10 Great Wine Country Venues for an Intimate California Elopement

Fab Features: exquisite winery setting nestled among lush grapevines and verdant lawns with views of redwoods and mountains beyond • intimate ceremonies under a vine-wrapped, Tuscan-style arbor • receptions follow in the garden, with its quaint lattice arbor, stage, dance floor, and sunny lawn, or the airy, Mediterranean reception hall

Fab Features: say “I do” against a backdrop of Napa Valley vineyards and distant mountains • the Napa and Sonoma Ballrooms showcase soaring peaked roofs, handcrafted barn-board walls, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound • the 28 acres include beautifully landscaped walking paths, flowering gardens with fountains, and spacious lawn and stone fireplace

Fab Features: lovely all-in-one venue overlooking the Mayacamas Hills • romantic, arbor-shaded al fresco ceremonies on well-tended, tree-dotted lawns • plush accommodations for the entire wedding party

Fab Features: authentic 1850s farmhouse with wraparound veranda • broad lawns featuring rock-walled fresh-water koi ponds • expansive Great Lawn bordered by ponds and mature willow trees

Fab Features: chic, sophisticated Wine Country eco-resort surrounded by lush, densely wooded hills • a sensational spa and plush suites with spacious patios are just a few of the resort's luxe touches • chefs at the Michelin Star-rated restaurant customize the menu, incorporating farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients into unique, flavorful dishes

Fab Features: striking turn-of-the-century estate set on 40 acres of woodlands, vineyards, and heirloom rose fields • magical Old World-style ruins boast hand-hewn stone walls and lush trellises • artful lighting illuminates expansive lawns, terraces, and a rustic barn

Fab Features: restaurant surrounded by vineyards and bordered by a huge kitchen garden • ceremonies set amidst flowers and fruit • outdoor Vineyard Reception Site with sweeping views of nearby grapevines and the Mayacamas Mountains

Fab Features: wonderful family-owned winery and 156-acre estate on a bluff overlooking the Russian River Valley • spacious, two-story venue with a bright loggia and veranda which echo early California architecture with a modern twist • unique four-acre "Marijke's Grove" of artwork set among the oaks

Fab Features: romantic hilltop setting overlooking the Valley of the Moon • circular fountain courtyard bordered by olive trees and grapevines • versatile Pavilion affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, the estate vineyards, and coastal wetlands

Fab Features: gorgeous Sonoma event venue, working equestrian barn, and vineyard in the Mayacamas • intimate events set beneath a grand oak tree, an open courtyard, and a cedar barn • cozy overnight stays in the updated farmhouse guest cottage