Sunstone Vineyards & Winery
Est. 1995
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Revitalize your body, mind, and soul at this Santa Ynez villa. 
Stroll the 28-acre vineyard, enjoy private wine tastings, and learn about the team's dedication to hospitality and sustainability.
The Lowdown
Type
Estate / House / Mansion / VillaWinery / Vineyard
Views
ValleyVineyard
Style
Elegant
French
Romantic
Rustic
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting



Tucked on the edge of the Santa Ynez River, in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine country, Sunstone Villa is an acitectural masterpiece. Reminiscent of wineries in the Provencal French countryside, the courtyard and architecture create the perfect backdrop for your special Wedding or Event.

Capacity

Seated
450
Buffet
450
Standing
600
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges


 

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1995
Curfew
10 PM
Venue spaces
Outdoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
The Sunstone Villa can accomodate up to 10 people in it's 5 grand suites. Each room can be rented out individually or as a package.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
Inside Scoop

Originally conceived as a private home, the 8,500 square foot Villa now serves as an extension of the Sunstone Winery lifestyle. On a trip to France, owners Linda and Fred Rice discovered architectural remains of buildings in towns and villages in various regions of France, including Marseille and Provence.  Built from French limestone, wooden beams and roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th century lavender factory, once owned by Queen Victoria, the Villa is an opportunity to see and touch pieces of history.  The Villa was completed in 2004.
 
The Villa has five luxurious suites with its own private bath, antiques, fine linens, bedding and private entrances.  There are eight fireplaces, wood-burning oven, Billiards Room and numerous terraces with views of the mountains and vineyard.  The Villa’s French farm kitchen and courtyard are favorite gathering spaces. The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking equipment, plates, glasses and flatware. There is a wood burning oven on the Center Courtyard.  In the evening, you will want to make a fire in the Center Courtyard’s fireplace and relax with a glass of wine. 
 

Venue Features
The scene:
The Villa at Sunstone is an exclusive prioperty that only does a handful of weddings per year.

Experience the Sunstone Estate with a stay at the luxurious Sunstone Villa. Once a private residence, The Villa is now proud to share its unique architecture and artifacts with guests. Staying at the Villa offers you the opportunity to see and touch a piece of history.

Surrounded by sweeping views overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains and the winery’s 55-acre estate, the Villa at Sunstone is an old world architectural masterpiece.

Completed in 2004, the Villa was constructed entirely from artifacts and materials recovered from buildings and rural villages carefully selected by Sunstone founders Fred and Linda Rice while on numerous trips to quarries and reclamation yards. The Villa has five master suites each replete with its own private bath, fine linens and bedding. It also includes eight fireplaces, Billiards room and numerous terraces and patios with views of the mountains and vineyard.

Design:
Built from imported limestone from a small village in France, and wood beams and roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th century lavender factory, once owned by Queen Victoria, the Tuscan-inspired Villa boasts 8,500 square feet of luxury living space.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
West Oak Ceremony Site
Two ancient oak trees that have intertwined together to form the perfect back drop in the middle of the Vineyard
Villa Facade and Reception Lawns
Expansive lawn, French outdoor fireplace, stone courtyard and the historic Villa itself as your backdrop

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