12 Great Wine Country Venues for an Intimate California Elopement

Style: Authentic working ranch with a beautiful historic house, vibrant gardens, and cuisine featuring estate-grown produce.

Style: Idyllic and understated Sonoma hotel, spa, and culinary scene set on a magnificent estate, offering generous elopement packages that include 2 nights' lodging, flowers, cake, a couples' massage, and more.

Style: The two-story Old Stone Building, constructed with classic Old World masonry and exposed fir beams, exemplifies the venue’s rustic elegance, alongside a bocce court and beautifully landscaped lawns.

Style: Intimate ceremonies under a vine-wrapped, Tuscan-style arbor, with receptions to follow in the garden, with a quaint lattice arbor, stage, dance floor, and sunny lawn, or the airy, Mediterranean reception hall.

Style: This exquisite adults-only retreat is highlighted by the Acacia Barn, with its vaulted ceiling, magnificent beams, and large windows, and boasts luxe guest rooms adorned with private terraces and fireplaces, luxurious Rivolta Carmignani linens, and gorgeous over-sized bathrooms.

Style: Lovely, all-in-one venue offering romantic, arbor-shaded al fresco ceremonies overlooking the Mayacamas Hills, well-tended, tree-dotted lawns, and plush accommodations for the entire wedding party.

Style: Lovely, family-owned winery boasting an elegant estate house, airy terraces and patios, lush plantings and vines, and jaw-dropping views of Sonoma Mountain.

Style: Magical setting with exquisite gardens, a wisteria-covered Teahouse, a candlelit wine cave, and all-inclusive small wedding packages for up to 30 people.

Style: Relaxed luxury at a very green, stylish, and accommodating resort & spa.

Style: Iconic Wine Country venue on 33 hillside acres with breathtaking views, 5-star accommodations, and Michelin Star-rated cuisine.

Style: 92-acre Tuscan-inspired estate offering indoor and outdoor event spaces, as well as a Four Diamond inn and renowned restaurant.

Style: A versatile venue that occupies 40 acres of Sonoma Valley woodlands, vineyards and heirloom rose fields that offers ceremonies in the Ruins, a striking open-air stone structure followed by romantic receptions in the rustic barn.

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Packages start at $1,200 for elopements and $3,500 for weddings. And Here Comes The Guide couples receive a complimentary 15% off any package of your choice!