8 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: lovely all-in-one venue that combines  the elegance of a Wine Country vineyard with the warmth of a family-owned inn • romantic, arbor-shaded al fresco ceremonies on well-tended, tree-dotted lawns with views of the Mayacamas Hills  • exceptional cuisine prepared in-house using ingredients sourced from Sonoma County's rich agricultural bounty

Fab Features: authentic historic winery and 1850s farmhouse  in Sonoma’s Carneros Region • al fresco celebrations before the farmhouse framed by quaint, rock-walled freshwater koi ponds, or on the willow-framed Great Lawn • enchanting Adobe Mission and Patio ringed with lush eucalyptus trees, landscaped gardens, and lotus ponds

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: 10-acre retreat with plenty of amenities, like a luxe day spa package with European-style baths, mini mani-pedis, and use of the private Spa Loggia for wedding party primping • numerous verdant lawns— bordered by a creek, bounded by flowerbeds, and shaded by trees— are perfect for al fresco ceremonies • the luxe Vintage Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a breezy veranda with golf course views

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