Top Napa Experiential Activation Venues

Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in wine that is grown, not made. This remains their approach today as they continue to build the Etude legacy. Etude was established 1982, when founding winemaker Tony Soter set his sights on the cool-climate Carneros region in the pursuit of producing world-class Pinot Noir. As a winemaker, Tony always had a fascination with Pinot Noir. He was quoted as saying "Pinot Noir is the most appropriate vehicle with which to study wine growing, precisely because of its demanding nature but also because of its delicacy and transparency. Make no mistake it is a humbling pursuit, but when it’s right, Pinot Noir is a glorious and moving thing. It is in the pursuit of that experience that we all work.” In 2000, Grace Benoist Ranch was developed – the culmination of an eighteen-year journey in finding the most suitable terroir for their Estate vineyards. On the ranch are seven Chardonnay clones, nine Heirloom Pinot Noir clones, and eight additional Pinot clones, all divided into 24 individual vineyard blocks, each with its own soil type, rootstock, grape variety and clonal type. These individual vineyard blocks average only 8 acres in size. The spacing is dense to ensure low per vine yields of fully concentrated fruit. Pinot Noir offers intricate flavor profiles, many of which are unique to its growing region. Beyond Carneros, Etude sources fruit from the Central Coast region of California, Oregon, and even New Zealand. This diversity offers their guests the opportunity to see the world though the lens of Pinot Noir. The flavors, aromas, and textures are a direct impact of the teroirs on which the grapes are grown. At Etude, they believe wines are expressive of the place in which they are grown. With this belief comes a commitment to a holistic wine-growing approach -- nurturing the soil, respecting the native ecosystems, and always working to reduce the environmental impact. They are mindful of their role as stewards of the land and adhere strictly to sustainable agriculture practices that enable them to farm in concert with the surrounding environment.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Culinary Institute of America is located in Greystone in St. Helena and offers a variety of excellent locations to host events of all kinds. Whether you're looking to host a classic wine country wedding with incredible views, or a special birthday, anniversary, or company party, The Culinary Institute of America is beautiful, historic, and memorable. The Culinary Institute of America offers two Napa Valley facilities, the historic Greystone located as well as a modern property in downtown Napa. The beautiful, modern venue with a garden and Napa River views is perfect for a smaller gathering, while Greystone is well suited for large parties up to 1,000 people. In addition to private events, The Culinary Institute of America also offers a variety of private cooking and wine tasting classes taught by incredible instructors that are a memorable addition to any Napa Valley vacation. Great food and incredible wine are the icing on the cake for a special event or gathering, and The Culinary Institute of America will not disappoint.

A contemporary urban boutique hotel in a converted historic building located in downtown Napa, walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. Inspired by small European art hotels, unique original artwork and modern decor are featured throughout the property. The independent concept caters to self-sufficient travelers that value design, features, and location without plentiful amenities and services. While the staff is onsite during the day, guests can easily self-check-in and access rooms and common areas with keypad door codes. Accommodations include 5 stunning Loft Suites, 10 stylish rooms off an open-air courtyard, and a freestanding Bungalow. Property features include the swanky Lobby Lounge, DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom, Courtyard, Garden, and a common Kitchen and Pantry which are accessible to guests at any time. They look forward to welcoming you, cheers! Smart, sleek, and sophisticated. Each thoughtfully designed room features unique original artwork, automatic adjustable beds, large QLED smart tv’s, bluetooth clock speakers, free WiFi, remote ac/heat, rainfall showerheads, heated washlet bidet toilets, and a complimentary bottle of wine. Accommodation options include 10 Courtyard rooms, 5 Loft Suites, and a freestanding Bungalow. Select your specific accommodations based on your preferences. Property common spaces include their Lounge, DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom, Kitchen, Pantry, and Garden. Relax in their swanky Lounge with a book and a glass of wine in front of the sleek fireplace. Host your next private event, company retreat, or Zoom meeting in our DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom. Help yourself to complimentary breakfast items in our Kitchen and Pantry. Soak up the sun in their lush Garden seating area. These are common spaces for our guests to enjoy during their stay, cheers! The Lounge is located in the lobby of their Loft Building. A swanky common space for all of their guests to enjoy. Features include a sleek gas fireplace, imported Italian chandeliers and furnishings, and stunning large scale artwork. A great space to relax while reading a book, playing a game, and sipping on a glass of wine. This space is available for private events. The DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom is a versatile space features a large farm table that seats up to 10 people, and large scale artwork that slides open to reveal a 60 inch QLED smartTV with full ZoomRoom camera features and functionality. This space is available for all of our guests to enjoy, and is a great space to host a private event, meeting, company retreat, or Zoom session. The Garden, located in the back of the property, is an outdoor seating area enclosed by greenery. Guests are welcome to enjoy this space during daylight hours.

