Venue shopping is genuinely hard. We've put together a straightforward feature comparison to help you see how these two properties differ — so you can make the decision that's right for your celebration.
Both The Highlands Estate and Mountain House Estate are private venues in Northern California's wine country. But they take meaningfully different approaches to how a wedding celebration unfolds.
The most significant differences are structural: The Highlands Estate includes a climate-controlled four-season barn, on-site lodging, producing vineyards, and an open catering and beverage model. Mountain House Estate operates with required catering through their on-site partner.
The table below shows a complete side-by-side of features. For the full picture on what The Highlands Estate includes, visit our Amenities page.
Both The Highlands Estate and Mountain House Estate are private venues in Northern California's wine country. But they take meaningfully different approaches to how a wedding celebration unfolds.
The most significant differences are structural: The Highlands Estate includes a climate-controlled four-season barn, on-site lodging, producing vineyards, and an open catering and beverage model. Mountain House Estate operates with required catering through their on-site partner.
The table below shows a complete side-by-side of features. For the full picture on what The Highlands Estate includes, visit our Amenities page.
| Feature | The Highlands Estate | Mountain House Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Custom farm tables included | ✓ | — |
| Four-season barn (dining, dancing & ceremony) | ✓ | — |
| Choice of preferred caterers | ✓ | — |
| Required in-house catering | — | ✓ |
| Required bar package | — | ✓ |
| Hard alcohol permitted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two dressing suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-site guest shuttle | ✓ | — |
| On-site lodging | ✓ | — |
| Producing vineyards on property | ✓ | — |
| Maximum event capacity | 200 | 250 |
| Indoor dining capacity | 133 | 124 |
| Indoor dance capacity | 200 | 250 |
| Climate-controlled indoor space | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rain-protected dining capacity | 178 | 120 |
| Tenting required for rain | — | — |
| Base event duration | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Early access fee (3pm) | — | — |
| Hidden ceremony microphones | ✓ | — |
| Weather-protected ceremony arbor | ✓ | — |
| Set far back from public roads | ✓ | — |
| Standard event start time | 4PM | 4PM |
| Latest event time (with music) | Midnight | 10PM |
| No wine purchase requirement | ✓ | ✓ |
Tours are by appointment — we prepare the property fully for each visit. Request our pricing brochure or schedule a tour to experience the Estate in person.
