The Spirit of Winter

Description

The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights from November 22nd - December 29th! Open Monday, December 23rd from 4pm-8pm. 

PLUS Open December 31st and January 2nd-4th with FREE admission. Reserve your spot online. Free Sparkling wine tastings on December 29th and December 31st for New Years!

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. 

The Estate is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland, with over twenty miles of musical synchronized, lights strung over 20 acres of our lakeshore property. Guests can stroll the grounds and enjoy a variety of attractions like our Candy Cane Lane, life size Nativity scene, photo opportunity at Santa’s Sleigh, real winter llamas, inflatable Snowman Social, children’s Snow Maze, kid’s Boot Hockey Arena, and Nana’s Gingerbread House! Once you arrive, guests also have the opportunity to purchase Holly Trolley rides for $5 per person in our Wine Store for a special guided tour of the decorated grounds. Trolley Tickets can only be purchased on property and is determined based on weather! Limited seating available.

The real, life Santa will be arriving every night from November 22nd-December 23rd at 5pm-7:30pm during the Christmas season. All guests will enjoy the pleasure of meeting the famous Mr. Claus as he wanders our Spirit of Winter event. Santa will not be available on November 27th as he is preparing for a Thanksgiving meal. 

This is a Family Friendly event that everyone is sure to love with a range of hot treats to keep you warm and toasty! Grab a hot chocolate, cookies, or roast a s’more at our S’more Station! Adults can enjoy mulled wine, boozy hot cocoa, local brews, and our full range of wine at our Polar Bear Bar! Our Blizzard Bistro will also be serving up items like chili and our famous flatbreads. Be sure to check out our Wine Store for the perfect holiday gift including, holiday and sovereign merchandise, our stuffed Christmas Llamas, and, of course, bottles of our Sovereign Estate Wine! Looking for more holiday fun? Check out our Nutcracker Suite! A NEW 21+ holiday cocktail bar located inside our winery during the Spirit of Winter. Festive drinks, decor, and great food will await guests with admission to the light show.

Purchasing Admission to the Spirit of Winter

• $15 admission fee for 6 years and older. Children 5 years and under are free!
  • Other Admission options available:
    • NEW this year: Spirit of Winter Season Family Pass for $75! Includes admission to the whole Spirit of Winter for a family of four (sold online only).
    • Warm up with your very own Christmas Cabana! Includes admission to the Spirit of Winter for eight people and a heated outdoor retreat.
• Walk-in tickets will be available at the gate or Wine Store (depending if we have a gate keeper) and can be purchased with a Credit Cards ONLY!
• Please show confirmation/receipt email at gate or in Wine Store when you arrive.
• If no one is at the gate (beginning of the driveway) please check-in in our wine store and show tickets or buy tickets.
• Lights turn on at 4:30PM
• Guests may come anytime during our open hours beginning at 4pm. Bar and food will close 30 minutes prior to closing.
• This is an OUTDOOR, WALKING event. Indoor or heated seating is not available unless renting a Christmas Cabana or visiting our Nutcracker Suite.
• If for some reason (such as illness) you are unable to attend on the night you selected, you may change the date of your ticket up to 24 hours in advance. Please make sure you are buying your desired date before you purchase.
• NO REFUNDS!! 
• In the event of severe weather and closing of Spirit of Winter for safety reasons, all guests will be notified and can use their ticket any other night of the show at their convenience. .

Date & Time

Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025

Venue Details

The Winery at Sovereign Estate

9950 North Shore Road
Waconia, Minnesota 55387

The Winery at Sovereign Estate