Discover Napa Valley from Andaz Napa, a boutique hotel downtown. Be inspired by the charm of Napa Wine Country, experience essential Napa, including Oxbow Public Market and the Napa Valley Wine Train, both located within walking distance. Explore the arts, wine, and culinary culture through exclusive hotel events, a tasting room, and world-class dining. With a prime location in downtown Napa, Andaz boutique spaces are the ideal complement to wedding celebrations at nearby venues. Host an unforgettable pre-or post-wedding gathering, with convenient hotel room blocks for your party. Or celebrate your love in downtown Napa in a romantic setting, right here at Andaz, ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, farewell brunches, or any otherwedding event. Take the stress out of wedding planning when you partner with a dedicated specialist who will handle the details, from coordinating a sunset rehearsal dinner to arranging accommodations for your party. Choose from four flexible spaces, including a dining room perfect for rustic rehearsal dinners. From catering to event coordination, Andaz experts handle the details, so you can focus on celebrating. Cater your event with innovative menus of creative California cuisine, crafted with vibrant local produce and natural ingredients native to the Napa Valley. Let Andaz culinary experts transform your event into an extraordinary dining experience. Arrange discounted group stays in boutique rooms and lofts, perfectly located in downtown Napa. Whether you are creating a bridesmaids luncheon, a business meeting or an intimate cocktail gathering, our Napa Valley catering team is passionate about pure foods and flavors. Enhance your meetings and events with fresh, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine that reflects what’s growing in the wine country. Plan an unforgettable incentive trip, corporate retreat, or small conference in more than 9,000 square feet of space across several dynamic venues that are designed to inspire and ignite creativity. Experience downtown Napa the Andaz way, with a host of activities like wine tastings and music nights happening at the hotel. Walk to destinations and attractions in Napa including the Napa Valley Wine Train and hot air balloon rides. The boutique hotel is moments from restaurants and shops on Main Street. Featuring distinct architectural charm, the four flexible event spaces totaling 9,000 square feet are sure to enhance any occasion. From a communal dining room and handsome meeting spaces to the unique terrace with firepits, the venues are the perfect setting for intimate events in downtown Napa.

• Spaces for 10 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Inn on Randolph is great for meetings, seminars, and executive retreats that mix work productivity with relaxation, thanks to its beautiful yet comfortable environment and access to both indoor and outdoor areas. Our excellent location, which is within walking distance of downtown and minutes from everything Napa Valley has to offer, should not be underestimated. Meetings, team-building events, wine tastings, and corporate board retreats can all be held in our Cabernet room. Relax in one of the many comfortable outdoor seating spaces when you need a break. A well-stocked mini fridge, complimentary WiFi, a 55" HDTV with laptop connection possibilities, Apple TV with complimentary Netflix, and a separate ADA-compliant bathroom are all included in the Cabernet room. In the Cabernet room, a seated meal for up to 15 people can be arranged, while in the main dining room, a sitting dinner for up to 20 people can be arranged. We offer the right location for your special day, whether you want a romantic elopement with just the two of you or want to invite family and friends. Please contact our team at innkeeper@innonrandolph.com or 707-257-2886 if you have any questions or would want to enquire about reserving your ceremony. Check out our blog for additional information on what we have to offer! The Inn on Randolph is a charming location for a small, private wedding. Packages start at $750. Please contact the inn for further information or to book reservations.

• 1 Outdoor

Are you captivated by 19th century rustic elegance? Looking for great food and amazing wine? Join Whetstone Winery, and host your next event at a venue that none of your guests will forget. Whetstone Winery blends rich heritage, Southern charm, and warm hospitality. It transcends not only the Whetstone's home and the chateau, but into the vineyards as well. Whetstone Winery's approach to farming aims to strike that same balance between richness and simplicity. And this is an attribute to where Whetstone Wine Cellars is today.

