We love your kids—we want you to have a night off 🙂
Our wedding events (welcome party, ceremony, and reception) will be adults-only.

Yes! The welcome party will include light bites, and the wedding day will feature a fully catered meal. Please note your dietary preferences when you RSVP so we can make any necessary accommodations.

Dress in whatever is true to you and makes you feel great—the welcome party will be casual cocktail and the wedding & reception will be semi-formal, but with whatever twist you’d like to throw on it.

Our ceremony will take place on the Hill overlooking Tomales Bay. The reception will follow at Buck’s Hall just down the hill.

The pathway steps to the Hill are located directly across from the hotel’s main lobby entrance. For those needing assistance, a vehicle will be available for transportation. Please note that the ceremony area is a mix of grass and dirt, so appropriate footwear is recommended.

Buck Hall is located below the main lobby. It can be accessed via the main road or the trails below the lobby.

A vehicle is available for guests who need assistance getting to and from the ceremony location on-top of the Hill.

A shuttle will also be provided from Nick’s Cove and Bodega Bay to and from the venue on October 15th.

Yes! We welcome mellow, well-mannered dogs on the property. Please note that we kindly ask that dogs do not attend the welcome event or the ceremony and reception. There may be an additional accommodation fee for pets from the hotel.

There are 66 parking spaces available on the property. Guests staying at the hotel will have one reserved parking space per room. For those staying off-site, parking will be limited, so we kindly encourage carpooling with other guests on the day of the event.

See the “Travel & Stay” page :)

Uber / Lyft are generally hard to find in the area. Local taxi services are a more reliable option and your best bet is to book in advance. Bill’s Taxi Service (707-869-2177) is a great option.

Yes—Mable’s Restaurant + Deck is located on the property and is open for coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your stay.

The Marconi Lobby also features a small general store with snacks, treats, wine, and other essentials. Coffee is served in the lobby each morning, and a drinking water station is available for guests. There is also a game room and lounge area in the lobby—sweet zones to hang with friends!

Take time to explore the beautiful paths overlooking Tomales Bay— there are several hiking trails throughout the property. Along the way, you may discover special tucked-away spots, like the amphitheater grove. The Meadow is also a great place to relax, enjoy lawn games, or spend time with your dog.

Guests are also welcome to enjoy the sauna located adjacent to the lobby. In the evenings, we look forward to gathering with friends and family around the campfire—s’mores kits are available in the lobby!

West Marin is one of our favorite places—explore Tomales Bay, enjoy local oysters, and soak in the beautiful coastal scenery. Take a drive around Point Reyes, hike, surf…

If you have extra time, consider a day trip to nearby towns like Bodega Bay, Jenner, Guerneville, and Occidental.

Our favorites are recommended on the “Things to Do” page.

Marshall, CA is a quaint coastal town nestled along the eastern shore of Tomales Bay in West Marin. Just a short drive away, you’ll find Point Reyes Station (about a 15 minute drive), where you can visit a local market to stock up on groceries and essentials.

Mid-October in West Marin is typically mild and beautiful, with daytime temperatures in the low-mid 70s°F and cooler evenings in the mid-50s°F. Coastal breezes are common, and temperatures tend to drop after sunset. We recommend dressing in layers and bringing a jacket or wrap for the evening.

The Lodge at Marconi is set on a beautiful 62-acre property and is also part of a California state park. We kindly ask guests to be mindful while exploring and navigating the grounds. Please note that the property is non-smoking.

Your presence is the greatest gift. For those who wish to contribute, we’ve set up a honeymoon and future fund—please see the link on the “registry” page <3

The nearest hospital is Petaluma Valley Hospital, located approximately 20 miles away (about a 30-minute drive).

For urgent care needs, Prima Urgent Care – Petaluma is also about 20 miles away and offers convenient walk-in services.

📡 It was built by the “inventor of radio”

The property that is now the Lodge at Marconi was originally built in 1914 by Guglielmo Marconi as a trans-Pacific radio receiving station—helping connect ships at sea with the rest of the world.

🌊 It sits inside a 62-acre coastal park

The lodge isn’t just a hotel—it’s part of a 62-acre state historic park overlooking Tomales Bay, with hiking trails, meadows, and sweeping water views all around.

🛰️ It once helped power global communication

At its peak, the Marconi station was a major hub for trans-Pacific wireless communication—basically early “global internet,” but with radio waves.

🪖 The military used it during wartime

After its early radio days, the site was also used for military communications during World War I, adding another layer to its history.

🌿 It has a very wild second chapter

In the 1960s–70s, the property became home to Synanon—an experimental rehab program that later turned into a controversial cult.

🏕️ It’s had multiple lives

Over the years, the property has been a radio station, hotel, military site, rehab center, nonprofit retreat center, and now a beautifully restored boutique lodge.

✨ It was recently reimagined

After a major renovation, the lodge reopened as a modern coastal retreat—blending its historic bones with a relaxed, design-forward vibe.