Maryhill Winery's Goldendale site takes employee events, meetings, luncheons, birthdays, showers and rehearsal dinners for up to 125 seated guests on its terrace, with smaller groups in the Club Room and around the bocce courts. The winery and tasting room stand on a bluff among the vines at 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Washington, above the Columbia River Gorge and about 100 miles east of Portland, Oregon.
Seminars and company events
The Club Room, about 1,200 square feet, is the indoor space for meetings, networking and cocktail receptions. It seats up to 40, or 35 in comfort, and has a 100-year-old antique bar, access to a patio and a private balcony. A team can hold a morning session inside, move to the bocce courts for an afternoon tournament and finish with dinner on the terrace. The winery hosts employee events and luncheons, with food from continental breakfast to a full dinner. Dates can be limited by staffing, Wine Club events and the peak season, so companies should ask early.
Weddings and receptions
The winery states that it does not currently host wedding ceremonies at this location. It does take the events around a wedding, such as rehearsal dinners and bridal showers, which fit the terrace or the Club Room.
Rooms and capacities
The Terrace covers about 1,000 square feet in the open air, with bistro tables, string lights and an outside bar. It seats up to 125, or 90 in comfort, and includes use of the stereo system. The Bocce Court and Pavilion has four bocce courts with covered seating, for up to 100 at a reception or a seated dinner for 25 to 45. The Club Room seats up to 40. Further equipment can be rented through Riverhood Rental.
Catering
The site has a full kitchen. Organizers choose ready-made packages, à la carte items or a custom menu. Drinks are served from the antique bar in the Club Room and the outside bar on the terrace, with Maryhill's Washington wines at the center. Outside food and drinks are not permitted on site.
History and setting
Maryhill has worked with growers across Washington for 25 years and produces more than 65 wines from over 35 grape varieties. Besides Goldendale, the winery runs tasting rooms and venues in Woodinville, Vancouver and Spokane. From the Goldendale terrace, the view takes in the Columbia River and Mount Hood. Live music plays on the terrace on selected dates from Memorial Day to early October, which is worth checking when choosing a date for a private event.
Getting there
The winery sits on Washington State Route 14, which follows the north bank of the Columbia River. Portland International Airport is the nearest major airport, about 100 miles to the west. The winery asks groups of eight or more to call ahead, and organizers should plan transport for guests who will be tasting wine.
