Join us for The Spirit of Winter, a fabulous DRIVE-THRU light show displayed throughout the Estate with festive outdoor attractions. Routed through 20 acres of majestic illuminated grounds. All ages are welcome! Masks are encouraged for indoor visits to Wine Store.  

Gates Open

NOW – January 2 

Gates open at 4:30

Show starts at 5pm 

Tickets available ONLINE or at GATE

$7.50 per person
(Tuesday Special – $5)
Kids under 5 -FREE

 

Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights may close due to severe weather.
Please check website for daily updates

COVID UPDATES 11/19/20 PLEASE READ ALL GUIDEDLINES

THE SPIRT OF WINTER IS NOT CANCELED! You may still purchase admission in advance.

The Spirit of Winter is OPEN for all dates as planned, but we will have to implement some changes. We will not be issuing refunds as this event is NOT CANCELED.  In appreciation of your patronage we will be offering $5 off coupon for wine purchase in our Wine Store or a code for use when placing an order for curbside pick-up. One coupon per transaction. Expires Jan 2. For wine purchases only.

DRIVE THRU ONLY
Sovereign Estate is very pleased to announce that we will be able to let our customers view our very beautiful and festive holiday event. Being so many events and restaurants are going to be closed due to COVID, we hope that this event gives you and your family the safest opportunity to share the joy of the season. We have been pivoting quickly to make this year’s show a drive-thru event with a route allowing our guests to see all the beautiful displays and enjoy wonderful synchronized holiday music and lights via FM broadcast on station 87.9 FM 
Please check in at gate by showing your confirmation on your phone. All guests must drive very slowly (3 mph) and beware of customers entering and leaving patio area and Wine Store.
 No limos or tour buses will be accepted due to the space limitations of the driving area.
 
After 4pm  you will need to purchase an admission to the 
THIS WILL REMAIN A DRIVE THRU EVENT!
All guests must drive very slowly (3 mph) and beware of customers entering and leaving patio area and Wine Store.
 
Visitors interested in shopping in the Wine Store (children not permitted) or Snack Shack should observe the following guidelines:
 
You may park in either Lot A or Lot E
You will have a 45 minute parking limit and a limit 30 minute outdoor table limit.
These limits will be enforced.
Seating is available on first come first serve basis for the 100 permitted seats. 
 
 
HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIE STAND FOR TAKE OUT – Park in Lot A. 
We will be serving: 
Hot Chocolate
Cookies
Spirited Hot Cocoa
Mulled wine
and opened
Wine by the Bottle Only
 
THE WINE STORE IS OPEN FOR SHOPPING – Park in LOT A to shop for wine and gifts in our Wine Store. You must wear a face mask when indoors. There is a limit of 10 people allowed in the WINE store at any one time. No children in the store please. If there is a line to get in to make a purchase, please observe a 6 ft distance from next guest. We cannot open bottles and you may not consume wine or food on the property.
 
ORDERS FOR CURBSIDE PICK UP
Guests may also choose to place orders from our online Wine Store for curbside pick-up. We have wine, apparel, gifts and some confections like prepackaged cookies and chocolate bars for sale. There is a designated parking area and marked spaces for curbside orders in LOT A. Please text us at number on coupon page with the number of your parking space so we may bring you your orders.
 
Outdoor portable restrooms and indoor restrooms are available.
 
We hope to see your smiling faces thru the windows of your car and pray that you are blessed in the holiday season.
 

Hours & Details

MON: CLOSED
TUE: 4:30 -8pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)
WED: 4:30–8 pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)
THU: 4:30–8 pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)
FRI: 4:30–9 pm (Last entry 8:30 pm)
SAT: 4:30–9 pm (Last entry 8:30 pm)
SUN: 4:30–8 pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)

THE WINERY IS CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S EVE.

The Wine Shop is open to public without admission from 12–4 pm Tuesday–Sunday. Anyone staying after 4 pm must purchase an admission.

  • Check in with your paid admission at the gate and tune into 87.9 to listen to our musical presentation on your drive. The music is broadcast in speakers in the area.
  • Due to COVID, restrictions apply to how many guests are permitted at any one time inside the wine shop. All visitors must have a mask to enter buildings.

Admission

To PRE purchase admission, please click a date in the Calendar Below

Price per person (age 5+): $7.50 
Tuesday Night Special – $5
Children under 5 are free

  • ALL GUESTS MUST PRE-PURCHASE ADMISSION ONLINE OR PAY AT GATE
  • Please present your printed receipt or email confirmation on phone at the gate to receive your entry badge.
  • Please check your spam box for the email confirmation before calling the winery.
  • We do not issue paper tickets. 
  • NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.

November 2020

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Festivities & Attractions

  • Candy Cane Lane – A festive welcome to the winery!
  • Illuminated Angel Garden – Starry pathways and Angels.
  • Vintage Sovereign Sleigh 
  • Snowman Social Club –  Frosty & Friends
  • Trellis Trail of Lights in the Vineyard – Amazing Grapes!
  • Snowflake Grove 
  • The Manger of Bethlehem – Life-sized Crèche
  • Nana’s Gingerbread House
Family Fun
4.9/5
Snacks & Treats
4.9/5
Wine
4.9/5
Photo Ops
4.9/5
Sovereign Blue Tunnel at Light Show

Wine & Gift Shop OPEN during Spirit of Winter
Shop inside or place an order for curbside delivery while at the winery.

Must wear a mask in Wine Shop

Limit of 10 people at a time shopping.

Sovereign Light Show at Twilight
Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting

Available in the Tasting Room:
11 AM to 3:30 PM

The Tasting Room is open for wine tasting and sales at 11 AM with the last tasting ending at 3:30 PM. Wine by the glass or bottle are available during show.

Music

  • Live music in the Willow Room,
    Friday evenings 6 – 9 pm. 
Craig T. Olson singing wearing a tuxedo
Sovereign Gingerbread House
Creche at Sovereign
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