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Choosing your event venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Richmond. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Richmond venue has never been easier.

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    Fairview Crystal Springs

    6650 Golf Course Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
    • Spaces for 280-300 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Fairview Crystal Springs is an all-inclusive wedding and special events venue set on the Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, California, 15 miles south of San Francisco. Perched above the Crystal Springs Reservoir, the property offers panoramic views across the water to the surrounding hillsides — scenery the venue describes as unmatched in the Bay Area. Two distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 50 to 280 guests. The outdoor ceremony site features a white gazebo overlooking the reservoir, while the Crystal Ball Room serves as an indoor reception venue with golf course and sunset views. A separate cocktail area bridges the two, offering guests an outdoor space between ceremony and dinner service. All packages are fully customizable and inclusive, covering catering, bar service, DJ, and coordination — with a dedicated events team available seven days a week for consultations and planning throughout the process.

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    Westerbeke Ranch

    2300 Grove St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    • Spaces for 80-120 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Farm

    Westerbeke Ranch is the perfect venue for weddings, family reunions, birthdays, and any other type of special event. The team at Westerbeke Ranch will ensure that your special event is a complete success. Westerbeke provide's the perfect setting to compliment and enhance any event. Far from the hustle and bustle, guests will be enthralled by natural gardens and a restorative atmosphere of love. Westerbeke Ranch provides outstanding personalized service from inception to conclusion, and is widely recognized for its unparalleled service. Conveniently located in Sonoma’s picturesque Valley of the Moon, Westerbeke Ranch is just one hour north of San Francisco and an hour and a half southwest of Sacramento. The team at Westerbeke Ranch looks forward to helping you create your own unforgettable experience. The Westerbeke Ranch wedding and special event coordinator is familiar with the Ranch staff, grounds, meeting spaces, menus, inventory and general guidelines to assist you with creating a unique and memorable occasion.

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    Alcosta Senior and Community Center

    9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
    • Spaces for 40-150 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces

    Nestled on a scenic hillside at 9300 Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon, California, the Alcosta Senior & Community Center is a versatile event venue operated by the City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services. Originally established in 1992 as the San Ramon Senior Center, the facility underwent a significant renovation and expansion in 2007 and re-emerged under its current name. While serving as an active community hub for adults 55 and older during weekdays, the center opens its doors to the broader public for private events on evenings and weekends. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating gatherings ranging from intimate meetings to receptions of 150 guests. The Vista Grande Room — the signature event space — features hardwood floors, a shaded outdoor terrace with valley views, and a full commercial kitchen. The adjacent Gardenview Room provides a smaller setting for up to 60 guests, and a Victorian-style gazebo surrounded by rose gardens and overlooking a broad lawn offers a distinctive outdoor ceremony option. Audio/visual equipment and a portable bar are available on-site, and bundled rental packages make the facility accessible for weddings, receptions, birthday celebrations, and corporate meetings alike.

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    Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds

    175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
    • Spaces for 100-4,000 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Event Space

    Whether you are looking to host a private celebration or a corporate affair, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center offers a variety of event spaces to fit your needs. The entire Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is also available for a full buy out. The Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is nestled on 60+ beautifully landscaped acres in the City of Petaluma. With several banquet rooms available for Wedding Receptions, Quinceaneras, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, School Dances, Company Parties and Conferences, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is sure to have the perfect space for your event. Their dedicated and professional staff will assist you with the planning, set-up and execution of your event.

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    Dougherty Station Community Center

    17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582, USA
    • Spaces for 12-350 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 6 Event Spaces
    • 4 Meeting Spaces

