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Winery · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

Little Vineyards Family Winery picnic guide

Picnic by reservationBring your own foodPurchase required$20/person$$1 bookable picnic experience

Can you picnic at Little Vineyards Family Winery?

Only by reservation — Little Vineyards Family Winery offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. You can bring your own food to your reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: $20 per person picnic-table reservation plus a minimum of one bottle per two guests. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

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

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnic by reservation
Bring your own food
Allowed
Outside wine / alcohol
Not allowed
Purchase required
Yes
Reservation
Required
Fee
$20 per person picnic-table reservation plus a minimum of one bottle per two guests
Groups
Online table reservations up to 12 people; larger groups must call or email. 90-minute table slot (per the winery's blog).
Dogs
Dog-friendly; dogs must be leashed at all times
Kids
Children welcome (count toward party size)
Hours
Friday–Sunday 11am–4:30pm
Tastings
$25 Estate Wine Tasting; $40 Reserve Wine Tasting ($10 surcharge for guests who don't taste)
House rules
Food is not allowed during hosted tastings — only at reserved picnic tables, and hosted tastings are not served at the picnic tables. Dogs must be leashed the whole time.

Book a picnic at Little Vineyards Family Winery

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    Picnic Table Reservation

    $20 per person plus a minimum of one bottle per two guests

    A reserved picnic table by the Band Blend Stage overlooking the estate vineyards; you bring the food.

    Up to 12 (larger groups contact the winery) · Fri–Sun, 11 AM–4:30 PM, year-round; reserve by email or phone (707-996-2750)

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Prices as listed when we checked; the booking page has current availability.

What the picnic area is like

Picnic tables sit by the winery's small 'Band Blend' stage, looking out over the estate vineyards on Hwy 12 between Glen Ellen and Kenwood. It is a small, casual family property rather than a manicured estate.

  • Picnic tables
  • Vineyard views
  • Parking
  • Live music

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

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About Little Vineyards Family Winery

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.

  • Bring your own food at reserved picnic tables
  • $20/person table fee + 1 bottle per 2 guests
  • Dogs and kids welcome
  • Open Fri–Sun only

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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 2.2 mi away

  2. Little Vineyards Family Winery (this winery)

    Winery · Glen Ellen

  3. Moran Goodman Park

    Park · Glen Ellen · about 0.7 mi away

  4. Imagery Estate Winery

    Winery · Glen Ellen · about 1.4 mi away

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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
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Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
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Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
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Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Little Vineyards Family Winery?

Only by reservation — Little Vineyards Family Winery offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. You can bring your own food to your reserved table. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: $20 per person picnic-table reservation plus a minimum of one bottle per two guests. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own food to Little Vineyards Family Winery?

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

Can you bring your own wine to Little Vineyards Family Winery?

No. Like most wineries, Little Vineyards Family 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 Little Vineyards Family Winery?

Yes. Book ahead on their website. Online table reservations up to 12 people; larger groups must call or email. 90-minute table slot (per the winery's blog).

Is there a fee to picnic at Little Vineyards Family Winery?

$20 per person picnic-table reservation plus a minimum of one bottle per two guests.

Are dogs allowed at Little Vineyards Family Winery?

Dog-friendly; dogs must be leashed at all times.

Is Little Vineyards Family Winery good for kids?

Children welcome (count toward party size).

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official visit page current Sept 2026; winery blog posts Apr and Jun 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Little Vineyards Family Winery before you go. How we verify.

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