Gansberg Ranch Weddings

Todd Gansberg’s great grandfather immigrated to the Carson Valley from Germany in 1903 and began farming and ranching. For six generations they have been raising cattle, horses, and hay. The Gansberg’s also have ranches in California, which are located in Markleeville, Smith Valley, Bridgeport, Plymouth, Ione, and Stanislaus County. Part of the Gansberg Ranch property in the Carson Valley is now being offered as a wedding venue. This property was the location of the Douglas County Creamery, which began in the 1890s. It manufactured butter, cheese, and condensed milk. The leftover cream was used to fatten hogs and the rustic stone building, which is now used as the heart of our venue, is where they cured the ham and bacon.

In 2017 Julie and her son, Luke, decided to clean out the historic barn. As they began, the family discovered the barn’s inner beauty. This is the point at which the Gansberg's dream transpired. They decided that this hidden gem of the Carson Valley needed to be shared with others who have the same appreciation for historic beauty. One of the buildings known as The Stone Barn has rustic timeless stone and wooden beams that will be sure to make any bride’s dreams come true.

The Waterloo Hole bar is a grain bin no longer used for storing crops, but now useful, beautiful, and entirely unique with granite tops and chandelier lighting. 

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 In 2023 the Gansbergs decided to add a new edition to their venue. A 52'x70' hay barn was built to hold hay in the winter and guests in the summer. It's perfect for providing shade and shelter during dinner.