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Brutocao Cellars Schoolhouse Plaza is a wedding venue located in Hopland, California, nestled in the Brutocao Family Vineyard's Contento Vineyard venue. Sited on Highway 101 in the heart of downtown Hopland, this estate was formerly the Hopland High School between 1922 and 1963. Beautifully restored in 1998 by Leonard Brutocao with a mind to historical preservation and remodeling, this building was dedicated to his memory by the Brutocao family. They invite couples seeking a setting for nuptial celebrations to make these picturesque surroundings a backdrop for a romantic occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

Brutocao Cellars Contento Vineyard is nestled in the scenic wine country of Mendocino County, with verdant grape vines growing in rolling vineyards under the California sun. A couple can easily make these premises the setting for an intimate gathering or a gala celebration, with several indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate their needs and tastes. Whether nearlyweds would like a rustic barn, a ballroom, a lush garden, or a cozy courtyard, this property can meet their wedding vision. The party barn is 40 feet by 80 feet in size with an adjoining open-air tent can host celebrations for up to 300 people. Booking includes this site for three days, Friday through Sunday, will give a couple ample time to prepare and wind down their special event.

Services Offered

Brutocao Cellars hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties and bridal showers. The staff can arrange accommodations, parking, shuttle service, and more. Someextra event rentals are available, such as tables, wooden planks, wine barrels, chandeliers, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$75

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$75

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$7,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Restaurant
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Brutocao Cellars

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Rebecca Sent on 11/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic to work with

Our reception was at the Contento Vineyard. It was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a tent or barn setting and it was both. Kathy was fantastic to work with. There was a tiny church in Hopland and she knew the caretaker and was able to get a key. It ended up being this tiny little white church, Little House on the Prairie style. It was perfect, and we ended up getting married there. Would never have happened without her. The whole team there is awesome and joy to work with.
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Chris Sent on 07/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This is an absolutely fantastic venue. The only issue is that it's pretty far north of SF/wine country, so people need to be prepared to travel and take traffic into account. But the venue itself was amazing and we still get compliments at how gorgeous it was. Same for the schoolhouse, people loved the venue and raved about it.
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User2458449 Sent on 12/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Brutocao Cellars was nothing short of amazing. They made what could be a difficult and stressful process, easy and straightforward. The setting was beautiful and well maintained.
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Michael Sent on 12/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Brutocao staff was wonderful! Made payments to help with costs. Wonderful Venue. Great value. Overall...recommend to all!
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Liz Sent on 11/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Brutocao Contento Vineyards site was wonderful. It has the most stunning views and is perfect for an outdoor wedding. We had our ceremony on the lawn, dinner under the tent, and dancing in the open-sided barn. All of our guests thought the venue was just wonderful and well worth the trip.
Kathy was very helpful in answering our questions and with scheduling time for us to visit the site in the planning stages.
You get the site from Friday to Sunday which is perfect for the rehearsal dinner.
Because it is in Mendocino County, the noise curfew is 11PM rather than 10PM in Sonoma or Marin County.
You do not have to purchase their wine, you can bring in anything you want, although they do offer a great price on some wines for the event.
There is not much for lodging in Hopland, but Ukiah has several hotel options and Mendocino Transit Authority was very reasonably priced for providing transportation.
Our wedding was everything we imagined at Brutocao, I am so grateful that we found it.
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Christine Sent on 11/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I wish I could give Kathy and Contento Vineyards/ Brutocao 10 stars. They made our wedding truly magical in every way! First of all- Kathy was a gem to work with. She is so friendly and was the most responsive person ever, especially for a couple as super-detailed as us!! The venue is an absolute dream. Countless guests told us it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to!! Pretty pictures do not do it justice- you have to visit to believe it- our jaw dropped when we got there. It has rolling hills of vineyards for miles, a beautiful and large white tent, and a big rustic barn for dancing!! We were even featured in StyleMePretty! I love also how the venue was a blank slate for us to design and build upon it as we wished- such as bringing in our own catering and drinks. We got an amazing deal on their wine as well (which was optional but I highly recommend it!). THANK YOU Kathy and team for making our wedding so dreamy and wonderful. :)
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Kelsey Sent on 11/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are beyond happy with all of the services we received from having our wedding at Brutocao. Kathy Richter is so nice and personable. She helped us out so much we were very impressed with how easy she made everything on us in such a stressful busy time! They were very laid back with letting us do our thing with the sight as long as we had the place cleaned up and back to its original condition they let us have the sight from Thursday- Sunday, which I don't know if they always do that for everybody or it just ended up working out in our favor for us that weekend but we were thankful for that because it gave us plenty of time to set up, break down, and we were even able to have our rehearsal dinner out there. The sight is GORGEOUS and we had the funnest wedding one could possibly have. People are still talking about it to this day :) we also served delicious Brutoaco wine at our wedding, which we got for a great discount.
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Carrie Sent on 11/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Kathy and the entire Brutocao family were so accomodating, helpful and pleasant during our wedding planning process and the weekend of the event. They went above and beyond to make sure our wedding went smoothly! We loved having our wedding there and recommend it to everyone!
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User2422365 Sent on 11/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great venue, all the staff (particularly Kathy) were super helpful and available whenever we had questions/needed help! The site was so spectacularly beautiful, our guests were blown away :)

We used the bocce courts for a more casual rehearsal dinner/BBQ, and the Contento Site for the wedding/reception-- couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else! Great value for everything we got :)
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Araceli Sent on 11/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is a dream come true . I got married mid October . And the view of the clouds and the vineyards changing colors is truly breathtaking. My guests were so impressed . It also makes decorating minimal because you don't need much with the gorgeous view you get. From the moment we saw it's knew we had to have it . Kathy from brutocao was extremely helpful and accomadating! if you are looking for a venue that is outdoor this is handed own the best place in Mendocino county. !!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Tammie Gilchrist Photography Tammie Gilchrist Photography Wedding Photographers

I've had the pleasure of working at Brutocao Cellars and what a treat! The view from top of the hill was breathtaking. As a wedding photographer, I literally found dozens of different backdrops and locations on the property to take my clients for their portraits. And the big beautiful tree right smack dab in the middle of the hilltop ... ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

Warner's Whole Heart Events Warner's Whole Heart Events Wedding Planners

Beautiful event space, the view is amazing. The team there is so quick to respond and easy to work with. Totally worth the drive!

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Brutocao Cellars frequently asked questions

Brutocao Cellars includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Brutocao Cellars for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Restaurant
  • Winery
Brutocao Cellars offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Brutocao Cellars offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Brutocao Cellars offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
Brutocao Cellars is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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