Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley along scenic Highway 12 between Santa Rosa and Kenwood, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards offers a striking, Tuscan-inspired setting ideal for film and television productions. The estate is framed by the dramatic backdrop of Hood Mountain and the Mayacamas Mountain Range, creating a natural sense of scale, depth, and visual intrigue.
The winery’s architecture evokes old-world charm, featuring warm stucco exteriors, terracotta tones, arched walkways, and expansive terraces that overlook rolling estate vineyards. Rows of meticulously maintained vines stretch across the landscape, bordered by mature wild oak trees that add texture, shade, and a distinctly Northern California character.
On property, filmmakers will find a variety of versatile locations, including an elegant tasting room with large windows and abundant natural light, outdoor patios with panoramic vineyard views, and intimate garden and vineyard settings that shift beautifully with the seasons. Golden-hour lighting across the vineyard rows and mountain silhouettes provides especially cinematic moments.
Easily accessible yet offering a sense of escape, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards combines rustic elegance with dramatic natural beauty—making it an exceptional backdrop for a wide range of productions, from lifestyle and romance to culinary and travel storytelling.