Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country
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Sonoma Wedding Location
389 4th Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: Special Event Department
Phone: 707/933-3314
www.sebastiani.com
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Why We Like This Place

The Sebastiani family has hosted many a winery wedding since 1904, when founder Samuele Sebastiani purchased the winery and began driving his horse and wagon around town to sell wine by the glass.

Now, after more than a century in the wine business, the Sebastianis have restored the winery’s original buildings, combining several of them to create new tasting and special event rooms. Pride and dedication to history are evident throughout the new facility: Century-old stone walls were uncovered, adding their amber and weathered-ivory patina to both the interior and exterior of the winery. Sebastiani’s heirloom wine equipment is featured prominently in the décor. Most notable is the famous hand-carved wine cask collection. Local winemaking scenes, various grape varietals and an array of birds have been chiseled into hundreds of antique redwood casks. They were carved by a friend of Samuele’s son, August, the second-generation family member to assume control of the winery. Currently at the helm is third-generation family member, Mary Ann Sebastiani Cuneo, the woman largely responsible for creating this fine new venue for Wine Country weddings.

In the piazza in front of the winery, there is a circular fountain pool. Italian cypress trees and a wisteria arbor surround the piazza, where wedding guests sip champagne while awaiting the jaunty arrival of bride and groom aboard Sebastiani’s antique trolley. (Although small weddings can be held here, most couples get married elsewhere and have their reception at Sebastiani.)

The festivities may continue inside the winery. The entrance is at the end of an arched and pillared portico that runs the length of the building’s stone façade. Punctuated by old Mission-style heavy wood and iron doors, the long portico serves as both a shaded promenade and an exceptional backdrop for wedding photos.

Inside, two rooms offer a cool respite from the summer sun. The Sonoma Room is a serene spot for an intimate ceremony or rehearsal dinner. Its focal point is a simple carved stone fireplace surrounded by a hand-painted mural of Sonoma’s city and countryside done in muted blues, greens and honey-golds.

The Barrel Room, where receptions take place, is dedicated to the fruit of the vine. Wine barrels standing ten feet tall line the thick stone walls, and the fragrance of aging wine permeates the air. Papa Barrel, as it is affectionately called, rises up two stories at the far end of the room. This cottage-sized barrel has a staircase that wraps around it from back to front. One couple made their grand entrance by winding down the stairs together, brilliantly lit up by a spotlight. They received a standing ovation from their guests.

Sonoma’s oldest continuously operating family winery, Sebastiani Vineyards is steeped in tradition. It’s a place where you and your guests can drink in the family’s rich history and enduring spirit along with some world-class wines.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300

Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 200
Max. Standing Indoors: 200
Max. Standing Outdoors: 200

Max. Seated: 150

CEREMONY & MEETING CAPACITY: For ceremonies, the Winery holds up to 300 seated guests outdoors and up to 150 seated guests indoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Outdoor spaces hold up to 200 seated or standing guests. Indoors, the Winery holds up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests. Smaller spaces are available; call for configuration details.

Fees & Deposits

50% of the estimated event cost is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event. The rental fee ranges $3,000–7,000, including ceremony and reception site, depending on the season.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 10am–11pm.

Catering

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Alcohol

Provided

Sites Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list
Kitchen Facilities: full
Tables & Chairs: provided for dinner location
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride's Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra charge
Parking: large lot
Accommodations: no guestrooms, hotels nearby
Telephone: house phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA
Cleanup: caterer
View: vineyards and surrounding foothills
Other: event coordination

Amplified Music

Indoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Hills
Mountains
Vineyards

Site Type

Winery
Banquet/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK inside with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required

Contact: Special Event Department
707/933-3314
www.sebastiani.com
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