Known as more than a winery, Forever Farms is a Medina, Ohio gathering place that treats wedding couples as part of the family. Its Blueberry Barn was designed for personalized celebrations, with an indoor-outdoor layout and an open-vendor policy that gives couples unusual control over how their day comes together. The 32-acre rural setting also supports wine tastings and a wine club centered on Forever Blueberry Barn wines.
Virant Family Winery, IncSet among the vineyards of Ohio’s Grand River Valley near Lake Erie, Virant Family Winery makes wines from regional grapes and welcomes visitors with the easygoing feel of a family gathering. The winery also pairs its wine with Friday and Saturday dinners and hosts weddings, showers, and private parties, giving it a role as both a local tasting destination and gathering place.GENEVA, OH
Rose Bank WineryAt its Bucks County estate in Newtown, Rose Bank Winery makes French-style, estate-bottled wines from local grapes and welcomes visitors for tastings. The winery also turns its vineyard setting into a gathering place, with spaces such as the Vintner’s Ballroom and Ash Room available for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. Its relaxed programming ranges from live music to trivia and country line dancing.NEWTOWN, PA
High & Low Winery + BistroRooted in fourth-generation family land, High & Low Winery + Bistro makes wine in Ohio and pairs it with a bistro experience designed for both polished and laid-back moods. The Medina-area winery raises wines from fruit sourced near and far, while its contrasting High and Low tasting rooms offer settings ranging from crystal chandeliers and marble to reclaimed barn siding and cowhide seating. The family-owned business also hosts live music and private gatherings overlooking the vineyard.MEDINA, OH
Sapphire Creek Winery & GardensOpened in March 2018 on 15 wooded acres in Chagrin Falls, Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens brings a Napa-inspired winery, restaurant and event setting to northeastern Ohio. Founded by Kathleen and her late husband, Andy Dangelo, the property pairs custom-made Napa Valley wines with a restaurant and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces for intimate dinners, weddings and gatherings of more than 250 guests. Its roots in the landscape-design expertise of The Ohio Valley Group are especially visible in the gardens and seamless connection between the building and grounds.CHAGRIN FALLS, OH