Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,500 for off-peak dates, and $8,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Abbot’s Passage is a winery and mercantile located in the heart of Glen Ellen. We’re inspired by the paths less traveled. We celebrate processes and products that embrace the exceptional. Whether you’re new to our valley or a seasoned explorer, here’s to something unexpected, but just what you were looking for. Nestled between rows of 80-year old vines and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma, finding Abbot’s Passage means you are both lost and found. Our eclectic collection of Rhône-style wines inspires a winery and curated mercantile experience that challenges convention. Whether coming to taste, shop, play or celebrate, our collective invites friends and family to come often and stay awhile.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Our event spaces

Abbot's Passage

Your Sonoma Wedding

Nestled between historic architecture, old-vine, organically-grown vineyards, and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma Valley, Abbot’s Passage is a bohemian enclave in the heart of Glen Ellen, just ten minutes north of the town of Sonoma. Founded by sixth-generation winegrower and first female vintner in her family, Katie Bundschu, AP has an elegant touch that creates the perfect vineyard wedding venue for your unforgettable weekend.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

From your ceremony amongst the vines in our ceremony arbor, to cocktail hour in the olive grove and dinner on the historic terrace, Abbot’s Passage has a variety of vineyard wedding venue sites for your Sonoma wedding. Does your party have a competitive streak? We also have shuffleboard, bocce ball and corn hole to entertain guests and create great photo opps!

Abbot's Passage

Your Sonoma Wedding

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile

Services & amenities

Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Shuttle
Valet - free

Reviews

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•Patrick M.•Sep 25, 2024
10/10 would recommend Abbots Passage. Accomodating and friendly staff. Katherine Katsura was super helpful and really went above and beyond to make our celebration memorable and fun. The vineyard and surrounding grounds are stunning and it's easy to walk around. Overall a fantastic experience for us and our guests.

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Venue

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

5.0 (1)

Sonoma, CA

Starts at $7,000

To reserve a date at Abbot’s Passage, a deposit equal to half the venue fee and a signed contract are required.

The rental rate includes exclusive use of the venue for your event. We also have 100 folding chairs, 8-72” round tables, 8-8’ banquet tables, two barrel bars, 3 barrel-top tables, two fire pits and two sets of patio lounge furniture, which are included in the site fee.

The venue rental is from 4-lOpm. Wedding Guests cannot access the venue any earlier than 4pm. The Wedding Party has access to the property for photos starting at 1pm. Access to the tasting room is only after business hours, starting at 7:30pm. Sonoma County has a noise ordinance, which requires that our events have a stop time of 10pm.

Rentals can be delivered as early as 7am.

Beginning at 2pm, the bridal party has access to the Garden Room.

Unfortunately, the Barrel Cellar is a working space, so we do not allow access for your wedding. We can, however, arrange for photos of the bride & groom to take place in the Barrel Cellar, accompanied by staff.

A one-hour ceremony rehearsal can be hosted the day prior to your wedding. All rehearsal times are subject to other events being hosted at the venue and must be scheduled with the events office. Guests of the rehearsal will not be allowed in the tasting room without reservations.

Yes, we do require a qualified, licensed wedding planner. The wedding planner may not be someone who is in the wedding party or attending the wedding as a guest. Please reference the list of our preferred professionals for recommendations.

Abbot’s Passage does not provide on-site catering. Sonoma and the surrounding area are filled with seasoned catering professionals with a depth of experience. All catering companies listed on our preferred professionals sheet have already been pre-approved and are very familiar with our property.

A deposit of half of the total venue fee is due one week after signing the contract. The remaining half will be due two months prior to the date of the event. The wine charges will be due 30 days prior to the date of the event.

The ceremony site can accommodate a tent, should you choose to rent one.

Yes! We encourage you to schedule a tasting with the events department leading up to your event so you can choose which wines you would like served at your wedding.

All wine will be provided by Abbot’s Passage. You are allowed to bring in beer and non-alcoholic beverages. If you would like to include a selection from Gundlach Bundschu Winery, we can facilitate that request. No liquor is permitted on premise for the event.

Yes! You are welcome to take photos anywhere on property for your wedding with the exception of the tasting room, olive grove and areas being used by the tasting public during business hours.

Yes. We're one of the few wine country wedding venues that allows food trucks.

We offer tiered rates based on the day of the week you select for your wedding.

Due to the risk of fires, we do not allow open flame smoking on property.

Our permits do not allow amplified, live music on our property.

There are no onsite accommodations, but the towns of Glen Ellen and Sonoma have many options for your guests and wedding party.

Yes! We are available for tours by reservation only, so our team can accompany you and answer your questions.

Yes, offer self-parking.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

We do not have peak season rates, but offer tiers for Saturdays, Friday & Sunday and Monday - Thursday.

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Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile

Select services venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Abbot's Passage

Guest capacity

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Abbot's Passage

Abbot's Passage

Guest capacity

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile

Services & amenities

Transportation & access

Reviews

10/10

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Frequently asked questions

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What does the venue rental include?

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Can we take photos in the vineyards?

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Do you offer off-season rates?

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