Private Gatherings

A Brilliant Setting for a Special Event

The Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard offers a setting that is both appropriately impressive and replete with creature comforts. Single and multiple day buyouts of the Inn are available to accommodate the needs of your group.

Outdoor Courtyard

Tucked between the Estate House and Carriage House, our central courtyard offers larger groups plenty of room to socialize during the warm summer months. With a beautiful center fountain and expansive views, you'll feel as though you’ve stepped into the Italian countryside.

Dining Room

A bright, airy and spacious room to host a cozy dinner party or transform into an intimate dance hall. This room accommodates many configurations with French doors opening directly onto the East Patio.

East Patio

The impressive valley views from our east-facing patio encompass verdant vineyards, Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson. A long pergola, outdoor fire pit and overhead heaters ensure that your evening event will be both dramatic and cozy.

Cellar Room

Our spacious Cellar Room offers a flexible, welcoming space for small and mid-sized groups. Furnished to reflect the estate’s Tuscan style, the room features a stunning bar, fireplace, and southern views across the Willamette Valley. This space is appropriate for day use by groups that do not require guest rooms.

South Patio

A flexible event space just steps from the vineyard, our South Patio boasts panoramic views of the valley. Directly accessible from the Cellar Room, oversized umbrellas allow you to comfortably lunch in the shade, while fire pits beckon to guests who wish to linger and converse into the evening hours.

Guest Rooms

We offer nine distinctive guest rooms, graced with gorgeous natural light and spacious balconies. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from deep soaking tubs to king beds draped in luxurious linens.

Social Gatherings

A stylish gathering place for friends, family, and coworkers, the Black Walnut has the capacity to host up to 50 guests for social events. Unparalleled views, access to the finest Oregon wines, inspired cuisine, and our warm, knowledgeable staff ensure that you will want for nothing. Leave the details to us, and enjoy your special moment.

Corporate Occasions

From year-end planning retreats to team-building events, Black Walnut offers a wealth of flexible spaces and amenities that can be difficult to find in one location. Break for lunch on one of our gorgeous patios, stretch your legs between breakout groups in the vineyard, and finish the day with a guided wine tasting. The Inn is available for overnight corporate buyouts, or for daytime meetings in our private Cellar space.

Weddings

Black Walnut is the picture-perfect venue for your intimate vineyard wedding. The Inn accommodates a maximum of 50 ceremony attendees on the property and requires a multiple-day buyout for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Elopements

Romantic and secluded, with all the elegant amenities you might need, Black Walnut is a beautiful backdrop for your intimate elopement ceremony. A service available exclusively to guests of the Inn, elopements qualify as 6 or fewer total guests, including photographer and officiant.

Planning Your Perfect Event

Our knowledgeable team is poised and ready to help make your perfect event a reality. Whether you're looking for suggestions, referrals, or detailed information about our spaces, we are here for you. But first, a bit of simple guidance to help inform your planning:

Private Dinners

Available for groups of up to 50 guests

Private dinners are available with a full buyout of our nine guest rooms.
Black Walnut offers catering for up to 24 guests, with a seasonal food & beverage minimum ranging $1,600 to $4,000.
Groups of up to 50 guests may choose from preferred catering and rental vendors. Venue fees apply.

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Large Social or Business Events

Groups of up to 50 guests

A full buyout of all nine guest rooms is required for large group events.
Venue fees range $2,500 to $8,500 depending on the season and date.
Large group events will be required to choose from among our preferred catering and rental partners.
Black Walnut hosts groups of up to 50 guests year round. On occasion, we may host up to 100 guests between June and October.
Weddings are limited to a maximum of 50 guests - please review "Weddings" section below for further information.