• Spaces for 12-120 Guests
• 5 Wineries

Welcome to Calistoga! Discover this exciting corner of Napa Valley with Elusa through our small lot wines, all meticulously crafted from vineyards within a four-mile radius of our winery. Our winemaker Jonathan Walden works closely with famed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown to showcase unique expressions of Calistoga terroir with precision and focus. Elusa is ideally situated within the Four Seasons resort, allowing us to connect with wine lovers from all around the world in a relaxed and elegant setting. Our goal is to make wines that stand the test of time, and we are fortunate to have a deep library of older vintages to share with our guests. We are the perfect venue for your next luncheon, corporate event, or social soirée. Elusa’s breathtaking facilities are perfectly appointed to host your next gathering. Napa Valley’s newest boutique winery offers multiple spaces throughout the property for wine tasting, entertaining, and dining. Rooms range from our intimate Wine Library that seats ten to our expansive Calistoga Courtyard, perfect for your larger gatherings.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Country Clubs

Berkeley Country Club is a beautiful banquet hall wedding venue located in El Cerrito, California. Elegant, classic, and gorgeous, this wedding venue would make for the perfect place to celebrate your love. It offers sweeping views of the Bay Area and the San Francisco skyline, providing a stunning backdrop for any celebration. Facilities and Capacity Berkeley Country Club is home to indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate every phase of your celebration. You can host a memorable outdoor ceremony on the Vista Deck surrounded by panoramic views. After your ceremony, you and your guests can dine and dance the night away in the Bay Ballroom, an elegant banquet hall with rich wood paneling and flooring, vaulted ceilings, vast fireplaces, and a rustic appeal bound to impress. Or, celebrate in the stunning Vista Room, a smaller space with a crested bay window and beautiful natural light. This space offers the best view of the Berkley Country Club and evokes a level of glamour and beauty that is bound to satisfy any couple. Services Offered The Berkeley Country Club team offers plenty of services and rental items to help execute your dream wedding day. Venue rentals include chairs, chair covers, dance floors, drapery, furniture, tables, barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. They can also provide in-house catering and bartending services to make your planning process a breeze. Their team will take care of the setup, break down, and clean up so you can relax and enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. They encourage interested couples to get in touch to explore their options.

• Spaces for 40-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Welcome! Maria Concetto Winery is a boutique, woman-owned winery founded in the heart of California wine country in Calistoga, CA. From Mendocino to Napa Valley, they produce their wines to satisfy even the most discerning of wine lovers. Each varietal's true flavors and unique terroir shine through in every vintage and bottle. Come and experience wine tasting room in Calistoga, CA, the Maria Concetto Winery way! For the past three years, since they opened in 2020, they have been nothing but dedicated to producing wines of integrity from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County. Their goal is simple: to allow you to gain access to the region’s best by also doing their best in sourcing and producing the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Bordeaux-style reds.

• Spaces for 26-480 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Perched in the Berkeley Hills with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Claremont Resort & Club blends historic elegance with modern luxury. The iconic property features grand ballrooms, garden terraces, and beautifully appointed guest spaces. Known for its timeless architecture and refined hospitality, the Claremont offers a distinctive setting for weddings, galas, and corporate events that feel both stately and welcoming.

• Spaces for 40-55 Guests

The glitter of 22-karat gold greets visitors to the China Cabin, once the elegant social saloon of the PS China, giving them a glimpse of the old-world luxury and attention to detail that first-class passengers enjoyed when the ship first sailed from its home port of San Francisco. The Cabin consists of a large room and two small staterooms. Its plain exterior belies the ornate and regal appointments inside. The walls and arched ceiling are panels of elaborately decorated wood that have been painted a crisp white and highlighted with gold leaf. Along the sides of the Cabin are a series of small, delicately etched glass windows; handsome crystal chandeliers hang at each end of the room. The Cabin also has decks on three sides that have wonderful views of the San Francisco skyline and of the colorful boats berthed at the nearby yacht harbor. The China Cabin offers a glimpse of old-world elegance and attention to detail; the result is a rich, sophisticated appearance that makes this a unique setting for a special wedding, rehearsal dinner, meeting and private or corporate party.

• Spaces for 40-600 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Beautiful historic event venue in South Berkeley, great for conferences, retreats, weddings, and more!

• Spaces for 130-700 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space

Event space at The Estate Yountville includes eleven distinctly different locations offering over 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function spaces at Vintage House, and at our sister property, Hotel Villagio. At Vintage House it is the perfect backdrop for smaller, high-level meetings or events in one of the most luxe spaces in the area. Against an inspiring backdrop, memorable meetings, weddings and private events at The Estate Yountville seamlessly unfold. The Estate Yountville offers a spacious event center and beautifully terraced lawns and gardens, with expert staff attending to every event detail. Choose your setting, tell The Estate Yountville team your vision, and they will take care of the rest. Your wedding or special celebration will receive unparalleled personalized attention from their planning and culinary team to ensure your event is unforgettable and flawless.

