The History and Story Behind The Highlands Estate

It all started when…

Gard and Whitney had been visiting wine country from their home in Los Angeles for many years, always dreaming of a way to eventually move there.

Several years back Gard’s sister and now husband spent a week in the northern California wine country area looking for a private wedding location with vineyards, vistas and a barn. After spending countless hours searching the internet and driving over 500 miles, they discovered that it was actually impossible to find: they ended up with a location 2 hours south of San Francisco with no barn and no vistas! It was this experience that sparked the idea to purchase a property in wine country where they could create a wedding venue with a barn, vineyards and magnificent vistas all while living on our property. Who wouldn’t want to live in wine country?

Gard & Whitney

Daisy, our Wire Fox Terrier

After a year and a half designing, building and going through the permit process we can say: We did it! Our modern and rustic wedding venue with over 20 acres offers a weekend wedding site with views of our vineyards as well as a fully heated and air-conditioned barn for year-round celebrations providing the right mix of natural beauty and classic elegance. Let us help you create your perfect day here at The Highlands Estate!

Outdoor Barn Wedding

Enjoy a relaxed weekend wedding at The Highlands Estate, a beautiful and private barn and vineyard weekend wedding destination. Create memories of a lifetime with the on-site lodging accommodations for up to twenty-two of your closest friends and family. Celebrate your wedding day with up to 200 guests while experiencing the spectacular landscape, situated on over 21 country acres, providing a multitude of vistas and photo opportunities. Having hosted couples originating from all over the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, The Highlands Estate is a true international destination and is conveniently located in the heart of Northern California wine country, just 30 minutes from Healdsburg and the famous Dry Creek Valley.