Make your own history at the historic Tallman Hotel.

A newly married couple walks hand-in-hand through a sunlit forest, a beautiful setting near the Tallman Hotel.

Bring the gift of legacy and tradition to your special day.

The Tallman Hotel was born with the spirit of adventure, hope, and relaxation in mind. It has long been a haven for people who seek adventure, a brighter future, or a new beginning. What better backdrop to your special day than a hotel that is steeped in such a history of optimism and joy?

The Tallman Hotel is ideally equipped with several indoor and outdoor venues that can hold groups big and small for your special day. With an on-site restaurant to handle the catering, and an enthusiastic and detail-focused staff on hand to help you plan every detail, we would love to help make your event one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Please look at some of our options below, and fill out a form with as many details about your plan as possible, and we will work with you to make your dream event a reality.

There’s no place more magical for your special day.

Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday party, baby shower, anniversary, reunion, or other wonderful event, there is no place more spectacular to do so than at the Narrow Gauge Inn. Just four miles from Yosemite National Park, one of the most beautiful places in the country, the magic of the mountains is apparent in every special event we host at the Inn.

A silhouette of a couple posing against a backlit forest - Narrow Gauge Inn - A Serenite Hotel Near Fish Camp.

The elegant dining room at the Tallman Hotel features a fireplace, mirrors, and set tables with natural light.

The Hotel Dining Room Seats 25

In keeping with the 'East Lake' style of decor and inspired by nature, our dining room is a sun-washed space with tall ceilings and hand-painted walls depicting blue herons, snowy egret, leaping frogs and other regional flora and fauna. Surrounded by these beautiful paintings inspired by nature, guests here will feel connected to the hotel’s deep legacy of creativity, hospitality, and love of the outdoors.

A rustic yet elegant private dining room at the Tallman Hotel with a large oval table and chandelier.

Riffe’s Meeting House – Seats 25

Riffe’s Meeting House is a historic building located just steps from the Tallman Hotel. Traditionally used for community meetings, town halls, church meetings and more, this is a perfectly scenic and historic location for your next event. Available for dinners, wine tastings, recitals, lectures, corporate conferences or weddings, it’s the perfect backdrop for any intimate event and has been outfitted with high-speed Wi-Fi, and a projector to ensure that while your event may be a nod to this area’s history, your technological needs will still be met.

Courtyard – Seats 75

Separating the entrances to the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon, our spacious outdoor Courtyard and heated veranda can accommodate parties of up to 100 diners when combined with the saloon. The leafy Sycamore trees overhead are the perfect ceiling to any event, big or small, and provide refreshing shade in the summer for a warmer gathering.