The Charter Oak

Micro Wedding Venue · St. Helena, Wine Country

Right for a micro wedding

A farm-driven, hearth-centered restaurant in the heart of St. Helena from Chef Christopher & Martina Kostow (of three-star The Restaurant at Meadowood) — seasonal grilled fare from their own 3.5-acre farm, served family-style in a warm brick-and-wood room with a string-lit courtyard.

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Venue fee

Private dining from ~$150/person; buyout $55k+

Capacity

2–100 guests

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What to know

The spaceAn acclaimed wood-fired, farm-to-table restaurant in St. Helena from the Meadowood team — rustic-elegant Napa Valley dining. Several private spaces, from an intimate terrace to a courtyard under mulberry trees and bistro lights.

What's includedThe Sherry Building — a fully private space (up to 40 guests) with temperature control and a Sonos Bluetooth sound system; can pair with the Outdoor Lounge for a cocktail hour. A party of 10 or fewer can also book a standard dining reservation (no venue fee) within 90 days of the date.

Food & drinkIn-house kitchen — their culinary team is experienced building menus fully gluten-free, nut-free, and tomato-free, with the gluten-free as the centerpiece (confirmed in writing).

House rulesFood & beverage subject to 20% service + 5% admin + 8.25% tax · Sun-Thu: $1,000 venue fee + $3,000 F&B minimum. Fri/Sat: $1,500 venue fee + $5,000 F&B minimum. Both plus a 25% service charge and 8.25% CA sales tax. Signed agreement + 50% deposit to book; final headcount and balance due 2 weeks prior.

AmenitiesTemperature control + Sonos sound system · Optional dedicated bar and bartender · In-house tableware — cedar tables, Italian leather chairs, Heath Ceramics · Elopement-friendly

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