Skip to content
Napa Picnic Guide
All picnic spotsNapa ValleySonoma CountyMapPlan a dayGuidesWineries that allow picnicsPicnic parksSuggest a spot

Winery · Calistoga, Napa Valley

Tamber Bey Vineyards picnic guide

Picnic by reservationNo outside foodPurchase required$$$1 bookable picnic experience

Can you picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards?

Only by reservation — Tamber Bey Vineyards offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. Food comes from the winery; outside food isn't allowed. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: Picnic lunch is an add-on to a reserved tasting. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

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

Picnic rules at a glance

Picnicking
Picnic by reservation
Bring your own food
Not allowed
Outside wine / alcohol
Not allowed
Purchase required
Yes
Reservation
Required
Fee
Picnic lunch is an add-on to a reserved tasting; 7x7 (Apr 2026) reports $40/person
Food on site
Pre-ordered picnic lunch made by Sam's General Store (salad or sandwich, chips, cookie, and a glass of Vineyard Series wine); cheese and charcuterie board ($40); savory snacks
Groups
Tastings for 2–8 guests; call for larger groups.
Dogs
Pets welcome on leash.
Kids
All guests must be 21 or older.
Tastings
$50–$150 per person
House rules
Picnic lunch must be ordered at least 72 hours ahead. The winery's hospitality permit doesn't allow outside food or drink. 21+ only.

Book a picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards

Comparing options? See every winery picnic you can book in Napa & Sonoma.

  • Direct

    Picnic Lunch (tasting add-on)

    A salad or sandwich, chips, a cookie and a glass of Vineyard Series wine from Sam's General Store, added to a reserved tasting.

    2–8 guests (standard tasting size) · Order at least 72 hours ahead by email

    Check availability

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

What the picnic area is like

A stable-side courtyard on a working horse ranch at the north end of Calistoga, looking toward Mount St. Helena and the Palisades. Paddocks line the drive and guests can visit the horses.

  • Vineyard views
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

Good for: Dogs · Romantic · Views

Picnicked here recently?Tell the next visitor how it went.
Could you picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards? *
Were you allowed to bring your own food? *

No email needed. We read every report before it appears.

Share a photo of the picnic areaHelp others see the spot before they go. We'll credit you by name.

We review every photo before it appears. How we use it

About Tamber Bey Vineyards

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.

  • Pre-ordered picnic lunch from Sam's General Store (72-hour notice)
  • Stable-side courtyard on a working horse ranch
  • Views of Mount St. Helena and the Palisades
  • Dog-friendly (leashed); 21+ only
  • No outside food per the winery's permit

More dog-friendly spots in Napa ValleyMore best views spots in Napa ValleyMore food sold on site spots in Napa Valley

Make a day of it

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

  1. Cal Mart

    Deli & market · Calistoga · about 2.1 mi away

  2. Tamber Bey Vineyards (this winery)

    Winery · Calistoga

  3. Envy Wines

    Winery · Calistoga · about 0.3 mi away

  4. Pioneer Park

    Park · Calistoga · about 2.2 mi away

More picnic spots nearby

Winery

Envy Wines

Calistoga· 0.2 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.

Envy Wines

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

Details: Envy Wines
Footbridge and autumn trees along the Napa River as it runs through Pioneer Park in Calistoga
Park

Pioneer Park

Calistoga· 2 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationNo alcohol

Pioneer Park is Calistoga's downtown picnic spot, with a gazebo, playground and barbecue pits a short walk from Lincoln Avenue. It's good for a takeout lunch, but unlike Yountville and St. Helena, Calistoga bans beer and wine in parks unless it's part of an approved event.

Pioneer Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
no
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
not confirmed
Fee
Free entry

Nearest picnic food: Calistoga Roastery · 0.2 mi

Details: Pioneer Park
Winery

Frank Family Vineyards

Calistoga· 5 mi

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredShade

A relaxed Calistoga estate known for sparkling wine and Cabernet, with some of the best shade in the valley. The bookable Picnic & Bottle Service gives you a private table under huge old elms for 90 minutes. Bring your own food and buy a bottle there, or add the table to a tasting.

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Required
Dogs
No
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Brasswood Bar + Bakery · 2.4 mi

Details: Frank Family Vineyards
Dirt trail through chaparral beneath forested ridges on the Coyote Peak Trail in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Calistoga· 5 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

A wooded state park on Highway 29 between St. Helena and Calistoga, run by the Napa County Regional Park & Open Space District under an operating agreement with California State Parks. It offers one of the few large public picnic grounds in the upper Napa Valley, with grills, a reservable group ramada, a summer pool, camping and more than 10 miles of trails.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
$10/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Brasswood Bar + Bakery · 2.2 mi

Details: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

All picnic spots in Calistoga →

Frequently asked questions

Can you picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards?

Only by reservation — Tamber Bey Vineyards offers picnicking as a booked experience or reserved table. Food comes from the winery; outside food isn't allowed. A wine purchase is part of the deal. Fee: Picnic lunch is an add-on to a reserved tasting. Outside wine and alcohol aren't allowed.

Can you bring your own food to Tamber Bey Vineyards?

No. Tamber Bey Vineyards doesn't allow outside food, but you can buy food there: pre-ordered picnic lunch made by Sam's General Store (salad or sandwich, chips, cookie, and a glass of Vineyard Series wine); cheese and charcuterie board ($40); savory snacks.

Can you bring your own wine to Tamber Bey Vineyards?

No. Like most wineries, Tamber Bey Vineyards doesn't allow outside wine or alcohol — buy a bottle there to enjoy with your picnic.

Do you need a reservation to picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards?

Yes. Book ahead on their website. Tastings for 2–8 guests; call for larger groups.

Is there a fee to picnic at Tamber Bey Vineyards?

Picnic lunch is an add-on to a reserved tasting; 7x7 (Apr 2026) reports $40/person.

Are dogs allowed at Tamber Bey Vineyards?

Pets welcome on leash.

Is Tamber Bey Vineyards good for kids?

All guests must be 21 or older.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: napavalley.com July 2026; 7x7 April 2026; official visit page current). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Tamber Bey Vineyards before you go. How we verify.

Visited recently? Was this accurate?

Suggest an update to this listing