We are located 9 miles outside the popular historic town of Murphys, CA. Murphys is located in the central Sierra Nevada foothills between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, in Calaveras County, California. We are centrally located from 2 International airports. We are little under 3 hours from San Francisco, CA and a little over 2 hours from Sacramento, CA. Rich in gold rush history, Murphys today is a vibrant, thriving community, alive with art galleries and live theater, eclectic shops, fine restaurants, charming hotels and B&B’s, and a multitude of outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities all just a short drive away. You can learn more about Murphys here: https://visitmurphys.com

Yes! We would be happy to give you a scheduled tour and to answer any questions you may have. Once your date is booked our Event Team will be available for additional walk throughs for you and your vendors. You may book your tour by contacting us. We generally schedule our tours Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm or weekends by availability.

Yes, we do! However, Sundays preceding a holiday will be at the Saturday rate.

Unfortunately, no. We receive lots of inquiries over multiple platforms so the venue is booked on a first come, first served basis.

We can accommodate up to 150 guests comfortably. We also have overnight accommodations for up to 14 guests.

Once you’ve decided that Airola Road Vineyards is the perfect place for your event, a non-refundable deposit (1/3 of the total package price), and signed Rental Agreement is required to secure your date. Once the deposit is received, you will be given a payment schedule for the balance due. The final balance is due 21 days prior to your event date.

We accept cash, personal check, cashier’s check, Zelle and all major credit cards (with 3% fee).

No, we will never book two events on the same day. Most of our guests opt to stay the entire weekend, but in the rare case we have a single day event booked, you have exclusive rights to the venue for the entire day of your event.  

Yes, most certainly! In fact we require you to hire (at a minimum) a Month Of Coordinator to ensure all your details are in order. Event planners are fabulous at helping to alleviate the stress of all the day’s/weekend’s important decisions and helping your event run seamlessly. We have a list of recommended planners, or you are welcome to find your own.

The Venue Manager will work directly with you and your planner to make sure your vision is executed flawlessly. They are responsible for all things venue related (unlocking venue, controlling fans/heaters, lighting, restrooms etc.) as well as managing all of our staff. Your event planner will work with your vendors to make sure all the logistics are in order and everyone is on time and in place. They will be in charge of creating your timeline, layout and be responsible for your bridal party, processional/recessional during ceremony and all decor set up/tear down (as contracted).

Yes we do! The bride has access to our beautiful Casita beginning the morning of the wedding day. She and her gals can get ready in luxury with a private bedroom, open area lounge and full kitchen all with a stunning view overlooking the lake. For the guys, we offer our Groom’s suite in our poolside cabana complete with large screen TV and comfy couches, right outside the gorgeous pool area with outdoor bar, pizza oven and some amazing views of the lake.

We are able to accommodate up to 14 people in 3 separate areas. Our Casita accommodates up to 4 people, the Retreat accommodates up to 8 people and the Cabana accommodates 2 comfortably. Please see our Estate page for pictures and more information.

Yes we do! We have a carefully curated list of vendors we trust and have worked with time and time again. We are happy to help you select from this list of vendors, or you are welcome to select your own vendors. If we haven’t worked with your vendors previously, they will need to approved by our venue manager and all necessary paperwork (insurance, licensing, worker’s comp etc.) submitted prior to approval.

Yes you can! We do have a fabulous list of approved and well vetted caterers, however if you do decide to contract a caterer not on our list, our Venue Manager will need to approve the proposed vendor and all paperwork (vendor insurance, licensing etc.) will need to be submitted 21 days prior to your event.

We love out of the ordinary cuisine! Food Trucks are a cool way to add something memorable to your special day. All Trucks must provide the necessary health department licensing and insurance information. A full service caterer is still required for the entirety of your event and must provide a full service staff.

Yes! Alcohol may only be brought in by the host of the event and must be served by licensed and bonded bartenders. Only beer and wine may be served on the premises, no hard alcohol is permitted. We do require a one-time event insurance policy.

