Guests can join us for a Hands on Harvest farm tour of our 650-acre estate, choose from a selection of wine tasting experiences, embark on the Kids’ Mini Farm Tour and more. We can’t wait to welcome you to our fourth-generation, family-run farm.
Join us for the ultimate private tasting experience. Take a seat on our rustic outdoor covered patio, where one of our passionate team members will guide you through your experience from start to finish. Here, you’ll taste your way through 7 wines from our award-winning portfolio, including some of our newly certified organic releases, grand reserves and methode ancestrale sparkling wines (based on availability). Wines will be sampled alongside locally sourced artisanal cheeses, cured meats, pickles, olives, crackers, and fresh produce and edible flowers grown right at our farm. Let us share the story of our fourth-generation, family-run farm with you during this truly unique and personalized experience. Groups of up to 6 people welcome; please allow 45 minutes for your tasting. $30 per person, plus tax.
Join us for a truly memorable tasting experience on our rustic outdoor covered patio. One of our passionate team members will guide you through your tasting experience from start to finish, which will feature 5 wines from our award-winning portfolio – including some of our newly certified organic releases, as well as a grand reserve or methode ancestrale sparkling wine. Each wine will be perfectly paired with an accompaniment of local artisanal cheese and crackers. Let us share the story of our fourth-generation, family-run farm with you during this truly unique and personalized experience. Groups of up to 6 people welcome; please allow 45 minutes for your tasting. $20 per person, plus tax.
Take a seat on our rustic outdoor covered patio for a private group tasting. One of our passionate team members will guide you through your tasting experience from start to finish, which will feature 5 wines from our award-winning portfolio – including some of our newly certified organic releases, as well as a grand reserve or methode ancestrale sparkling wine. Let us share the story of our fourth-generation, family-run farm with you during this truly unique and personalized experience. Groups of up to 6 people welcome; please allow 30 to 45 minutes for your tasting. $10 per person, plus tax.
Hop aboard our cherry-red ’52 Mercury truck for a private, personally guided 1.5-hour outdoor tour throughout our 650-acre organic farm and vineyard. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, learn about the fascinating world of sustainable farming and winemaking, meet our resident farm animals, taste wine grapes straight off the vine and pull fresh strawberries from the U-pick. After, we’ll make our way back to our rustic outdoor patio to taste wine varietals crafted from the very grapes sampled earlier in the tour while enjoying local charcuterie and artisanal cheeses enhanced by farm-fresh veggies and edible flowers (vegetarian option available). Let us share the story of our fourth-generation, family-run farm with you during this truly incredible experience!
We are welcoming private groups of up to six people; minimum 2 people required
Tour is $79 per person; kids (ages 5-18) $20 per person
1-hour farm tour, followed by a tasting experience on our rustic outdoor covered patio. Here, guests will enjoy 100% estate grown wines paired with the farmers’ board – featuring cured meats, artisanal cheeses, produce and edible flowers pulled fresh from the farm
Tours running twice daily (11am and 2pm), Wednesday through Sunday. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Upon arrival please call or text 250-498-9463 for entry instructions
Tour runs rain or shine
* The safety of our guests is of the utmost important. To learn more about the COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols we’re following, click here.
Join us for an immersive wine tour that shares the story of our fourth-generation, family-run farm and winery. Guests will hop aboard our ‘52 Mercury for a private, open-air journey where they’ll soak up the breathtaking landscapes of our 650-acre estate; learn about regenerative farming and winemaking; and wander amongst the vines while sipping 100% estate grown organic and biodynamic wines. Along the way, we’ll explain the difference between organic and conventional farming, discuss the relationship between soil health and wine quality, and share the important steps we take as regenerative farmers and stewards of the land. Guests will even get a chance to meet the real workers of the farm: our resident cattle, where they’ll learn about the important role they play in sustainable farming. Afterwards, we’ll make our way back to our rustic outdoor patio to taste our award-winning wine portfolio while enjoying local charcuterie and cheeses enhanced by farm-fresh veggies, and finishing off with local artisan chocolates.
We are welcoming private groups of up to six people; minimum 2 people required
Tour is $99 per person; kids (ages 5-18) $20 per person
1-hour farm tour, followed by a tasting experience on our rustic outdoor covered patio. Here, guests will enjoy 100% estate grown wines paired with the farmers’ board – featuring cured meats, artisanal cheeses, produce and edible flowers pulled fresh from the farm
Tours running twice daily (11am and 2pm), Wednesday through Sunday. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Upon arrival please call or text 250-498-9463 for entry instructions
Tour runs rain or shine
* The safety of our guests is of the utmost important. To learn more about the COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols we’re following, click here.
Join us at your very own picnic table in our rustic, open-air log barn to enjoy a spread that includes 2 bottles of our award-winning wines (to enjoy at the farm and/or take home), local charcuterie, artisanal cheese and seasonal farm fresh veggies. After, embark on a self-guided mini farm tour or jump on the bouncy pillow and enjoy farm games. The 2-hour, 4-person experience is $150 (option to add 2 additional people, for a total of 6 guests).
