ABOUT US

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Delta on Grand Island, Cavaignac is a destination oasis ideal for farm stay weddings and retreats. With its old world European style farmhouse, expansive lawns, pinot gris vineyard, waterfront yoga deck, beach and fire places, Cavaignac is the perfect canvas upon which you can create your own unique experience.

What Sets Us Apart

Natural Beauty

Springtime brings the roses. Fall, the changing colors of the leaves. Exchange vows with your beloved completely surrounded by beauty.

Hospitality

“Yes!” is our favorite word. Your wish is our command. We work to support you in every way possible to make your vision a reality.

Open canvas

At Cavaignac, you are in charge. While we provide our list of preferred vendors and can supply layout design options, ultimately the choice is yours!

  • “We couldn't be happier to have our wedding at this beautiful and magical place. Working with Leila was absolutely amazing. She was so helpful and professional. All of our guests were amazed by such a beautiful venue!”

    Claudia G.

  • “This venue was fantastic! The owner was so easy to work with and was great at accommodating request. My guest cannot stop talking about how gorgeous my wedding venue was. What I loved so much is we were able to have it for the whole weekend. Do our rehearsal the night before with some pretty set up, then the wedding the next day and had time to relax and not rush. Loved this place so much!”

    Shannon C.

Our Story

Owned and operated by mother-daughter and husband-wife team Robyn Brown, Leila Burrows & Brendan Mooney, Cavaignac is 100 acres of rich delta farmland dedicated to organic farming, wine grapes, weddings and farm stay retreats. 

In 1879, widow Agnes Brown moved from San Francisco to the tiny hamlet of Walnut Grove to purchase the local hotel from the hamlet's founders, founded in 1850 at the height of California's Gold Rush. Accompanied by her son, Alex Brown and his bride Kate Stanford, the family grew and prospered in businesses and soon farming.

Today, Robyn and Leila are fifth and sixth generation of Walnut Grove, taking up from where Agnes, Alex, and Kate left off. Almost 140 years later, the family continues in hospitality, opening their farm home venue to enchanted visitors.

Cavaignac serves as a wedding venue and retreat location, inviting Bay Area and Northern California residents as well as visitors afar to experience and connect to life at Cavaignac. 

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