Cedar Lake Cellars

What Cedar Lake Cellars does

Cedar Lake Cellars is a privately held winery and event venue operating on a 400-acre property with two lakes in Wright City, Warren County, Missouri, within driving distance of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 2001 by proprietor Carl Bolm through the acquisition of the historic Schreckengast Farm, the business opened its flagship Big Red Barn event venue in 2008 and subsequently expanded into on-site wine production, full-service dining, and a portfolio of six additional event spaces (Barrel Room, Winery, Little Red Barn, Boat Dock, The Landing, Festival Field) and the Smokehouse restaurant. The company serves three core customer cohorts: couples and event organizers seeking distinctive wedding, corporate retreat, and private event venues; wine enthusiasts and adults 21+ visiting for tastings, dining, and bottle purchases; and group/bus visitors. Revenue is generated through five streams: wine and food/beverage sales, event venue rentals, experiential add-ons (igloos, fire pits, picnic tables, VIP tastings), gift certificates, and catering services. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer via the physical property, supplemented by an online reservations platform, OpenTable integration for dinner, a gift certificate e-commerce storefront, and an events sales team handling weddings and corporate bookings. The company operates year-round Wednesday through Sunday, with an active calendar of live music, signature events, and themed programming, and has received regional recognition including the 2022 STL Magazine A-List, 2023 STL Bucket List Local's Choice for Best Winery, and 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award.

Name

Cedar Lake Cellars

Legal name

Cedar Lake Cellars

Website

https://cedarlakecellars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cedar Lake Cellars is a privately held Missouri winery and event venue on a 400-acre property in Warren County, serving St. Louis-area weddings, corporate events, wine enthusiasts, and private celebrations across seven event spaces and on-site dining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Event Venue

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Winery and vineyard
• Event venue rental
• Wedding venue hosting
• Wine tasting experiences
• Corporate retreat venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Wright City

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Sales of award-winning wines including wine slushies, tastings, and bottle sales at the winery and Barrel Room.
2. Food and Beverage: Full-service winery dining room and patio for lunch and dinner, Smokehouse restaurant, and grab-and-go marketplace. Dinner service Thursday-Saturday 5-9 p.m.
3. Event Venue Rentals: Venue rental revenue from weddings (Classic, Seasonal, Intimate), corporate retreats, and private events across multiple spaces including The Big Red Barn, Barrel Room, Winery, Little Red Barn, Boat Dock, The Landing, and Festival Field.
4. Experience Rentals: Igloo Experience rentals, picnic table reservations, and fire pit rentals for experiential dining.
5. Gift Certificates: Online gift certificate sales for wine and experiences.
6. VIP Wine Tastings: Premium wine tasting experiences with reservation inquiries handled through winery coordinators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cedar Lake Cellars produces and sells award-winning wines at its on-site winery in Wright City, Missouri, and operates a full-service hospitality venue combining a Smokehouse restaurant and dining room with seven distinct event spaces. The venue hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private events, and offers reservable experiences including igloo rentals, fire pits, picnic tables, and VIP wine tastings.

