Special Occasions

The Speakeasy

Whether you are hosting a shower, celebration of life, corporate retreat, or wedding, this is the perfect location for your event of up to 120 guests. 

The large gathering room holds 24 round six-person tables while reserving a generous area for dancing. White or black tablecloths are included in the rental. There are ten rectangular tables available for an alternate seating configuration. Plus, in keeping with the Speakeasy theme, there is a mugshot wall complete with funny signs.

Cross & Daughters Bar 

This is a small private room for smaller gatherings. It accommodates 24 guests in a casual bar setting. 

The minimum rate for the bar is $200 for two hours. Each additional hour is an additional $100.

Weddings

For weddings we book by the weekend. The wedding planners may arrive anytime after 12pm on Friday until 4pm to decorate. On Saturday, the party has exclusive use of the space from 9am to 9pm.  The party can use Sunday from 9am to noon to clean the space. 

Rental Rates

For other events there is a 2-hour minimum rental for $800 on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Each additional hour is $200. On weekdays, the rental fee is half. 

A rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour on Friday can also be added to your event package. 

We can schedule showings by appointment by going to Events@WestportWinery.com.

Deposit

Upon booking half of the rental fee is required to hold the space. The balance is required 30 days in advance. The deposit is retained if there is a cancellation with less than 30 days notice.

A $500 damage deposit is required at the time of the reservation. It will be returned within two weeks after determining if additional cleaning or repair is required with costs being determined by the facility.

Inclusions

The full facility rental includes tables, chairs, table linens, plates, flatware, centerpieces, buffet tables, chafing dishes, serving bowls and platters, a sound system, projector and stage. The Speakeasy includes a groom room, a bridal suite, a catering kitchen, and four restrooms.

Food

Renters may choose to provide their own food, hire a caterer, or order from Westport Garden Resort’s Sea Glass Grill event menu below:

Plated Dinner with entrée, salad, baked potato, and a dinner roll: Prime Rib $37, Cedar Plank Salmon $31, Chicken Cordon Gold $27.

Appetizer Buffet with meat, cheese, fruit, crackers, condiments, vegetables, and devilled eggs $15 per person.

Soup & Salad Buffet with two soup selections (clam chowder, vegetarian tomato basil, tomato basil with Italian sausage, or French onion) and three salad selections (mixed greens with feta, almonds, dried cranberries, carrots, Caesar, potato salad or pasta salad) $19 per person.

Pasta Buffet with rotini noodles and two sauces (marinara, alfredo, cheese), green salad, and dinner roll $19 per person. Add chicken or prawns $10 per person.

Taco Buffet with corn taco shells, flour tortillas, blackened prime rib or chicken, grated cheese, salsa, tomatoes, green onions, lettuce, beans and rice $24 per person.

Dessert Buffet with frosted sheet cake (lemon, almond, chocolate, pumpkin), cookies, fresh fruit $5 per person.

A one-hour rehearsal is included during regular business hours with prior appointment. Event set-up may begin at 9am. Outdoor events may begin as early as 11am but no later than 4pm. Music and beverage service must end by 7pm. All people must leave the property by 8pm.

The Sea Glass Grill is available for dinners of up to 50 guests. Events in the winery after regular business hours are charged $200 per hour in addition to catering and beverage prices. Events do not have exclusive use of the facility. In the Sea Glass Grill, all food and beverages must be prepared and served by winery staff.

The winery's patio tent rents for $200 per hour in addition to ordering food service. 

The Resort allows caterers or potlucks in the garden event tent but not the patio tent. The party hosts will provide their own food, soft drinks, servers, dishware and utensils.

Wine club members receive a 20% discount on wine purchases. Complimentary wine tastings are not available as part of any event package. Only Westport Winery and Ocean's Daughter Distillery products are allowed.

Westport Winery can provide beer from local breweries. Any event serving alcohol is required to have a winery bartender. The bartender is allowed to accept gratuities. The bartender will check ID and stop service for anyone showing signs of intoxication. As the event area is part of the winery's licensed area, these rules are not negotiable.

No smoking or electronic cigarettes are allowed inside the buildings.

Only service animals are allowed inside the building. All dogs outside must remain on leash.

No decorative items may be attached to Resort structures and must not interfere with the Resort’s operation. The client is responsible for clean-up of property brought onto the Resort. The Resort’s Dumpsters are not available for disposal of event debris. Any cleaning time spent by the Resort’s staff or damages will be charged to the client’s credit card at a rate determined by the Resort.

Westport Winery Garden Resort is not responsible for the security of any private property or rented equipment. An additional-insured liability policy naming the Resort is required for parties using the outside event center.