Family-owned Nova Destinations grew from Walt and Katie Novosel’s small garage winemaking experiment into a community destination in western Pennsylvania. The Novosels opened Nova Cellars in 2012 and have shaped the business around family-focused experiences and giving back, including the Operation Grape nonprofit. Its 150-acre Pulaski property now brings people together for themed events and a distinctive interactive story experience.
Nova DestinationsFamily-owned by Walt and Katie Novosel, Nova Destinations grew from a garage winemaking experiment into a 150-acre gathering place in Pulaski, Pennsylvania. The Novosels opened Nova Cellars in 2012 and built the business around family-focused experiences, community giving, and a place where visitors can stay awhile. Its distinctive Project Wonder experience uses a Nova Key to unlock an evolving story across the property.NEW WILMINGTON, PA
Mount Nittany Vineyard & WineryFounded in 1990 after Joe and Betty Carroll turned their Mount Nittany family farm into a winery, Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery produces wine on a 60-acre central Pennsylvania estate. The second-generation family business now works from a six-acre vineyard and an on-site production facility, with winemaker Scott Hilliker—who joined full time in 2015—overseeing its broad wine program. Its mountain setting also provides a distinctive backdrop for tastings and private events beside a spring-fed pond.CENTRE HALL, PA
A'Dello Vineyard and WineryA’Dello Vineyard and Winery brings a generations-old Italian family winemaking recipe to the hills of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, crafting wines at its family-rooted winery. The Perkiomenville destination also welcomes visitors for private events and live music, giving its handcrafted wines a distinctly social setting.PERKIOMENVILLE, PA
Glades Pike WineryBorn from Steve and Karen’s winemaking-club hobby and an MBA project, Glades Pike Winery makes wine at its family-run Somerset, Pennsylvania, vineyard. Their daughter Liz returned in 2007 to manage the winery, while Steve remains head winemaker alongside Chad, giving the operation a distinctly multigenerational feel. Visitors can tour by appointment, enjoy the Laurel Mountains setting, and gather for events in the vineyard and rustic gazebo.SOMERSET, PA