How Ella's Vineyard Keeps Weekend Weddings Personal in Paso Robles

Katherine and Josh Morris didn’t set out to build another wedding venue when they found this hilltop property in Paso Robles Wine Country. After years of watching weddings rush by in a single afternoon, first from behind a camera and later as venue owners themselves, they wanted something different. A place where a couple could actually slow down, spend real time with family, and let the weekend breathe. That idea still shapes how we run things at Ella's Vineyard today.

A Full Weekend Wedding Experience in Paso Robles Wine Country

Your wedding isn't a single afternoon at our venue. It's a full weekend on our Paso Robles hilltop estate, complete with a two-night stay in our farmhouse that sleeps up to 14 guests. Say vows under our centuries-old oak tree, then celebrate in our rustic barn with family close by. 

More Than One Day to Celebrate

At Ella’s Vineyard, the wedding experience is built around the weekend, not just a few hours on the event day. Every wedding here includes a two-night stay in our 3,000-square-foot farmhouse. With space for up to 14 guests in the farmhouse, your closest overnight group can stay on property and enjoy the weekend without feeling rushed into a single event day. Bring your coffee out to the wraparound porch the next morning, and you'll find sunrise light spreading across 32 acres of rolling hills and Italian vines. It's a quiet, personal way to close out the celebration instead of packing up and driving off within the hour.

Vows Under a Centuries-Old Oak Tree

Many couples come to us because they want to be married under a big tree, and ours has a story worth telling. Our centuries-old oak anchors the ceremony site, with a reveal that brings the tree, the farmhouse, and the vineyard rows into view together. If you'd rather exchange vows from the highest point of the property, overlooking miles of hills and vines, that option is available too, with wooden benches set up either way. We currently host ceremonies for up to 200 guests, and parking for up to 150 vehicles is available on site.

An Evening in Our Rustic Barn

Once the vows are said, the celebration moves to our rustic barn, which becomes the dance floor for the night. Guests can gather in and around the rustic barn, enjoy the lawn space, and settle into a relaxed evening with family and friends. We have indoor and outdoor restrooms, including an ADA accessible option, plus plenty of lawn space for yard games between courses. 

Food and Drink, Your Way

We keep our catering and bar policy open on purpose. Outside catering is allowed, so you can bring into the kitchen what your family already loves. For the bar, you'll just need to arrange a licensed bartender. We're able to serve beer and wine through 9:30 in the evening, along with up to two signature cocktails earlier in the night. It's a simple setup that still gives you room to make the evening feel like yours.

Conclusion

If you've been picturing a wedding weekend that actually feels like time with family instead of a rushed event day, we'd love to show you around. Walk the property, stand under the oak tree, and picture your people gathered on that hillside above the vines.



Reach out through our contact form to start planning your wedding weekend at Ella's Vineyard, or call us directly at 209-327-2471 or email events@ellasvineyard.com. We can't wait to hear from you.

FAQs

How many guests can Ella's Vineyard accommodate for a ceremony?

Our ceremony site seats up to 200 guests on included wooden benches beneath the oak tree.

Is outside catering allowed?

Yes, we have an open vendor policy, and outside catering is welcome.

Do we need to bring our own bartender?

Yes. A licensed bartender is required, with beer, wine, and two signature cocktails available during the approved 4-hour service window.

Can we host our rehearsal dinner on site?

Yes, our barn serves as rehearsal dinner space for up to 40 guests, so your rehearsal and wedding weekend both happen on the same property.