Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery

What Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery does

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery is a privately held, family-owned farm winery operating on a 15-acre property at 3610 Cavender Creek Road in Dahlonega, Georgia, approximately one hour north of Atlanta at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Founded/acquired by Claire Livingston in August 2015 (marking its 10th anniversary in 2025), the company operates a single integrated hospitality estate combining a 4-acre vineyard, year-round Tasting Room, an "Event Barn" wedding and celebration venue (capacity 140 seated / 175 reception-style), and four short-stay vacation rental cabins. The winery produces estate-grown red, white, and rosé wines from the American Norton grape, with three additional acres currently being replanted with European varieties.

The business generates revenue across four direct-to-consumer streams with no third-party retail distribution. Wine is sold on-site through the Tasting Room and online via the Vinoshipper e-commerce platform, offered by the glass, bottle, and flight across dry to sweet profiles. Recurring revenue comes from a Wine Club delivering 12 bottles per year in three quarterly shipments (Reds at $190, Whites at $130, Mixed at $160 per shipment) plus a higher-tier, application-based Barrel Club with capped membership and access to reserve/library wines. Event venue bookings (weddings, rehearsal dinners, milestone events) and four Airbnb-listed lodging properties (1820s Log Cabin, Winemaker's Cottage, Petit House, Shepherd's Cabin) provide episodic and short-stay revenue diversification. The company is known for its resident Sicilian donkeys (Elliott, Bert, Ernie), which appear on wine labels and merchandise and form the core of its "winery with the donkeys" brand identity. The operation runs 362 days per year and is led by Owner Claire Livingston and Experience Manager Carl Avery, with no venture capital or private equity involvement.

Name

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery

Legal name

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery

Website

https://cavendercreekvineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery is a privately held, family-owned farm winery in Dahlonega, Georgia (one hour north of Atlanta) producing estate wines from a 4-acre vineyard and operating an integrated destination estate that includes a year-round Tasting Room, wedding/event barn, and four on-site Airbnb vacation rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Winery and Event Venue Hospitality

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Boutique winery production
• Wine club subscriptions
• Event venue rentals
• Vacation rental cabins
• Wine tasting room

Headquarters

HQ city

Dahlonega

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through the on-site Tasting Room and online via Vinoshipper. Offers wine by the glass, bottle, and flights. Includes red, white, rosé wines ranging from dry to sweet.
2. Wine Club Membership: Subscription-based wine club delivering 12 bottles annually at three pickup events (January, May, September). Options include reds ($190/shipment), whites ($130/shipment), or mixed ($160/shipment). Members receive early access to new wines, 20% discount, and event invitations.
3. Event Venue Rental: Wedding and event venue rental in an authentic old barn with rustic charm. Hosts up to 140 seated or 175 reception-style guests. Includes Bridal Suite, ceremony lawn, tables, and linen rentals.
4. Vacation Rental Accommodations: Four short-stay vacation rentals on property: 1820s Log Cabin (sleeps 4-6), Winemaker's Cottage (sleeps 4), Petit House (sleeps 4), and Shepherd's Cabin. Booked via AirBnB with two-night minimum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery is a 15-acre farm winery in Dahlonega, Georgia that produces and sells red, white, and rosé wines from its four-acre vineyard. Its core revenue comes from the on-site Tasting Room, online wine sales via Vinoshipper, a Wine Club subscription delivering 12 bottles annually, an authentic old-barn event venue for weddings and celebrations (up to 175 guests), and four on-site vacation rental cabins booked through Airbnb.

Product overview

Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery is a single-property winery and event venue offering a unified hospitality experience. The core products include on-site produced wines (red, white, and rosé in dry, off-dry, and sweet varieties) sold through a dedicated e-commerce integration, and an Event Barn venue for weddings and celebrations accommodating up to 175 guests. The product portfolio extends through membership programs (Wine Club delivering 12 bottles annually, and exclusive Barrel Club), four vacation rental cabins on the property, and a year-round Tasting Room offering wine flights, food, and seasonal drinks. All lodging is booked through an Airbnb integration, and all wine sales flow through a Vinoshipper e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Venue at Cavender Creek Vineyards: Event venue featuring an old barn for weddings, rehearsal dinners, milestone events, and celebrations up to 175 guests.

