I gave spring lake winery a 2 star because of the food and service. We planned a going away dinner for our friends there last night, we were told weeks ago there would be a wedding so we would have to dine in the wine garden which was no problem. However, they didn't alert us until we were there that they wouldn't be able to serve us many food choices because of the wedding going on! We drive 45 out of our way to find that out so that was a very disappointing dinner. We ended up having to go somewhere else for the actual dinner. We had the wine flight while we were there, it was tasty of course. It was beautiful scenery with beautiful people and the pond was gorgeous. read more

Spring Lake Winery - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

One of our favorite places ! We took our friends there just to get some drinks and enjoy the view ! Even the day was a bit chilly it was amazing ! They even offered blankets . Our bartender was amazing . Friendly and was honest with what drink she thought we would like . read more

One of my favorite places to go. Went with friends today and they loved everything about it. There was a wedding going on so we ate in the wine garden which was lovely on this perfect weather day. Highly recommend. Food is always delicious and the wine read more

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Four of us went to Spring Lake winery for lunch. several wines were tested by the four of us off. Light of five wines were tested personally I picked the sangria to have with my lunch. I ordered their smash burger, which is two burgers roll. My wife had a chicken wrap which she enjoyed my friend ordered the fish tacos, which he said were very good. The main part of the restaurant was not operating that day as they were hosting a wedding later in the day they have another area toward the back of the lot which they also can cook and make pretty much all of their food, we added a picnic table back there. The scenery was amazing with the lake and trees and it was just a very nice day. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the afternoon greatly. we look forward to coming there again. read more

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The whole place was great. It felt as though we were by ourselves. Food was delicious.

What a beautiful place!!! I've been living in Western New York for over 30 years and I never knew this place existed. My son was running a race there this weekend so we said, a winery, why not? The grounds are absolutely beautiful. It would be a lovely place to hold a wedding or a special event. After our son ran his race on the beautiful grounds of the winery, we sat outside overlooking the pond where we had a delicious lunch. I opted for a wine flight while my husband had a glass of Montepulciano. Our server, Nicole was personable, funny, engaging, and very attentive . I would come back again and again if I lived closer! Highly recommend! read more

My husband and myself attended a wine walk at spring lake winery and afterwards at down inside the winery and enjoyed a nice curated selection of different cheeses and meats on their charcuterie board! I love this winery because of the ambiance being located right on a beautiful pond with plenty of walking trails around! The outdoor space offers plenty of space to relax and enjoy a glass of wine too when the weather is nice! We always get the charcuterie board every time we go! It's different selections of meats and cheeses depending on the season we're in so no one time has ever been the same! I love it! The service is impeccable and quick as well which is a plus! I definitely know I will be back here again in the future! read more

Spring Lake Winery - Charcuterie board - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

Beautiful hidden gem located on a small lake in the country. We hosted a family lunch for 25 and it was a perfect and beautiful setting. Tamre was wonderful and helped us plan the menu, and was very accommodating to our group. We highly recommend Spring Lake Winery for a family reunion or event! read more

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A lovely winery on the Niagara wine trail. About a half an hour drive from most of the Northtown's area. It's a park- like setting with a lake in the background, surrounded by greenery. Serene. Nice place to get away. Peaceful. Ambiance 5/5. I rounded up a group of Yelp friends This afternoon to join me. Very enjoyable to meet again and share some wine and stories. You know Yelpers are the best people! I wouldn't say the taste of any of the wines I tried was spectacular to be honest. A solid 4/5. However, the scenery steals the show. It really is a beautiful place. I would definitely go back to have a glass of wine and sit by that water. I tried all five on the white wine tastings list. I would say the Chardonnay 2020 at $19 a bottle would be my number one choice. Smack in the middle between dry and sweet. My next favorite was the peach sangria, a sweeter riesling at $16 a bottle. I did the tastings, five tastings for $15. I think that's the way to go when you're not sure you'll like the taste of the wine. There is an offer on yelp that if you buy two bottles of wine, they will give you a 10% discount. I would go back and enjoy glass of wine by the lake and bring home two bottles. I saved my offer for next time. The grilled chicken sandwich I had for lunch was really tasty. And one of my friends had the burger. It was also prepared nicely. Not a huge menu, but just enough for some appetizers or a handheld sandwich. The BlackBerry Cabernet sorbet was a treat. You could actually taste the seeds of the blackberry. Fresh and light. Food 4/5. Service 5/5 was nice, friendly and efficient. Reservations are recommended. read more

