General Information
Hummingbird House is a private five-acre vineyard estate nestled in the scenic hills near Templeton, in the heart of California's Central Coast wine country.
Each year, our grounds are made available for a limited number of weddings, receptions, and special events. When we host your event, our intent is to provide you with a uniquely beautiful private setting for your special occasion.
A beautifully landscaped pond, lined with willow, sycamore, and redwood trees and graced with a waterfall and fountains forms a stunning backdrop for your ceremony and reception. Resident swans add elegance and grace. A boutique vineyard lines the driveway and expansive lawns accommodate large or small receptions. Our Mona Lisa Barn (it's a work of art) provides an elegant indoor venue for rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and special events. Truly a photographer's dream, Hummingbird House and Vineyard provides numerous sites for spectacular wedding photographs.
Private and exclusive use of our venue on your scheduled day allows you great flexibility to plan and organize your event according to your individual vision.
Site Use and Site Fee Information
SPECIAL OFFERS
No more than 50 guests? Ask about our special "Wedding Weekend" Package that includes 2 nights accommodations in two guest suites, use of our beautiful outdoor site or the Mona Lisa Barn for your ceremony and reception, and tables, chairs, umbrellas, linens, staffing, and set-up/tear down, at an affordable all-inclusive price.
(Call for details and restrictions. Offers may be withdrawn without notice.)
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Tables, Chairs, Linens, market umbrellas, and other decorative rental items are also available.
Call for details and pricing information.
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Outdoor Site Fee
$4500 (Ceremony and Reception)
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- • Access to the designated outdoor areas for decoration, set-up, and cleanup from 7:30 a.m. until nightfall on the day of the event, with six hours reserved for the event itself (ceremony and reception)
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- • A one-hour rehearsal the day before
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- • A one hour time period for an engagement photo shoot
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- • Caterer's access to kitchen and BBQ
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- • Dressing room prior to the ceremony
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- • Beautiful travertine dance floor that overlooks the lake
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- • Use of trash and recycle dumpsters
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- • On-site parking
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- The site fee does not include any other facilities or services unless specifically agreed to in writing.
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- Maximum attendance outdoors: Up to 250
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- Maximum attendance indoors: Up to 100
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- Call us for an individual quote for events under 50 attendees.
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Payment
A non-refundable down payment of $1000 is required to reserve your selected date and book your event. One half the remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the event, with the final payment due 45 days prior to the event. Site fee payments, once made, are not refundable in the event of a cancellation.
Guest Suites and Rates
Two guest suites, with all amenities, are available for guest accommodations. We offer Bed and Breakfast, vacation rental, or extended stay rates.
Mona Lisa Barn
The Mona Lisa Barn provides an elegant indoor venue for rehearsal dinners, reunions, holiday parties, retreats, and other events. A true work of art, it features ceiling fans, wood-trimmed windows and beams, a laminate floor, and a tumbled travertine bathroom. The Mona Lisa Barn accommodates up to 100. The fee for use of the Mona Lisa Barn depends on the type of event and whether you are booking only the Barn for your event or whether you are booking the Barn as an add-on to the outdoor site. Please call for details and an individual quote for your event.
 Photo Credit Ann Kunke (Barn interior, above)
 Photo Credit Bella Castle Photography (Barn, above)
Coordinator
Your event will proceed more smoothly and with less stress when you have a professional coordinator. We are happy to work with the coordinator of your choice, or refer you to a professional coordinator. If you do not use a professional coordinator, we will designate one person in the wedding party as your "designated event coordinator," to be responsible for all requests and communications between us and the bridal party concerning the details of the event. A coordinator is required for events over 150.
Music
Music sets and supports the atmosphere for your wedding celebration. To ensure that the celebration does not disturb the tranquility of our neighbors, all musical entertainment must have prior approval and adhere to noise level restrictions. Out of consideration for our neighbors, all outdoor events with amplified sound must end by nightfall.
Alcohol
Wine & champagne may be served. Beer is allowed, with some restrictions. No self-service bar. We do not allow hard liquor or an open bar, and enforce strict controls on the amount of alcohol brought on to the property. Any person exhibiting disruptive behavior will be required to leave.
Staffing Requirements and Staffing Charges
 Staffing requirements vary depending on the duration of your event and the number of guests present on site. Lifeguards trained in CPR and water rescue must be present for each outdoor event. Maintenance, Parking, and Security personnel may also be required. We determine staffing requirements individually for each event, and provide the required personnel. Lifeguards, Parking and Maintenance personnel are charged at $15 per hour each. Security Guards, if required, are charged at $20 per hour per guard. Staffing charges for a six-hour event typically run between $180 - $250, depending on event size and other factors. Estimated Staffing Charges are due two weeks prior to your event, and are refundable to the extent not used.
Smoking
Smoking is allowed in one designated area only, with all cigarettes required to be disposed of properly. Cigarettes may not be extinguished in pastures, on lawns or in flower beds, nor thrown into the pond.
Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit of $550 is due two weeks prior to the event. It will be refunded within 10 days after the event, subject to any deductions for damages. (Larger deposit may be required for larger events.) The grounds must be relinquished in the same condition as upon access. Any damages to the property are the responsibility of the bridal party.
Insurance Certificate
No later than two weeks prior to the event, you will be required to provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 covering the event (with coverage for alcohol) naming Hummingbird House, Daniella Sapriel, and Michael Linsday as additional insureds. This insurance rider is easily obtained through your homeowner's policy, generally at minimal cost, or online at www.rvnuccio.com.
Additional Services Available
Tables, chairs, umbrellas, linens, and other decorative rental items are available. Set-up and take-down fee is $1.10 per person (minimum charge $135).
Referrals to experienced vendors are provided as a courtesy and convenience to you. We are not responsible for services provided by outside vendors. We do not accept (or pay) referral fees.
* Prices subject to change without notice. This online information is presented for information purposes only. Actual pricing and use conditions for your individual event will be covered by your individual signed Site Fee Rental Agreement.
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