Cornerstone Sonoma

At a Glance

• PHONE: 707-933-3010
• ADDRESS: 23570 Arnold Dr • Sonoma
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 175
• ALCOHOL: Full Bar/ Licensed Provider
• CATERING:  Preferred List

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

Cornerstone Sonoma feels like wandering into a living sketchbook. One minute you’re passing olive trees, the next you’re weaving through sculpted gardens, open lawns, and unexpected art moments that keep pulling you forward. The space invites curiosity—guests slow down, drift, double back, and start conversations mid-path. Nothing asks to be rushed. Nothing feels staged.

The celebration moves naturally across a series of outdoor rooms, each with its own mood. Vows often happen beside the Lily Pond, where reflections ripple and the setting does most of the framing. Long tables glow under canvas and lights, surrounded by greenery that feels loose and unfussy rather than manicured. As the evening deepens, the Garden Barn takes on a different energy—doors open, air moves through, and the night shifts toward music and motion without breaking stride. Stone, wood, and fabric catch the changing light, and suddenly you’re inside a scene that feels layered, playful, and quietly cinematic.

Design does most of the talking here. The space feels layered and alive—visually rich without tipping into overload. It photographs beautifully, yes, but more importantly, it moves well. Guests wander, linger, and settle in naturally.

That same ease shows up in the logistics. Facility rental fees range from $3,500 to $13,000, with food and beverage handled separately, leaving you room to shape the experience without being boxed into a preset formula. Nothing feels pre-packaged. Nothing feels forced.

Wedding Day Blueprint

Getting Ready

Getting ready typically happens off-site at nearby Sonoma hotels or private homes, giving the morning its own calm, celebratory rhythm. Think light-filled rooms, music humming, dresses hanging just right, and that gentle build of anticipation. When you arrive at Cornerstone, you arrive ready—present, polished, and fully in the moment. No extra setup required; the setting welcomes you as you are, keeping the focus on the day as it unfolds.

Arrival & Pre-Ceremony

Guests pass through the gates and step straight into Blume—a full-scale art installation in bloom. Color, structure, and sculpture rise around them, immersive and unexpected, like stumbling into a living gallery mid-celebration. Gravel crunches underfoot, slowing everyone just enough to take it all in. People stop. Smiles spread. This is the collective aha—the moment excitement clicks and curiosity takes over. It’s the opening act, and no one can wait to see what comes next.

Ceremony

This is where couples pause—not from stress, but from possibility. Cornerstone offers multiple ceremony settings, each with its own mood and emotional temperature. You might choose a reflective moment by the pond, where water mirrors sky and vows feel hushed and poetic. Or you might land somewhere more grounded, with a rustic barn backdrop that brings warmth and an easy, welcoming presence. Each option evokes a different feeling, and none of them are wrong. Seating always settles intimate at scale—guests feel close, present, and connected—while the surroundings do the storytelling. The ceremony isn’t about finding a spot; it’s about choosing the feeling you want to remember.

Appetizers & Cocktails

“Let the fun begin” is the unspoken thought as guests drift from the ceremony toward appetizers and cocktails. An open-air, barn-style structure frames the space, offering just enough cover while blending seamlessly into the landscape and visually connecting to the barn beyond. Tall cocktail tables dot the area, lawn games add a playful note, and plush lounge vignettes create pockets where guests can melt in with a drink. Appetizers circulate like tiny works of art—beautiful, unexpected, and perfectly scaled for a celebration unfolding inside a living gallery. Relaxed, social, and full of momentum, this is where the party finds its rhythm.

Dinner Reception

This is the ultimate barn moment—refined, intentional, and beautifully edited. The barn is perfectly manicured, its exposed beams and generous scale setting a tone that feels welcoming, romantic, and effortlessly elevated. Farm tables stretch across the space, layered with rustic, garden-forward florals and vintage elements that feel collected rather than styled. Cross-back chairs with ivory cushions soften the room, while twinkle lights overhead cast a flattering glow that turns the barn into a lived-in, romantic dream—rustic with restraint and confidently pulled together.

Dancing & Merriment

Once dinner settles and the last toast fades, the spotlight shifts to you. Your first dance draws you onto the floor—just the two of you for a beat—before guests instinctively follow, closing in with cheers and anticipation. The lounge vignettes from cocktail hour become front-row seats for sipping, swaying, and watching it all unfold. Then the band cues up, and suddenly it’s that moment—the synchronized dance you’ve been practicing for months takes center stage. You’re present, surrounded by your people. The transition is seamless, the energy undeniable, and the celebration fully alive.

End of Night

As the night winds down, guests spill back into the gardens for a final breath of cool Sonoma air. Under the stars, hugs linger and goodbyes unfold slowly, without urgency. At Cornerstone Sonoma, flow governs everything—and the result is a wedding day that feels creative, romantic, and beautifully resolved.

Event Sites

• Cornerstone Gardens (Main Lawn)
• Garden Paths & Entry Courtyard
• Garden Terraces & Adjacent Lawn
• Barn at Cornerstone
• Tent-Ready Lawn

Food & Beverage

Rather than DIY chaos or rigid menus, Cornerstone Sonoma works with a carefully curated list of Sonoma caterers who understand how this place feels. They know the gardens, the pacing, and how to serve beautifully while letting the celebration remain the focus.

Bar service follows the same graceful approach. Open BYOB isn’t part of the picture, which helps everything feel intentional and elevated. Licensed professionals—often through the on-site Folio Bar & Kitchen or trusted partners—handle beer, wine, and full bar service with a light, practiced touch. Built-in bar locations keep drinks flowing naturally, never staged or distracting.

The result is hospitality that feels warm and assured—meals that unfold at an easy pace, service that blends into the background, and an evening that lingers just long enough. Everything feels thoughtfully handled, allowing conversation to stretch, laughter to rise, and the celebration to unfold exactly as it should.

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