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.
Vine Hill House is a beautiful outdoor vineyard venue with wine country character — but it is an outdoor-only property without a climate-controlled barn. The Highlands Estate includes the same vineyard setting plus a four-season barn, on-site lodging, and an all-weather indoor option.
The most significant difference is year-round usability. Vine Hill House requires tenting for rain and has no indoor dining or dance space. The Highlands Estate's barn accommodates 133 for seated dinner and 200 for dancing, climate-controlled year-round. Vine Hill House also requires wine purchase from the property; The Highlands Estate does not.
For the full list of what's included at The Highlands Estate, visit our Amenities page.
| Feature | The Highlands Estate | Vine Hill House |
|---|---|---|
| Custom farm tables included | ✓ | — |
| Four-season barn (dining, dancing & ceremony) | ✓ | — |
| Choice of preferred caterers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Required in-house catering | — | — |
| Bar package required | — | — |
| Hard alcohol permitted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two dressing suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-site guest shuttle | ✓ | — |
| On-site lodging | ✓ | — |
| Producing vineyards on property | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum event capacity | 200 | 150 |
| Indoor dining capacity | 133 | 0 |
| Climate-controlled indoor space | ✓ | — |
| Rain-protected dining capacity | 178 | 0 |
| 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.
