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Mountain Winery

Saratoga Wedding Location
14831 Pierce Road
Saratoga, CA 95070

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Description

Set high up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this historic winery has wonderful panoramic views of the entire Santa Clara Valley. Amazingly, it only takes fifteen minutes to drive here from the valley, and once you arrive, you’ll be delighted with everything you see on the mountaintop.

The two main buildings on the property, the Winery and Chateau La Cresta, were constructed in 1905 by French winemaker Paul Masson. Both are fashioned of stone masonry, and represent fine examples of French country architecture. Masson lived in the Chateau, where he often entertained guests like John Steinbeck and Charlie Chaplin (who had a fondness for pressing grapes himself). Host your own event here, and you’ll understand why Chaplin was such a frequent visitor.

The Chateau’s Vista Room is a favorite for parties, with its French antiques and spectacular valley views through almost floor-to-ceiling windows. A heavy wooden door opens out onto a brick patio where guests can mingle and dance. Small celebrations and executive meetings frequently take place upstairs in the Bordeaux Room, whose gleaming mahogany table seats twelve. Guests love its seclusion and private deck, which offers another opportunity to sample the fabulous vistas.

If you’re planning a large indoor event, like a fundraising gala or casino night, reserve the ivy-covered Winery building. Its stone walls and fragrant oak casks give the space a delicious, old-world ambiance. Intimate outdoor ceremonies, champagne receptions and wine tastings are held in the Wishing Well area, a tranquil flagstone patio and ivy-covered wishing well bordered by a grove of redwoods.

Expecting a crowd? The perfect spot is the Deck, an expansive wooden terrace at the edge of the crest. Flanked by landscaped gardens and oak trees, it provides a view of the valley that will take your breath away. If you need a theater setting for your event, the Amphitheater is seasonally available. It has a stage with a striking backdrop: the stone portal of a San Jose cathedral that crumbled in the 1906 quake.

This venue is so versatile you’re bound to find an area that fits your needs. In addition, corporations looking for team building programs will appreciate the innovative packages available, including gourmet cooking, treasure hunts and California wine tours.

The Mountain Winery has expanded its scope since its early days as a family winery, but still offers the same beauty and serenity that enchanted Paul Masson when he first came here almost a century ago.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 1700	Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 1700 Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: 2000	Max. Seated: 2000
CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY Area Seated Standing Deck 180 250 Picnic Area 200 300 Chateau 50 50 Winery 200 300 Amphitheater 1,700 2,000 Wishing Well 280 350 Plaza 500 1,000 Bordeaux Room 12 25 MEETING CAPACITY: There are 5 different indoor meeting rooms that can accommodate 10–300 seated, and multiple outdoor areas that can hold up to 2,000 people.

Fees & Deposits

The rental fee, contract and estimated guest count are required when the facility is reserved. The final balance is due 1 week prior to the event. Site fees range $2,600–7,500 depending on guest count. Meals start at $38/person, plus tax and an 18% service charge.

For other special events and business functions, rental fees vary depending on the space(s) and hours reserved. Fees range $500–2,000 for a 4-hour block and $600–2,250 for an 8-hour block or all-day meeting. The rental fee includes use of the site, rentals, setup, cleanup and staff. For business functions, it also includes meeting equipment.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 8am–midnight.

Catering Provided Alcohol Provided BYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: provided Kitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: limited wheelchair accessibility Dance Floor: CBA Bride's Dressing Area: yes View: panorama of the valley floor and coastal hills Parking: large lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phone Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Cleanup: provided Meeting Equipment: flipcharts, overhead projector, screen, LCD projector

Music Indoors Outdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair Access Access Limited Site Views Cityscape Garden Hills Landscaped Grounds Meadow/Fields Mountains Ocean/Bay Panoramic Pool Area Valley Vineyards Restrictions Alcohol: provided, or wine corkage fee Smoking: outside only Music: amplified OK with volume limits Wheelchair Access: limited Insurance: not required Other: no rice, confetti

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