    The Dougherty Station Community Center, one of San Ramon's best-kept secrets, is located in the Dougherty Valley neighborhood of the city. San Ramon's rolling hills can be seen in the distance from this property. The extensive range of services and activities available at this Community Center distinguishes it from the competition. The Dougherty Station Community Center has something for everyone, from the iconic Ridge View Room and Front Row Theater to the Instructional Kitchen, Dance Studio, and several Meeting Rooms. It is truly a one-stop shop for the entire community. ROOM WITH A VIEW OF THE RIDGE The Ridge View Room, as its name suggests, is a multipurpose space that can accommodate any occasion or celebration. Your colors and theme will stand out against the backdrop of floor to ceiling windows and gentle earth tones. When you include in the 25-foot vaulted ceilings and outdoor courtyard, you have a setting that your guests will remember for a long time. The first impressions don't stop there, either — your caterer will be blown away by our large kitchen. Your caterer won't want to leave because there's plenty of space for cooking, meal prep, and even an unplanned dance party if that's on the program. You won't be disappointed if you choose the Ridge View Room for your next event or gathering. MEETING ROOM FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH South Meeting Room and North Meeting Room are combined into a single large meeting space on the second level, which is located on the north side of the building. The space is equipped with built-in worktops and sinks, making it simple to bring in a quick breakfast or a big meal. MEETING ROOM IN THE NORTH Despite the fact that this medium-sized conference space is only half the size of the North/South Meeting Room, wonderful things come in tiny packages. The North Meeting Room, which has all of the same amenities as the South Meeting Room, may be exactly what you're searching for. MEETING ROOM IN THE SOUTH The South Meeting Room, which is the other half of the North/South Meeting Room, is versatile and provides everything you'll need in a meeting space for your next gathering. MEETING ROOM IN THE WEST The West Meeting Room makes it simpler to sit through those lengthy meetings. The accommodation, which is directly adjacent to the observation deck, is flooded with natural light. The counter built into the back of the room provides enough of area for meeting handouts as well as some delectable food and refreshments.

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    TPC Stonebrae Country Club

    202 Country Club Dr, Hayward, CA 94552, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Country Club

    MEMORIES ARE FOREVER. TPC Stonebrae takes a fresh approach to the time-honored custom of commemorating life's milestones. We provide a naturally beautiful background, a modern and spotless venue, and a staff of hospitality professionals to ensure that your special day is everything you imagined it to be. Weddings, social gatherings, business events and board meetings, and, of course, golf outings are all areas of expertise for us. WEDDINGS The Bay Vista Terrace is the most magnificent setting for your wedding ceremony and celebration, with its lush green grass and one-of-a-kind 75-mile wide view of the Bay Area! Your images will be as unforgettable as the grandeur of the beautiful surroundings as you stare out over the Bay Area. CEREMONY: The Bay View Terrace is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. It will be a ceremony that you and your guests will remember for years to come, with our breath-taking views of the San Francisco Bay Area. RECEPTION: The Bay View Ballroom provides an intimate environment with an immense panoramic doorway that opens out to the Bay View Terrace so that you do not miss a single second of the beautiful sunset over the bay. FULL SERVICE VENUE: Our private event team will take care of all the details, from full-service coordination to vendor referrals, so you can enjoy every second of your big day. Our all-inclusive packages ensure affordability and ease for each component of your event. SOCIAL EVENTS Create a memorable occasion for yourself and your guests. TPC Stonebrae is the best site for bringing the wow factor to all of life's special occasions. We specialize in baby showers, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, wedding showers, and Bar / Bat Mizvahs with panoramic views as a backdrop. CORPORATE EVENTS & MEETINGS Client Gatherings, Quarterly Meetings, Training & Brainstorming Sessions and more. Fundraisers, Holiday Parties, Appreciation Events, Retreats, Team Building, Mixers, and more.

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    Vezér Family Vineyard - Blue Victorian

    2522 Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
    • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Wineries

    The gorgeous atmosphere and friendly hard-working staff at Vezér make it the perfect place to hold your dream wedding or special celebration. Whether it’s a tented fairytale wedding among the vines, or an elegant barrel room birthday... an event at Vezér is guaranteed to be full of good memories and great wine! Vezér Family Vineyard has the perfect Napa event venues for weddings, corporate events, conferences, anniversaries, graduations, engagements, galas, showers, and more. Ranch estate vineyard lookout & courtyard are the perfect spaces for any special celebration. The courtyard and lawn area of the private estate look out onto 31 acres of lush vineyards. Have a fairytale tented wedding or corporate dinner in the private tasting room courtyard. You and your guests will be treated to a wine country experience you won't soon forget. Surrounded by lush vineyards and majestic palm trees, the spacious victorian-style barrel room is the perfect place for large weddings, events, dance parties and more. Open the large arched doors to lookout into the scenic vineyard panorama. The beautifully landscaped lawn area offers a versatile outdoor setting for intimate wedding celebration, charitable event, corporate events and more.

