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PLAN YOUR VISIT TO SCHRAM VINEYARDS
Everything you need to know before you arrive in Waconia, MN
A Vineyard Experience Designed for You
Whether you're planning a casual afternoon, a date night, or a group outing, Schram Vineyards offers a flexible, come-as-you-are experience. Enjoy wine, craft beer, food, and scenic views across our 32-acre estate overlooking Reitz Lake.
No complicated planning required. Just show up, plan to do a wine tasting or grab a drink of your choice and some food and find a place to settle in to enjoy. Our Bonfire and Barrel restaurant offers table side service, or our Vineyard Lodge offers counter service for ordering and finding a spot to relax inside or outside for a while. Open Year Round.
What to Expect When You Arrive
Multiple Spaces to Explore
Your visit isn’t limited to just one space. Explore the property and experience Schram in different ways:
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Tasting Room & Gift Shop – Wine tastings, flights, and Schram merchandise
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Bonfire & Barrel – Full-service dining with elevated comfort food. Reservations available on our Tock page. Open seating on the patio and in the Vineyard Lodge for small parties.
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Vineyard Lodge – Seasonal experiences and event-based offerings with counter service food and drink menu.
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Barrel Room – A cozy setting for weekend tasting experiences and event spaces.
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Pavilion – Open-air seating with vineyard views
Seating & Reservations
Seating at Schram is first-come, first-served for groups under 10. We only have reservations for tables inside our Bonfire & Barrel Restaurant. With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces across the property, you’ll have plenty of options to find a spot and settle in.
For larger groups, we recommend booking a group experience in advance for the best all around experience.
Tips for a Great Visit
Plan Wee
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There is a lot to explore and take in, so plan to to spend time to take it all in!
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Check out our Guest Policies so there are no surprises during your visit.
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Bonfire & Barrel is first come, first served, so plan extra time during peak hours
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Check the events calendar if you’re visiting on weekends
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Bring friends and plan to stay awhile
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Bocce ball courts are available first come, first served. We offer leagues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Full Kitchen & Bar at Bonfire & Barrel
Our full-service restaurant and bar featuring elevated comfort food, from brick oven pizzas to shareable plates and seasonal dishes, all designed to pair perfectly with our wines, beers, and cocktails.
Reservations are available. Come as you are, grab a drink, and enjoy the space at your own pace.
GUEST POLICIES
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No Balloons
No Outside
Food or Drink
No Sports
Equipment
No cakes or
desserts
No Camping
Equipment or bluetooth speakers
BUS, LIMO OR LARGE PARTY POLICIES
Schram Vineyards is committed to offering memorable experiences for all guests. In order to do so, we recommend large groups schedule one of our Group Visit experiences to ensure we can accommodate you and be prepared for your visit.
If a Group Visit is not scheduled, all bus, limo or large party visits must be approved prior to arrival and visits are dependent on space available and seasonality. Please email info@schramvineyards.com to make arrangements and please note the following:
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Rowdy and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
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Groups arriving already intoxicated will not be served. Please consider making us an early stop on your tour.
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We have the right to turn away buses or larger groups that have not received permission prior to arrival or buses that arrive in a disrespectful manner. Please be mindful of other guests and neighbors when arriving and keep bus volumes at a respectful level.
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No beverages from the bus may be taken off of the bus.
DOG POLICY
Socialized dogs are welcome on our outdoor grass and gravel areas. Dogs must be leashed at all times and picked up after. Dogs are not allowed indoors with the exception of service dogs. There is a friendly English Cream Golden Retriever named Woody who lives with the Schram family near the winery. He occasionally comes to say hello and loves to socialize!
CHILD POLICY
Guests under 21 and children are welcome to visit us with a parent or adult responsible for their safety and behavior. Please note the following expectations when visiting with kids:
We do not offer activities for children and for the safety of all guests, sporting equipment and flying balls are not allowed anywhere on property. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and should not be allowed to roam or run around our property unsupervised. The indoor Tasting Room is a relaxing space for guests to enjoy wine and beer experiences and is not a play area or children's area. The bocce ball courts should not be used as sand pits. Wine tasting experiences are 21+ only.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Schram Vineyards is a beautiful backdrop for any number of professional photos. Professional photography sessions require a permit and fee and are only allowed during certain times during the weekdays. We do not allow weekend professional photography. Please contact events@schramvieyards.com to arrange a photo session.
SMOKING AND CANNABIS POLICY
For the enjoyment of our guests and protection of our property, Schram Vineyards does not allow cigarette smoking or vaping. Because our business is centered around consumption of wine and beer, we are not allowing the consumption of any marijuana or THC-based products. Please note: We do occasionally host cigar nights. We will have a designated cigar smoking areas.
MINNESOTA AGRI-TOURISM DISCLOSURE
We are an agri-tourism business. Under Minnesota Law, an agritourism professional is not liable for any injury to or the death of a participant in an agritourism activity if the injury or death results from an inherent risk associated with the agritourism activity.