Tucked on the edge of the Santa Ynez River, Sunstone's unique location greets your guests with the delicate fragrance of French lavender and rosemary. Reminiscent of wineries in the Provencal French countryside, the courtyard and architecture create the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Cocktail Party
Includes use of the tasting room, and main courtyard for cocktail reception purposes. Facility is available after 5:00 p.m. and is limited to 2 hours. Any food items must be provided by an approved caterer, and staffed for set-up, service, and cleaning.

Rehearsal Dinner Events
All dinner events include the use of the tasting room, and courtyard for reception, plus a sit-down dinner location (typically determined by the number of guests). Dinner events are scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. All events must conclude at 10:00 p.m. and the facility must be vacated by 10:30 p.m.

Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Sunstone Winery is a private, unique and exclusive location for a wedding. As a small family owned and operated winery we book only a handful of weddings each year. Sunstone Winery is a site-only operation for weddings. This means you need to provide from outside all food, chairs, china, flatware, décor, etc. One of our approved coordinators will assist you with the coordination of these details.

Most couples exchange vows in our lovely courtyard. Our charming tasting room is popular for the receiving/reception. You then enter our romantic Cuvee Cave through the barrel-aging hallway. Perfect for dining, the Cuvee Cave features a built-in wood burning fireplace and nine, two-tiered chandeliers that bathe the atmosphere in an amber glow. The Cuvee Cave seats 72 comfortably in its interior. We can extend a canopy or use market umbrellas to extend tables into the exterior areas with a limit of 120 guests. Due to weather during certain months we require the canopy installation off the end of the cave.

Number of Guests
Sunstone Winery’s maximum number of guests is 120.

Day and Times:
Guest arrival for a Private event is no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and events can be held any day of the week. Set-up can begin after noon, or as determined in advance by management. We reserve most major holidays for winery use and do not schedule weddings or private events. All events must conclude at 10:00 p.m. and the facility must be vacated by 10:30 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Alcohol Consumption
Sunstone Wines are served exclusively. Billing is based on consumption and a 20% discount is given on the purchase of any wine listed on the current tasting room wine list, subject to some restrictions.

Sparkling wines and bottled beer are allowed only when provided by caterer and served in the appropriate glass. No hard liquor is allowed.

Additional Requirements
Sunstone Winery requires the use of a pre-approved caterer. A full commercial kitchen is available to the caterer and is included in the location fee.

Sunstone requires the use of shuttle transportation. All guests are to arrive and depart the property via shuttle transportation.

Sunstone requires children under the age of 12 years old be supervised by a licensed and bonded childcare service.

Sunstone requires liability insurance in the amount of 1 million dollars.

Wedding Coordinator
For wedding ceremony and receptions held on property, Sunstone Winery requires the use of an approved wedding coordinator. We work with coordinators and vendors familiar with the property to ensure the highest quality event in both planning and production. Coordinator services are not included in the location fee, yet are required for weddings held on property.

*Coordinators are only required for weddings not for rehearsal dinners or other private events.

Fees, Booking and Payment
Sunstone Winery has an exclusive use property lease agreement. This means no matter which type of event you hold at Sunstone your event will be the only event on property. This ensures your group an intimate and exclusive venue.

A signed contract and a 50% deposit are required to reserve a specific event date. The final payment is due 60 days prior to the event. Both are non-refundable.

Cocktail Party
(2 hour time allotment; use of main courtyard and tasting room) $700.00 Site fee

Rehearsal Dinner Event
$1,000.00 - $2,500.00 (depending on the sit-down dinner location you select)

Wedding Ceremony and Reception
$7,500.00 (use of both courtyards, both tasting rooms, wine library, barrel-aging hallway and Cuvee Cave)

Site Visit Contact
If you would like to visit Sunstone Winery for a site inspection or discuss the details of your wedding, rehearsal dinner or private event contact Cara Coppola at (800) 313-9463 ext. 227