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.
Viansa is a well-known Sonoma County winery with substantial event capacity — up to 300 guests — and beautiful wine country grounds. As an operating winery open to the public, the experience on your event day is different from a fully private estate.
Key differences: Viansa is open to the public, requires wine purchase from the winery, and charges ,500/hour for early tasting room access. The Highlands Estate is fully private, requires no wine purchase, has no early access fees, and includes on-site lodging, farm tables, a covered ceremony arbor, and hidden microphones. Standard event start at Viansa is 5:30PM versus 4PM at The Highlands Estate.
For the full list of what's included at The Highlands Estate, visit our Amenities page.
| Feature | The Highlands Estate | Viansa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 300 |
| Indoor dining capacity | 133 | 220 |
| Climate-controlled indoor space | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rain-protected dining capacity | 178 | 300 |
| Tenting required for rain | — | — |
| Base event duration | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Early access fee (3pm) | — | $3,500/hr |
| Hidden ceremony microphones | ✓ | — |
| Weather-protected ceremony arbor | ✓ | — |
| Set far back from public roads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standard event start time | 4PM | 5:30PM |
| Latest event time (with music) | Midnight | 11:30PM |
| 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.