Covert Farms is a fourth-generation family-run farm and we are proud to call this land home. Our incredible team has been working hard to welcome guests back to the farm, and the safety of our guests, staff, and community at large is of the utmost importance.
We’re taking all necessary precautions as outlined by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), local health officials and regional winery associations. As we reopen our doors, compliance, comfort and safety is top-of-mind and, for now, we will be welcoming guests only for private, pre-booked small group experiences (up to 6 people).
Here’s what’s happening at the farm, along with some frequently asked questions.
Are you currently accepting walk-ins?
We are currently accepting reserved tasting and tour experiences only. This is to help us adhere to the health and safety protocols recommended by the CDC and local health authorities.
What safety precautions are you taking at the farm?
Keeping our guests and staff safe is top of mind. Here’s an overview at some of the steps we’re taking:
We are welcoming a maximum of two pre-booked small groups at a time (up to 6 guests per group)
Guests will be provided with a specific time slot, which will allow us to properly clean and sanitize prior to the next group’s arrival (full cleaning and sanitizing procedures noted below). This includes one hour for wine tasting experiences, and two hours for Hands on Harvest tours.
As one of two onsite groups at a time, you will be provided with a dedicated washroom for your group’s use only, where throughout the day all contact surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized hourly and deep cleaned each night
To limit exposure as much as possible, guests will be provided with a dedicated Covert Farms guide who will oversee their onsite experience from start to finish. This includes your guided tour and tasting, food preparation and more
Our team will wear masks when preparing any food and wine orders
Throughout the day, the kitchen, wine tasting and washroom facilities will be cleaned and sanitized following each group departure
Wine tasting sheets will be laminated and sanitized after each use
Glassware will be only used once per day, and will be washed, polished and sanitized each evening
Each night, we will also meticulously clean and disinfect all guest facilities, including a deep clean of our kitchen, wine tasting room and washroom facilities
Are you offering wine tasting experiences?
Yes! We are welcoming private, pre-booked small group wine tasting experiences (for up to 6 people). Visitors can choose from one of three immersive tasting experiences, which will take place on our rustic, outdoor covered patio. Tastings are available Wednesday through Sunday, rain or shine (heaters will be provided for cooler days), and guests will be provided with a one-hour time slot to enjoy their tasting and explore the farm. To book your reservation, click here.
Is the Hands on Harvest tour running?
Beginning July 1st, we’re offering private, pre-booked Hands on Harvest tours for small groups (up to six people). The tour will run twice daily (11am and 2pm), Wednesday through Sunday. The two-hour experience includes a one-hour tour of our 650-acre farm, followed by cheese, charcuterie and wine pairings back on our rustic outdoor covered patio. Reservations required; to book click here.
I’m travelling with my children. Can we bring them?
Absolutely! We’re offering a brand new private guided tour of our farm animals, as well as three different tasting experiences – just for kids! Following the 30-minute tour or tasting, kids also have the option of jumping on our famous jumping pillow. Please note your group will be allocated a one-hour time slot for wine tasting experiences, and two hours for the Hands on Harvest tour – this includes time spent visiting our resident farm animals and jumping on the jumping pillow. Kids’ tours and tastings must be booked alongside an existing wine tasting. Click here to learn more.
How long can we spend at Covert Farms?
As much as we typically love having you join us for the day, we are doing our best to accommodate as many guests as safely as possible. We are allocating one hour to each group who joins us for a wine tasting, and two hours for a Hands on Harvest tour. During this time, you are also welcome to visit our resident farm animals and enjoy the jumping pillow.
How do I book?
To book a private wine tasting click here, and to book your Hands on Harvest farm tour click here. You can also give us a call at 250-498-9463.
Is your u-pick open?
Our fruit and vegetable fields are managed by Terry and Harpreet Grewal of Secrest Organics. Click here for information on availability and hours regarding the fruit stand or pick your own appointments, or please call Harpreet at 250-689-2626.
Are there any closures at the farm?
For the safety of our guests, we have temporarily put away the slip and slide, and farm games. Our jumping pillow is open for private, pre-booked groups who book a wine tasting or Hands on Harvest tour.
Do I need to wear any protective gear while visiting?
The provincial and federal health authorities have recommended we use Personal Protective Gear as often as possible. We also ask that you practice social distancing while at the farm and winery.
Is your jumping pillow available?
Yes! Our jumping pillow is available for guests who book a private, pre-booked wine tasting experience or Hands on Harvest tour. Please keep in mind that your tasting experience and time on the farm is limited to one hour for wine tastings, and two hours for tours.
What are your hours of operation this summer?
We are welcoming private, pre-booked groups for the following:
Wine Tastings: Wednesday through Sunday, 11am-5pm.
Hands on Harvest Tours: Wednesday Sunday, 11am and 2 pm.
Can we bring our own food?
For now, we ask that if you would like to enjoy food with your wine you book our Epicurean or Premium tasting, or the Hands on Harvest tour.
Can I access Mcintyre Bluff?
For the safety of our guests, staff and fellow businesses operating on the farm, our gate will be locked throughout summer.
Other options include:
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