We kindly ask that you RSVP by January 1, 2026. If you have any questions about the RSVP process, please contact Elena or Graeson.
Come stay where the magic happens! We have a room block at this hotel, but you must book by December 20, 2025. Guests may book online or call (209) 379-2373 and provide the group code, GARDNER. There is a two-night minimum stay, so we recommend booking from April 24-26, 2026.
34001 Highway 120, Groveland, California 95321
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
Rush Creek's sister property, roughly an 18 minute drive from Rush Creek
33160 Evergreen Road Groveland, California 95321
Roughly a 28 minute drive from Rush Creek.
18767 Main Street, Groveland, CA 95321
Tent cabin camping! If you choose Curry Village for your lodging, please keep abreast of Yosemite closures closer to the event date to ensure that Curry Village will be open. Roughly a 45 minute drive from Rush Creek.
9010 Curry Village Dr, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Please don't be confined to these lodging options! Late April in Yosemite can still be quite cold for camping, so plan accordingly.
Driving directions from San Francisco Bay Area: (3 - 3.5 hours)
From downtown San Francisco, take I-80 East across the Bay Bridge, then merge onto I-580 East. Continue for 45 miles, then merge onto I-205 East towards Tracy/Stockton.
Follow signs to CA-120 East through Manteca, Oakdale, and Groveland. Rush Creek Lodge is on the right-hand side, ½ mile before the Yosemite entrance.
For more directions, visit this link
For our out-of-state guests: We recommend flying into any of the major Northern California airports (SFO, OAK, SJC, SAC) and renting a car. You may also fly into Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), Merced Regional Airport (**MCE**), or Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FAT), but these smaller airports have fewer flights.
Driving warning: There is a stretch of Hwy 120 into Groveland called Priest Grade, which has several switchbacks and limited nighttime visibility. While both New Priest Grade and Old Priest Grade are relatively short, they can be dangerous for unfamiliar drivers. Please keep this in mind for travel and lodging plans.
Our ceremony begins on April 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the Cedar View Ceremony Site. The reception starts at 4:00 PM at the Event Center near the Rush Creek Tavern and ends at 10:00 PM. We will also host a farewell breakfast at the Tavern on April 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM.
We ask that your party only brings guests included on your invitation. If you have any questions, please contact Elena or Graeson.
Semi-formal attire, please! Our color palette consists of blues, greens, and browns (think of colors you’d see in the forest!), if you’d like to match.
Elena or Graeson! Please inform us of any allergies/dietary restrictions by January 1, 2026.
Gifts are welcome but not required! If you would like, we prefer donations toward our honeymoon fund. These donations may be made in person or via the linked Venmo account: link. Alternatively, you may make a donation in our names to one or multiple of the following National Park funds:
We currently have the privilege of celebrating in this beautiful park, and we want to protect this land for generations to come. Thank you in advance!
We can’t believe it either! There are a wealth of outdoor activities in and around Yosemite Valley, all detailed here
Rush Creek Lodge also hosts excursions that you are welcome to take advantage of during your stay; see more details here.
Please keep weather in mind when planning your adventures. One of Yosemite's main roads, Tioga Pass, is closed from November-May. This may lead to increases in travel time.
Rush Creek Lodge also hosts excursions that you are welcome to take advantage of during your stay: We are looking forward to seeing everyone on our special day!