Winery · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

Imagery Estate Winery picnic guide

Picnics welcomeBring your own foodPurchase requiredWalk-ins OK$$1 bookable picnic experience

Rows of leafy grapevines under a clear blue sky in the estate vineyard at Imagery Estate Winery — Photo: PLeia2 · CC BY 2.0, via Flickr

Can you picnic at Imagery Estate Winery?

Yes — Imagery Estate Winery welcomes picnics and you can bring your own food. You'll need to buy wine (a bottle, glass or tasting) to use the picnic area. No reservation is needed for the picnic area. Fee: Picnic tables. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

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

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking: Picnics welcome
Bring your own food: Allowed
Outside wine / alcohol: Not allowed
Purchase required: Yesthe catch
Reservation: Not required
Fee: Picnic tables: weekdays one bottle per 2 guests; weekends/holidays $50 table fee + one bottle per 2 adults (fee waived for club members). Lawn is free, first-come. $50 no-show fee on reserved tables.
Food on site: Cheese, charcuterie, frosé and artisan snacks
Groups: Outside food and the lawn are for groups of 8 or fewer; groups of 9+ must reserve in advance (707-935-3010). Private bocce court up to 8.
Dogs: Leashed dogs welcome in the tasting room and outdoor areas
Kids: Children allowed in the tasting room and picnic areas with an adult at all times
Hours: Daily 10am–5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day)
Tastings: $25 bar flight; $35–$75 seated and themed tastings
House rules: Outside alcohol prohibited. Blankets OK on the lawn, but outside games and toys are not permitted. No children's play area.

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Imagery Picnic Tables
Weekdays: one bottle per two guests; weekends/holidays: $50 table fee plus one bottle per two adults (fee waived for club members)
An umbrella-shaded picnic table with vineyard views; cheese, charcuterie, frosé and snacks sold on site.
Daily; weekend/holiday table fee applies
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Prices as listed when we checked; the booking page has current availability.

What the picnic area is like

Umbrella-shaded picnic tables and a lawn with a bocce court sit beside the tasting room and art gallery, looking out over the estate vines on Hwy 12. It's casual and lively, with lawn seating that works well for a blanket spread.

Picnic tables
Lawn
Bocce
Vineyard views
Restrooms
Parking

Good for: Families · Dogs · Groups · Budget-friendly

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About Imagery Estate Winery

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.

BYO food welcome for groups of 8 or fewer
Weekday tables: just buy 1 bottle per 2 guests
Free first-come lawn plus bocce
Dogs and kids welcome
Art gallery on site

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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Imagery Estate Winery?

Can you bring your own food to Imagery Estate Winery?

Yes. Outside food is allowed at Imagery Estate Winery, though you're expected to buy wine to use the picnic area.

Can you bring your own wine to Imagery Estate Winery?

No. Like most wineries, Imagery Estate 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 Imagery Estate Winery?

No reservation is needed to use the picnic area. Outside food and the lawn are for groups of 8 or fewer; groups of 9+ must reserve in advance (707-935-3010). Private bocce court up to 8.

Is there a fee to picnic at Imagery Estate Winery?

Picnic tables: weekdays one bottle per 2 guests; weekends/holidays $50 table fee + one bottle per 2 adults (fee waived for club members). Lawn is free, first-come. $50 no-show fee on reserved tables.

Are dogs allowed at Imagery Estate Winery?

Leashed dogs welcome in the tasting room and outdoor areas.

Is Imagery Estate Winery good for kids?

Children allowed in the tasting room and picnic areas with an adult at all times.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official FAQ updated 2026 (mentions March 5, 2026 hours change)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Imagery Estate Winery before you go. How we verify.

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