Hidden Lake Winery, Winery in Aviston, Illinois, United States.
Hidden Lake Winery is situated on 92 acres of forested grounds that include two lakes, a sculpture garden, and buildings dedicated to wine production and guest services. The property integrates wine tasting facilities with outdoor art displays and event spaces throughout the landscape.
The property was originally called Silent Forest and was used in the early 1900s by a bootlegger for whiskey production during Prohibition. The site later transformed into a legitimate wine production facility and family destination.
The winery serves as a gathering place for the Illinois Wine Festival, which brings together local producers, artists, and musicians each year. Visitors encounter a working wine production space that feels open and welcoming rather than exclusive or formal.
Wine tasting is available Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on weekends and food service offered Friday through Sunday. The grounds cover extensive terrain with lakes and woodland, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the full property.
The property offers ten cabin accommodations scattered across the grounds, including eight deluxe units and two honeymoon suites for overnight stays. This allows visitors to remain immersed in the vineyard setting from sunrise to sunset without leaving the property.
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