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Clos LaChance Winery

San Martin Wedding Location
One Hummingbird Lane
San Martin, CA 95046

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Description

If you’ve ever seen the movie, "The Wizard of Oz," you’ll remember the scene where Dorothy arrives in Oz, looks around, and says to her little dog, "I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore, Toto."

Well, you won’t think you’re in California anymore when you see Clos LaChance Winery. This majestic facility, with its white stucco and fieldstone walls, red tile roof and exquisitely landscaped gardens will have you wondering if you’ve been magically transported to the hills of Provence. But the only magic involved here was the unique vision of owners Bill and Brenda Murphy, brought to reality by talented designers and architects.

Located adjacent to the sixth hole of the exclusive CordeValle Golf Course, and overlooking acres of vineyards and open land, Clos LaChance surrounds you with beauty and elegance the minute you enter the grounds. A small fieldstone-walled courtyard, planted with all manner of fragrant, colorful herbs and flowers, and graced by a bubbling fountain welcomes you to the winery. This sunlit space can be used for a ceremony or small champagne reception. After pausing here to savor its delights, continue on into the winery itself and the aptly named Grand Salon. This expansive room has tiled floors, pale taupe walls and ceiling with dark wood moldings, and French doors framed in deep red-and-brown brocade drapes.

The room’s focal point is an imposing stone fireplace; above it, a gilded mirror reflects the light cast by the chandelier, made of wrought iron and decorated with gilded leaves and flowers. A gorgeous tapestry, depicting a Roman scene, adorns the wall. Incidentally, all of the furnishings and art you see in the entire winery are genuine antiques—even the books in the bookcase in the Salon’s foyer! Just off the Grand Salon is the Tasting Library. Smaller than the Grand Salon, this cheerful room features an unusual zinc tasting bar, a massive wooden back-bar, and little cocktail tables that came from a pub in England. And if you’re looking for something really unusual, entertain your guests in the Cellar Room. Built entirely of dry-stacked sandstone, and lit by a wrought-iron candle chandelier, this small underground room is perfect for an intimate dinner, bridal toasts or photos around the antique refectory table.

Outside the Salon and Tasting Library is the Grand Terrace, paved with flagstones and bordered by white rose bushes. Seated dining takes place here, before moving into the Grand Salon for music and dancing. Below the Grand Terrace is the Tapestry Lawn, a velvety semicircle of grass enclosed by a stone wall. A wooden arbor, covered in climbing roses, is the preferred place for couples to tie the knot. Another option is the Mulberry Grove, a pretty spot for smaller ceremonies and champagne receptions.

It goes without saying that all these outdoor areas are exquisitely landscaped; horse chestnut trees, oleanders, lavender, roses, Santa Barbara daisies and salvias are among the horticultural treasures you’ll find growing here.

Even the briefest visit to Clos LaChance reveals the meticulous attention to detail that sets it apart from all other special event venues in the Santa Clara Valley.

And of course they offer top-notch event planning and wedding coordination services. Clos LaChance was named after co-owner Brenda LaChance Murphy, but "chance" is also the French word for "luck," and we’re sure that’s you’ll feel extremely fortunate when you discover this outstanding facility.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 125 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200	Max. Seated Indoors: 100 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 130 Max. Standing Outdoors: 200	Max. Seated: 200
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The winery accommodates 125 seated indoors or 200 outdoors. EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The facility holds 100 seated and 130 standing indoors; 200 seated or standing outdoors. MEETING CAPACITY: Event spaces accommodate 200 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

Half the anticipated event total is required as a nonrefundable deposit to reserve your date. The event balance is due 3 months prior to the event, any remaining balance for extra services is due 14 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $600–10,000 depending on space rented and guest count. Meals start at $75/person. Wine, beverages, tax, service charge and extra rentals are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Catering Provided Alcohol Provided Sites Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: provided by The Resort at Cordevalle Kitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: some provided Linens, Silver, etc.: CBA Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes Bride's & Groom's Dressing Areas: yes Meeting Equipment: some provided Parking: limited, valet required Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: house phone Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: provided View: vineyards, hills, fairways, gardens Other: event coordination, picnic area

Music Indoors Outdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Site Views Vineyards Garden Golf Course Fairways Hills Landscaped Grounds Valley Garden Patio/Courtyard Restrictions Alcohol: provided Smoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors and outdoors with restrictions Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: required

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