Everything You Need to Know

From winery bookings to travel tips, here are answers to the most common questions about the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail—so you can plan with ease and enjoy your visit.

Plan with confidence

Made Simple for Every Visitor

Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is designed to be easy to explore. With 11 unique wineries, welcoming hosts, and scenic backdrops, your experience is as simple, or adventurous, as you want it to be.

🌄 11 WINERIES ACROSS ROLLING HILLS

🥂 WELCOMING TASTING ROOMS

🎶 SEASONAL EVENTS & LOCAL FLAVORS

Do I need to book tastings with the Wine Trail?

All wineries on the trail charge for tastings and flights, with prices typically ranging from $5 to $15. No reservations are needed for tastings. Advance notice for larger groups is highly recommended, especially for weekday visits. Notifying wineries ahead of time helps ensure proper staffing and allows us to provide the best possible tasting experience for your group.

Do wineries offer food?

Multiple wineries along the trail offer food menus and food service. Many also have packaged snacks available for purchase. Picnics are allowed at all wineries; however, outside alcohol is not permitted.

Are there places to stay along the trail?

Some wineries offer on-site lodging, and there are many cabins and bed and breakfasts located throughout the Shawnee Hills Trail.

Are winery tours available?

Winery tours are available at select locations. Please contact individual wineries directly for information on tour availability and booking.

What are the trail hours?

All wineries on the trail are open year-round. Hours may vary by location and season, so it’s recommended to check with individual wineries before visiting.

Are buses and limousines allowed?

While we welcome motor coaches, buses and limos to our wineries, they MUST abide by state liquor laws AND individual winery policies.
By Law we cannot serve anyone who is intoxicated nor are they permitted into a public establishment. If you have someone that is over the legal limit, please leave them on the bus or your entire group may be asked to leave.
By Law you cannot bring alcohol onto winery property. Leave all alcohol on the bus or your entire group may be asked to leave.
We strongly recommend that you DO NOT consume alcohol on your bus/shuttle in between winery visits.
Any unlawful or disruptive behavior at our wineries will not be tolerated.
Prior to booking your transportation along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, please check with your tour provider to see if they are currently able to bring guests to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail or if their services have been suspended due to not following Shawnee Hills Wine Trail policies.

Are pets allowed?

Pets on leashes are allowed outside at all wineries, however, they are not allowed INSIDE of all wineries.

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Connect With the Trail

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Groups & Buses

Please contact wineries directly for group reservations. Review the Wine Trail bus policy before your visit.

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Events & Partnerships

Hosting an event or want to partner with the Trail? Share details and we’ll route your request to the right team.

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Press & Media

For interviews, imagery, and fact-checking, reach our media contact.

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