Abbot’s Passage

At a Glance

• PHONE: (707)-939-3039
• ADDRESS: 777 Madrone Rd • Glen Ellen • CA 95442
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 150
• ALCOHOL: Beer & Wine Only / Provided
• CATERING:  Preferred List

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

Let’s talk about Abbot’s Passage, quietly tucked into the rolling landscape of Sonoma, California. This is wine country that’s grown up, refined its taste, and decided it doesn’t need to shout for attention. The look is refined-rustic in the best way—warm woods, natural textures, vineyard views, and architecture that knows when to step back and let the scenery do the heavy lifting.

Guest counts land comfortably in the 80–200 range with 150 being the sweet spot, depending on layout. You have both outdoor and indoor spaces at your disposal, which means weather contingency without the drama. Around here, flexibility reads as luxury.

Design-wise, Abbot’s Passage keeps things thoughtful and unfussy. Expect minimal but intentional décor—wine barrels, soft architectural details, and spaces that don’t need over-styling to feel complete. Outdoor heaters are available, tenting is allowed with advance planning, and there’s an on-site coordinator focused on venue logistics. A professional wedding planner is required—and no, that’s not a punishment. It’s a kindness.

Wedding Day Blueprint

Pre-Ceremony

Morning light slips through the vines like it knows it’s on camera. The olive grove hums quietly while the bridal party moves between portraits and laughter, dresses brushing dry grass, shoes already optional. Guests arrive along the drive, greeted by rolling hills and that unmistakable pause that happens when everyone collectively thinks, oh—this is good. No rush. No noise. Just wine country easing into the day.

Ceremony

We gather beneath the Vineyard Ceremony Arbor, where 80-year-old vines frame the aisle with quiet authority. Chairs face forward, sky overhead, and suddenly the setting does what it does best—it lets the moment speak for itself. No excess décor, no distraction. This is quiet luxury at work: grounded, timeless, and completely unbothered.

Appetizers & Cocktails

The kiss lands, applause follows, and guests naturally drift into the Olive Grove—no signage required. Glasses fill, appetizers circulate, and conversations stretch as the sun slides toward golden hour. Shuffleboard and bocce draw small crowds, laughter carries, and the space settles into its role as a true bohemian oasis: relaxed, social, and exactly where everyone wants to be.

Dinner Reception

Dinner unfolds on the Historic Terrace, long tables angled toward vineyard views and a Sonoma sunset that refuses to be ignored. Candles flicker, wine flows, and the meal feels communal in the best way—shared plates, raised glasses, and that low, happy hum that means people are exactly where they should be. The setting doesn’t compete; it supports.

Dancing & Merriment

As plates clear, the evening shifts—smoothly—toward the Olive Grove and Lawn. Market lights glow on, music rises, and suddenly shoes are kicked aside. One minute you’re finishing dessert, the next you’re spinning barefoot under the vines. This is the seamless progression Abbot’s Passage is known for.

Send-Off

The night winds down with a soft Sonoma breeze and lingering hugs. You slip away through the vines as the property glows behind you—calm, composed, and quietly unforgettable.

Here’s to starting your lives somewhere that feels beautifully inevitable.

Event Sites

• Vineyard & Ceremonial Arbor
• Historic Terrace
• Outdoor Lawn & Vintage Vineyard
• Tasting-room
• Farmhouse

Food & Beverage

At Abbot’s Passage, food and beverage set the pace of the day—not the other way around. Glasses fill early, conversations stretch, and the vines quietly guide the rhythm. Here, wine isn’t a detail. It’s the anchor.

There’s no in-house catering, by design. Instead, Abbot’s Passage works with approved outside caterers who understand how to cook with the setting. Menus lean seasonal and locally sourced, whether plated or presented as generous grazing tables. Courses land when they should, and pairings revolve around the estate’s Rhône-style wines. Nothing feels rushed. Nothing feels random.

Alcohol is handled exclusively through the venue’s wine program. No outside beer, wine, or spirits are allowed, and hard liquor stays off the guest list. Some preferred caterers add fermentation-forward cocktail moments—think wine-based spritzes and creative pours that feel playful but still on brand.

The result is a food and beverage experience that feels intentional, unforced, and deeply connected to place—exactly how a wine-country wedding should taste.

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