Experience Painted Prairie
November – May | A NEW Way to taste on the prairie!!
As we head into the quieter months, we’re embracing a new way to welcome you.
Rather than offering traditional weekly tasting room hours, we’re creating more opportunities to gather, celebrate, dine, and enjoy thoughtfully planned experiences.
Pour Your Own Adventure
Come
Select Public Tasting Room Dates
Our tasting room hours will be available on select weekends each month. We still love welcoming our community for a casual glass of wine, good food, and conversation.
Watch our monthly calendar for open tasting room dates.
No reservations are needed unless otherwise noted.
Dine
Signature Dining Experiences
Each month, choose from seasonal dining adventures to our special culinary events, and discover something beyond an ordinary night out.
These experiences will be offered on select dates with advance reservations or tickets.
The seasons may change, but there's always something to experience at Painted Prairie!
Gather
Private Experiences for 10–20 Guests
Some occasions deserve more than an ordinary table reservation.
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers for a private experience featuring shared food, wine, and time together.
Advance reservations required. See our calendar of available weekends.
Celebrate
Private Events, Corporate Gatherings & Weddings
From bridal showers and milestone celebrations to company gatherings and intimate weddings, Painted Prairie offers a beautiful setting for bringing people together.
Our spaces are available for private bookings throughout the year, including dates when the tasting room is not open to the public. See our calendar of available weekends.
Choose your adventure. We'll help make it memorable.
Stay
Seasonal Glamping | May–October
Experience the prairie in a whole new way with an overnight stay in one of our glamping accommodations.
Our glamping season returns in the spring.
Our offseason schedule is experience-based rather than traditional weekly hours.
- Open Tasting Room Dates: Walk-ins welcome during posted hours.
- Dining Experiences: Advance reservations or tickets required.
- Private Gatherings & Events: Available by advance booking.
- Other Dates: The tasting room is not open for general
walk-in service unless listed on our calendar.
There’s always a reason to gather at Painted Prairie.
Check our monthly calendar to discover what’s happening next.
Indulge. Nosh. Sip.
Gather at the table
At our vineyard, food is meant to be shared — just like great stories and exceptional wine. Our menu is thoughtfully crafted with abundant, seasonal plates designed for the center of the table. From artisan cheeses and rustic flatbreads to vibrant garden dishes and savory small bites, each offering invites guests to pass, pour, and savor together.
Inspired by the rhythm of the vines and the flavors of the harvest, our shareable selections pair beautifully with every glass, encouraging connection, conversation, and a little lingering. Because the best moments — like the best wines — are meant to be shared.
Local. wine. EVENTS.
Good People, Great Times, Amazing Blends
Back in 2014, Andy and Krista Kopperud were searching for a place to call “home” for them and their young family. They were drawn to wide open spaces and a down-home community. Little did they know the vines were calling…
Check out our latest Facebook posts and updates
Imagine celebrating your wedding surrounded by the beauty of the Prairie, sharing incredible food and wine, and creating memories that last long after the last toast.
Painted Prairie is booking weddings for 2027, and we'd love to hear what you're dreaming about.
Your Story. Our Prairie. It's the Perfect Match.
All aboard for a dining experience unlike anything else on the Prairie! 🚂🍷
On November 21, we're bringing the history and elegance of railway dining to Painted Prairie with four courses inspired by historic railway recipes and thoughtful wine pairings.
Cocktail hour begins at 6 PM, with dinner at 7 PM.
Gather your favorite people and reserve your seats for The Great Railway Dining Experience! Your table is waiting... grab your ticket on our website!
Good food, great wine, and a little time on the prairie? Sounds like the perfect Saturday to us!
Our Painted Prairie Tasting Room will be serving up some delicious favorites Saturday from 3–9 PM, and there's something for every appetite!
🍇 Charcuterie Boards
🍕 MN Flatbread
🌿 Chicken Pesto Flatbread
🥭 Mango Pork Flatbread
🧀 Nacho Skillets — Pork, Beef, or Chicken
🥧 Shepherd's Pie
🐟 Fish Sandwich
🍪 Cookie Skillets
Whether you're planning a date night, catching up with friends, or just looking for a delicious reason to get out of the house, we've got a table waiting for you!
Come for dinner. Stay for the wine. Make a little time for the prairie.
Which dish will bring you to the Prairie?