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The setting for the winery is outstanding. You drive off the main road down a curvy tree lined road that then opens up to the winery. The outdoor covered patio and surrounding area is very scenic and calming. I can't say I was crazy about any of the wines I selected for my tasting. I tried the 3 dry reds and 2 whites. They seemed a bit watery for my taste. Not horrible but nothing stood out. We also had a chicken wrap which was tasty. Good place to go for a comfortable setting to enjoy friends company. 2023-41 read more

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Took a lovely drive from Hamburg this past beautiful Sunday. The venue is beautiful and can be used for a variety of celebrations. We were seated at the edge of the lake and the view was spectacular. It became apparent that they were short-staffed. We received our water after 20 minutes from being seated. Our waitress arrived 15 minutes after that . The food was good but I doubt we will return given the wait. read more

Had lunch with my daughter, husband, brother and sister in law...perfect day! Service was fantastic and the food was outstanding! Thank you Pat and Danielle for a great experience read more

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First time here. Met up with some friends for lunch. Nice scenic views. Service was good. Food was average. I ordered the Turkey Wrap but was told that they had no Turkey so I had to settle for the Chicken Wrap which they charged me $2.00 more for. I would have thought that since they had no Turkey, they wouldn't up-charge for the Chicken. They can never convince me that a couple of ounces of Chicken is that much more expensive than a couple of ounces of Turkey. Seemed like a simple money grab case. Prices were higher than average. I ordered the Peach Sangria which really had very little flavor and was very watered down, lacked body as I heard was the same case as their wines. My recommendation is that if you are looking for nice scenery go and look but don't bother paying for below average watered down wine nor the $15-$20 cost for their wine tasting and I suggest that if you are hungry, try any other local restaurant in the area. read more

Spring Lake Winery - Wattered down and almost flavorless Peanh Sangria. - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

A very scenic winery with an expansive patio overlooking the lake and woods. There's plenty of table seating in both the shade and the sun, for both small and large parties. Compared to other wineries in the area, the tastings are priced higher with less varieties to choose from. Tastings are $15 for 5 pours. They grow Riesling on site and import other grapes from California. See photos for current wine list. There's also a 1-page food menu. Overall, a great spot scenic and relaxing spot for a glass of wine, tasting, or food. read more

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Beautiful scenery is mostly why I give this winery a four star review . This past Saturday, I attended an Adult Easter egg hunt event and it was jolly good fun ! Sadly, they did not have the Gewurztraminer wine in stock that I wanted as my complimentary beverage , so I settled for a blue fruity cocktail made with their wine . (it was tasty , but I drank it too quickly ) I did not find the golden egg, but got some candy as a consolation prize . We were served a cheeseburger/chips for lunch ... hit the spot after burning up a sweat during the hunt . Was a nice Saturday afternoon. read more

