Event Spaces
Private Promotional Events at the Castello can offer a unique, sometimes surprising, and always joyous experience with many different spaces available to serve as 'host' for your special occasion.
The Event Spaces
Great Hall
Seats up to 180
For that decadent multi-course meal or when the Knights come in for that rowdy Medieval banquet, the Baron of the Castello entertains in the Great Hall and now so can you. With its hand-painted Italian frescoes, and Umbrian fireplace, the Great Hall is the Castello’s most prestigious and most sought after room.
Grand Barrel Room
Seats up to 300
At 12,000 square feet, the Grand Barrel Room is an architectural masterpiece with its 40 ribbed, Roman cross-vaults all constructed from ancient brick shipped from Europe. This room includes a 40 foot, hand crafted travertine tasting bar and is our largest room for entertaining – perfect for your large event!
The Courtyard
Seats 300, 380 with Lower Courtyard
The Courtyard is located in the heart of the Castello and is surrounded by walls of hand-squared stone and ancient brick, Tuscan-style breezeways and loggias. Courtyards were the center life in any Medieval palace, so it remains for your event; central, picturesque stunning. Vibrant during the day, but majestic and regal at night, a unique wine and food pairing - alfresco - awaits you.
Lower Courtyard
Seats up to 80
Just a few steps down and adjacent to our main courtyard is this centrally located but autonomous space. During daytime events this courtyard allows you to have a group luncheon separately while still feeling a part of the life of the Castello. For evening events, this space is ideally used in conjunction with our main Courtyard for lounge seating, special entertainment or dinner service.
Il Passito Room
Seats up to 80
The secluded and lavish Il Passito Room, perched high above the Courtyard, sets you apart from the Castello’s daily grind. It normally functions as our Wine Club Member’s room Friday through Sunday; however, it is available for private events during weekdays or evening hours. This room has the capacity to host private tastings for large groups as well as wine and food pairings.
Il Passito Patio
Seats up to 100
Just outside of the Il Passito room is this hidden gem of the Castello. This secluded terrace has views of the hilltop watchtower as well as the crushpad below. It is also only a few steps from Lake Mario. Enjoy an outdoor grill event on the patio complete with a built in barbecue. An excellent venue for a simple luncheon or an open air reception. Open to the hillside, but unknown to most patrons of the Castello, it boasts some of the best sunset views in the Diamond Mountain region.
Lake Mario
Seats up to 120
Set at the most distant part of the property lays a lush, green location for your next casual outdoor event. Our ancient, moss-covered bridge leads you to existing picnic table seating, additional seating will allow even more useable space for guests. With the Castello in the background, nature surrounds you as you are serenaded by local wildlife. There is no other location like this on our property.
Terrace
Seats up to 80
With breathtaking views of the Napa Valley, Calistoga and Mt. St. Helena, the Terrace offers a beautiful open air gathering place ideally nestled between the Castello towers. A perfect location for wine and canapé receptions accommodating, or an ideal area for alfresco wine and food pairings.
South Tower Terrace
Seats up to 40
Climb the winding stair case of our South Tower and explore the workings of our drawbridge on your way to this secluded gallery. Enjoy a standing reception or seated luncheon for up to 40 guests. Like the North Tower, the views are unparalleled, but the ascent up the stairs is not for the faint of heart.
Sunken Courtyard
Seats up to 60
This deep and rustic open air courtyard is set within the confines of the Castello ramparts. Typically cooler and more shaded than our other open air venues, this spot shields your view of the modern world around you. Ideal for receptions up to 80 and seated luncheons. Although passers by may be able to sneak a peek at your special occasion, rest assured they will never wend their way to this hidden jewel.
Royal Apartment
Seats up to 22
For unparalled experiences, the Royal Apartment allows unique, intimate and opulent encounters for gatherings. This is an area of the Castello rarely seen by the public, but is exclusively available to you. The Royal Apartment can accommodate seated wine and food pairings, or if used in conjunction with the Royal Loggia, an intimate standing soirée.
North Tower
Seats up to 12
Elevated high above the Castello, is one of the most quaint and private locations. With picturesque 360° views of the Napa Valley and the Castello below, this platform will allow a petite party for a reception or a seated luncheon. Don’t take this tall tower lightly!
Il Ducale Room
Seats up to 12
Hidden in the depths of the Castello, past winding tunnels, caves and barrels galore, lies one of the Castello’s best kept secrets . This unique meeting space allows your very closest friends and family to enjoy an exclusive and elegant location for your next clandestine meeting. This petite space sets your secretive mood perfectly!
Chapel
Seats up to 80
Although our permit does not allow us to hold weddings at the Castello, we do have a beautiful Chapel. In addition to the simple authenticity this space adds to our Castello, the Chapel is often used as a gathering place for guests heading off to tour the Castello. It can also host a regal seated meal for your guests should you be so inclined.
