Where to picnic instead
Winery · Calistoga, Napa Valley
Can you picnic at Clos Pegase Winery?
No picnics$$
The short answer
No — Clos Pegase Winery doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Cheese and charcuterie included with the Pegase Collection Flight. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Checked September 2026 from clospegase.comStated on the venue's own website
Where to picnic instead
The closest spots to Clos Pegase Winery that welcome picnics.
Picnic rules at a glance
Picnic rules at a glance- Picnicking
- No picnics
- Bring your own food
- Not allowed
- Outside wine / alcohol
- Not allowed
- Food on site
- Cheese and charcuterie included with the Pegase Collection Flight
- Groups
- Tastings for 1–8 guests (tour 2–12); children and non-tasting adults $20 each.
- Dogs
- No pets; service animals only.
- Kids
- Children and non-tasting adults welcome for $20 per person (non-alcoholic drink offered).
- Hours
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Tastings
- $50–$90 per person
- House rules
- The winery says its permit doesn't allow outside food or drinks.
The setting
The settingA postmodern 'temple to wine and art' designed by Michael Graves, with sculpture-dotted gardens and caves just south of Calistoga. Lovely grounds to stroll on the art tour, but no picnicking.
- Gardens
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good for: Families
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About Clos Pegase Winery
About Clos Pegase WineryThe Michael Graves-designed art-and-wine landmark near Calistoga, now part of Adair Family Wines. Older guides mention picnic boxes here, but the current FAQ says its permit doesn't allow outside food or drinks. Cheese and charcuterie come with one of the flights.
- No outside food or drinks (permit)
- Older 'picnic box' listings are outdated
- Art tour through gardens and sculpture
- Kids welcome ($20 non-taster fee)
Make a day of it
Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.
- Calistoga Roastery
Deli & market · Calistoga · about 1.7 mi away
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More picnic spots nearby
More picnic spots nearby
Winery
St. Helena· 3 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase required
Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery offers a bookable picnic experience, "Smith-Madrone Tasting (bring a picnic for afterward)": A tasting of small-lot estate wines in the rustic winery barn; afterward you may picnic in the vineyards with your own basket and a purchased bottle.
Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- not confirmed
- Fee
- $65/person
Nearest picnic food: Brasswood Bar + Bakery · 2.6 mi
Winery
St. Helena· 3 mi
Bring your own foodPurchase requiredReserve aheadVineyard views
A small family winery on Spring Mountain that invites visitors to picnic on its deck with a glass of estate Cabernet. The view drops across vineyards to a duck pond with a fountain (and a one-hole charity golf challenge). Tastings are by appointment and pricier than on the valley floor.
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- not confirmed
- Fee
- No fee listed
Nearest picnic food: Brasswood Bar + Bakery · 3.1 mi
Winery
Calistoga· 3 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredDogs OKVineyard views
Napa's only winery on a working horse ranch, at the top of the valley in Calistoga. You can't bring food, but you can pre-order a picnic lunch from Calistoga's Sam's General Store to eat with your tasting beside the stables. Leashed dogs welcome; adults only.
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- no
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- Yes
- Fee
- not confirmed
Nearest picnic food: Cal Mart · 1.6 mi
Winery
Calistoga· 3 mi
Bring your own foodPurchase requiredNo reservationVineyard views
A small Calistoga estate founded in 2006 by veteran winemaker Nils Venge and Mark Carter, with a relaxed patio looking toward Old Faithful Geyser. Walk-ins can buy a bottle to enjoy on the estate, and 2024–2026 picnic guides say you can bring your own food to the patio.
Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Not needed
- Dogs
- not confirmed
- Fee
- No fee listed
Nearest picnic food: Cal Mart · 1.6 mi
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questionsCan you picnic at Clos Pegase Winery?
No — Clos Pegase Winery doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Cheese and charcuterie included with the Pegase Collection Flight. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Can you bring your own food to Clos Pegase Winery?
No. Clos Pegase Winery doesn't allow outside food, but you can buy food there: cheese and charcuterie included with the Pegase Collection Flight.
Can you bring your own wine to Clos Pegase Winery?
No. Like most wineries, Clos Pegase Winery doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.
Are dogs allowed at Clos Pegase Winery?
No pets; service animals only.
Is Clos Pegase Winery good for kids?
Children and non-tasting adults welcome for $20 per person (non-alcoholic drink offered).
Sources & accuracy
Sources & accuracyWe last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official visit page 2026 (site rebuilt; content in page script)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Clos Pegase Winery before you go. How we verify.
