Name: Flying Leap Vineyards and Distillery
Address: Elgin, AZ, 85611
Telephone: 5209542935
Rating: 5.0

Flying Leap's vineyards provide a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos. The vines are meticulously maintained year round, and the views of the surrounding mountains and countryside are truly spectacular.

A table setting at a Flying Leap wedding is expertly done, with 22oz Bordeaux stemware and our selection of wines, the moment is truly first-class and extraordinary

Our estate vineyards are situated in some the most peacefully scenic countryside found anywhere in the American southwest. Located at 5,000-feet, the Sonoita/Elgin area is significantly cooler than desert valleys and makes for a wonderful escape from the heat

We've considered every detail in our wedding venue, including large stone pedestals for our signage

Guests are free to decorate the interior so as to personalize the vent. We have seen some wonderful wedding decorators, as here do some really amazing stuff

Flying Leap can provide guests with an entertaining and delicious paella, we have a huge cooking pit and large Spanish paella pan. Paella is a great way to serve guests and entertain them at the same time, prices are very reasonable

Our cooking pit is in the front of the venue, circled by tables and benches so everyone can watch the cooking event

Domingo DeGrazia is one of several local iconic musicians who've played at Flying Leap. We can connect our clients to musicians across the region to make their weddings truly wonderful and personal

Our paella cooking ring is large and accommodating, providing viewing from around the fire and ample room to cook the meal

Flying Leap's winery estate wedding venue includes the front gardens and patios, including our beautiful and fragrant field of lavender. Perfect for wedding photos

We built a spacious outdoor bar so our wedding guests could enjoy the party outdoors, taking in all the views of the surrounding mountains and countryside while entertaining guests is utter comfort and convenience

Domingo DeGrazia and His Band performing under our patio cover at a recent party at Flying Leap

We've installed a beautiful, Provencal fountain in our estate lavender gardens to enhance the ambiance of our patios for our guests and provide a gorgeous backdrop for photos for our wedding clients

Flying Leap's wedding altar is made from Alabama Juniper logs hauled to Arizona by a recent wedding client. Guests may decorate the altar any way they wish, and the backdrop of our estate vineyards makes for a peaceful, memorable and truly wonderful wedding experience

About

Flying Leap Vineyards and Distillery is a winery and craft distillery wedding venue located between Sonita and Elgin in Arizona. This scenic, spacious property offers multiple options for indoor or outdoor weddings. Here. you can have a country wedding to remember.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue is open for weddings all year round, with ample indoor and outdoor formal seating space, large covered and open patios, and a private ceremonial garden and handmade juniper altar. With cooler temperatures, breathtaking views and expansive gardens, patios, lawns and indoor and outdoor formal spaces, Flying Leap's Vineyards and Distillery is a verdant location for intimate and wonderfully memorable weddings.

For your reception, an indoor ballroom and adjoining covered patio can comfortably accommodate 200 guests. The ceremony grounds can handle 240 seats. Additional seating for 60 guests can be obtained by renting a 20' x 40' tent and placing it adjacent to the covered patio and ballroom. All seating features unspoiled views of the Canelo Hills, Huachuca, and Mustang mountain ranges to the south, all while immersed in the lavender garden. The ballroom has a private bridal suite and patio, with convenient entry both to the ceremony grounds in the back and the ballroom area. The restrooms are wheelchair-accessible.

Services Offered

Wedding events that can be held at this venue include your engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony, and reception. Event planning comes with the starting site fee, in addition to the use of the bridal suite and parking facilities. Setup, event rentals, liability insurance, and cleanup are also available as part of the service. The staff maintain close relationships with vendors, including caterers, bakers, tailors, florists, photographers, live music acts, sound system operators, event rental, set up and service companies.

Other Services

Flying Leap Vineyards and Distillery offers rental of the venue and wine and spirits service to guests. They offer a number of other unique services, such as winery and distillery tours if requested by the client.

History

Flying Leap Vineyards and Distillery, was incorporated in Vail, Arizona in the Fall of 2010 by three best friends. They had met at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and served their country as Air Force pilots.

Location

This expansive, beautifully maintained estate is nestled in the heart of Arizona wine country about 50 miles south of metro Tucson in the scenic Sonoita/Elgin wine region. This location is uniquely wonderful - the property is at 5,000 feet, so it's much cooler than the Tucson area, and is surrounded by unspoiled views of the scenic mountains and peaceful, quiet countryside.