rustic reception (St. Louis, Sappington: estate, lodging, restaurant)

[rusticromantic]

i am looking for a rustic farm, winery, estate, etc. to have my fall 08 reception. i am aware of the wineries in augusta missouri but they are not available during the fall wine season.

Any ideas? I really love the lodging/barn appeal

[CellarBelle]

This might be a little off the beaten path for you, but I went to a wedding in Aviston, Illinois this summer and it was BEAUTIFUL! The winery is Hidden Lake. They have a lovely lake and they are cetainly equipped to handle large crowds. The facilities are quite nice. Here is a link to the website: Hidden Lake Winery. Go visit and see what you think. As you drive there, you will feel like you made a wrong turn somewhere. Then, all of a sudden, boom! there it is! Very pretty. Mapquest it to see if it is within a decent drive for you. Good luck and congratulations!

Originally Posted by rusticromantic

i am looking for a rustic farm, winery, estate, etc. to have my fall 08 reception. i am aware of the wineries in augusta missouri but they are not available during the fall wine season.

Any ideas? I really love the lodging/barn appeal

[ShadowCaver]

Wow... that is a very looking place there CB - really like their labels, and names for their wines too . Will have to check that out sometime too.

As to MO wines, might also check this out too: Missouri Wine Country | Missouri Wine & Missouri Wineries | MissouriWineCountry.com

There is also this in StL area: St. Louis MO B&B, Lodge at Grant's Trail by Orlando's

Don't know of their policies, but this is a scenic area too: Meramec State Park - General Info - MoDNR

Finally, maybe such: Sappington Barn Restaurant and Tearoom

Best to yas...