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.
Trentadue Winery is an established Sonoma County winery that also hosts events — a beautiful setting with larger indoor capacity and working vineyard character. The Highlands Estate is a fully private estate venue with no public access on your event day.
Key differences: Trentadue is open to the public and requires a tasting room buy-out for 3PM access (,500). Hard alcohol is not permitted at Trentadue. The Highlands Estate includes on-site lodging, farm tables, hidden microphones, and a covered ceremony arbor — none of which are included at Trentadue. Trentadue requires wine purchase from the winery; The Highlands Estate has no such requirement.
For the full list of what's included at The Highlands Estate, visit our Amenities page.
| Feature | The Highlands Estate | Trentadue Winery |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 265 |
| Indoor dining capacity | 133 | 265 |
| Climate-controlled indoor space | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rain-protected dining capacity | 178 | 265 |
| Tenting required for rain | — | — |
| Base event duration | 6 hours | 5 hours |
| Early access fee (3pm) | — | $2,500 |
| Hidden ceremony microphones | ✓ | — |
| Weather-protected ceremony arbor | ✓ | — |
| Set far back from public roads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standard event start time | 4PM | 5PM |
| 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.