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    San Mateo Event Center

    1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
    • Spaces for 250-10,000 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 8 Total Spaces

    San Mateo County Event Center is a 48-acre public assembly facility in San Mateo, California, situated between the 92 and 101 freeways and within 30 minutes of three major Bay Area airports — SFO, SJC, and OAK. Founded in 1926 as a small flower show, the center has grown into one of the Bay Area's leading destinations for consumer and trade events, corporate gatherings, festivals, concerts, and sporting events. The campus features seven buildings encompassing over 195,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, plus 10 acres of landscaped outdoor grounds. Event spaces range from the 104,900-square-foot Expo Hall, accommodating up to 10,000 standing guests, down to the carpeted Event Pavilion, which seats 250 for banquets. The Cypress Hall, recently renovated with new carpet and sound-dampening walls, divides into three separate spaces for breakout sessions or intimate dinners. The open-air Central Mall provides an outdoor setting for picnics, concerts, and festivals for up to 5,000 guests. In-house food and beverage service, alcohol options, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated event coordinator are available across the facility. The center also serves as an emergency response resource for San Mateo County.

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    Courtyard Fairfield

    1350 Holiday Ln, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
    • Spaces for 20-250 Guests
    • 2 Hotels
    • 2 Ballrooms

    Courtyard Fairfield event spaces are perfect for all types of celebrations, from wedding receptions to special family gatherings or corporate events. Courtyard Fairfield boasts state-of-the-art A/V equipment to use during your celebration or conference. The venue's on-site culinary team will treat you and your guests to a delicious and customized meal. Specialty lighting services are also available at Courtyard Fairfield. The hotel boast the three largest event spaces in Fairfield, perfect for grand soirees or business occasions. You can also book a block of 10 or more rooms to receive a special hotel room rate.

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    Mont La Salle

    4401 Redwood Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
    • Spaces for 120-220 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Event Space

    Imagine your guests being invited to enter Mont La Salle’s beautiful, Mission-style chapel for your wedding with a ceremonious ringing of the bells in the historic bell tower. After the ceremony, you and your new spouse are welcomed into marriage by another joyous ringing as you exit the church, accompanying your friends and family to one of the garden courtyards. Greeted by their warm and professional event staff, each guest is offered a favorite glass of wine or other beverage paired with appetizers that showcase your special style, prepared by their accomplished Executive Chef Juan Zavala. After the social, guests dine on a fresh, seasonal menu served your way: plated, buffet, or family-style. Dance the night away indoors or outside under stars and bistro lights, surrounded by beautiful flowers and foliage. That’s just one vision for a special celebration; they can’t wait to discuss yours! Mont La Salle provides a serene and majestic vista, instilling you and your wedding guests with a sense of joy, peace, and tranquility. Their event team will take care of every detail so that you, your family, and your guests can fully experience the joy of your celebration and the time you have together. Onsite during your event from start to finish, they will make sure your wishes are expertly carried out. They look forward to sharing in your special day. Congratulations on this very exciting time! There is also a Christian Brothers Retreat & Conference Center! Their comfortable facility, combined with a private and peaceful property, is an excellent backdrop for your next business planning session, academic meeting, family get-together, training weekend, spiritual retreat, writing workshop, or conference. The versatile space can be organized to support an unstructured individual experience, an intimate gathering, or a large group. Multiple meeting and gathering areas are available, both inside and outside. A quiet, light filled conference room has an open floor plan enhanced by large windows surrounding the perimeter, looking out on views of natural beauty that truly inspire. The veranda attached to the conference center, with lovely views of vineyards, is a great spot to start the day with a cup of coffee, end the day with a glass of wine, or use as a breakout space. The retreat and conference center includes a private dining room for your group to gather for meals. Breakfast, lunch, breaks, dinner, and after-meeting socials are customized to complement your event. Their professional staff ensures attention to each and every detail of your meeting, retreat, or workshop. They offer customized packages designed to fit your needs and stand ready to share ideas from past events to enhance your own. Their staff is on hand during your special day (or weekend) to ensure flawless execution.

