Bear Flag Farm
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Winters, CA 95694
Contact: Tina Reikes
Phone: 530/753-9494
www.bearflagfarm.com
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Description
Just an hour from San Francisco and twenty minutes from Sacramento lies an exquisite winery and organic farm. Full of orchards, grapevines and row crops, Bear Flag Farm looks as if it was plucked straight from the French countryside. The winery, main house, guest cottage, and barn are like a tiny village, whose pale stucco walls glow in the midst of fruit trees radiating out in all directions. Many of the fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are sold at the San Francisco Farmer’s Market, and shipped to restaurants around the United States. With lavender abloom in the pomegranate orchard, and olives ripening in the trees, the joyous Mediterranean ambiance is unmistakable.
Guests drive onto the farm past a wrought-iron gate that opens onto a wide driveway divided by a row of flowering crepe myrtles. When they arrive at the end, their cars are whisked away by valets to a two-acre parking area hidden from view. The bridal party has its own changing rooms in the small cottage.
By now, the couple has already decided which of the farm’s wonderful ceremony and reception sites are best for them. One option is for the bride to emerge through the French doors of the cottage onto a small terrace, and then walk down several steps into a large grassy amphitheater. Or, she and her groom might say "I do" on the large South Terrace under the sycamore trees at the edge of the amphitheater. A third possibility is getting married in one of the orchards. Similarly, sit-down dinners, buffets, champagne receptions, and cake-cutting ceremonies can be staged variously on the terrace, in the amphitheater, or in the orchards—and even in a tent set up in front of the winery. Parasols are available for daytime events; and at night, paper lanterns suspended over the dining and dancing areas add a festive touch. While the 2,400-square-foot terrace accommodates dancing, a portable dance floor can be brought in.
The Bear Flag’s goal is to provide a lot of flexibility. Events are limited to one a day, which gives couples the time and space to set everything up the way they want it. They have their choice of caterers, from a preferred list that includes some of the best Bay Area and Sacramento-region companies. And, they’re free to select their own wine and champagne (in addition to purchasing a modest amount of the estate’s wine). Live music is allowed and encouraged—the only restriction being that it has to end at a reasonable hour, out of consideration for neighboring farmers.
The Bear Flag also hosts other events such as private and corporate parties, and a farm dinner series featuring Northern California’s most extraordinary chefs and winemakers. Part of the Bear Flag’s mission is to expand peoples’ awareness of organic and sustainable farming. That shouldn’t be hard—its benefits and delights are easy for anyone to appreciate as they linger amid this abundance of trees and ripening fields.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 0 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 0 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 0 Max. Standing Outdoors: 200 |
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CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The location accommodates up to 200 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
FEES & DEPOSITS: A $5000 non refundable payment is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due 6 months prior to the event. The rental fee for exclusive use of the farm is $8500 for up to 200 guests.
Availability
The regular season begins in April and ends in October. Smaller, off-season events can be arranged. All events must end by 10pm.
CateringSelect From ListAlcoholProvidedBYO Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from listKitchen Facilities: prep only Tables & Chairs: through facilty or planner Linens, Silver, etc.: through facilty or planner Restrooms: partially wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: terrace or BYO Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: BYO Parking: valet required Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: house phone Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: through caterer View: vineyards, mountains, meadows, garden, lavender fields |
MusicOutdoorsw/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Garden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds Meadow/Fields Mountains Vineyards Site TypeBanquet/Events FacilityPrivate Home Private Estate Winery Ranch/Farm RestrictionsAlcohol: provided or BYO with no corkage feeSmoking: designated area only Music: amplified OK with time & volume restrictions Wheelchair Access: limited Insurance: liability required |
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530/753-9494
www.bearflagfarm.com
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