Kaya Vineyard and Winery

Name

Kaya Vineyard and Winery

Legal name

Kaya Vineyard and Winery

Website

https://kayavineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Vineyard Hospitality

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• Wine tasting flights
• Vineyard wedding venue
• Winery cottage lodging
• Wine club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Dahlonega

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of estate wines including whites (Chardonnay, Viognier, etc.), reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, etc.), rosé, and dessert wines. Wines available by the glass or bottle at tasting rooms, with pricing ranging from $12-14 per glass and $25-49 per bottle.
2. Wine Tastings: Wine tasting flights offered at $28 per flight (4 wines, 5 pours each at 1.5 oz totaling 7.5 oz). Available at all four tasting locations.
3. Wine Club Membership (Key Holder): Monthly subscription wine club with three tiers: Classic ($19.99/month), Premier ($29.99/month), and Deluxe ($39.99/month). Members receive discounts on bottles, exclusive wines, birthday rewards, and access to member-only events. Valid at all three property locations.
4. Wedding & Event Services: Full-service wedding venue hosting up to 200 guests with three package tiers: Classic ($40,000), Premium ($45,000), and Deluxe ($50,000). Includes venue access, catering, DJ services, photography, florals, beverages, and professional staffing. Also offers rehearsal dinners and proposal packages.
5. Vacation Cottage Rentals: Luxury Craftsman-style cottage rentals on the property with 7 unique cottages (Unole, Astila, Ama, Elohi, Enna, Kuwahi). Offers discounts for extended stays (25% off 4-6 nights, 30% off 7+ nights).
6. Dining & Picnic Services: Farm-to-table dining at the tasting room and Dahlonega Resort Restaurant. Picnic basket options include Lovers' Basket ($195), Charcuterie Picnic ($85 for 2, $150 for 4), and Classic Proposal Package ($250) with charcuterie and wine.
7. Experiences & Tours: Paid experiences including 4x4 Winemaker Tour with Dominic Mantei, Bordeaux Blending Experience, Walking & Educational Tour, Wine Tasting flights ($28), and special events like Jeeps in the Vines ($35 tickets) and Anniversary Wine Dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kaya Vineyard and Winery is a family-owned estate winery located in the Dahlonega, Georgia mountains at a 1,600-foot elevation with Blue Ridge Mountain views. The company produces and sells estate-grown wines, operates multiple tasting rooms and tasting experiences, runs a tiered wine club (Key Holders), and functions as a destination property offering an on-site restaurant (Kaya Kitchen), luxury cottage accommodations, and a wedding and private-event venue.

Product overview

Kaya Vineyard and Winery operates as an integrated wine, hospitality, and events destination centered on estate-grown wines. The core product is the Kaya Estate Wines collection (Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and more), complemented by wine tastings at four locations, the Key Holders Wine Club with three membership tiers, and luxury cottage accommodations. The experience portfolio includes the 4x4 Winemaker Tour, Bordeaux Blending Experience, and Walking & Educational Tour. Dining options encompass the Tasting Room, Kaya Kitchen Restaurant, and Picnic Baskets. Wedding and event services span three package tiers (Classic, Premium, Deluxe) accommodating up to 200 guests, along with proposal packages. All offerings are unified under the Werkheiser family's winemaking philosophy that wine is made in the vineyard, with grapes hand-harvested and minimally processed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Estate Wines
• Wine Tastings
• Wine Club (Key Holders)
• Wedding and Private Event Venue
• Luxury Cottage Accommodations
• Kaya Kitchen Restaurant
• Curated Wine Experiences

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum wedding capacity of 200 guests
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CloudbedscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudbeds provides the property management and booking platform for Kaya's cottage accommodations, enabling online reservations, payment processing, and guest management. Kaya's cottages are booked through Cloudbeds-powered InnRoad platform at kayacottages.client.innroad.com.
• TripleseatcoreTechnology or IntegrationTripleseat provides private event management software for wedding inquiries, corporate events, and event coordination. Enables couples to submit event inquiries, manage bookings, and coordinate details through an integrated platform.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook provides social media marketing platform and tracking pixels for retargeting and advertising. Facebook Pixel tracks website visitors for remarketing purposes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yonah Mountain Vineyards: North Georgia (Cleveland, GA) estate winery with tasting room and event venue. Comparable as a destination winery in the same broader region targeting wine tourists and event customers.
• Wolf Mountain Vineyards: Estate winery in Dahlonega with vineyard, tasting room, and full-service wedding and private event hosting. Directly comparable as a destination winery competing for the same wine-tourist and wedding market.
• Paradise Ridge Winery: Russian River Valley (CA) estate winery with scenic views, tasting room, event venue, and wedding hosting. Comparable integrated estate-destination model — wine production paired with views-driven weddings and hospitality.
• Frogtown Cellars: Dahlonega-based estate winery producing varietal wines with a tasting room and event offerings. Closely comparable as a regional estate winery competing in the same North Georgia wine tourism market.
• Three Sisters Vineyards: Dahlonega estate winery with vineyard, tasting room, and small-scale event hosting. Direct comparable in product line, geography, and target customer base.
• Montaluce Winery & Estates: Dahlonega-area estate winery with on-site restaurant, villas, and wedding/event venue. Operates an integrated wine-hospitality-events model very similar to Kaya, competing for the same North Georgia wedding and tasting-room customers.
• Round Pond Estate: Napa Valley estate winery combining vineyard-driven wines, hospitality, culinary experiences, and private events. Comparable as a premium estate winery monetizing wine, food, and private event demand from a single property.
• Cavender Creek Vineyards: Dahlonega-area small estate winery and tasting room. Direct comparable in product, geography, and target customer — competes for foot traffic from Atlanta-area wine tourists.

Broad incumbents

• Biltmore Winery: Estate winery at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC — one of the largest destination winery experiences in the Southeast. Comparable as an estate winery that monetizes its location with tastings, tours, events, and on-site food/beverage, though at a vastly larger scale.
• Château Élan Winery & Resort: Larger-scale Georgia winery, resort, and conference/wedding destination with hotel, spa, and golf. Competes for destination weddings and leisure travel in Georgia but at a much bigger and broader hospitality scale than Kaya.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KayaWinery

Compliance4 records

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

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