Frequently Asked Questions

For our Weekend Wedding Package, arrival time is Thursday starting at 4:00 pm.

Because we know the value of time for such an occasion, a late checkout is already included. Checkout time is Sunday at 1:00 pm.

For the ceremony & reception, we have seating for up to 200 guests including children. For overnight lodging, Cider Mountain can accommodate up to 40 people between the lodge suites and cabins. We also have 3 RV spaces, two with full hook-ups.

Cider Mountain provides 20- 8 ft’ rectangular wooden farmhouse tables with benches, 200 white folding chairs, and your choice of an arbor for your wedding and reception. With the Weekend Wedding Package, full use of the commercial kitchen and all its tools, accessories, and amenities are also provided.

No, however, we have a venue concierge that will be available on-site for up to 5 hours the day of the wedding to answer questions your coordinator, you, vendors, or family have.

Yes. Multiple! Cider Mountain has a full permanent bathroom facility for guests to use during the event. No outhouses or need to direct people inside the lodge. The wheelchair-accessible, climate-controlled restrooms are easy to find and access, yet intentionally built to the side of the venue to not be an eye-sore.

Due to Idaho’s liquor laws, alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) can be served at the reception as long as it is served by an employee of a licensed bar.

We have a few businesses that we work with who meet this criteria and are happy to refer you to them!

We have no vendor restrictions here at Cider Mountain. Because it’s your special day we want you to be able to choose who you’d like to provide your services. Of course, we can make recommendations if you’d like!

Our stage and dance floor are equipped with a sound system that can be used by a professional DJ or by a trusted friend designated to MC your ceremony and reception.

While Cider Mountain is secluded, the natural landscape of the area allows sound to carry far, especially during the evening time. To be respectful to our rural neighbors, noise restrictions start at 10:30 pm. After that, you’re still able to use the smaller speaker system set up around the outside of the lodge This still works well for dancing and socializing late into the evening.

At this time, we do not have catering services. However, our venue is equipped with a full, commercial kitchen. You are welcome to bring in a caterer to use the kitchen, prepare your own food, or have a food truck on site. We also can recommend a local caterer.

Set-up and take-down of the tables, chairs, and arbor for the ceremony/reception is included in the Weekend Wedding Package. We want you to spend your time enjoying each other! Also, there is no additional cleaning fee. Our staff works hard to ensure the venue is ready for your arrival and will clean after your party checks out. We do ask that the decor items are picked up (and carefully put back if borrowed from us) and reception tableware is cleaned. Don’t worry—the commercial dishwasher does the job in 60 seconds!

Cider Mountain has several areas where family and friends can play games, watch movies and gather together. The beautiful area itself also invites you to explore, get outside and enjoy nature.

The large theatre room allows people to have the experience of being at a movie theatre, with the comfortableness that comes from being at home. The large projector screen with surround sound brings movies and sporting events to life. Great for groomsmen, kids, or all-around family and friends fun.

With multiple outdoor games, frisbee golf, board games, pool table, ping pong table and arcade games you’re sure to find an entertaining activity to enjoy.

There is! You can have up to 3 RVs at the venue and we have 2 proper hook-ups for water and electricity for your convenience and use. One of the proper hook-ups is in perfect proximity to the bar area, dance floor, and reception area—perfect for a food truck.

We have multiple areas for parking, including space just at the entrance of the venue for approximately 60 vehicles. The parking area and walkways are wheelchair accessible and easy to navigate for guests of all ages.

Yes, we do have decor available for use and a PDF can be provided with pictures. Although inventory can change throughout the season, it’s perfect if you need to add a little something extra or forgot an item. It reduces a bride’s stress knowing it’s right at your fingertips. If there’s something you’re counting on, please reach out to make sure it’s still available and we have the quantity you need.

A deposit of 1/3 the total package price is needed to hold your requested dates. A fully refundable, general damage deposit of $500 is also required with the final payment.

An additional $500 damage deposit is required if you’ll be serving liquor. This is fully refundable as long as no damage is done to the venue.

Final payment is due 30 days prior to your scheduled reservation

We ask that you purchase event insurance. It’s affordable and ensures your special day is protected.

Let us first say: we love dogs! Every associate working at Cider Mountain has a pet and loves animals. 🐾

We warmly welcome registered service animals that are trained to perform tasks for those guests with physical or mental disabilities.

However, emotional support animals are not protected under the law. Plus, having any animals outside of those trained as service animals can interfere with the operation of Cider Mountain.

We know there are lots of questions around the topic of emotional support animals, so we’ve provided a longer explanation in our Pet and Service Animal Policy. In it you can read more about the whys and laws behind our decision.

Although we no longer accommodate emotional support animals or any other pet, we do love to see pictures…so bring those along!

And we appreciate you relaying this information to your guests, if necessary, to avoid confusion when they arrive.

If you or someone in your party have a service animal, please notify us 2 weeks prior to arrival.

We love our local vendors! Feel free to contact us and we will happily provide you with our current recommendation list!