on mantle, floor and/or fire place will result in a $200 cleaning fee.
  • Pets must be on leash or under voice command at all times. With the exception of registered service dogs, animals/pets are not allowed inside Valhalla. Service dogs must display their official Service Animal attire. All owners must clean up after their pets.
  • Main hall capacity is 120 persons maximum, indoors or outdoors, including porch. Person count exceeding 120 is prohibited due to fire and safety codes and limitations set by Forest Service regulations. Upstairs balcony capacity is not to exceed 40 persons maximum (included in 120 persons).
  • Set up on day of booked event: Maximum 2 hours prior to scheduled event time, additional set up time may be arranged for $250.00 per hour, with a maximum of 2 extra hours.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside the building and on the decks.
  • Wedding Rehearsal: Rehearsals may be scheduled at the cost of $100.00 for one hour.
  • Payment: Non-refundable rental fee in full is due 60 days prior to the even and may be made by personal check, cashier's check, money order or credit card.

For a more detailed explanation of the rental rules and policies, read our sample Rental Agreement.

For additional information email weddings@valhallatahoe.com or call (530) 541-4975.

For information on Valhalla, please contact the Tahoe Tallac Association.
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Tahoe Tallac Association operates under a special use permit with the USDA Forest Service,
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, for the Valhalla estate at the Tallac Historic Site.