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The area is beautiful, and it looks like a wonderful place to have weddings or catered events, as you can airbnb the owners house. This review is for the restaurant/cafe only. WINE: -Reislings: It's sour. It's way too sour, and that may just be because of the region, but fingerlake reislings are superior. - The other wines had a weak aroma and flavor. It was not a good food paring wine. Their merlot was softer than a Pino nior, the Sarat was nothing special, and the only ones that did not taste like grape infused water were those that aged in tequila and burboun barrels. -These would probably be good wines for beginner wine drinkers. RESERVATIONS: You must make a reservation to dine. However, ask if there is a scheduled event when you call or else they will stick you in the bar area. Call ahead early and be clear about where you want to sit during the holidays. It does get packed for brunches, I'm told. DINING EXPERIENCE: It took 30 minutes from the time we ordered to the time we got our soup! We only got our soup because I had to walk up to waitress at the bar (not serving anyone) and ask if we could at least have soup. We were the only people in the restaurant, but there were about 3 groups of between 3-6 patrons who came through at different times for wine flights and drinks. Our waitress was also the bartender. Within 2 minutes of asking to at least get our soup, it came out hot, which means that it was already prepared in a large batch, so it only needed to be plated and served. This was not a good sign. This probably meant that she forgot about us being busy at the bar. Then our food came out 7 minutes later. Unfortunately, the fries were cold, and the grilled chicken sandwich was Luke warm and soggy. The only thing that was served at the right temp was the cold salad. When I asked for clarification, the waitress claimed that the grooms party ordered burgers at the same time but this did not add up with how long it took for ready-made soup to be served and why our "hot" food came out tepid. In conclusion, either our waitress forgot about us or the kitchen cannot properly handle catering events AND running a 1-3 table cafe during lunchtime. I would only recommend trying the cafe during events such as Mother's Day brunch or bringing your newbie wine friends for a tasting and avoiding lunch altogether unless there are absolutely no events that weekend. read more

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I write this review from my experience. Others may have had better experiences but this day I did not. The stars represent the staff and atmosphere. I was taken here by a friend as a thank you for helping them out. Upon entering I was looking forward to an enjoyable meal. The place is very lovely and we had a great outdoor table near the water. We were greeted as one should be when entering an establishment and the waitress was just as warm and welcoming when she arrived at our table. We perused through the menu and everything sounded quite delectable. In fact I was having a hard time trying to decide. I ended up choosing the stuffed French toast and my friend chose the breakfast egg roll thingy's. So far all the boxes were being checked to have a wonderful experience! Then the food arrived and the whole experience took a turn first the worse. My stuffed "French toast" was basically two slices of toast with a fancy schmear. The spread was tasty but the toast was very dry. For $18 I was expecting much more. Maybe the chef needs a trio to the Dorstop near Pittsburgh to see what a stuffed French toast should be. Or Paris. My fellow diner's breakfast rolls were over fried, which made it eat quite greasy. Their meal arrived with a dip which was good but was far too heavy to accompany a fried item. Balance is key. Also the balance of if you are going to charge a top notch price for brunch then the EGGspectations of a top notch meal to match comes with that price. Maybe I will come back one day to see if this experience was a fluke but that maybe a ways down the road since toast with snazzy jam for $18 left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

A wonderful winery to relax and enjoy delicious wine! I love that you don't need to travel too far to get here, but it still feels tranquil and set apart from the busy streets of the suburbs and shops. Their staff was incredible in allowing us to hang out on the back patio with a bottle of wine we purchased, despite a Mother's Day brunch buffet happening in the dining area. They even told us it was cheaper to purchase a bottle vs all of us getting a singular glass of wine. Despite them having a limited wine menu, I was still impressed by the taste of the wine they had. We ordered the Zia Minx 2021, a sweet sparkling muscato. It had a wonderful peach, apricot, and classic Muscato flavor. It was perfect for the warm weather and brought a freshness to our palates. The lakeside patio is beautiful and looks over a small lake surrounded by trees and nature. There's plenty of birds chirping around you, so you feel so relaxed and able to spend a quiet moment with friends and family. Prices of the bottles of wine are also very reasonable. Overall a great experience and looking forward to coming back! read more

Spring Lake Winery - Zia Minx - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

Beautiful outdoor seating area. The bruschetta was delicious and a light bite to eat. A bit pricy, but worth it. read more

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This is a great winery with a beautiful location on a small private lake. The wine options are great and the food menu while limit is good. There is a wine bar counter that you can order from and also a small restaurant side to be waited on. Service at both are great. Overall a great place to visit especially in the summer when they have live music too. The fall time is also beautiful here and they usually have outdoor fire pits going to keep you warm and toasty! read more

Went to Mother's Day brunch with 6 people. The service was non-existent. No server until after we already finished one plate. Ordered "bottomless mimosas" for an additional $15/person and never was asked about a refill. Sat and waited for the server to notice us in order to pay. Had to ask someone to find her after waiting for a half hour. We saw her paying attention to the entire other half of the room (seems like we were her only table on the opposite side). Definitely not worth the $40/person and the additional drink charge. read more

