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 - Friday: 10 am - 7 pm

  • Saturday: 9 am - 7 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, bug spray, 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 containers to transport your harvest, or purchase 3.5 gallon or 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.

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Payment Information

  • We accept cash, check, and Venmo

  • Payment is charged based on the weight of grapes harvested

FAQs

  • 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 for current ripening updates and exact picking dates.

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

  • We’ll welcome you, explain which grapes are ready, and show you how to select and harvest the best clusters. Transportation is provided between the parking area and vineyard. After picking, we’ll bring you and your harvest back to the processing area.

  • Not at all. First-time visitors are welcome. Our staff will show you how to identify ripe grapes, harvest them properly, and handle the fruit. We’ll also be available to answer questions throughout your visit.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. You will be reaching into the vines to pick the grapes, so you may want long-sleeves. We recommend bringing sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and water. You may also bring snacks.

    Bring containers for transporting your grapes, or purchase food-grade five-gallon buckets at the farm.

  • Most visits take approximately two to three hours. Your visit may be shorter or longer depending on how many grapes you plan to harvest and whether you would like your grapes processed before leaving.

  • 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.

    We accept cash, check, and Venmo.

  • The amount depends on what you plan to make. As a general guideline, home winemakers often use approximately 80–100 pounds of grapes for five gallons of wine. Juice and jelly recipes require smaller quantities. Tell us what you would like to make, and we’ll help you estimate the right amount.

  • Yes. To help you get your grapes ready for winemaking, we offer on-site destemming and crushing services. These services are complimentary for harvests of 100 pounds or more. For smaller harvests, we offer the same service for a small processing fee of $10.

  • Yes! Children are welcome with adult supervision, and leashed pets are welcome. Please remember that this is a working farm with uneven ground, equipment, and active harvesting, so children and pets should remain close to their group.