Valerie von Sobel Opens Her Private Mountain Estate as an Enchanting New Wedding Venue

Oct. 25, 2025 - PRLog -- Renowned artist, designer, philanthropist, and fashion icon Valerie von Sobel has opened her stunning private estate in Mountain Center, California, as an exclusive, boutique wedding and event venue. Nestled in the pine-covered hills near Idyllwild and framed by sweeping views of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the property evokes the timeless beauty and tranquility of the Swiss Alps.

A member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Valerie has poured her creative vision and signature artistry into every element of the estate. With a shimmering lake, an Austrian-inspired chapel, and sculpted gardens, the space offers couples a setting that is both romantic and refined. "It's as beautiful in the daylight as it is magical under the stars," von Sobel says.

Now open for weddings, elopements, baptisms, graduations, yoga retreats, and other meaningful celebrations, the estate offers a private escape into nature — one that celebrates love, art, and human connection.

Valerie's connection to her mountain property, Chalet Tournesol ("sunflower" in French), is deeply personal. She purchased the land in 1995, on historic Cahuilla tribal grounds, following a period of profound personal loss. The name honors her late teenage son, for whom the sunflower was a cherished symbol of optimism and rebirth.

Today, Chalet Tournesol stands as a living expression of von Sobel's passions for art, design, and nature. The grounds weave together a meandering English garden for receptions and an authentic Japanese garden for cocktails, buffets, and formal dinners — a rare harmony of cultural and aesthetic influences.

Each corner of the estate tells a story, and every detail bears Valerie's touch — elegant, soulful, and unforgettable.

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