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Winery · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

B.R. Cohn Winery picnic guide

Picnic area — food from their deliPurchase requiredWalk-ins OKNo picnic fee$$

Can you picnic at B.R. Cohn Winery?

Partly — B.R. Cohn Winery has a picnic area, but outside food isn't allowed; you buy food on site (Small selection of snacks in the tasting room). Fee: No fee for walk-in 'Grab & Go' picnics (buy wine/snacks). Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Checked September 2026 from brcohn.comStated on the venue's own website

Grove of old olive trees on green grass above vineyard rows at B.R. Cohn Winery
Photo: Sarah Stierch · CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnic area — food from their deli
Bring your own food
Not allowed
Outside wine / alcohol
Not allowed
Purchase required
Yes
Reservation
Not required
Fee
No fee for walk-in 'Grab & Go' picnics (buy wine/snacks); cabanas $125 per table ($100 members), max 6 guests
Food on site
Small selection of snacks in the tasting room; wood-fired pizza on Saturdays through October (food truck on summer weekends)
Groups
Online tasting reservations up to 5; 6–9 contact the winery; 10+ large-group tastings with purchase minimums; 20% gratuity for 8+.
Dogs
Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome; clean up after them
Kids
Family-friendly; guests of all ages welcome
Hours
Daily 10am–5pm (last tasting 4pm)
Season
Walk-in 'Grab & Go' picnics daily; cabanas bookable Mon–Fri at 10am, noon and 2pm (90 minutes); wood-fired pizza on Saturdays through October; food truck on summer weekends
Tastings
$40 flight; $60 reserve with cheese board; $55–$120 tours
House rules
Official FAQ: outside food is not permitted on the property. Walk-ins can buy wine by the bottle or glass (from $15) and sit in unreserved areas.

What the picnic area is like

The 'Olive Hill' estate climbs above Hwy 12 through century-old olive groves and Cabernet vineyards, with oak shade and unreserved seating areas scattered around the grounds. Bookable cabanas sit higher up with the best vineyard views.

  • Picnic tables
  • Shade trees
  • Vineyard views
  • Restrooms
  • Parking
  • Live music

Good for: Dogs · Families · Views · Groups

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About B.R. Cohn Winery

Founded by Doobie Brothers manager Bruce Cohn and famous for its olive groves and rock-and-roll history, B.R. Cohn is now part of Adair Family Wines. It welcomes walk-in 'grab and go' picnics with wine and snacks bought on site, but outside food isn't allowed.

  • No outside food; snacks and Saturday pizza on site
  • Walk-in wine by the glass/bottle with open seating
  • Olive groves, oaks and valley views
  • Dogs and kids welcome
  • Bookable cabanas for up to 6

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Make a day of it

Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.

  1. Glen Ellen Village Market

    Deli & market · Glen Ellen · about 2.0 mi away

  2. B.R. Cohn Winery (this winery)

    Winery · Glen Ellen

  3. Little Vineyards Family Winery

    Winery · Glen Ellen · about 0.5 mi away

  4. Imagery Estate Winery

    Winery · Glen Ellen · about 1.0 mi away

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Little Vineyards Family Winery

Glen Ellen· 0.4 mi

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredDogs OKVineyard views

A small family winery on Sonoma Highway that openly courts picnickers: reserve a table, bring your own spread and buy wine by the bottle. Laid-back, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

Little Vineyards Family Winery

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Required
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$20/person

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.7 mi

Details: Little Vineyards Family Winery
Rows of leafy grapevines under a clear blue sky in the estate vineyard at Imagery Estate Winery
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Imagery Estate Winery

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Bring your own foodPurchase requiredNo reservationDogs OK

An art-driven small-lot winery on Hwy 12 known for its artist-designed labels and on-site gallery, with one of the easiest bring-your-own-picnic setups in Glen Ellen. Weekday picnic tables just need a bottle purchase; weekends add a table fee.

Imagery Estate Winery

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.2 mi

Details: Imagery Estate Winery
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Moran Goodman Park

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A tiny neighborhood park near Glen Ellen's village and wineries, useful when you want a free table and a grill without a state-park fee. There are no restrooms.

Moran Goodman Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
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Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.6 mi

Details: Moran Goodman Park
Paved path winding through a grove of oaks, with a picnic table in the distance, at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in winter
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Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Glen Ellen· 1 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

A shady oak-woodland park on Highway 12 at the edge of Glen Ellen, with a grassy picnic and barbecue area at the entrance and an easy paved trail for an after-lunch stroll. Wine is allowed under county rules, and the off-leash dog park next to the lot makes it one of the valley's best picnic stops for dog owners.

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$8/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 0.7 mi

Details: Sonoma Valley Regional Park

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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at B.R. Cohn Winery?

Partly — B.R. Cohn Winery has a picnic area, but outside food isn't allowed; you buy food on site (Small selection of snacks in the tasting room). Fee: No fee for walk-in 'Grab & Go' picnics (buy wine/snacks). Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own food to B.R. Cohn Winery?

No. B.R. Cohn Winery doesn't allow outside food, but you can buy food there: small selection of snacks in the tasting room; wood-fired pizza on Saturdays through October (food truck on summer weekends).

Can you bring your own wine to B.R. Cohn Winery?

No. Like most wineries, B.R. Cohn Winery doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.

Do you need a reservation to picnic at B.R. Cohn Winery?

No reservation is needed to use the picnic area. Online tasting reservations up to 5; 6–9 contact the winery; 10+ large-group tastings with purchase minimums; 20% gratuity for 8+.

Is there a fee to picnic at B.R. Cohn Winery?

No fee for walk-in 'Grab & Go' picnics (buy wine/snacks); cabanas $125 per table ($100 members), max 6 guests.

Are dogs allowed at B.R. Cohn Winery?

Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome; clean up after them.

Is B.R. Cohn Winery good for kids?

Family-friendly; guests of all ages welcome.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official visit page and FAQ © 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with B.R. Cohn Winery before you go. How we verify.

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