Winery · Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Can you picnic at Martin Ray Winery?
No picnics$$
The short answer
No — Martin Ray Winery doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Food at ticketed events. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Checked September 2026 from martinraywinery.comStated on the venue's own website
Where to picnic instead
Where to picnic insteadThe closest spots to Martin Ray 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
- Food at ticketed events
- Hours
- Thursday–Sunday 11am–4pm
- House rules
- No outside food on the property.
The setting
The settingA winery property on Laguna Road west of Santa Rosa; the winery says it can't accommodate outside food.
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About Martin Ray Winery
About Martin Ray WineryMartin Ray's Russian River Valley home on Laguna Road is sometimes listed as picnic-friendly, but the winery states the property can't accommodate outside food.
- No outside food
- Open Thursday–Sunday
Make a day of it
Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.
- Mom's Apple Pie
Deli & market · Sebastopol · about 2.1 mi away
Martin Ray Winery (this winery)
Winery · Russian River Valley
- Woodenhead Vintners
Winery · Russian River Valley · about 1.5 mi away
- Pellegrini Family Vineyards (Olivet Lane Winery)
Winery · Santa Rosa · about 2.0 mi away
More picnic spots nearby
More picnic spots nearby
Winery
Santa Rosa· 2 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredDogs OKShade
The Pellegrini family's Olivet Lane winery west of Santa Rosa, making estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Reserve a shaded table in its heritage olive grove for $30, bring your own lunch and buy a bottle for every two adults.
Pellegrini Family Vineyards (Olivet Lane Winery)
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- Yes
- Fee
- not confirmed
Nearest picnic food: Mom's Apple Pie · 3.0 mi
Winery
Santa Rosa· 2 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredDogs OK
Boisset's Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate on Olivet Road, with an organic and biodynamic farm and gardens. Its Picnic Reservation holds an outdoor table for up to 12 for $50; the fee covers only the table, so you bring the food, and it's refunded when you buy three bottles.
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- Yes
- Fee
- $50/table
Nearest picnic food: Mom's Apple Pie · 2.6 mi
Winery
Russian River Valley· 2 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredVineyard views
A family-grown Green Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estate. Outside food isn't allowed, but it offers a garden tasting paired with a picnic lunch from local Willow Wood Market.
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- no
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- not confirmed
- Fee
- not confirmed
Nearest picnic food: Mom's Apple Pie · 0.4 mi
Winery
Russian River Valley· 2 mi
Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredVineyard views
La Crema's estate home on the late Saralee Kunde's vineyard in Windsor. Its Picnic Table Experience is designed for guests bringing their own food: reserve a table, buy at least one bottle, and the fee is waived with three.
La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard
Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
- Own food
- yes
- Wine purchase
- Required
- Reservation
- Required
- Dogs
- not confirmed
- Fee
- $50/table
Nearest picnic food: Mom's Apple Pie · 3.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questionsCan you picnic at Martin Ray Winery?
No — Martin Ray Winery doesn't allow picnics or outside food. Food you can order there: Food at ticketed events. See the nearby spots below that do welcome picnics.
Can you bring your own food to Martin Ray Winery?
No. Martin Ray Winery doesn't allow outside food, but you can buy food there: food at ticketed events.
Can you bring your own wine to Martin Ray Winery?
No. Like most wineries, Martin Ray Winery doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.
Sources & accuracy
Sources & accuracyWe last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official pages current in 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Martin Ray Winery before you go. How we verify.
- martinraywinery.com/martin-ray/experiences/events
- martinraywinery.com/contact-us
- winecountrygetaways.com/wine-regions/healdsburg/healdsburg-delis-and-picnic-wineries
