My daughter got married at Bear Flag Farm in June, 2008 and I was just blown away by the place, the beauty, the taste level, the planning, the privacy, the pure and delicious joy of it all. Not since Provence have I seen lavender fields so magnificient or frgrant fruit trees or a sky that blue and dazzling. But what made it so special was that it was like a hidden treasure - close enough to Napa for everyone to stay at inns and hotels - but far enough from the winery scene to be isolated and magical. Tina Reikes, who is owner/wedding planner combines an incredible taste level (the farm is organic) with amazing connections to all the top vendors to being able to turn on a dime. My daughter's wedding day was unseasonably hot and Tina had made sure there were lovely white diaphanous curtains that blocked the midday sun. We also got lovely white parasols to shade ourselves - Tina thinks of everything. My daughter and son-in-law worked with Tina to get exactly what they wanted - from the colorful organic tomato salad (straight from the farm!) to a signature drink with fruit from the farm.
And I don't think I mentioned that most of the 135 guests came from the East Coast - NY, Boston, Washington - they couldn't believe what an enchanted place they had arrived at. What could be more perfect that being outside in the most beautiful place on the most beautiful day, breathing in the lavender, knowing that everything was taken care of and watching your daughter - in white tulle and train - radiant and beaming. Bear Flag Farm made it so special.