As I recently became engaged, I’ve come to realize that
after all of the “Congratulations!” comes, “When and where are you having the
wedding?” So to help you hone in on your
perfect “location location location,” I’m here to shed some light on some
spectacular venues throughout our area.
Follow me as I search for the perfect spot and vendor team for my
fiancée
and I to say “I Do”
to, and inspire you to discover new places and vendors for your own wine country wedding.
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Kristen
Stimpert at Campovida. No, it’s not a
camping ground, but rather a serene retreat located off the 101 North in Hopland,
CA. Stunned by the tree-lined driveway
entrance, I just knew upon entering Campovida that it was going to be something
special.
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| Entryway to the Gardens |
Flourishing gardens, fields, and vineyards make up the acres
of land that Campovida rests on. Though
the land has been passed on through many generations, the property’s function
as a multi-faceted event space is fairly new within the past year. Escaping into the peacefully picturesque
environment, there are many locations within the grounds to host your event,
including the grape vine covered Learning Arbor for ceremonies and the Barn or
Gardens for receptions. The Honeymoon
Cottage is complimentary upon booking your event reservation, plus there’s
onsite lodging for your guests!
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| Check out the charming barn at Campovida! |
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| Imagine your ceremony under this flourishing arbor in the fall! | | |
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| Cozy onsite lodging! |
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| Piazza de Campovida |
And don’t let me forget to tell you that the space lends
itself perfectly to all of your wedding festivity needs. Rehearsal dinners and post wedding brunches
could be footsteps away in the culinary pavilion with a pond view and fire pit,
on the lawn space complete with picnic tables and bocce ball, or just a jaunt
down the road at the newly opened Piazza de Campovida serving pizza and brews
inclusive of local ingredients.
If you’re looking for a space of solitude that’s truly in a
league of it’s own, Campovida may be just the perfect fit for your perfect day.
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| Picture perfect for a spring reception blooming with wisteria! |
Best wishes!
~ Janell H. (soon to be E.)
