For More Information
Contact Westport Winery at 360-648-2224
or Events@WestportWines.com.
Availability
Westport Winery is open daily for wine, cheese chocolate, and charcuterie tasting at 11am. The facility is available for private use by reservation. Events during normal business hours do not have exclusive use of the facility.
Pricing
There are two options for private events:
(1) There is no charge to use the Gathering Room when accompanied by a minimum wine purchase of one case of wine (12 bottles) per 25 guests for two hours or a $200 minimum wine purchase for groups with less than 25 guests.
(2) With less than the minimum wine purchase there is a $100 per hour rental fee with a two hour minimum.
Time beyond your reservation is $100 per hour.
Catering
The winery’s culinary team can customize a menu to meet your budget and theme. Specific pricing for each catered event is based upon the menu selected. The winery does not allow outside caterers, potlucks, or outside foods other than wedding cake. Wine club discounts do not apply to catering.
Wine
Wine will be opened by winery staff. The client will take any remaining wine.
Inclusions
The rental fee includes on-site use of tables, chairs, wine ware (glasses, water carafes, spill buckets), tablecloths, and serving staff. If the winery provides catering they can also provide table service for up to 40 guests or buffets for larger parties.
Not Included
The basic facility rental price does not include event coordination, tents, transportation, florist, music, taxes, or photography.
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%) is required at the time of the reservation. Wine must be paid for prior to the event. A credit card number must be kept on file to cover any expenses incurred due to your event.
Occupancy
There are tables available for 50 guests.
Wedding Consultation & Rehearsal
Westport Winery and its staff are not wedding coordinators. If your ceremony is taking place on site, a one hour rehearsal is included during regular business hours with prior appointment.
Decorations
No items may be attached in any manner to winery structures. Decorations must be set-up and displayed so as not to interfere with the winery’s daily operation. None of the winery’s decorations or furniture may be moved.
Set-up
Event set-up may not begin more than one hour prior to the event and may not interfere with the winery’s daily operation.
Clean-up
The client is responsible for clean-up of property brought onto the winery grounds. Any cleaning time spent by Westport’s staff will be charged back to the client at a rate determined by the winery. Tents must be removed no later than the day following the event. Westport Winery is not responsible for the security of any private property or rented equipment. All music will cease by 9:45pm. Guests are asked to be off site by 10pm.
Weather
Westport Winery cannot be held responsible for inclement weather. Please plan accordingly.
Smoking
No smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.
Pets
Pets are welcome on the patio and in the gardens while on leash. Waste bags are provided at the back door to the lighthouse. Pets (other than service animals) are not allowed inside the winery.
The Law
The following information from the Washington State Liquor Control Board may assist you in planning your event:
Private parties may enjoy wine or beer on the property under the auspices of Westport Winery’s liquor license either by pre-purchasing wine or beer from the winery or by allowing guests to make purchases directly from the winery. No other alcohol products are allowed on the property.
Persons under age 21 are allowed at the winery. At no time are they allowed to consume alcoholic beverages. All persons who look under age 35 will need to provide identification to consume alcohol.
Westport Winery reserves the right to refuse service at any time to guests who appear to be intoxicated. Alcohol service will cease by 9:30pm for evening events.
Westport Winery holds a restaurant and catering endorsement on its liquor license that allows winery staff to offer wine by the glass at selected not-for-profit festivals and events.
Questions
Westport Winery and its representatives are not versed in the liquor laws for other venues and are not responsible for guiding guests in obtaining special licensing for events at or away from the winery.
Special Occasion License
A special occasion license allows a non-profit organization to sell liquor at a specified date and place. All proceeds from the sale of liquor must go directly back into the nonprofit organization.
The fee for a special occasion license is $60 per day, per location, and allows sales of beer and wine by individual serving for on-premise consumption.
Special occasion licenses are limited to twelve single-day events per calendar year. The organization should apply 45 days before the fundraising events.
Banquet License
A banquet permit is for a private, invitation only event (not open or advertised to the public). The liquor must be provided free of charge, or brought by individuals attending the event. Package deals are allowed that may include, for example, the cost of dinner, liquor, and entertainment. To assure participants receive an equal share, tickets exchangeable for drinks may be issued as part of the package price. No separate or additional charge may be made for liquor. You can get a banquet permit for $10 at any local liquor store.
Raffle Permit
A raffle permit allows a non-profit organization to raffle liquor at a specified date and place. The fee is $10 for a single event or $25 for an annual permit.
Liquor Control Contact
Please contact the customer service desk at the Washington State Liquor Control Board at 360-664-1600 for applications and questions.
