Policies

Updated for Covid Safety*

As of December 6, 2020, our Tasting Deck is closed to the public until further notice [see https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/mandatory-directives-dining.aspx]

We currently invite wine club members to enjoy the House Family Vineyards Outside Seating Areas.  We are not open to the general public at this time.

Additional Current Guidelines:

• Masks Required.
• Group size is 6 or fewer, from the same household.
• Children are welcome, but must remain at the seated table with supervision. Children under 2 years do not need to wear a mask. 
• Our Hostess will seat all reservations.
• Social distancing of 6 ft at all times.. 
• Table service for your safety, please do not visit the indoor bars. 
• CDC guidelines mandate outside food is not permitted.
• Pets are not permitted at this time. 
• If you feel ill, show signs of a fever or other cold/flu symptoms please stay home.
• Advanced reservations for all party sizes are required. Click Here to visit our Reservations page.

For safety reasons we ask you and your party to limit your enjoyment of our site to the flat surfaces of our outside seating area. Due to the hazards of our working mountain vineyard as well as the presence of rattlesnakes and other dangers in the area we request that guests do not wander outside the designated Vineyard Point Tasting room area, or off into the vineyards, without explicit permission and a House Family Vineyards Employee to guide you.

Food

Outside food is not permitted.   We offer small bites for purchase.

Children

Children are welcome. Guests and children must be courteous and respectful of other guests. Children must be attended at all times and are to stay within their dining area only. Guests are responsible for the safety of their children.  Children must remain under close parental supervision, for their safety and for the safety of others are not permitted to wander. 

Dogs/Animals

Although we generally welcome pets, we ask that you please leave them at home during our reopening period. We will update our Tasting Deck Policies once we are able to accomodate pets.

Groups

We are currenly restricted to reservations of 6 of fewer. Personal music of any kind is not permitted. We do not permit balloons, banners, feather boas or confetti. Please keep in mind the environment, vines and view when visiting the property. Arrangements can be made for Private Tastings, Private Events, Weddings and Corporate Events during the week and on weekends.

Alcohol

Anyone consuming alcohol on our premises must be able to prove that they are 21 years of age or older. Please have appropriate ID (which meets all applicable California standards) on hand at all times. Please note that we cannot pour wine or sell wine to guests that are visibly intoxicated by law, and for the safety of all, so please consume alcoholic beverages responsibly. HFV sells select beers in addition to our wines. No outside alcohol is permitted for consumption on the property. 

Professional Photography and Video

Use of the Tasting Deck and premises for professional photography and/or video purposes is strictly prohibited without prior consent of Management. If requests are granted by Management, an appropriate facility fee may be charged.

No Smoking/Vaping

No smoking or vaping is allowed anywhere on the property.

Parking

Parking is provided for our customers only, during operating hours.  Vehicles left without permission may be towed.

Wine Glasses

Wine glasses are available for purchase at $10 each if you wish to add some to your personal glassware collection at home.

We have established these policies to ensure a pleasant, peaceful, and safe experience for all our guests, and we thank you in advance for your compliance with the above. House Family Vineyards reserves the right to ask any guest to leave who does not abide by these policies. If you have any questions that may not be addressed here, please do not hesitate to ask any staff member, or call or email us in advance of your visit. (info@housefamilyvineyards.com)