The Culinary Institute Of America At Greystone

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,000

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the hills surrounding quaint St. Helena, CA, the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is a fairy tale setting for your wedding. The historic castle, built in 1889 from locally quarried stone, provides a gorgeous backdrop for your celebration as it overlooks the vineyards of the extraordinary Napa wine region. Greystone's unique interior and exterior spaces, including the scenic Herb Terrace and our Historic Barrel Room, offer intimate and romantic settings for rehearsal dinners, receptions and wedding ceremonies, welcome parties and farewell brunches. The expert team at the CIA will work with you to ensure that every element of your big day is carefully considered and expertly executed. Our dedicated event staff will be on hand to ensure that every detail exceeds your expectations so you can relax and focus on making unforgettable memories. For your convenience, both of CIA’s wheelchair-accessible venues offer onsite parking and valet services.

Seated guest capacity

20-350

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

2555 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574

Our event spaces

Herb Terrace

CIA offers such a wide variety of event venues, you are sure to find the one that works for you and your group. This historic campus and grounds has it all!

Set against the picturesque ivy-covered stone walls of the landmark Greystone building, the Herb Terrace has stunning views of the Napa Valley and is surrounded by flowering beds and herb gardens. This beautiful outdoor setting is ideal for a wedding ceremony, reception, or al fresco dining.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Square footage

5,214

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Event rentals • Event staff • Service staff • Set up • Wedding cake services • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Historic Barrel Room

This historic campus and grounds has it all!

One of Napa Valley’s grandest spaces, the Barrel Room features 2,000-gallon Redwood wine barrels, exposed stone walls, and wooden beams throughout. The room’s layout and design create a truly dramatic indoor venue. The Barrel Room is a beautiful space for a candlelit ceremony or reception space for dining, dancing, and entertainment.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 1000 Standing

Square footage

13,500

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Event rentals • Event staff • Service staff • Set up • Wedding cake services • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

The Terrace Restaurant & Patio

The perfect indoor and outdoor space to create lifetime memories!

Our newest event space features an extraordinary open kitchen, exposed stone walls, beautiful wood farm tables, a cozy fireplace lounge, and an outdoor patio with stunning views of the valley.

Guest capacity

20-90 Seated

20-150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Event rentals • Event staff • Service staff • Set up • Wedding cake services • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi