Fantastic...the Dorners really treat you like family and work hard to deliver the wedding day that every couple deserves. As a wedding DJ I really appreciate this. The venue is gorgeous, cozy, and welcoming. The food was great. The weather was beautiful. Can't ask for more. -Aaron Mauldin, Aaron's DJ Services read more

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We went there for July 31 2021 for the summer time festival with another couple to have some wine and food. We've been here before and had a wonderful time. But this time it wasn't as nice as the wine we always get went up from 30 to 60 bucks. We choose something else it was good but not as good. The real problem was the flies tons of them. They were everywhere you couldn't leave your food uncovered for a second without a ton of flies landing on it. I understand it's outside but I think with fans set up or something else the flies could have been controlled a bit. Disappointing to have wine and food with tons of flies. read more

One of the best tasting rooms! Love this place. We come every weekend. The owners are super nice and friendly, really care about their customers. Very clean, servers are quick to refill wine. Everyone is wonderful. Highly recommend!!!! read more

This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating our son's wedding at Dorner Family Vineyard. The venue is beautiful and offers so many places to take amazing photos. What really stands out is the personal service we received from the owner Michele and the coordinator Chelsea. Chelsea and the florist Lindsey did an amazing job executing our son's vision for his special day. Our son is a very detail oriented person and everything was realized just as he wanted. Chelsea was on top of every detail throughout the day and evening and my husband referred to her as "superwoman" several times. At the end of the evening they took care of all the cleanup and packed up our decorations and leftover desserts and alcohol for us to pick up the following morning. Our experience with DFV was exceptional and am looking forward to the opening of their tasting room. read more

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This was one of my least favorite places. The staff was not helpful and you have to go up to the bar for your tasting. Most places come to you or give you all your tastings at once. They were not informative or helpful with wine options. They had cheese boards for sale but they were not impressive. The wines were not tasty we actually did not buy any. The facility is super cute lots of parking and a nice little shop. The entertainment was ok we heard the same guy at Tehachapi Winery the day before. Not my favorite. read more

The Dorners what can I say about them other than they are such wonderful people. Our experience with them was just great. My sons wedding was not only relaxing it was absolutely beautiful. We could not have found a better place in all of Tehachapi. Thanks so much for all you did for us. It's was a fantastic day and one that we cherish always. read more

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Everyone women dreams of there wedding day; the cake, flowers, food, the dress, and the venue. After meeting Michele and Mike at Vineyard, my fiancé and I fell in love with there place. The Vineyard is so quaint and absolutely beautiful. We all dream of a fairytale wedding and when you make the choice to book with Dorner Family Vineyard, that is exactly what you are going to get. Michele and Mike really put in a lot of thought when they were building this dream of a place; right down to the modern and rustic chic barn. My fiancé and I did not realize how hard it was to plan a wedding by ourselves; but with The Dorner Family Vineyard they really made it easy for us. If I had to do this again, I would choose Dorner Family Vineyard! Thank you guys again for making our day a dream come true. read more

Great outdoor environment. Lots of trees, saw a few deer and a squirrel. They have 20+ outdoor tables. The guitarist Steve Hill was playing in the afternoon on Sunday. He's really talented and it just made for a great environment. He played a similar style to Kenny Rogers. Lately they've been having musicians there on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. I'm not wine expert but the wines delightful, especially the 2017 white Zin. Tastings are reasonable at $10 but not complimentary if purchasing a bottle. They offer two different sizes of fruit, cheese, crackers and meat tray, $10 and $25. They also have a strawberry spinach salad right now, $10. It's a little bit of a drive around the mountain out to the winery with the last half mile on dirt. But it's definitely worth it!!! We're looking forward to our next visit and taking friends with us. Dorner Family Vineyard knows what they're doing by combining an outdoor environment, good musicians and great wine. read more

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My husband and I had our wedding here, this summer (July 2015) we were blown away by the over all experience. It was exactly what we were looking for, in terms of a romantic, elegant, but rustic outdoor wedding. Mike and Michele Dorner, were nothing but helpful in the run up, and during the course of the weekend- we couldn't praise them enough!!! As a wedding venue we couldn't fault a thing. The views were stunning, and property was in tip top shape. We used the barn option for our ceremony, and it was set up beautifully. They put all of their energy into the meticulous details, so that everything is perfect for your big day!!! The hay bails were draped with white muslin for our guests comfort, and the grounds were well manicured. For our wedding party, we had access to the bridal suite the entire weekend, including Friday to set up and keep our things safe. My girls and I got ready in the morning right on the property!!! We were able to spend precious time together while making memories with no stress of arrival, or worries of being rushed. The groom, and groomsmen used the sunroom to get their tuxes on, and had lots of room! We had 9, so that was comforting. The reception went off with out a hitch! While we had a coordinator, Mike and Michelle were in the background always prepared and keeping an eye out, to make sure it was going smoothly. The stage area is a perfect spot for your intimate family and wedding party, yet allows all of your guests to watch and feel like they are a part of everything going on. :) Dorner Family Vineyard played a huge part in the success of our BIG DAY and the amount of our guests who are still talking about your venue is testament to that! Thank you so much for the hospitality, and love! I have seen many weddings here as well, and your genuine love for the couples is rare! Tehachapi is lucky to have this beautiful Vineyard as an option! read more

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My granddaughters wedding and reception was hosted here yesterday. What a wonderful time everyone had. The venue was perfect. read more

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If I could give Mike and Michele more than 5 stars I would. I came to them nine days before my wedding date in a panic because my previous venue had canceled on me and now I found myself with nowhere to put 100+ guests. They are a seasonal venue, and their wedding season typically starts in May, though my wedding was on April 25th. Hearing my story, they took pity on me and booked be right away. Upon showing me the venue, I simply fell in love. The scenery was gorgeous, with a choice to be married in front of the vineyards or in front of the barn. They had a gorgeous pond and everything needed to set up catering, tables, and even a spot for us to set up our beer pong tables. :) I knew I had scored with this place, because not only did they save my butt at the last minute, they also had a far lovelier venue and yet cost less than the venue that had flaked on me. On the day of the wedding, it poured. And it was freezing.The vineyards flooded. However, Michele and Mike called me the night before to warn me of this, and even split the cost of renting canopies to cover my guests. Not only that, but when I finished saying my vows to my (now) husband I went to the reception area to find that Mike and Michele had not only brought out a blanket and set on my chair, they had brought out blankets for many of our guests! Though it was cold and rainy, we had a blast... and I will always recommend the Dorner Family Vineyards for any kind of venue needs. 10/10 would book again. :) read more

My husband and I got married at Dorner Family Vineyard on 9-28-19. From the moment we met Michele and Mike, we knew this was the place we'd be getting married at. They offer an all inclusive package which you can't really get anywhere else. Michele was always a text away if I had any questions. On the day of the wedding, we got married down by the vineyard which is a gorgeous location and they also offer an adorable barn to get married by! The whole property is just full of jaw dropping beauty from the giant trees, to the relaxing koi pond. We got nothing but compliments from our guests saying it was the best wedding they'd ever been to! We can't thank the Dorner's enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We can't wait to come back for wine tasting in their gorgeous wine tasting room! read more

My daughters wedding was held here on July 25, 2015 & I couldn't be more more pleased with the outcome. From the first day meeting with Mike & Michele Dorner until the the day after the wedding they made the process go so smoothly, thinking of every little thing that you might miss & being ready to take care of it in a flash. They do so many sweet thoughtful things to ensure everyone is comfortable & make you feel like family. These are truly wonderful people! The property is just gorgeous & well kept including a charming koi pond. This place should be featured in "Better Homes & Gardens". If I could give 10 stars I would! I can't say enough about these people & this venue. Thank you so much for everything Mike & Michele!! You are definitely Kern County's Best Kept Secret! read more

We had our wedding here on May 6,2017 and it was absolutely amazing! It poured rain just after the ceremony but mike and Michelle were amazing. Can't control the weather so I was extremely happy we had such amazing people we were working with. read more

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Came to this place for my sisters wedding absolutly beautiful place. Owners were very nice and helpful and let us stay extra time past our arranged date would highly recommend this place read more

My husband Daniel and I had our wedding here on June 20th. Mike and Michele are amazing as well as their property and we could not have asked for a better place for our wedding! I fell in love with the place and when I initially called, they were booked, but a day opened up and we took it! Mike and Michele were so accommodating throughout the entire process and made us feel so comfortable! Michele suggested amazing vendors to us and has an amazing collection of items you can rent for your wedding to keep decor costs down. Michele provided lemon water and snacks while we were getting ready and had a bathroom basket with items in case you forgot something- so sweet!!!! The venue itself is breathtaking and so beautiful and endless photo opportunities. We chose to get married in the vineyard, but got some awesome shots in front of the barn facade. Our guests loved the property and so many asked us how we found it. If you are considering Dorner Family Vineyard, check it out and you will be sold!!!:) read more

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I got married at Dorner Family Vineyard two weeks ago and it was an amazing experience! I felt absolutely supported by the owners to make the wedding my own and when I presented a new or challenging decor/logistics idea they worked with me to make it possible. The coordinator for the venue, Chelsea, was incredibly professional and made sure everything was just as my husband and I dreamed. The venue florist, Lindsey, did an stunning job. Every floral piece was thought out and looked fantastic. The DJ - Lil N'Tainment had people on their feet the entire night and did an excellent job of making announcements and setting a lovely tone for the reception. Leading up to the big day my friends reassured me "something will go wrong, but on the day of just enjoy" - for us I really can't think of anything that didn't meet or exceed my expectations. It was beyond phenomenal. I know that had we picked another venue it wouldn't have been as special. My husband and I are already talking about revisiting Dorner for our future anniversaries. read more

My son's wedding was amazing and so special in a beautiful venue. Unfortunately we will never return and make sure everyone we know will not plan their special occasion at this venue! The owners were ridiculously rude. The man was doing construction with a chain saw during the 20 minutes worth of vows and when they should have been nicely confronting us about situation one they came at us in a rude demeanor. Also when the music began th man came with a sound meter and the woman came back complaining with a noise ordinance even tho you couldn't hear the music even 20 yards away!! They began to ruin a wonderful occasion. Including the rude bartender who served everyone with a nasty look on her face like she didn't want to be there. Besides our family showing our love for one another the owners of the venue are the rudest money hungry people there are!! They got extra money for more people that didn't even exceed the limit and sure didn't let give it back!! Never again would we recommend anyone to celebrate a special occasion there!!! read more

Was not pleased with unprofessionalism of this venue. They even had construction going on DURING wedding. Unless you want your guests to see a full construction site (that was not how it looked at initial visit and walkthrough) don't have wedding here! Apparently the venue has ongoing disputes with their neighbors regarding noise and did not mention this when signing contract. Knowing this would have changed our mind about having wedding at this location. The sound restrictions were so ridiculous the owners were walking around with a decibel monitor and even interrupted father/daughter first dance to make DJ turn it down. This venue is so difficult to work with and created a negative energy and vibe on the big day. The owner then chose to argue with DJ and some bridal party and wouldn't stop arguing when asked to please stop because she was ruining these moments. It was horrible. They have no business being in the wedding venue business. Owner even approached bride on her wedding day to complain about the music when they had TWO party coordinators on staff that day whom they should have used to relay messages to DJ, NOT THE BRIDE! This venue caused stress and drama where it wasn't needed. The bartender they use was very rude and many guests didn't feel comfortable to keep "bothering her for more drinks". Wouldn't use this venue again. read more

We had our wedding there on 8/1 and mike and Michelle were amazing! They opened up there home and did everything they could to make our day special! They truly care about you and make you feel like part of the family!! read more

On June 2nd, 2018 I had the honor of getting married at this beautiful wedding venue. Michele and her wonderful husband are the most kind and sweet people I have ever met and although I hardly knew them, they made me feel like I was a part of their family. Throughout my wedding process, which is known to be one of the most stressful events in a girl's life, everything was made exponentially easier because Michele took all the hard and strenuous work associated with weddings and made it fun and easy with the packages she supplied which are, in my opinion, the best of the best. Everything from my caterer, to my florist, to my incredibly kind and patient DJ, my day-of coordinators, and my AMAZING wedding photographers! I could never thank them enough for truly making our special day as perfect as it was. I am still completely blown away weeks later and will recommend this enchanting venue 10 times over to anyone who wants a truly magical experience from the very beginning to the very end! read more