Products and services

• Estate Wines (Red, White, and Rosé) Wines produced on-site from the winery's four-acre vineyard, including reds, whites, and rosé wines in dry, off-dry, and sweet taste profiles. Made for tasting room visitors, online wine shoppers, and Wine Club members; grown using the American Norton grape while three acres are replanted with European varieties.
• Tasting Room Year-round tasting room offering wine tastings (red, white, sweet, and mixed flights), wine by the glass and bottle, beer, wine slushies, seasonal drinks, and snacks/light meals to adult visitors age 16+.
• Wine Club Membership Subscription wine club delivering 12 bottles annually in three quarterly shipments (January, May, September) of 4 bottles each. Offers Reds ($190/shipment), Whites ($130/shipment), or Mixed ($160/shipment); members get early access to new wines, exclusive reserve and library wines, 20% discount on wine purchases, complimentary tastings, club-only event invitations, and quarterly winemaker newsletters.
• Barrel Club Membership Annual membership offering access to limited-edition barrel-select wines, early releases, and private barrel tasting events. Membership is capped to ensure personalized experiences and is available by application.
• Event Barn Venue Rustic barn event venue at The Venue at Cavender Creek Vineyards for weddings, rehearsal dinners, milestone events, graduations, corporate events, and celebration-of-life events. Includes a ceremony lawn in the vineyard, rain backup space indoors, a Bridal Suite for up to 10 guests, and capacity for up to 175 reception-style or 140 seated guests.
• 1820s Log Cabin Lodging 200-year-old rustic log cabin vacation rental with two king bedrooms (each with private bath), queen pull-out sofa sleeper, kitchenette, central heat and air, two fireplaces, outdoor firepit, and free Wi-Fi. Sleeps 4-6 guests and is bookable exclusively through Airbnb.
• Winemaker's Cottage Lodging Charming cottage rental with two queen bedrooms, one bathroom, full kitchen with modern appliances, central heat and air, and free Wi-Fi. Historically the residence of Cavender Creek's winemaker and sleeps four guests.
• Petit House Lodging Cozy, compact vacation rental with two queen bedrooms, one bathroom, full kitchen with modern appliances, central heat and air, television, and free Wi-Fi. Located in a secluded spot ideal for quiet getaways and sleeps four guests.
• Shepherd's Cabin Lodging True log cabin rental featuring one king bedroom upstairs with full bath, one queen bed on the main floor, full kitchen, central heat and air, and free Wi-Fi. Recently renovated with a new kitchen and updated bathrooms; bookable through Airbnb.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolf Mountain Vineyards: A Dahlonega, GA boutique winery operating a tasting room and event venue with vineyard views and on-site restaurant. Directly comparable to Cavender Creek's combination of wine production, tasting room, and event-hosting on the same property.
• Montaluce Winery: A Dahlonega, GA winery with on-site restaurant, tasting room, and luxury villa accommodations — operating as a destination hospitality property. Comparable to Cavender Creek's integrated vineyard + event + lodging model in the same sub-region.
• Three Sisters Vineyards: A small family-owned Dahlonega vineyard producing estate wines with a tasting room and event offerings. Directly comparable as a similarly sized boutique Georgia farm winery serving the same regional tourist base.
• Frogtown Cellars: A Dahlonega, GA boutique winery with tasting room, restaurant, and event venue on a vineyard property. Closely comparable in scale, business model (wine + on-site food/event hospitality), and target market.
• Yonah Mountain Vineyards: A Cleveland, GA (North Georgia) boutique winery with tasting room and event pavilion on a mountain vineyard property. Comparable as a nearby destination winery competing for the same Atlanta-weekend visitor base.
• Habersham Vineyards & Winery: One of Georgia's oldest wineries, located in Baldwin, GA, producing estate wines with tasting room and event hosting. Comparable as a North Georgia farm winery with DTC focus and event venue operations.
• Kaya Vineyard & Winery: A small Dahlonega, GA boutique winery with on-site tasting room. Comparable as a similarly sized estate winery in the same competitive set serving Dahlonega-area wine tourists.
• Boutier Winery: A small Danielsville, GA boutique winery with tasting room operations. Comparable as a North Georgia farm winery of similar size and direct-to-consumer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Chateau Elan Winery & Resort: A large Braselton, GA winery, resort, and spa with extensive lodging, restaurants, and event facilities. Broader incumbent comparable as a Georgia destination wine-hospitality property, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Vinoshipper: E-commerce platform used by Cavender Creek for online wine sales and wine club fulfillment. Relevant as the technology/ecosystem partner enabling the winery's DTC shipping operations rather than as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CavenderCreekVineyards
• Instagraminstagram.com/cavendercreekweddings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cavender-creek-vineyards-and-winery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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