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 7 Wineries

Designed to be one with nature, our event spaces include lush lawns surrounded by immaculate gardens, an intimate Oak Grove with views of Stags Leap, and unique indoor spaces. Chandon, widely known for our prestigious sparkling wines, is conveniently located in walking distance to and from Yountville. Lush green lawns and breezy canopies in the silence of nature, let the majestic gardens at Chandon be the blank canvas for your special day.

• 1 Outdoor

Whether your event is large or small, Patz & Hall will provide just the right ambiance for an unforgettable few hours in one of the Sonoma House’s beautiful venue spaces.

Located in Yountville, CA, the Stewart Cellars Tasting Hall is within walking distance from some of Napa Valley’s most famous culinary attractions and luxury resorts. An unforgettable wine tasting experience awaits in a graceful indoor-outdoor property featuring three stone buildings oriented around a relaxing courtyard with interiors designed by Ken Fulk

• Spaces for 105 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Suite D is a multipurpose, urban-industrial event space brought to you by the team that owns the girl & the fig restaurant on the historic Sonoma square and the fig cafe in Glen Ellen. Suite D fosters innovative ways for the community to gather around the table together to connect through food and wine. Whether it be your wedding, a corporate event or one of our pop-ups, you are sure to have a good time! The space is comprised of 1800 square feet of warehouse space with high ceilings, salvaged wood, corrugated metal, and other recycled materials. Oversized fabrics create a bit of warmth and optional lighting creates the mood. Sit Down: Suite D can seat up to 70 guests inside and an additional 35 on the patio, weather permitting.

• Spaces for 20-125 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space

MacArthur Place is an ideal venue for small to medium group events including team building activities, executive retreats, incentive leisure travel, reunions, and weddings. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a lavish celebration, MacArthur Place delivers an idyllic, unforgettable setting for your dream Sonoma wedding. They have a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor venues that are perfect for your wedding or special event. And, with their dedicated event staff and on-site catering, they will be with you every step of the way and ensure your event goes off without a hitch. They can accommodate events of up to 100 guests, depending on the venue, for rehearsal dinners and wedding brunches and 80 for wedding ceremonies. Ideal for meetings, executive retreats and incentives, MacArthur Place offers a variety of options ranging from the rustic elegance of our historic barn to outdoor space in their beautifully-manicured gardens. They offer natural luxury and farmhouse charm in the heart of Sonoma, making it a premier meeting and event destination in Northern California. Their newly designed “Coach House” features three elegant and well-appointed salons that can be combined for 2,305 square feet of versatile gathering space, ideal for a 150 guest banquet or 100 person conference. At the heart of the property sits their lovingly-restored 150-year-old barn, which houses two additional meeting spaces as well as their new Mediterranean-style restaurant, Layla. MacArthur Place has several indoor and outdoor event venues that are perfect to accommodate your wedding or special event. In addition to modern indoor and verdant outdoor meeting spaces across their five-acre property, they have designed a suite of mindful offerings — including yoga, kombucha-making, tea tasting and team-building — to support sensory awakening, personal connection and, of course, productivity. Any or all of these Mindful Meeting offerings, in addition to a mindful food and beverage menu, can be added to your event.

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Ready to revel in the rustic charm of Sonoma Valley? Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Kivelstadt Cellars winery and the Bloom Carneros restaurant, where celebrations unfold effortlessly alongside our finest wines. Whether it's a romantic wedding or a lively corporate event, our dedicated team ensures a seamless experience. Envision a casual backyard style relaxation under endless skies, delectable dishes crafted from local farm ingredients, and a luxurious yet laid-back atmosphere. We take care of every detail, allowing you to relax, indulge, and embrace the enchantment of Sonoma.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Quietly nestled in the beauty of California’s wine country, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection inspires guests to indulge in a haven of pure tranquility while uncorking the many treasures of the Sonoma Valley. Less than one hour north of San Francisco, our casually sophisticated resort invites you to unwind among incredible blue skies, rolling patchwork hills and the country’s finest wineries. Enjoy accommodations that blend a distinctive artisan feel with modern amenities, creating a cozy environment where pampering comes naturally. For that extra well-deserved treat, visit our award-winning The Spa at the Lodge where we invite you to discover our signature therapies—the ultimate in relaxation, reflection and revitalization. With 22,000 square feet of flexible event space, both indoors and out, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection is the perfect destination for corporate retreats, social getaways and dream weddings. Stretch your legs like a local and let our in-the-know Navigator by Autograph Collection lead you to the most authentic and undiscovered experiences that Sonoma has to offer. With 22,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space both indoors and out. The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection is the perfect destination for corporate meetings, social events, and wedding receptions.