What a little hidden gem not far from Old Fort Niagara! We wanted to try something a little different during our Falls stay and headed north to Old Fort Niagara, then east for some wine and lunch. It was a windy and cool day so we chose to sit inside. We shared a flight of 5 different wines and the harvest salad with grilled mahi, and the charcuterie board. Of our wine flights we loved the bourbon barrel aged syrah, and my mom who likes a sweeter wine liked the pink minx (I tried and it was tasty). The vineyard is beautiful and on a small lake, and we enjoyed being outside after. We received great, friendly service and really enjoyed our lunch! The food prices given the portions and taste were reasonable, as was the tasting flight. read more

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We went for the Valentine's Dinner. The ambiance was romantic, enhanced by the snow the food was delicious and the service was exceptional! There was a limited menu, but the server was very mindful of dietary restrictions and was accommodating. We look forward to returning again! read more

Two stars for the beautiful setting. Wines are mediocre at best- they only grow Riesling onsite, everything else is from California. Tasters are..... unfriendly at best. If you're not ordering food or planning an event, they won't waste their time with any kind of customer service. Pretty place but won't be back when I can buy a $5 wine at a liquor store with the same flavors. read more

what we seem to have here is a failure to communicate! We have tried for months for someone to contact us in regards to an issue that we are having on a booking for September. Here are a few of the letters that I've written, trying to resolve this to no avail. It's a very simple issue that could be taken care of in one phone call. This place will not even have the decency to discuss a small issue with a booking. My stepdaughter is trying to book a wedding when they change the venue without letting her know. My goal is to let her have a nice dinner there, but I am unable to talk to anyone involved. They are refusing to refund or even discuss options. I work for a multi million dollar business in Naples Florida. I talk to every single client in order to make them happy with the decision they made. My choice would be never book an event here again. For some reason, the owners will not contact me. Will not email me will not even acknowledge the presence of my concern. FYI, please never book an event here if you are not 100% sure they will be honest. I have also written To whom it may concern, my name is Paul Hausbeck. I gave my stepdaughter $2500 deposit to book a wedding at your venue. I understand there's been a lot of issues and things aren't going quite the way they should go. I'm just verifying that she has that date and that we will be able to have booked that facility for that date. We have decided to utilize the deposit as the dinner plus whatever else we may spend. I was truly hoping to resolve this in an adult fashion. But so far I've not seen understanding, compassion nor good business sense. A contract works both ways! i deal with multimillion dollar contracts every day. I understand business but I also understand $2500 is not a hill to die on. We will be there. Thank you! PAUL HAUSBECK | designer/project manager | now I have not heard word one from anyone from this establishment. My goal is to make sure that she still has the venue. and that since we've made the deposit, we would like to utilize it if they refuse to refund the deposit. From what I understand, I've heard this is happened before it's a shame. A small business can't treat unsuspecting young people this way. It would be nice if the owners would, at an Absolute bare minimum contact me to have an adult conversation, and come to a resolution, but it has been months now with no resolution. So it's time to let people understand the true colors of a small business person that is not interested in negotiations, just wanting to draw a line in the sand. I will not be giving up this on crusade to protect stepdaughter and other people from being taken advantage of. But unfortunately, we live in a world Where everyone feels their correct And sometimes we just need to talk. No one should be hurt. This is not vindictive. This is strictly Informative. I'm sure the venue is a very good pleace And sometimes people wake up on a wrong side of the bed And want to prove their point. But people have lost businesses, friendships, Relationships and self respect over proving a point. Thank you for reading this and I hope it helps. Paul read more

We were so excited to try spring lake s'mores weekend. The winery is set on the shore of the lake. It has some great views and the s'mores and the fire pit were great! Spring Lake offers wines, sangria, and cocktails made with their wines. They serve food too. (Which smelled wonderful) This was a great way to end our wine tasting your o Niagara Falls NY read more

