Burning Kiln Winery

For generations, the sandy loam soil here grew tobacco. Today the same land is covered in vineyards, and the rolling hills make a striking backdrop for a wedding day.

Burning Kiln Winery sits in St. Williams, in Norfolk County, with views of the UNESCO World Biosphere of Long Point. Established in 2011 on more than 50 acres, the winery takes its name from the historic tobacco kilns that still dot the countryside.

Couples can exchange vows and host their reception amid the vineyards, with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces suited to celebrations both intimate and grand.

Food and wine are central to the experience. The winery pairs its award-winning wines with gourmet cuisine, so dinner and toasts can be raised with bottles made on the very land where the celebration takes place.

The winery describes itself as a warm, inclusive space where all couples can celebrate their day their way. It also welcomes bridal showers, engagements and other milestone gatherings.

Accommodation is close at hand. The Farmhouse Inn, a restored home built in 1865, offers three queen suites that sleep up to six, with views of Lake Erie and the winery surroundings, which makes a lovely base for the couple or close family.

Across the road, the winery's sister business, Long Point Eco-Adventures, offers glamping options for guests who want to turn the wedding into a weekend.

For couples who picture vows among the vines, local wine in every glass and a countryside setting with real history in the soil, Burning Kiln Winery offers a celebration in the middle of everywhere.