Beautiful Pinots and Cabernets, produced from the highest quality, estate-grown grapes. The farm has evolved from plum growing and sheep ranching to growing grapes, Bartlett pears, olives, canola oil, and Christmas trees. Grab a bottle of wine from the tasting room and enjoy it with a picnic lunch in Nelson redwood grove.
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A beautiful 2,000 acre ranch with an old barn, 200 acres of sprawling vineyards and breathtaking views of the valley, a perfect backdrop for your wedding, reception, or retreat.
Indoor Capacity: 150 people
Outdoor Capacity: 300 people
You can now camp at the vineyard!
For 70 years the Nelson family has been farming vineyards and attracting people every year to the beautiful region of Hopland. It is truly a family affair as each generation has put in their time and energy, infusing this ranch with their own flair.
In 1951 Herman and Clara Nelson sold their ranch in what is now Silicon Valley and headed north, landing in Southern Mendocino County near the town of Hopland. Since then the mature prune orchards and grass-fed sheep that dotted the farm’s rolling hills have given way to an abundance of sustainable vineyards as well as Bartlett pears, an olive orchard, and live Christmas Trees. You will be staying on a working ranch, vineyards, and winery. We have several locations but none of them have hookups at this time. We have vineyard views oak woodlands and hilltop valley views. We host weddings and other events. We have a tasting room and a redwood picnic area. We are the fourth owners of this property. The ranch has produced hops, prunes, pears, wine grapes, sheep, and cattle at different periods. Currently, we grow pears, grapes, strawberries, and Christmas trees.