This is a wonderful venue for wine tasting and having light lunch. We came by with friends on Monday afternoon and it was not very busy. They were very accommodating as to where we could sit under the roof down by the lake or among the trees. There is plenty of shade everywhere. There was a deal on Yelp to get a $30 voucher for $25. A flight of five wines is $10 for the tasting. My wife and I shared a turkey wrap and Caesar salad. Food and wines were very good. An extra bonus if you're a pet lover is that they allow you to bring your dogs! They are open daily from 12 to 6. They said they were busier on the weekends. We also purchased a couple of bottles of wine. We may very well come by again while the weather is good. read more

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A very picturesque location, and nice window garden to relax and enjoy the day with friends. There was a wedding in the main area which was a place I was hoping we could check out, but the wine garden area was still a nice place to spend time. We did not have any food, but the wines we tried were tasty, and we would come back to try more and eat next time. The recently paced driveway was also a huge plus as the last time we brought our cars here it was a little treacherous to get down to the winery. read more

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Great atmosphere and great selection of white wine with a side of red. Definitely come on a light breezy day to enjoy some outdoor tasting by their backyard pond. Friendly and very helpful staffs and very spacious to accommodate COVID concerns. This is a commercial vineyard so they grow and outsource different types of grapes. My favorites were the (red) Cabernet and Syrah, (white) pink minx (Pinot noir) and zia minx (moscato). These were all very light and great for social gathering with friends and family. They also offer a mix case (12 bottles) discount if you want to buy more to share with friends and family back at home (like I). Definitely a great place to visit for both locals and ESPECIALLY visitors to Buffalo. read more

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if I could give zero stars I would. horrible service and horrible ownership.would not recommend. they really need training in customer service read more

I have a feeling my group and I caught them on a bad day because of all the good reviews prior to coming here. My experience was not as great though unfortunately. I went on a Saturday and there were people but not a lot to where I thought they were busy. We waited in the line to get our drinks when some woman approached us and told us to sit down and she'll take our order. So we followed her and sat and she then left and did not return the entirety of our day. Some other server came up after about 15 minutes of us just sitting with not even water or menus. She ended up taking care of us and let us know that another server called in and that's why they were behind. Everything was okay, although a long wait for everything. We ended up spending over 3 hours there. I will not return unfortunately read more

Spring Lake is a girls day of all girls days. You can have lunch, sample wine, sit on the patio, enjoy the view, walk around. I highly recommend their wine ice cream. I prefer sweet wine, so I also like their house made Sangria. This would be a great spot for a wedding, a shower, any kid of party. The fall view over the lake is exceptional read more

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Went there yesterday afternoon to listen to music. Was hungry. The cheapest on there menu was French fries for $9.00. Burger $15.00 and $17.00 for a cheese burger. There was some kind wrap nearly $20.00 you didn't get no sides with it. I split the French fries. You get more fries at Burger kings. Next time I going Reids before come to this places. read more

Living in the Bay Area, I am no stranger to wineries. Wine tasting is a sport in my neck of the woods! Driving down the SLW driveway to the winery gave me the Napa/Sonoma county vibe as the estate unfolded. The winery is on a large piece of land with a nicely designed building that looks like a serious winery. So many WNY wineries are converted houses and barns which have their place but present limited potential. Around the main facility are a number of other structures and a lake for folks to come and celebrate the simple life or throw a big special occasion (weddings, etc.). I found the wine server extremely well informed and cordial. The Syrah and Cabernet were quite good and drinkable especially from a region know for its sweeter wines. Outside of a couple of places in Hammondsport which I thought were top notch, SLW was clearly the best winery in WNY as to style, presentation, professionalism and most importantly, they have really good wine. read more