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    San Mateo Garden Center

    605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
    • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    We are a non profit corporation. When the San Mateo Garden Center opened its doors in 1975, it was the culmination of a long-held ambition made possible with the assistance of the City of San Mateo. In order to generate, encourage, and preserve beauty in the community, the center will share gardening knowledge and provide opportunities for volunteers to engage in the process. We have a Garden Shop where you may purchase plants for your home or business. This is a fund raising venture that also serves as a permanent educational and horticultural propagation center for the community. Venue The San Mateo Garden Center is a beautiful location. We can be found at 605 Parkside Way in San Mateo, California. A spacious main hall with seating for 115 people and a smaller chamber with seating for 38 people are available to us. The bottom garden may be seen from this room. Tables and chairs are provided for the setup of an event. We have a kitchen available to our guests. Additionally, we have a lovely gazebo and terrace where many weddings are hosted each year. It has a beautiful view of the pond and a flowing waterfall. This site is frequently used for receptions, cocktail parties, meetings, anniversaries, and memorial services. We have three different event spaces to choose from for your next event, all of which include access to a kitchen for catering purposes. One of our event spaces is a Gazebo located outdoors which is a popular space for wedding ceremonies.

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    Palmaz Vineyards

    4029 Hagen Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA

    In 1852, young Henry Hagen arrives on a West Coast in the throes of continental expansion and the Gold Rush. He initially settles in San Francisco but in 1881 turns his attention slightly north, purchasing a parcel of land in the southern end of nearby Napa Valley, against the forested ridges of Mount George. There he founds Cedar Knoll Vineyard and Winery, where the Palmaz Vineyards and family reside today, just off what’s now known as Hagen Road. Hagen will become one of the true pioneers of the Napa Valley: His noteworthy wines are featured at the San Francisco Opera House and served to some of the finest people of the city, according to contemporary newspaper accounts. Hagen even wins a silver medal for his brandy at L’Exposition Universelle de Paris 1889 World’s Fair. Hagen dies in 1895, leaving behind 450 acres of “fine vineland.” While Cedar Knoll is lauded for its wines (and spirits), Hagen’s descendants don’t share his passion. With the arrival of Prohibition in 1919, the property’s winemaking endeavors are abandoned until the Palmaz family purchases the property in the late 1990s and sets about restoring its former glory. Julio and Amalia Palmaz have always believed that if given the proper attention and care, their land can produce excellent wine for generations. Along with their children, Florencia and Christian Gastón (and Christian’s wife, Jessica Louise), they set about creating a winery that leverages tradition and technology in the service of crafting great vintages. The result is a 600-acre estate with 64 acres of vineyards that produce truly modern vintages, thanks to the technology harnessed in support of the art of winemaking. At Palmaz, they believe in farming the individual vine, not the vineyard. Tradition and technology seamlessly come together to give them insights into the needs of each vine. While nothing replaces the knowledge gained from walking through the vineyard, personally touching each vine, technologies such as advanced Geographic Informational Systems give the winemaking team an understanding of what vines need both above- and below-ground. By combining farming techniques from the organic, biodynamic and erosion-control philosophies, the Palmaz family has created a truly sustainable farm that will produce great wine for generations to come. From diverse cover crops in the winter to a deficit-irrigation program in the summer, tending to the land is a year-round program. The vineyards are nestled at three different elevations, from the hills around the estate to the crest of Mount George, and feature 46 distinct vineyard blocks. The complexity of the terrain results in a variety of micro-climates, all of which influence grapes in unique ways. Each parcel features a distinct rootstock and clonal combination that contributes a special characteristic to the resulting wines.

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    Bayview Dining Room

    1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark

    Since 2011, District Dining has been a part of some of the most spectacular San Francisco Bay Area celebrations. The Farallon Room at Skyline College and the Bayview Dining Room at College of San Mateo are both one-of-a-kind venues that can help you plan the perfect occasion. We provide dedicated staff for a personalized event for our visitors. A LITTLE ABOUT BAYVIEW DINING ROOM The Bayview Dining Room, located at the top of Hillsdale Boulevard in the College Center on CSM's beautiful campus, has floor to ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light as well as stunning views of the San Francisco Bay Area and its surrounding mountain ranges. Our unique location provides a stunning backdrop for all types of events. For added convenience, this multipurpose event venue has option breakout rooms upstairs for conference sessions, as well as in-house catering and AV resources. Minimum guest count: 100 (includes space for dance floor, buffet) Max Party/Wedding Capacity: 300 Max Auditorium Seating Capacity: 300 Max Capacity for events requiring additional activity space (silent auction, etc.): 250 (typical—varies per specific event details) A LITTLE ABOUT THE FARALLON ROOM Skyline College's Farallon Room is positioned cliffside in San Bruno, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and hills below. Floor-to-ceiling windows, two fireplaces, and a semi-enclosed terrace characterize our new location. From weddings to corporate functions, our versatile, open space provides the perfect venue. This modern event venue offers flexibility in terms of room arrangement, catering services, and audio visual requirements. Minimum guest count: 90 (includes space for dance floor + buffet) Max Party/Wedding Capacity: 240 (includes space for dance floor, + buffet in pre-function area) Max Auditorium Seating Capacity: 300 Max Capacity for events requiring additional activity space (silent auction, etc.): 230 (typical - varies per specific event details)