Product overview

Cedar Lake Cellars is an award-winning winery and event venue operating on 400 acres in Wright City, Missouri. The company offers a unified hospitality experience combining on-site wine production with diverse event venue rentals. The core product portfolio centers on the Cedar Lake Cellars Winery featuring award-winning wines produced from estate grapes, paired with dining at the Smokehouse restaurant and full-service bar. The venue infrastructure includes seven distinct event spaces: The Big Red Barn (flagship 1930s barn hosting 100+ events annually), The Barrel Room, The Winery, The Little Red Barn, The Boat Dock, The Landing, and The Festival Field. Additional offerings include seasonal experiences (Igloo Experience, fire pits, picnic tables), VIP wine tastings, and comprehensive event services for weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The business operates year-round Wednesday through Sunday with live music and signature events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cedar Lake Cellars Winery Wines On-site produced award-winning wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Vignoles, Fire Truck, M-OO-N Route, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, and specialty blends such as the 2020 3 Swans Red Field Blend. Available for tasting and bottle purchase at the winery and Barrel Room.
• The Big Red Barn Flagship event venue housed in a renovated 1930s barn with original wood structure and reclaimed materials. Features formal dining and conference areas plus an upstairs bar and loft. Hosts over 100 weddings and events annually.
• The Barrel Room Distinctive all-season event space with barrel-themed ambiance, offering a cozy private event area for weddings, corporate, and private gatherings.
• The Winery Event Space Event space within the main winery building, restored from a former machine shed, used for events and tastings.
• The Little Red Barn Private event area added in the 2010s expansion, providing cozy event space for smaller gatherings.
• The Boat Dock Event venue located at the boat dock, offering scenic waterfront views on the property's two lakes.
• The Landing Event space available for special events including children's access for specific occasions such as the Pyromania event.
• The Festival Field Outdoor event venue suitable for large-scale gatherings and festivals.
• Smokehouse Restaurant Full-service restaurant open Friday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. serving smoked barbecue, complemented by the Winery Dining Room and Patio with lunch and dinner service.
• Wedding Packages Wedding event services including Classic Weddings, Seasonal Weddings, and Intimate Weddings packages hosted across the winery's various venue spaces.
• Corporate Retreats Business event hosting services including meetings, conferences, and team-building events at the winery's various event spaces.
• Private Events Custom private event hosting for celebrations and special occasions at the winery's venue spaces.
• Catering Full-service catering for events hosted at the winery's event venues.
• VIP Wine Tastings Premium wine tasting experience with reserved VIP reservations. Pricing and availability are handled by winery coordinators via inquiry.
• Gift Certificates Digital and physical gift certificates available for purchase for wine, dining, and experiences at the winery, sold through an online storefront.

Named customers4 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

Integration4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hermannhof Winery: Hermann, Missouri winery housed in a historic 19th-century stone building with tastings, retail, and event hosting. Comparable heritage winery-venue hybrid within the same Missouri wine region.
• Blumenhof Winery: Dutzow, Missouri winery offering tastings, on-site hospitality, and event hosting. Comparable regional Missouri winery combining wine production with a venue-driven business model.
• Mount Pleasant Estates: Augusta, Missouri winery with tasting room and event space in the heart of Missouri wine country. Comparable as a destination winery combining wine sales with on-premise hospitality and events.
• Pirtle Winery: Weston, Missouri winery operating a tasting room and event venue in a historic building. Comparable as a Missouri destination winery with hospitality and event revenue mix.
• Stone Hill Winery: Hermann, Missouri winery and event venue with a long-established wine portfolio, hospitality operations, and wedding/event hosting. Closest comparable in scale and venue-led business model within Missouri wine country.
• Chandler Hill Vineyards: Defiance, Missouri winery offering tastings, dining, and event hosting near the St. Louis metro. Comparable regional winery-event venue hybrid targeting similar St. Louis-area visitors.
• Augusta Winery: Historic Augusta, Missouri winery in the first designated American Viticultural Area, operating a tasting room and event venue. Directly comparable as a Missouri destination winery with on-site hospitality and event revenue.
• Les Bourgeois Vineyards: Rocheport, Missouri winery with a bluff-top tasting room, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable as a Missouri winery combining on-site wine production, dining, and event venue operations.

Broad incumbents

• Chateau Elan Winery & Resort: Large destination winery and resort in Georgia combining wine production, multiple restaurants, event spaces, and lodging. Comparable as a winery-anchored hospitality destination, though it operates at much larger scale and with overnight accommodations.
• Willamette Valley Vineyards: Publicly traded Oregon winery with estate tasting room and event programming. Comparable as an established destination winery combining on-premise wine sales with hospitality and event revenue, though at larger scale and with broader distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cedarlakewinery
• Facebookfacebook.com/CedarLakeCellars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedar-lake-cellars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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