This place gets better and better. This was our third time...first time was for the train ride, second just a wine tasting and this last visit was for mother's day brunch. All 3 times were wonderful. The train ride is a great experience. We first went on the train to visit the Medina Train Station (also a great place - and I am not even an enthusiast) Very nostaglic. But once at the winery, we had a chicken dinner while we listened to music. We also walked the grounds on a beautiful fall day. Very peaceful. We even did a wine tasting and bought a bottle to drink while we listened to the music. Second time just because we wanted more wine, so it was wine tasting and purchasing... There tasting room is quaint and inviting. Now for the Mother's day brunch, I did see some people complaining about the price. BUT it was a buffet with sirloin steak, turkey and ham at the carving stations. The other food was overwhelming and delicious as well as abundant fruit and dessert. PLUS open bar for the 2 two hours of serving. Mimosas, Sangria (my choice - homemade delicious) and Wine. The pavilion was added since we were there last. Even it was a little chilly and a little rainy they had heaters and the decor is beautiful. You would never knew you were outside. I would say if I was getting married, this would be my choice for a wedding and a reception. Bravo - keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing you soon. read more

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We went here for lunch. Service was a little slow, but the server apologized and was pleasant. We had some great food-sandwiches. It'd be great if they expanded to a full lunch menu, and added dinners. The wines are great, the scenery is wonderful! A great shelter to eat under, if it rains. read more

My boyfriend and I purchased a Groupon to go here - $10 for food and wine tasting for two. For the price we weren't expecting too much, but we were happily surprised. When we arrived we were seated outside by the lake, definitely a great spot for a date. Our server, who worked in the tasting room told us that we would be getting four wines to try as well as food pairings for each. First came out 2 reds along with turkey sliders and a cheese plate. It was honestly a lot more than we were expecting. The food portions were perfect for two and the wine tastings were generous. Then came out two whites, with biscotti and wine ice cream. We had the chocolate wine ice cream and it was delicious - we ended up buying some to take home. After eating we went back into the tasting room to look around and our server told us about a path you can walk around the lake. If the weather is nice don't miss it. Overall we had a great experience here, and ended up taking home a bottle of the Minx wine ($15) and two half pints of ice cream ($4 each). read more

Spring Lake Winery - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

The overall beauty of the natural surroundings set us in a chill mood. The staff was courteous, friendly and a lot of smiles. The was a delay in the food being tabled. May have been a tech problem or an unexpected influx of patrons. The Tim Brit Band created a jam-diversion buying more time for the kitchen. Long and short, we already have plans to return. read more

Spring Lake Winery isn't just one of my favorite wineries, but one of my favorite local places, period. After a short drive down a winding road with tufts of dandelions floating by like wisps, I arrived at the vineyard and winery. I think I was served by Kate. Very friendly and personable. She's in charge of party planning because the winery hosts weddings in addition to wine tastings. I started with a dry Chardonnay. I normally don't care for Chardonnays, but it was really good, especially paired with the divine lemony biscotti home made by the Varallo family's matriarch. This place is very much a family affair, right down to the wall art painted by one of the sons. Next I tried the estate Riesling, which was excellent. I also had a sneak peak (taste) of the new Madeline Minx vintage. I've never had a moscato before, and apparently I've been missing out. It's fizzy, fruity and fabulous. Youthful, but not childish. Pink Minx is a blend of Madeline Minx and their Zinfandel (the dry red, not the semi sweet white.) It's a full bodied wine and not overly sweet. In fact, neither the home made biscotti nor the wines have any added sugar. I also tried the Zinfandel. I generally don't drink red wines, but this one is very accessible. It had just the right amount of oakiness and mellow tannins (I think; I'm a novice.) The venue itself is amazing. I'd love to renew my vows there someday. It's beautiful. They also have a café. You can make reservations for lunch or dessert and wine tastings by the lake. I tried their Riesling vanilla wine ice cream. It was interesting. Wish I'd gone with chocolate Cabernet instead. Maybe next time. I really love the nature path around the lake. There's just something that excites me about seeing the darkness of a shaded path through the woods. I saw a lot of small wildlife and heard even more rustling in the underbrush. Make sure you bring sneakers and set aside some extra time for a walk. read more

Spring Lake Winery - Came for the wine, stayed for the wildlife - Wineries Near Me - Lockport, New York

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I've recently had my daughter's bridal shower at Spring Lake Winery and I could not have been more please! From our initial meeting to the actual day of the event, the owner and entire staff of Spring Lake were extremely accommodating with all my requests. Not only is the venue itself beautiful but the food was also very good! Overall, I was very pleased and would definitely recommend Spring Lake Winery! read more