COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts
Napa Wedding Location500 First Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707/256-2900
www.winevalleycatering.com
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Description
Copia, The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, sits like a white citadel on the banks of the Napa River, surrounded by acres of carefully designed and pampered gardens. Housed in an imposing ultramodern building, Copia nevertheless faithfully reflects the pastoral roots of Napa Valley, bringing together the best of the region’s wine, history, cuisine, music and graphic arts. Though it’s close to downtown Napa, the gardens and the river seem to create an island of serenity that shields Copia from the bustle of everyday life.
There are many locations for staging ceremonies and receptions indoors, outdoors or both. Large events are accommodated in the Beringer Vineyards Atrium, a grand, two-story space in the center of the building with a view of the Concert Terrace and the river. The architecture is sleek and modern, with towering glass walls and brushed chrome—a clean canvas that can be transformed into a romantic wonderland.
Several sites on the second floor provide indoor/outdoor environments and expansive views. The Mezzanine Gallery is an excellent vantage point for gazing at sunsets over the Napa River, and it gives guests access to galleries. The Garden Overlook, perched above the Olive Grove, has a panoramic vista of gardens stretching as far as the eye can see. Riverside ceremonies can be staged at the Oxbow Terrace (small groups) or the grassy Concert Terrace (larger groups).
Perhaps the most charming venues are the ones that take advantage of the magnificent groves and gardens surrounding Copia. Get married beneath a grape arbor in the North Garden or among the light-spangled trees in the Olive Grove. You can arrive via horse and carriage at the gorgeous Garden Promenade, and plight your troth on a stage built of local stone. (The Garden Promenade also has a covered area for your reception, with its own outdoor kitchen.) Everywhere you stroll between the rock-walled beds of vegetables, grapevines, fruit trees and flowers, there is the scent of good things growing and blooming in the rich Napa soil. In the evening, creative lighting turns the gardens into a set for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where anything and everything magical might happen.
Catering at Copia is provided by Wine Valley Catering, specializing in Napa Valley cuisine. From hors d’oeuvre platters decorated with fresh flowers to Napa Valley Rack of Lamb, Wine Valley Catering combines seasonal local specialties and produce with—what else?—the fine wines of the region. Their wedding expert, Steve Sarna, will help you in every step of your event planning.
Copia offers you versatility, flexibility and great food. Whether your party is indoors, outdoors (or both), formal or informal, large or small, Copia does it all. As the staff says, "If you can dream it, we can do it!"
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 360 Max. Seated Outdoors: 400 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 360 Max. Seated Outdoors: 400 Max. Standing Indoors: 1000 Max. Standing Outdoors: 1000 |
Max. Seated: 269 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: Copia holds up to 360 seated guests indoors and up to 400 outdoors. |
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Fees & Deposits
Half of the site fee deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $500–3,500 depending on site selected. Meals range $50–150/person.
Availability
Copia is available year round for events. Since Copia is closed to the public on Tuesdays, that day is designated as a “buyout” day. During the season there is a 150-person minimum on Saturdays.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided by Wine Valley CateringParking: lot Kitchen Facilities: n/a Accommodations: no guestrooms Tables & Chairs: through caterer Telephone: pay phone Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Bride's Dressing Area: no Cleanup: caterer Dance Floor: yes View: river, grounds, gardens, vineyards Meeting Equipment: CBA Other: full event coordination |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeCreek/River Fountain/Water Feature Garden Garden Patio/Courtyard Hills Landscaped Grounds Mountains Panoramic Park Vineyards Waterfall Other RestrictionsAlcohol: provided or BYO, full liquor bar service CBAWheelchair Access: yes Smoking: outside only Insurance: not required Music: amplified OK |
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707/256-2900
www.winevalleycatering.com
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