We were at the Sleepy Creek venue for a wedding. While the wedding and reception was ONGOING, it…read morewas deemed necessary to mow right by and through the parking lot. My car was covered in dirt and grass. Not very considerate for guests attending a wedding. Also, I understand the bride requested a room to get ready (her alone, no wedding party) and was told it would be $1,000. In addition to the venue rental. Tacky.

A great location to sit and enjoy a selection of one the great tasting wines. Sitting outside in…read morethe peacefulness of watching the ducks in the pond and basking in a beautiful summer day makes everything seem right with the world. To hear the stories of the cats that were/are on the property is a bonus. Sleepy Creek is always on our itinerary when coming home to Danville.

No yak milk (booo!), but there is wine. However, I must warn all of the people who prefer dry wine:…read moreThere is no dry wine here. It's all sweet. Even the driest of the wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon, is very sweet. So, if you love sweet wines, this place is for you! Right now, they are only pouring a Cabernet, a red blend, a Riesling and a sweet Rose. The grapes are imported, but Woolley Yak has their own vineyard, and the intention is that they will soon start producing wine from their own grapes. You can get a flight of wine, or a glass of wine, or a mimosa, and then you can take your wine outside with you as you explore the grounds. There are picnic benches here and there. There's also a food truck that sells four different types of grilled cheese sandwiches and handheld charcuterie cups. I think food is only available Friday through Sunday, though. I visited with children (well, a teen and an almost tween), but they are a good hang and will play on a playground with the best of them, so we headed straight for the nature play space. The playground was designed to encourage kids to engage in unstructured play, so it has a lot of natural elements all around, like tree stumps, hay bales and logs. My kids are "co-op kids" for life (their early years were spent at a nature-based cooperative preschool), so they thrive with this type of playground. There's also a tire mound to climb, a balance beam to balance on, and a basketball shooting station made from a grain wagon. There's lots of space to run around, and a few trees to climb, too. The big draw of Woolly Yak is the yaks! There are also Babydoll Southdown sheep, Kunekune pigs and chickens that live on the ranch. You can just sit on a bench and watch these animals do their things in their living spaces. Or, if you want a more up-close experience, you can purchase a ticket to one of the animal experiences, like storytime with sheep or tea with lambs. You can also experience brushing the yaks and giving them treats. If you didn't want to do any of those experiences, though, you could just visit the ranch to see the animals for free! There is no admission to enter the ranch or to park. It's a nice place to visit to stroll around and see what you can see.

Decided to check out this new winery that just opened a few miles past Cicero. Since the winery is…read morenew they only had 5 wines (should be getting more in a few weeks) to taste. I will say these are sweet wines so if you're a dry wine person I would go to see the Yaks, not drink the wine. But I love the concept of grabbing a glass or a bottle walking around the grounds and visiting the Yak pen. There is a beautiful pond on site along with a food truck and some picnic tables, which is perfect for an afternoon outside to relax and enjoy nature. The website mentioned sheep, chickens, and pigs, (as well as Yaks) I only saw the pigs and Yaks while I was there however I did not inquire about the other animals, So if you're going for the animals you may want to call as I'm not sure if the other animals are only out certain times.

Highly recommend this place! Glad we didn't listen to the reviews because we had a great time, had…read moregreat service and their wine is so good! Brent and Joe were great hosts!

Wildcat Creek is set out in the countryside. The place is peaceful and relaxing. During non…read moreconstruction times it is t too difficult to find. You will find lots of parking on the back side of the winery. It is a long and up hill walk to get to the front entrance. Once inside you will find a small area that is nicely decorated and welcoming. The interior is full of attractive wood work. The wine tasting bar is very small. The staff here is very nice and helpful. They were very engaging and pleasant to talk with. You will find some indoor seating in the sun room that is very inviting. The seating outside in the porch is very relaxing and tranquil. You will find a very limited selection of finds. You will be disappointed if you are a dry wine drinker as there is one red and one wonderful choice. But wines were nice but not outstanding. There is a refrigerator with blocks or cheese and meat if that interests you. You will need to buy a whole block of cheese, package of meat and box of crackers. They do not have any prepared trays available. There is no other food available as well. This is disappointing in the modern winery day and age.