We always encourage booking sooner rather than later. Weekend dates book very quickly!

We do require a credit card to be on file in the case of unforeseen damage or accidents.

We do understand that things happen. If you need to change your date and we have the proposed date available, we will be happy to move your date (subject to current seasonal rates, fees may apply). All deposits are non refundable. Please see our contract for more detailed information.

We are happy to refer you to one of our rental vendors to help you select just the right pieces to help bring your vision into focus.

Tables and chairs are included in our Diamond & Platinum packages. We will handle all set up and break down of tables and chairs. If chairs are to be moved from ceremony to reception area, an additional fee will be required.

Your setup time starts at the time of your contracted rental time.

We require everything out of the space at the end of your contracted rental time.

You can discuss this with the venue manager after booking. In the event that we have storage available, or there is not an event booked that day, we may be able to accommodate you.

We do have a small built in sound system in our pool patio area for music, but all speakers, PA system or DJ equipment must be contracted through a DJ or sound specialist.

A two-hour rehearsal is coordinated with Airola Road Vineyard’s event schedule and is subject to availability. We do our best to accommodate your schedule. Additional hours may be purchased if you’d like to schedule your rehearsal dinner onsite (included in 2 day rental).

We love pets! Most pets are allowed to be part of the ceremony and reception but must be leashed and cleaned up after.  We do require proof of rabies vaccination before coming onto property and during the event, pets cannot be left unattended at any time. If you have a rare or unusual pet you’d like to include in your ceremony, please check with the Venue Manager for approval.

We have beautiful market lighting over both the pool area and patio to create an intimate ambiance.

Smoking is only allowed outside in the fireside patio area. No marijuana use is permitted anywhere on the property.

We have a Men’s and Women’s facilities right off the poolside patio. For groups larger than 100 people, we do require a restroom trailer to be rented in order to service all your guests in a timely manner.

Due to the unique topography of our venue, onsite parking in limited to 15 cars. These spaces are reserved for the bridal party, family and vendors etc. We do require client’s to book a shuttle service for their guests for the day of the event. This works out well, as the shuttle can pick up/drop off at a central location near the local hotels in downtown Murphys, CA.

We would be happy to connect you with our preferred shuttle company. A shuttle service is required for all events due to our unique location and limited parking.

For weekday events, we offer 6-hour and 8-hour rental packages. Saturday events are usually between an 8-12 hours rental timeframe (depending on package) unless staying overnight/weekend. Your set up time, event time and 1 hour for tear down must fall within your rental time. Additional event hours may be purchased for $350/hr.

The following tables and chairs are included in your rental fee with our Diamond & Platinum packages: Chairs 150 white folding chairs Tables 72-inch round tables – 15 (seats up to 10) 30-inch cocktail tables – 5 8ft rectangle – 2 6ft rectangle – 3

You can, but it is not mandatory. Both our beautiful poolside and fountain patios work well for dancing.

All rentals, personal items, and anything else brought in for your event must be removed from the space by the contracted end time of your event. All trash must be disposed of in the onsite dumpster before departure.

Yes, however all candles must be contained in votives and the flame must be 2” below the top of the container. Open flames are not allowed anywhere on the property.

A one-time event insurance policy must be purchased prior to your event. This can be done easily though www.wedsafe.com (weddings) or www.privateeventinsurance.com (for all other events). This policy must be issued in the User’s name and must name Airola Road Vineyards as the additional insured. This policy provides coverage for both the client and the Venue in the case of any alcohol related lawsuits or accidents. This policy MUST be returned to the venue coordinator within (21) days of your event. Please contact our Venue Manager for more info.

Yes, photo shoots are allowed Tuesday-Friday (schedule permitting). Please contact our Event Team for pricing and availability. A complimentary 2 hour booking is included with every wedding package. This can be used for an engagement shoot or Save the Date photos etc. If you need a referral to one of our fabulous photographers, please contact our event team.

Unfortunately, no. Due to California’s severe drought and our unique rural location, sparklers or fireworks are not permitted.