Plan Your Visit

We look forward to welcoming you to Blackmeyer Farm & Vineyard. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning for another harvest, here's everything you need to know to plan a smooth and enjoyable experience.

What to Know Before You Visit

Join the Harvest List

The Harvest season runs from late-August to mid-September (Vignoles), and mid-September to early October (Vidal Blanc), but dates vary with each growing season. Join the Harvest List to be notified when the grapes are ready and appointments are open for booking.

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Harvest List

Make an Appointment

During the Harvest season, we will be open by appointment only in order to provide a relaxed, personalized experience.

Hours:

  • Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm

  • Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

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Before You Arrive

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes

  • Dress for the weather—layers are always a good idea in mid-Missouri

  • Bring sunscreen, bugspray, and a hat if desired

  • You’re welcome to bring snacks

  • Plan to spend 2-3 hours at the vineyard, depending on how much you want to harvest

  • Bring your own containters to transport your harvest, or purchase 5-gallon food-grade buckets on-site

  • Children are welcome with supervision

  • Pets on a leash are welcome

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Getting Here

We are conveniently located just 20 minutes south of I-70, and 40 minutes southwest of Columbia, MO.

  • Address: 10498 Meadow Wood Ct.

    Prairie Home, MO 65068

  • Parking is available between the red barn and the white shed.

  • A shuttle service is provided to and from the vineyards.

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Harvest Details

  • Information on how to harvest each type of grape will be available, along with staff to answer any questions you may have.

  • Take home fresh grapes or use our destemmer / crusher and press and take home fresh juice.

  • Interested in making wine but not sure where to begin? We’ll have starter kits available for purchase.

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Payment Information

  • We accept cash, check, and Venmo

  • Payment is charged based on the weight of grapes harvested

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Vignoles harvest typically begins in late August and runs through mid-September.

    The Vidal harvest typically begins in mid-September and runs through early October.

  • Join the Harvest List to get weekly updates about the grapes and notifications once they are ready to harvest.

  • Yes. We are open during harvest season by appointment only in order to provide our guests with a relaxed, personalized experience.

  • We grow two French-American hybrids white grape varieties: Vidal Blanc and Vignoles.

    For more information on those varieties, visit About Our Grapes.

  • Vidal Blanc: $1.00 / lb

    Vignoles: $1.25 / lb

    We offer increasing discounts for larger quanities of grapes purchased. For more details, see our Pricing Guide.

  • A typical 5-gallon batch requires approximately 80–100 pounds of grapes, depending on the variety and your winemaking process.

  • Wear comfortable clothes and good shoes for walking. The vineyards are mowed, but you will be reaching into the vines to harvest your clusters, so you may want long-sleeves.

    Bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat are also recommended.

  • No. You may take your grapes home whole, or you may process them in the destemmer / crusher and press.

    Bring your own containers to transport your harvest, or buy 5-gallon Food-grade buckets with lids on-site ($10).

  • We accept cash, checks, and Venmo.

    Payment is based on weight of grapes before processing.

  • Absolutely, though we do ask that you supervise your children throughout your visit.