Intimate Gatherings
To learn more about the atmosphere and history of each site, please click on its name below:
1 FORT MASON
CARTOON ART MUSEUM
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
FOGARTY WINERY
GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUB
THE GREEN ROOM
THE JAMES LEARY FLOOD MANSION
KOHL MANSION
THE LOG CABIN
MARIN ART AND GARDEN CENTER
MOUNTAIN TERRACE
PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHURCH
PRESERVATION PARK
PRESIDIO OFFICER’S CLUB
RALSTON HALL
SAN FRANCISCO FILM CENTER
1 FORT MASON
Web: http://www.1fortmason.com/
Located at 1 Fort Mason in San Francisco, the Officer’s Club was built in 1855. This building has served as the residence of the commanding general of the Pacific and later as the Officer’s Club of the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. The Officer’s Club has been home to 44 different Generals and received such guests as Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon.
This Post-Civil War style building has a large dining room, grand ballroom, and a spacious bar-lounge. These rooms all have stunning views of the bay, aquatic park and Alcatraz. The main entrance opens into a beautiful central sitting area with two fireplaces, leather chairs and couches and full crystal chandeliers.
CARTOON ART MUSEUM
Web: http://www.cartoonart.org
Yerba Buena – A marvelous draw
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s arts & entertainment district, the museum’s contemporary architecture boasts 3,400 square feet of gallery space. Featuring a moveable major wall, the gallery rooms can be staged in varied configurations. With state-of-the-art technology and adjustable lighting, your event can take any shape you imagine. The museum’s stylish, modern design and always entertaining exhibits provide the perfect background for your creative event ideas.
Located: 655 Mission Street, San Francisco
Accommodates: Up to 225 Guests
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
Web: http://www.castellodiamorosa.com
Wine Country- Authentic Italian Opulence
Step back in time as you and your guests become the lords and ladies of one of the most beautiful properties in the Napa Valley. You will be transfixed by our 13th century, Tuscan-style Castle and Winery with its mighty towers and breathtaking views. Permit us to pamper your senses with our hand-crafted Italian style wines as they are evocatively paired with delectable fare. Be enchanted by one of our opulent event areas such as the Courtyard, the Great Hall or Grand Barrel Room. In other words, let Castello di Amorosa help you to create a truly unforgettable experience!
Location: 4045 North Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga
Accomodates: Up to 300 Guests
FOGARTY WINERY
Web: http://www.fogartywinery.com/events/home.htm
Woodside- Memorable Mountaintop Events
The mountain top setting has sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay Area. Accommodating up to 216 guests, Thomas Fogarty Winery is an intimate, elegant, and relaxing setting for memorable events. Surrounded by vineyards and a beautifully landscaped lawn, the handsome redwood reception facility flows down the mountainside on three separate levels, each offering stunning views.
The 4,000 square foot Pavilion overlooks the Chardonnay vineyard. The unique copper roof and open air feel make the structure a Bay Area “one of a kind.” The Hill House and its adjoining terrace, hand crafted with redwood panels, tile, and hardwood floors, is an area used year round. The terrace has glass panels lined on runners, allowing it to be closed off on cooler days without sacrificing the famous view.
Location: 19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
Accommodates: Up to 216 Guests
GOLDEN GATE YACHT CLUB
Web: http://www.ggyc.org
The Marina- Home of the America’s Cup
The Golden Gate Yacht Club was founded in 1939, when members built the first clubhouse on a barge located in the San Francisco Marina. Fifty years later, the Loma Prieta Quake severely damaged the Club, but through the hard work and dedication of our members, the Club rose again to become the showcase facility that now exists.
Today, the GGYC is a popular cruise and regatta venue on the San Francisco waterfront, with a dynamic organization of members dedicated to boating fun — both sail and power.
With its picturesque location on San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Yacht Club is the premiere site for your meeting or banquet. Two rooms are available and each can be set up to fit your organization’s individual needs.
Located: 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco
Accommodates: Up to 150 Guests
THE GREEN ROOM
Web: http://www.sfwmpac.org/greenroom/gr_index.html
Located on the second floor of the San Francisco War Memorial Veteran’s Building, opposite City Hall, the Green Room exudes an aura of historical significance. The United Nations Charter was signed there.
A series of chandeliers dangle from the 28-foot gold-leafed ceiling and a tiled terrace overlooks the stunning golden spire of City Hall.
Location: 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Accommodates: 270 guests for banquets, additional space for 120 on terrace
THE JAMES LEARY FLOOD MANSION
Web: http://www.floodmansion.org/
One of San Francisco’s finest examples of early 19th century architecture, the Flood Mansion combines a sense of elegance with exceptional style, highlighted by marble, hand-painted murals and hand-carved mahogany.
The Beaux Arts mansion commands a premier location in the heart of Pacific Heights and stunning vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay and beyond.
Location: 2222 Broadway, San Francisco
Accommodates: 200 guests for banquets, 300 for receptions
KOHL MANSION
Web: http://www.kohl-mansion.com/
Once home to the heir of a wealthy shipping magnate, this 1912 rose-colored mansion commands a grand estate of 40 wooded acres boasting ancient oaks, extensive lawns, a rose garden and greenhouses.
From the Great Hall, a copy of England’s Arlington Tudor Hall, and the wood-paneled Library to the white plaster relief dining room and outdoor terrace, the Kohl Mansion provides the perfect setting for everything from intimate gatherings to mid-sized banquets .
Location: 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame
Accommodates: Up to 200 guests for banquets, up to 300 guests for receptions
THE LOG CABIN
Web: http://www.presidio.gov/event/rental/logcabin/
Quaint and rustic, the Log Cabin stands as one of San Francisco’s most unique venues. As a former non-commissioned officers’ club, it has been the scene of lively events for decades.
