Gainey Vineyard
Santa Barbara Wine Country
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3950 East Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Contact: Diane Connors
Phone: 805/688-0558
www.gaineyvineyard.com
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Why We Like This Place
Although its setting in the rolling, oak-studded hills of Santa Barbara’s wine country is a picturesque one, Gainey Vineyard is earning a reputation for something other than its native good looks. With its year-round program of tastings, tours and concerts, the winery has become a purveyor of both fine wine and culture. The combination has met with success: All of Gainey’s varietal wines have won coveted gold medals, while big names like Randy Newman, Count Basie, Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, Lucinda Williams and Al Jarreau have been among the acts providing the music. Gainey Vineyard has over twenty years of experience hosting special events and weddings. The site’s natural beauty can’t help but attract couples from miles around, and when they get here, the bride- and groom-to-be will find a supportive and energetic staff.
As you approach the winery, you get your first glimpse of its visual appeal. Ninety acres of premium grapevines spread out on either side of the long entry drive, which ends in a sweep around a circular courtyard in front of the hacienda-style winery building. The Tasting Room inside is a handsome space for intimate gatherings. Spanish tile floors, dramatic lighting and a grand-scale fireplace give it a country-casual ambiance. Adjacent to the Tasting Room is the Wine Cellar, a long room whose walls are stacked with floor-to-ceiling bottles of aging wine. Add tables outfitted with linens, candelabras and bowls of fruit for a glowing Tuscan-style reception, or follow your own vision. The spacious Barrel Room, lined with casks of aging wine, is another option for a warm, elegant dinner.
Receptions also take place right outside on the Patio, a grassy open-air courtyard bordered on one side by a grapevine-covered trellis. At the end of the trellis, a barbecue and kitchen prep area make outdoor catering easy. Leafy rows of Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot grapes frame the Patio’s uphill side, where two stately heritage oaks create a majestic focal point.
The Vineyard View Picnic Area, with its two massive oaks and commanding vistas, is the facility’s most popular site for ceremonies. Couples say their vows on a raised grassy “stage” beneath one of the oaks, while their guests enjoy not only the moment but the view: acres of vineyards and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance.
Gainey’s oldest event site is The Old Homestead, built in the 1890s. Located a half mile from the winery, this rustic barn is a terrific spot for dancing, and the expansive area around it makes a wonderful setting for either a western-style celebration or an upscale casual affair. Rolling hills, a nearby creek and shady oaks provide the scenery.
If Gainey Vineyard sounds like the kind of place where you’d like to get married or throw a party, come by for a wine tasting and take in a concert. After you’ve sampled its wine, song and pastoral surroundings, Gainey is sure to rank high on your list.
Capacity
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Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 50 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 125 Max. Seated Outdoors: 400 Max. Standing Indoors: 125 Max. Standing Outdoors: 400 |
Max. Seated: 10 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Vineyard View Picnic Area holds up to 300 seated guests; the Patio accommodates up to 200 seated. |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings, a $5,000 nonrefundable deposit is required to book the site. The site rental fee for a BBQ wedding is $2,000 Monday–Thursday, $4,000 on Friday and $4,500 on Saturday and Sunday. For a catered wedding the site rental fee is $3,000 Monday–Thursday, $5,000 on Friday and $5,500 on Saturday and Sunday. The Barn rental fee is $2,000, which includes use of the Barn and grounds. The Conference Room rental fee is $200/day.
Sophisticated barbecues start at $29/person and include tableware, linens, tables and chairs. If you don’t use the in-house caterer, you’ll have to supply all event rentals. The event balance is payable 2 weeks prior to the function. Cake cutting costs $75. With prior arrangement, the sophisticated kitchen may be used.
Availability
Year-round, daily except major holidays, 10am-–10pm. The Tasting Room, Wine Cellar and Barrel Room are available 5pm–10pm only.
CateringProvidedBYO AlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided or BYOKitchen Facilities: fully equipped Tables & Chairs: provided or BYO Linens, Silver, etc.: provided or BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: BYO Bride's Dressing Room: lounge available Meeting Equipment: BYO Parking: large lot, valet required Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: CBA, local calls only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ Cleanup: provided or caterer View: vineyards, rolling hills Other: coordination, extra fee |
Amplified MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsGarden Patio/CourtyardHills Meadow/Fields Mountains Vineyards Site TypeWineryRanch/Farm Banquet/Events Facility RestrictionsAlcohol: Gainey Vineyard wines only; beer can be providedSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required Other: no rice or confetti |
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