Auberge

Auberge du Soleil

Rutherford, Napa Valley

The verdict

Napa's original icon, Auberge du Soleil delivers Provence-meets-valley perfection: sun-drenched olive groves framing vineyard ceremonies, Michelin-starred menus paired from an award-winning cellar, and 50 exquisite maisons for seamless buyouts. The dedicated events team crafts bespoke weekends—from sabering rituals to champagne towers—that feel intimately grand, with every vista a postcard. For couples craving French elegance amid Cabernet country, this is wine country's undisputed ceremony sovereign.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 6.3/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    8
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    7
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    9
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    5
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    6
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    6
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    3

Ceremony venues

  • Ceremony Terrace

    overlooking vineyards and Mayacamas Mountains (capacity not publicly documented)

Multi-day program

  1. 01

    Welcome reception; rehearsal dinner; ceremony & reception; farewell brunch — full buyout unlocks all amenities including spa, pool, olive grove tastings.

The planning team

Dedicated private dining team and events managers expert at crafting bespoke service; work seamlessly with external planners and designers for flawless execution.

What's included

In-house

  • Michelin-star dining
  • wine pairings
  • events management
  • setup/breakdown

Bespoke

  • Florists
  • designers
  • third-party vendors

Ready to scope a wedding here?

Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.

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