10 Great Wine Country Venues for an Intimate California Elopement


Planning to elope in California? The Napa Sonoma Wine Country offers everything you could possibly want for a romantic getaway. This region is known for its natural beauty, abundant wineries, outdoor activities, award-winning restaurants, and some of the state's most beautiful wedding venues. From luxury boutique hotels and full-service resorts to an authentic working ranch, here is a gorgeous selection of elopement settings for your big day.


MacArthur Place

Sonoma, CA

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.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Trione Vineyards and Winery

Geyserville, CA

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.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Trentadue Winery

Geyserville, CA

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.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Merryvale Vineyards

St. Helena, CA

Style: Sophisticated wine country setting, with a lovely deck for al fresco ceremonies, a two-story Cask Room lined with century-old casks, and a warm, Old World-style dining room.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$

Cline Cellars

Sonoma, CA

Style: Authentic 1850s farmhouse with a wraparound veranda and broad lawns featuring rock-walled fresh-water koi ponds and mature willow trees.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Geyserville Inn

Geyserville, CA

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.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Wild Oak Saddle Club

Santa Rosa, CA

Style: Stunning full-service private event venue in a picturesque location, with velvety lawns dotted by shady oaks, warm and attentive staff, and sprawling views of The Valley of the Moon & Hood Mountain.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection

Calistoga, CA

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

Catering: In-house
Price: $$$

Vintners Resort

Santa Rosa, CA

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

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Annadel Estate Winery

Santa Rosa, CA

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.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$

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