With a fireplace, exposed beams and log walls, the Log Cabin seems more wild west than West Coast and is the choice of those looking for something a bit different. It includes a covered patio with barbecue facilities.
Location: The Presidio, San Francisco
Accommodates: 300 guests seated and 600 standing outdoors, or 150 seated and 200 standing inside
MARIN ART AND GARDEN CENTER
Web: http://www.magc.org/
North Bay- Beautiful Garden Setting
Thanks to the efforts and the foresight of local conservation activists, these spectacular eleven acres were saved from development in 1943. In addition to the spectacular gardens which include ancient trees, rolling lawns, a butterfly habitat, medicinal herb garden and native plant garden, the Center provides a premier venue for events of all kinds. We offer both indoor and outdoor locations in a beautiful, garden-like setting.
Location: 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross
Accommodates: Up to 250 Guests
MOUNTAIN TERRACE
Web: http://www.themountainterrace.com
Woodside- Rustic Charm and Breathtaking Views
Mountain Terrace offers the finest combination of natural beauty and stylish settings in a country style lodge located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Woodside. Enjoy the rustic charm of the Mountain Terrace for your celebration, nestled among the redwoods with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay hills.
The venue features a cozy, warm atmosphere with wood burning fireplaces, an Antique bar with hardwood floors and hand forged wrought iron chandeliers, as well as an expansive picture window with panoramic views of the bay and soaring redwoods.
Accommodates: Up to 160 Guests Seated plus large outdoor areas to accommodate more.
Located: 17285 Skyline Blvd, Redwood City
PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Web: http://www.piedmontchurch.org/special.htm
East Bay- Mission Beauty
Piedmont Community Church, located in the heart of the city of Piedmont, is one of the most beautiful settings for a wedding ceremony in the Bay Area.
The magnificent sanctuary, surrounded by artful stained glass windows and the enchanting fountain courtyard with its colorful landscaping, are just a few of the many features that couples are seeking when looking for a site for a wedding ceremony and reception.
This beautiful mission style church, built in 1916, also has a smaller chapel in the Christian Education complex that seats about 100.
The fountain courtyard may also be used for ceremonies up to 100 guests.
The Guild Hall, just steps from the courtyard, is a perfect site for receptions. It features a stage (ideal for a band or DJ), a log-burning fireplace, and a baby grand piano
Location: 400 Highland Avenue, Piedmont
Accommodates: Up to 200 Guests
PRESERVATION PARK
Web: http://preservationpark.com/home/
East Bay- Victorian Jewel
Preservation Park is an eye-catching re-creation of a Victorian neighborhood, providing an exceptional venue for indoor and outdoor weddings and events. You and your guests can savor the feeling of having this private, charming “town” all to yourselves…vows at the Pavilion, drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the fountain, and dinner and dancing in the vintage Nile Hall…a San Francisco Bay Area jewel.
Preservation Park’s unique collection of historic houses include a five-room conference center for meetings, seminars and conferences. The spaces vary from classroom style (Robinson House) to gracious salon (Ginn House) to an Arts & Crafts building (Nile Hall). Experience Victorian charm with modern day amenities…conveniently located in the East Bay, just minutes from downtown San Francisco.
The Park’s social center is the Pavilion, a graceful bandstand where ceremonies take place. Outdoor receptions are held in the adjacent Fountain Circle, a circular plaza with a large two-tiered Parisian fountain topped by the moon goddess Diana at its center.
If you are planning an indoor reception/event, two houses just off the Fountain Circle are available. The Ginn House, circa 1890, features two delightfully light and airy parlors reminiscent of an English country home. Both rooms are gracefully decorated with Victorian period art, drapes, and historic light fixtures. A grand staircase cascades into the foyer and each room is detailed with original wood paneling. Nile Hall, circa 1911, is a craftsman-style building with a sensational space for a grand and elegant party. It has a 30-foot-high ceiling, rich velvet ceiling-to-floor drapes, skylights, multiple windows, a stage, and a theatrical lighting and sound system.
Location: 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland
Accommodates: Up to 250 Guests
PRESIDIO OFFICER’S CLUB
Web: http://www.presidio.gov/event/rental/officersclub/
Built in 1812 and restored in 1934, the Officers Club once housed Mexican and Spanish post commanders and was later the site of the meeting establishing the government of Yerba Buena, which later became San Francisco. One of the most important buildings in the Presidio’s National Historic Landmark District, it has hosted important social events for more than a century. The Club’s mission-style Moraga Ballroom, as well as two smaller venues, accommodate banquets and receptions.
Location: The Presidio, San Francisco
Accommodates: From 50 to 180 guests for banquets, from 80 to 250 for receptions
RALSTON HALL
Web: http://www.ralstonhall.com/
Ralston Hall, a modified 1860s Italian villa-style country estate, exemplifies the spirit of wealthy 19th century San Franciscans. Located in the hillside suburb of Belmont, the four-story national historic landmark was once the summer home of the founder of the Bank of California.
Etched glass, crystal chandeliers and classic columns enhance the atmosphere in this lavish mansion, which incorporates elements of steamboat Gothic design. A stately dining room and exquisite mirrored ballroom and sun parlor serve as venues for banquets.
Location: 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont
Accommodates: Banquets of up to 200 guests
SAN FRANCISCO FILM CENTER
Web: http://www.sffilmcentre.com/eventspace/eventspace.html
The Palm Room offers a meticulously remodeled 2,775 square foot event space. With and expansive view of the historic Main Post and Golden Gate Bridge it is the perfect site for weddings and special celebrations.
Location: The Presidio, San Francisco
Accommodates: Up to 180 guests for banquets, and up to 300 guests for receptions.