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    Luna Vineyards

    2921 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA

    When Luna's founders first laid eyes on the Luna property in 1995, they instantly recognized the magic and the amazing potential of its estate vineyard, perfectly located along the Silverado Trail. They bought the property and followed their dream, building a winery that paid tribute to the varietals that set Napa Valley apart. The original founders brought tradition engrained by Italian ancestors, to embrace local processes that would sustain a deep and abiding respect for the Napa region. Luna was the first family-owned winery to plant the visionary Italian varietal of Pinot Grigio on the estate vineyard, on the eastern hillside of the Silverado Trail. From the farming methods that sustain the rich and bio-diverse ecosystem of the Estate Vineyard to the dense rocky subsoil of the Game Farm Vineyard, Luna believes that the most important part of winemaking happens in the vineyard. Our winemaking team maintains a deep and abiding respect for the land, tilling the soil as little as possible, and restricting the use of chemicals and fertilizers. Hand picking and multiple sorting techniques are complemented by our proven practices of native yeast fermentation and extended maceration, which combine to yield exceptional results. Beyond the core varietals for which Luna is known, they continue to expand their portfolio of award-winning wines, made truly great by their exceptional vineyard sites, natural fermentation methods, and a minimum of intervention in the cellar. Luna is proud to continue their founding values, giving science and creativity equal respect. 2020 celebrates Luna’s 25th anniversary when in 1995, the winery was born at the foot of the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. The Luna team set out to produce cherished Italian varietals like Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese. It comes as a surprise to many that Sangiovese is the grape used for the well-known Chianti, made in the Tuscany region of Italy. With the wave of Italian immigrants in the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, producing Sangiovese in Sonoma and Napa Valley was common. As Cabernet became king, it soon replaced the Sangiovese varietal in the valley. Twenty-five years later, esteemed winemaker Shawna Miller leads the winery with unique Sangiovese sourced from some of the best vineyard sites in Napa Valley, including Game Farm Vineyard in Oakville. In these shallow, rocky soils, the stressed vines produce superior quality Sangiovese.

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    Robert Biale Vineyards

    4038 Big Ranch Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA

    Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards has become a revered standard of heritage vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in Napa Valley. From the wineries’ inception, the Biale Founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated and intense fruit that they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks. Among the winery’s portfolio of 20 wines that are crafted by Winemaker Tres Goetting, Black Chicken Zinfandel is the flagship–and has become a benchmark for the varietal. It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother to make ends meet by selling to insider Napans–along with eggs and produce–some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine…and kept nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation! Napa’s booming wineries had basically collapsed during Prohibition, decimating the demand for wine grapes. And yet, in 1937, only 4 years after the repeal of Prohibition at the tail end of the Great Depression, Pietro Biale had the grit and the foresight to plant Zinfandel vines among all his other produce on his new ranch on the valley floor. Pietro and his family could not eke out a living from their ranch alone, so Pietro worked a second job at the local rock quarry. Tragedy struck in 1942 when an explosion at the quarry took Pietro’s life, leaving behind a tenacious widow, Cristina, and their 13-year-old son, Aldo. Deeply saddened, but ferociously determined, Aldo and his mother shouldered the burden of the farm where they continued to grow walnuts, prunes, Zinfandel, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as a hundred chickens at a time. Cristina never remarried, so teenaged Aldo needed to supplement the ranch income, just like his father had done. That’s when Aldo learned to make wine from his Uncle Angelo. He sold his jugs of Zin to friends and neighbors on the “down low”, and the phone started ringing regularly for re-orders…The Biale’s phone was a party line, so nosy neighbors could listen in on conversations, including orders for produce, eggs, and a jug of Aldo’s homemade wine from barrels he hid in the barn. Then, as now, any commercial activity involving alcohol was highly regulated by government agencies of various acronyms, and any violation of federal, state, or local regulations was severely penalized. So Aldo needed a way to keep the orders coming over the party line without divulging his clandestine wine operation. He needed a code name… Aldo’s ranch was known for its legions of white leghorn chickens for laying eggs and serving for supper. Perhaps it was not much of a stretch for the 14-year-old Aldo to look to them for the code name for his secret wine. So that there would be no confusion, he changed the color and dubbed a jug of his inky dark Zinfandel Gallina Nera–Black Chicken. Soon phone calls started coming over the party line with customers requesting, for example, “2 dozen eggs, some zucchini, prunes, walnuts and a Gallo Nero.” In the decades to come, Aldo delivered these produce and “black chicken” orders personally on Fridays. Not all of Aldo’s grapes were made into his Black Chicken Zin. Most of the grapes were sold to St. Helena’s Cooperative Winery, where they were processed into wine along with similar California old vine vineyards, filling countless bottles of good quality Gallo Hearty Burgundy.