This place is seriously adorable! I was just minding my own business, Googling wineries near me (as…read moreone does), when this gem popped up. Naturally, we made brunch plans. True to form, I almost missed the turn and had to pull off a dramatic last-second brake maneuver, shout out to the empty road behind me. The parking lot may be gravel and line-free, but there's plenty of space for everyone (bonus points for not having to parallel park). Stepping inside, I immediately thought, "Ooh, this is my vibe." It's cozy, inviting, and one of the owners made our drinks, talk about good treatment! At first, it was just a couple of wine drinkers, but then people started rolling in for a vision board event, and suddenly it was a full house of dreamers and brunch lovers. I went for the Fig sandwich (hold the meat) with chips. It was tasty, though there was a mysterious aftertaste; was it the brie? The apples? The suspense continues. I also tried the lavender wine cocktail, which was more "botanical" than "sweet treat." If you're into sugary drinks, maybe skip this one, but my friend's berry wine cocktail was a total winner. All in all, this place is a delight, and I'm already plotting my return to taste test more of the menu (for science, of course).

Met some friends here, and it was my first time visiting The Rejoicing Vine. The space is cute and…read morecozy, and I was immediately drawn to the stunning pink tile backsplash behind the bar, later learning Brent's wife hand-painted, grouted, and installed every tile! Very talented! We met Brent, the owner, and he was super friendly and informative about the menu. I loved the small touches, like the silverware tied with a ribbon and the flower display on the table. I had the Purple Rain cocktail, it was delicious! For food, I ordered the Berries & Cream waffles, which were loaded with fruit. They also have a small area to purchase wine bottles and Rejoicing Vine merch. While finishing up, we asked about what they were setting up and learned it was a vision board event, which Brent said they usually hold once a month. Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit and would love to come back in the summer. There are several picnic tables outside, perfect for enjoying a sunny day.

I am a fan of good wine. A friend of mine who is also a fan of good wine and I visited this winery…read morea few months ago. We had a blast. We did the wine tasting. I chose all the red dry wines to try because that has always been my preference. I have tried some pretty good red dessert wine though. After the tasting we bought a few bottles of wine and some snacks that they sold there and sat and chit-chatted. The sommelier was very friendly and informative. The owner came in with his dog who was the hi-light of the visit. It is a beautiful building inside and out. The view is beautiful. The wine was delicious. They had packages of cheese and jerky in the refrigerator that were very good. The prices were affordable. Everyone was so friendly. Everything was clean, including the restroom. The decor was very nice. There was a huge map of the world on the wall where people could stick a in pin of where they came from. I stuck one in for my birthplace. It looks like people from all over the world have visited this winery. The parking lot was a little small, but there weren't very many customers there that day, so we easily found a spot. I will definitely try to get back here someday.

If you find yourself driving north on I65 from Indianapolis toward Chicago, you might want to take…read morea break from looking at all of the farmland around you and stop here - for a brief and pleasant respite. The farmhouse was converted into a winery and the setting is very relaxing and cute. You're merrily greeted and offered 6 tastes - the wines are divided into two groups and I do prefer both dry and sweet. Excellent customer service and a lot of information is shared about the grapes, the wines, the winery - all great to hear as you sip away. I look forward to coming here again and would highly recommend it as one last stop to an oasis, right before you drive into the maddening city.

Great Fire pizza! Always great pizza no matter the toppings. Service is efficient and friendly and…read morelooks like a great place to hang with friends

Found this at the covered bridge. It is a great wine that went very well with turkey and all the…read moreThanksgiving trimmings.

What a fun place in the winter months, they have a rotating soup selection, wine, and music inside…read more A group of us went there for some delicious lasagna soup and listened to some great music. Yeah we drink a couple bottles of wine. Had a lot of fun. It was a great way to spend our Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend it.

