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Private Estates for Events
WINE COUNTRY WEDDING ESTATES
Bed & Breakfast Ranch – Sonoma County
This property has an exotic, even romantic, past. Located near Jack London's Valley of the Moon, this 1,600-acre ranch reaches from the valley floor to the ridge of the Mayacamas Mountains. There are 90 acres of vineyards on the ranch, producing Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc grapes for one of the Valley's most renowned wineries. There are also olive orchards for the production of Sonoma County Olive Oil.
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Kristin & John's Wedding
all photographs © Linda Russell
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The ranch's rich history began in 1882 when Mary Ellen "Mammy" Pleasant, who was known as the "western terminus" for the southern Underground Railroad, first settled the land. She was also a legendary madam to San Francisco’s elite. It was thought that she moved to Sonoma from San Francisco because of a possible homicide in her upscale brothel where she may have also practiced witchcraft.
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Shaded by ancient oaks and surrounded by extensive flower and vegetable gardens, the main ranch house and guest cottage style is reminiscent of the architecture known as plantation style with its stylish verandah and elaborate gingerbread railing. With views overlooking the vineyards, the main house contains five rooms all filled with antiques that give it a rustic, yet cozy, feeling. The private cottage is separate from the main house and offers sweeping vistas and the seclusion of a private garden. The two-story porch that encircles the main house provides private entrances to all rooms and stunning views of Sonoma Valley. All rooms have private baths.
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The ranch is often used by retailers such as Eddie Bauer and LL Bean to photograph catalogs. This beautiful setting is available for weddings, corporate events, retreats and other special occasions.
Facility Fee: $12,400.00 for up to 175 guests includes: Exclusive use of the ranch's guest areas from 3 p.m on Friday afternoon until 11 a.m on Sunday morning. Five guest rooms plus the cottage for up to 12 - 14 guests. Wedding ceremony & reception time of any 7 hours from first guest arrival to departure, parking attendants and lighting in the parking areas, men's & women's restrooms, dance floor, and tables and chairs for use in dining and ceremony. Breakfast for guests lodging in the guest rooms of the ranch.
Food: Preferred Caterers Only. Menu cost is separate from facility fees.
Beverages: Beer, Wine, Champagne or Hard Alcohol when purchased through caterer
Music: DJ -- your choice amplified until 10 p.m. Guests must depart by 11 p.m.
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Hilltop Tuscan Estate