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    La Costanera

    8150 Cabrillo Hwy, Montara, CA 94037, USA
    • Spaces for 100-280 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    WELCOME TO LA COSTANERA RESIDENCE La Costanera invites both locals and visitors to the Bay Area to enjoy a Peruvian culinary experience that they will never forget at their newest location. This contemporary, authentic Peruvian restaurant, located north of Half Moon Bay, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers a diverse menu that highlights the coastal cuisine of Latin America. Guests can enjoy our signature ceviche or a handcrafted cocktail while taking in the expansive ocean and coastal mountain views through panoramic, 180-degree windows. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE COSTANERA La Costanera is the ideal location for a reception, party, or other special event of any size and scope. Our restaurant's breathtaking ocean views, mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine, and unmatched service make it the ideal location for a memorable event. A large party can be accommodated in our 10,000 square foot, two-story restaurant, while smaller gatherings can be held in our private rooms or on our outdoor patio. Guests will have easy access to signature and traditional drinks on both floors, thanks to a full bar on each level. Develop a menu in collaboration with our on-site event planners that includes signature Peruvian dishes and seasonal cocktails that your guests will enjoy. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our facility and to reserve a date for your upcoming event.

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    The Clubhouse at Rancho Solano

    3250 Rancho Solano Pkwy, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA
    • Spaces for 150-500 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Event Spaces

    Located equidistant between Sacramento and San Francisco with breath taking views of an award-winning golf course, The Clubhouse at Rancho Solano is the ideal wedding and special event venue. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano is the perfect venue for any type of special occasion, from weddings to birthdays and holiday parties, and everything in between. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano's wedding and event coordinating professionals will help you with every detail of your celebration, from choosing a theme to the design and décor details, menu choices, vendor selection, and more. The team at Clubhouse at Rancho Solano truly understands that you have an event budget that you need to stick to, therefore all of their packages are completely customizable in order for you to stay within that budget. Clubhouse at Rancho Solano has hosted weddings, golf tournaments, holiday parties, Quinceañeras, bridal and baby showers, reunions, anniversary parties, Mitzvahs, birthday celebrations, corporate dinner parties, and more.

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    Whetstone Winery

    1075 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
    • 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.

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    Pleasanton Marriott

    11950 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA

    Pleasanton Marriott offers event spaces for your next celebration in Pleasanton, California.

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    Petroni Vineyards

    990 Cavedale Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Winery

    Petroni Vineyards' creator, Lorenzo Petroni, had managed to persuade the Italian Brunello Consorzio, a group dedicated to preserving the wine's geographical purity, to let him use the name on his Moon Mountain Sangiovese. That narrative, on the other hand, is best conveyed in person. Lorenzo's ambition was to create a California Sangiovese that could compete with the renowned and desired Brunello di Montalcino from Italy's Tuscan region. He left home at the age of 17 with only a handful of dollars in his pocket and a woman's pant suit from his mother, who explained that "after he found a job, he could hire a tailor and look the correct part." He worked hard and saved his money, eventually founding The North Beach Restaurant with a buddy, Bruno Orsi, who would be the restaurant's chef. Lorenzo, an incredibly charismatic and welcoming Italian, quickly earned the title "Mayor of North Beach" and is well known for hosting San Francisco's elite for lunch, heated political debates, and late-night Grappa tastings in the restaurant's basement, which also has the grandfathered-in ability to cure its own prosciutto. He was the first restaurant in the area to set up tables outside, much like he did in his native country.