Just a really nice place to hang out and relax. We went on a Saturday and judging by all the cars…read morein the parking lot we thought it would be over crowded, noisy and too busy to enjoy. Boy were we wrong. The majority of the people were downstairs listening to the music. We were able to get a one on one tasting. We ordered the stuffed pepper soup and enjoyed our wine with it eating at the inside upstairs tables. After that we sipped on another glass of wine outside enjoying the view, weather and people. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Britton Winery was the highlight of the Covered Bridge Festival for us. One of the owners is a…read moredescendant of J. A, Britton, the builder of half of the covered bridges in Park County. There is no surprise that the winery has a covered bridge theme, "Cross at a Walk." Terry Britton, owne, began the winery 14 years ago after retiring. He and his wife make fruit based wines and brew several beers. Terry took time to tell us about his family history and describe the winery. Terry and family finished the interior of his event center. The center has a lovely upscale vibe with a large bar and seating for over 50 guests. The surrounding grounds are immaculate and lovely. I tried a Pina Colada slushy and my husband had lager beer. I loved the Pina Colada, which was refreshing after a warm day of hiking. My husband enjoyed his beer. Prices are very reasonable and I can't wait to return.

The owner/ bartenders are rude. They don't give palette cleansers and act annoyed when asked. They…read morenever offered waters either. We spent a lot of money on flights. Heading home which is 30 minutes and get a call from our neighbor they had switch our cards and were being rude to him. We will never go back. These people should stick to making the wine and pay someone else to deal with people.

You don't have to go to California or the Bourbon Trail for a great wine and bourbon tasting…read moreexperience because right in the little town of Zionsville is an amazing tasting bar. The bar is owned and locally operated by Ron Hopwood. Ron makes and bottles his own wines and bourbons. Most of the grapes are locally grown. I have passed by his bar for years because I was skeptical of Midwest wines until I had a bottle of his chardonnay at the local pizzeria. The chardonnay was so smooth and delicious, that I walked down the street to his tasting room. The cozy upscale bar is FILLED with Hopwood wines and bourbons. He offers tastings or you can buy a bottle or glass. and sit at one of his lovely tables and sip. He even sells charcuterie boards and dipping breads to pair with your wine. Awards for the wines cover a wall. Ron is most proud of winning the 2019 American Wine Societies award for best cabernet sauvignon. The wines are inexpensive and they offer special pricing to Club members. To be a member, one needs to commit to buying 2 bottles/month or 2 cases/year. It's such a great deal that I am going back over this week to join. Ron has special events for Club members! Hopwood is a great place to sneak away on a date or with your bff. It is cozy and delicious.

It has been a while since I visited Hopwood Cellars winery in Zionsville, so I was happy to come…read moreback here with my Indy Wine Meetup group to have a glass of wine and revisit the winery. Unfortunately, I did learn that Hopwood Cellars is closing its doors for good in June, so it was a good thing I came back to visit. Hopwood Cellars is one of the best wineries in Indiana that I have been to since living in Indianapolis. The owner is a great guy and very friendly and helpful to the customers. His staff is very knowledgeable on the wines, and the ambiance is beautiful. The Cabernet Sauvignon is my personal favorite wine. They also have a great Chardonnay as well. The winery does sell flights of wine so you can sample a few wines. The wine milkshakes are supposedly out of this world, so I would stop by before the end of June 2025 to try one, or else you will miss out on the opportunity. The bar area goes around the facility and is very nice. They have a wine sample card you can purchase to try a bunch of wines as well. The staff definitely knows what they are doing, and they are very professional on presenting the wines. I'm sad that Hopwood Cellars is closing this year because it was a good winery and one of my favorites in Indiana. I wish the owner nothing but the best, but I know he will succeed in whatever business he decides to do next. Farewell to Hopwood Cellars Winery! We will miss you!