Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
Tri-Valley and Livermore Wine Country
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1184 Vineyard Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Contact: Read Phillips and Clay Jackson
Phone: 925/426-8666
www.palmeventcenter.com
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Why We Like This Place
The ambiance here is purely palatial or maybe “palazzo,” since the feeling you’ll get is that you’ve stepped into the Italian countryside. Set on a 110-acre California winery estate and fashioned in a size, scale and simplicity that emphasize the beauty and character of its vineyard setting, the Palm Event Center is certainly a magnificent place for a party.
The facilities are surounded by vineyards and enjoy views of Mt. Hamilton and Ruby Hill. Guests arrive via a graceful palm-lined approach to find themselves in front of an imposing winery with its roots in the past. The atmosphere is one of privacy and refinement. The adjacent Palm Event Center, which is where your event will take place, has been built using antique brick recycled from an old historic winery. Carefully designed in a manner that combines Early California and Italian Romanesque styles, it is a majestic edifice that bespeaks both taste and means.
The enchantment continues when you step into the Ballroom through the Palm’s massive redwood doors. They’re made from wine barrels that were aged over 50 years, and constructed by a master carpenter. Inside, a twenty-foot-high ceiling and stone-colored Italian-tile floor define the grand scale of this spacious room. High Roman windows connect you with the outdoors: Look through them and you can see the tops of the palms. Weddings, fancy fundraisers, high-end dinner dances and corporate celebrations will all look impossibly posh in this sumptuous interior. Bigger-than-life appointments include French oak barrels and two 800-pound king’s tables ideal for presenting cakes, registration, buffets or banquets in royal style. Handsome portable screens can partition off any area, including the sleek tan-and-black granite bar. And the magnificent catering kitchen enables an all-star staff to turn out delicious contemporary cuisine, guaranteed to dazzle your palate. The sky is the limit on lighting, but even better than the stars, this heaven of dual pin spots is on adjustable dimmers. Even the seating is exquisite: Italian designer chairs are ultra-comfy and welcoming after a mad whirl (or two or three) around the ballroom.
On the eastern wall, huge floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors open onto a sizeable, two-tiered patio, which can also be accessed from a trellis- and trumpet-vine-bordered walkway on the side of the building. Floored in tasteful gray stone and attractively lit, it’s perfect for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres or for after-dinner drinks under the stars. The well-manicured lawn is another lovely gathering place, perhaps for a ceremony beneath the eastern-influenced arch, or for a convivial chat.
The cavernous Estate Room, lined with wine barrels and glittering tealights, provides more space and is a beautiful setting for an indoor ceremony. The room can also host extra activities and sideshow attractions like an auction, dance hall or disco. Clean, crisp and cool, it’s full of wine-cave romance and the fragrance of ripening vintages.
Capacity
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Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 400 Max. Seated Outdoors: 350 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 450 Max. Seated Outdoors: 350 Max. Standing Indoors: 650 Max. Standing Outdoors: 350 |
Max. Seated: 960 |
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Fees & Deposits
A deposit equal to the rental fee is required to reserve your date. 50% of the estimated event total is due 4 months prior to the event. The balance is due a week before the event. Rental fees range $1,750–5,000 depending on day and time of the event. Meals range $30–75/person. Tax, alcohol and an 18% service charge are additional. A $275–400 ceremony set up fee is additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra charge Parking: valet required for over 275 guests Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: office phones Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: n/a Cleanup: provided View: vineyards, garden, hills |
Amplified MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsGardenGarden Patio/Courtyard Hills Landscaped Grounds Panoramic Vineyards Site TypeBanquet/Events FacilityWinery Private Estate RestrictionsAlcohol: providedSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK with restrictions Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required |
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