Centerville Estate Hideaway

I had a bad experience here, and would not recommend this place due to that experience.

We were married there in May 2012. The venue is amazing and gorgeous. It is a hidden gem along Butte Creek just a short drive from Chico.
Recommended for a unique and peaceful wedding venue.
You can bring in your own vendors which is a nice change compared to other venues.

Please don’t and it’s not because of the drive…

If you like the outdoors, this is a great location. It’s located WAY up this little windy road, but the drive is fun if you like to drive and have something sporty.
The grounds themselves are beautiful. Well manicured, with interesting sculptures hiding here and there in the brush. The location is on the creek, and when we were there we saw salmon spawning right in front of us. Amazing.
The lodge itself is impressive, too. Beautiful river stone construction, with big logs. It’s what you expect a lodge to look like. Add in the soaring hawks, some curious deer, and you’ve got a regular menagerie. Great site.

This venue is the most difficult to access for a wedding I’ve ever experienced. The drive up from downtown Chico becomes a narrow and winding road that runs parallel to Butte Creek. At one point along the way, you must yield at a one-​way covered bridge if there’s oncoming traffic. Once you make it to the venue, you’ll quickly see why Centerville makes for a great place to host an outdoor wedding. The estate is sited along the creek and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. The building onsite is also very beautiful. The patio behind the building is huge and has enough space easily accommodate dining, bar and dance areas. The drive to and from (especially at night… maybe an open bar is a no go?) needs to be made with caution, but the beauty of the venue is well worth the driving ordeal.