Here at La Buena Vida Vineyards, we offer a variety of spaces for rent depending on the size and purpose of your special occasion. Our Ballroom, known as La Vista for the panoramic view of the vineyard, is the most popular for weddings as it accommodates 200 seated inside. Covered patios flank the ballroom allowing for at least an additional 40 people seated outside and a gorgeous European style courtyard with 8 foot fountain. The courtyard is ideal for cocktail hour or picture taking. A large balcony along the front of the ballroom overlooks the dark cedar gazebo ideal for ceremonies and photos. The decomposed granite areas inset in the lush grass can seat 200 guests for the ceremony or provides a great spot for yard games or bocce ball! Our antique bell tower adjacent to the ballroom is also included in this rental and allows for a traditional ringing of the bell at the conclusion of the ceremony. Brides are gifted a commemorative glove used in that ceremony as a keepsake of their special day with us here at La Buena Vida Vineyards.
La Cava, our estate barrel room, is reminiscent of wine cellars often found in the Wine Country and across Europe. Barrels with our estate wines and ports line the temperature controlled barrel room. A dining area with full view of the barrel room can accommodate up to 50 people seated. Beautiful chandeliers and sconces provide enough lighting to create a very intimate and unique setting. Sonos, in-ceiling speakers, and a TV provide guests their choice of entertainment from playlists to slideshows. A galley kitchen with access to the upstairs catering kitchen allows for both formal dinners and casual cocktail events. An outside stone fire pit is part of this rental where guests may gather.
The vineyard tasting room is also available for events. If a couple is interested in renting it, it makes a lovely addition to the wedding weekend as a post-rehearsal gathering or farewell brunch. It includes a patio balcony area overlooking the vineyard, an uplit bar and patio heaters. We can customize a quote to include our serving staff, bar and food options so please inquire during your tour about this beautiful space.
The beauty of holding your special event at a working vineyard is that we specialize in wine! Our wine packages offer a variety of options to include in your event, including custom labels. A winearita machine rental, kegs of Honey Mead, mulled wine, signature champagne cocktails in addition to standard and premium white and red wine packages are available. We provide a mobile bar and certified bartender with our wine packages. Couples may bring in outside beer or liquor with certain restrictions & requirements. Please inquire about those during your personalized tour.
Weddings can be hectic for both the bridal party and out of town guests with so many activities and rehearsals. With that in mind, we have created a quaint cottage area we have named The Retreat at La Buena Vida Vineyards. Complete with outdoor pergola, fire pit, BBQ grills and picnic tables, this area provides just that – a retreat for couples and their guests to come together and relax without the stresses of traffic and commutes to unfamiliar locations. These cottages were featured on the DIY Network Show, Texas Flip and Move, and each has been beautifully decorated to coincide with a theme. The cottages are fully furnished and combined can accommodate 32 guests. Nestled among the vines, The Retreat is a private area ideal for a rehearsal gathering. Food trucks, with proper permits and prior approval, are permitted or we can also host rehearsal events most commonly in our estate barrel room or tasting room with outdoor patio/balcony.