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Small Social or Business Gatherings

Groups of up to 24 guests

Full-Inn buyouts are available. Venue fees and food & beverage minimums apply.
Groups with 5 or more rooms require a simplified group agreement and refundable group deposit of $1,000. Availability varies depending on the season.
Small groups of up to 8 overnight guests may participate in our weekend dinner service when available. Private dinners require a full-Inn buyout of all nine rooms.
Venue-only reservations are available without room reservations. Please see "Daytime Events" section below for details.

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Daytime Events

Available for groups of up to 24 guests

Venue fees range $1,000 to $5,000 depending on season and date.
Black Walnut catering may be available to groups of up to 24 guests.
Dinner service requires evening rental and full buyout of all nine rooms - please see "Private Dinners" section above for details.

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Weddings and Elopements

Group maximum of 50 attendees

A two-night, full buyout of all nine guest rooms is required.
Venue fees range from $2,000 to $9,500. Venue fees are assigned based on season, date and group size.
The Inn limits wedding attendance to 50 guests, year-round.
Black Walnut catering is available for groups of up to 24 guests. Larger groups will be required to choose from among our preferred catering partners.
Special elopement packages are available for private ceremonies of up to 10 guests.

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The Perfect Space

Events at the Black Walnut are as unique as the guests who attend them. Our event spaces are both beautiful and practical — with plenty of flexibility to match your group's size and needs.

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Outdoor Courtyard

Tucked between the Estate House and Carriage House, our central courtyard offers larger groups plenty of room to socialize during the warm summer months. With a beautiful center fountain and expansive views, you'll feel as though you’ve stepped into the Italian countryside.

Dining Room

A bright, airy and spacious room to host a cozy dinner party or transform into an intimate dance hall. This room accommodates many configurations with French doors opening directly onto the East Patio.

East Patio

The impressive valley views from our east-facing patio encompass verdant vineyards, Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson. A long pergola, outdoor fire pit and overhead heaters ensure that your evening event will be both dramatic and cozy.

Cellar Room

Our spacious Cellar Room offers a flexible, welcoming space for small and mid-sized groups. Furnished to reflect the estate’s Tuscan style, the room features a stunning bar, fireplace, and southern views across the Willamette Valley. This space is appropriate for day use by groups that do not require guest rooms.

South Patio

A flexible event space just steps from the vineyard, our South Patio boasts panoramic views of the valley. Directly accessible from the Cellar Room, oversized umbrellas allow you to comfortably lunch in the shade, while fire pits beckon to guests who wish to linger and converse into the evening hours.

Guest Rooms

We offer nine distinctive guest rooms, graced with gorgeous natural light and spacious balconies. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from deep soaking tubs to king beds draped in luxurious linens.

Black Walnut Catering

The Black Walnut culinary team, led by Chef Chase Williams, is keen to design a menu that encompasses all your needs. For these passionate professionals, food is more than just nourishment — it serves to connect and inspire. Whether you envision an exquisite, five-course meal, a quick yet satisfying business lunch, or a remarkable social hour designed to cement important connections, our team will put their knowledge and creativity to work for you. For larger groups, we partner with select catering companies who can deliver an experience worthy of the Black Walnut.

Please contact us for availability, pricing and additional services we offer to make your special gatherings memorable for years to come.

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From the moment we stepped on the property our stay exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for top notch service, high end accommodations and a personal touch, you’ve found the right place.

July 2020

Oregon wine country is a unique blend of scenic beauty and great wines. The Black Walnut is the perfect location to enjoy much of what the mid-Willamette Valley has to offer. Panoramic views of vineyards and a great combination of comfortable accommodations and great service.

April 2019

Perfect stay in Dundee. The property is beautiful, and there is a lovely patio (complete with comfortable chairs and a fire pit) from which to enjoy the breathtaking views of the valley.

July 2019

Image credits this page: Aubrie LeGault Photography (culinary images), Carlos Hernandez Photography ('Elopements'), David A. Barss ('Weddings'), Glo Photography (interior space images), Grace Young Photography (exterior spaces), Shelsi Lindquist Photography ('Social Gatherings')