2017/18
5000 Vines
2019
Tasting Room
2020
No.10 Eatery
Open Wednesday through Sunday
Thursday 4pm to 8pm ~ Friday Noon to 8pm ~ Saturday Noon to 9pm ~ Sunday 10am to 3pmFeaturing wine inspired creations made with many locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy wine tastings, cocktails or delicious meals in the cozy corners of the great hall, loft or in colloquy corner. Guests are spaciously seated indoor or weather permitting on our covered porch. Come and enjoy upscale casual dining anytime of year!
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Our Wines
She says, “These are the best Frontenac and Marquette wines I’ve ever tasted!” ……… He says, “I’ve visited many wine regions and your white line up is among the best!”
TASTINGS NOW TAKE PLACE IN THE RESTAURANT
Reds
Our reds are produced with locally sourced cold hardy red grapes and American varietals from Washington state, we have created a unique collection of varietals and blends.
Whites
Our Whites are fermented to a refreshing dryness. Perfect for summer afternoons and with or without food.
Your Special Event Can be Here
Birch Hill
Vines to the right, left, and forefront. Birch hill is the highest point on the property. Ideal side by side ceremony and reception location.Gallery
Pine Cathedral
Tall pines all around with grassed understory. Enchant your guests with lights, nature, and who knows perhaps a few elves. Ceremony site or unique reception among the trees.Gallery
Fields
Open canvas for your dream set up. Sweeping views of vines, forest, and gardens. Several locations onsite to choose from.Gallery
Vineyard
Striking black trellising makes a great backdrop for your ceremony. Receptions in the vineyard will be the most unique in the State of Maine.Gallery
We’re here to help you turn all of your most incredible ideas into real life
Event Packages include:
- Tables, Chairs
- 15X15 Dance Floor
- 46 x 86 Sperry Sailcloth Tent
- Event Manager and Event Staff
- Set up/Tear down
- Parking Attendant
- Wine Barrels
- Electricity and Water (where necessary)
- Restrooms
- One Bar set up (separate fee for service)
- Specialty tables (gift, buffet, cake, guest book)
- Heaters
- Fire Pit (venue dependent)
- Day of Vendor and Rental Coordination
- Vendor Planning/Sourcing (+10% fee)
- Place setting, farm style
- Ceremony benches and/or chairs
- Market lights
- Cloth or Rustic Arbor
- Lawn Games
- Anything else, let’s talk
Our Winery & Vineyard
The winery production design continues as we incorporate the most modern and up to date equipment and processes. Working closely with experienced winemakers with knowledge of both Californian and Minnesotan requirements, our crush, press, fermentation and storage equipment are all state of the art. Beyond the visible equipment the not so obvious includes the most modern and environmentally friendly waste water treatment system (outflow so clean we can use for irrigation) and water conservation equipment.
In 2012, at our startup vineyard (Green Nubble Farm) we planted 8 different cold hardy grape varieties, to assess the suitability of these grapes in our local environment (terroir). The first planting at WillowsAwake, of about 1 acre in 2017, with an additional 7 acres following in 2018. These vines and locally sourced fruit will provide the foundation of our estate grown wines.
May 2018 Planting
May 2018 was our first full scale vine planting. With the help of family and friends we planted 4,200 vines.
Get in Touch
Interested in more information about our restaurant, tasting room or event venues? We’d love to hear from you.