Top Ukiah Venues

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Nelson Family Vineyards is a family-owned working ranch and winery set on 2,000 acres in Mendocino County, near Hopland in Northern California's wine country. The Nelson family has farmed this land for over 70 years, passing agricultural traditions through four generations. The property spans sustainable vineyards, Bartlett pear orchards, olive gardens, a redwood grove, and a century-old barn — a richly varied landscape that forms the backdrop for weddings and private events alongside its working winery. Three distinct outdoor settings serve as event venues: The Barn, The Redwoods, and The Oaks, each framed by vineyard rows and the rolling hills of the Mayacamas Mountains. The venue hosts events seasonally from May through October, welcoming celebrations that range from intimate gatherings to larger affairs in a setting defined by four generations of family stewardship.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Estates
• 2 Waterfront

Leonard Lake Reserve is a private nature retreat and event venue set within 4,000 acres of old-growth redwood forests and oak woodlands in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. At its heart sits Leonard Lake — the largest natural lake in Mendocino County — offering an 18-acre expanse of calm water surrounded by towering firs and rolling hills. The reserve hosts a limited number of weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions each year on an exclusive-use basis. Outdoor ceremony sites overlooking the lake accommodate up to 100 guests, while the property's six custom-built houses and cabins sleep up to 61 guests on-site, with space for an additional 30 campers. Guest activities include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, volleyball, and bonfires around the fire pit. A family-owned property dedicated to ecological conservation, Leonard Lake Reserve provides couples and groups with Wi-Fi, a PA system, on-site coordination, and a curated vendor network. The venue operates entirely off-grid, and every booking directly supports the preservation of this private wilderness.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery is a 1,250-acre estate winery and distillery set along the South Highway 101 corridor in Hopland, in Mendocino County, California. The property takes its name from the grandfathers of founder Ken Wilson — Jack Wilson and Cecil Keys — and reflects the personal character that shapes everything from the wines to the on-site experience. At the heart of the estate stands an 1880s Farmhouse Tasting Room, featuring an antique bar and a covered veranda overlooking the vineyards. The estate produces a wide range of wines, including white varietals, red blends, Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Primitivo, alongside Alambic brandies crafted in a copper pot still built from a 15th-century design. In addition to wine and spirits tasting, Jaxon Keys offers distillery tours and on-site Artisan Lodging, making it a natural setting for gatherings that combine a winery visit with an overnight stay in wine country.