Next Chapter Winery

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TO OUR VINEYARD & WINERY

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In 1983, in the rolling hills of an African vineyard, a couple of dreams began to sprout. First, we became engaged to be married. Second, we planned to one day own a vineyard.

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4.8

Based on 296 reviews

Next Chapter Winery

4.8

Joseph Thill

01:18 23 Jul 24

Love the wine and specialty cocktails from liquor that is created on-site.

James Tilseth

00:46 14 Jul 24

Excellent wine 🍷 and environment. Jeff and Jackie are great.

Alex Simpson

01:27 13 Jul 24

We got married at next chapter winery in June of 2024 and it was the ABSOLUTE best experience. Jeff and Jackie were amazing to work with and were so helpful, and more than exceeded our expectations. The venue is beautiful and the whole place is just a great atmosphere overall. Highly recommend!

Matt & Helena Gaulke

01:00 04 Jul 24

My husband and I got married at Next Chapter Winery in June 2024 and we had the best day thanks to Jackie and Jeff! The venue itself was so beautiful for our special day. We had a rainy wedding day so we mainly utilized the Barrel Room and Pavilion which turned out to be the perfect backdrop for photos and our ceremony. We were able to have the sides of the Pavilion up so the vineyard could be the backdrop for group photos and after our ceremony we were also able to sneak outside in a break of the rain to take photos in the vineyard.Jackie and Jeff constantly went the extra mile to make sure that things were running smoothly and checking in to see if we needed anything. We trusted their judgment on certain details and we are so glad they did what worked best in the space. We are so very thankful to have had their support leading up to our wedding and to celebrate with them on the big day.We will always recommend Next Chapter Winery to everyone not only because it is a beautiful space, but because Jackie, Jeff, and the staff make the experience over the top special.

Gary Brenk

22:20 28 Jun 24

Sharing a nice moment at Next Chapter Winery New Prague, MN. Some good n smooth wines, some rough, and woody / oaky wines, both Reds, and whites, also a small selection of fruity Roses'. There are meats, cheeses, crackers, pretzels for purchase, while tasting, nice open venue for parties, weddings, family gatherings. Short 12 minute drive from main town New Prague, MN.

heidi vanderlinde

22:53 07 Jun 24

Beautiful winery and wine and drink flight were good.

Kayla T

13:11 02 Jun 24

I can’t say enough good things about Next Chapter Winery! I was able to use their venue for my bridal shower, rehearsal dinner & wedding and each event went perfectly with the help of Jackie, Jeff & staff!They were so helpful and great with communicating to every question and change in plans I had.Even with rain on the wedding day the venue has so many options to still put on a beautiful ceremony when I couldn’t be outdoors. I truly can’t thank them enough for making my day so special.I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a venue for an upcoming event to check out Next Chapter Winery!

luis colmenares

23:44 12 May 24

Very nice location and therrific wines 👌 if one could offer a suggestion it would be add more shade in the patio area.

Carl Sackreiter

03:55 29 Apr 24

Good food and great selection of drinks. I would go back again!

Trevor Dulka

23:01 15 Apr 24

Have attended many events here the past several months, like trivia nights, 80's Prom, murder mysteries, and escape rooms. Owners and staff are great. They even let us bring our new puppy! We plan on coming in the warmer months, too, so we can sit outside.

Joe O'Brien

22:00 10 Feb 24

Amazing wines and knowledgeable staff. Someplace you can play games and get lost in the day.

Toni Stone

01:50 04 Feb 24

Tracy Bicknese

04:30 21 Jan 24

So much fun drinking wine and doing a puzzle with the family.

Breannca Gliori

18:46 16 Jan 24

Jackie and Jeff and the whole Next Chapter crew were amazing to work with!! They were so good at recommending other vendors when we were struggling to find them, answering our questions quickly and overall just going above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted! Not only are the crew great to work with, but Next Chapter Winery has so many wonderful places for you to take the most beautiful pictures as well! (Just look at how beautiful the rustic background is in this photo!! This is just one of several photo backdrop opportunities available at Next Chapter for your wedding!) Plus, you’re able to have everything there from getting ready in the bridal suite to the ceremony, to the reception, all included in your package! Go with Next Chapter, you won’t regret it!We also love attending their hosted events, they’re so fun and well put together!! Plus, the drinks are delicious and very reasonably priced!!

Kaylee Koyen

17:19 13 Dec 23

We love Next Chapter! Our wedding was perfect. We enjoy visiting for date night, wine bingo and book club!

Katie Kilboy

13:14 05 Dec 23

The winery was nice and the wine was pretty good. The four star rating is due to the porch pot party I attended at the location with a place that partnered with the winery. The whole event was chaotic and messy. From waiting for your porch pot bows (that were snatched up by other attendees) being made by just one person to the one hour time block (in which you could only successfully drink one beverage) it felt disorganized and rushed. Again, this is no slight against the winery and I did manage to make a lovely porch pot. The bumbling chaos of the event combined with being pushed out of the winery felt unwelcoming.

Jennifer Fink

03:26 25 Nov 23

Great venue for a wedding and reception!

Tim Bouldin

01:53 18 Nov 23

Fantastic time, the outside fire was great. The staff was awesome. The flavored Vodka is very good.

Andrew Thom

22:06 06 Nov 23

My wife and I got married at Next Chapter Winery in June of 2023. From the first time we stepped foot on the property the week after we got engaged, all the way to our wedding day, Jackie and her team helped ensure that we had the perfect day. They are super flexible with everything: you choose your own caterer, photographer, vendors, etc. Photography can be taken anywhere on-site and the bartenders who were working the night of our wedding were absolutely fantastic! Not only did we feel so special that day, but all of our guests raved about everything as well. My wife had been planning out her dream wedding since she was five years old, and THANK YOU to Jackie, Jeff, and the entire team at NCW for helping make that day a reality!

Keara Studer

19:42 28 Oct 23

Visited for a friend's wedding, beautiful venue, wonderful wine, and adorable dogs!

MacKenzie Putnam

14:05 10 Oct 23

This place was awesome! The fire places outside make it so cozy and fall like. I got a wine flight and cocktail flight and both were so good. Service was great, such a perfect fall vibe

Michael Autenrieth

18:41 01 Oct 23

We hosted our daughters wedding in late September 2023. The day was perfect and the venue was magical. We always dreamed of having our daughters wedding at a winery. We could not have been happier with our choice.Jackie was so helpful in the planning process and returned all our inquires, questions and even calmed the mother of the brides nerves when rain was predicated. The rehearsal dinner hosted by the grooms parents was in the tasting room and was fantastic. Some of us also headed over the day before to sit on the beautiful patio and enjoy the fall weather and some delicious wine and craft cocktails.Jackie and Jeff, thank you for all your help in making this the wedding of our daughters dreams. We will definitely recommend Next Chapter not only for the venue but the great wine!

Julie Segler

01:18 30 Sep 23

What an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue!!!!

Danielle Korby

22:20 25 Sep 23

We truly could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding. Jackie made the planning process so easy and was quick to answer all our questions leading up to big day. She was such a calming and joyful presence leading up to the wedding and on the day of, and Jeff was very helpful and great to work with as well. Everything from the getting ready spaces to the ceremony site to the table set up in the pavilion to the dance floor and the spots for the vendors in the barrel room to the wine and bar service was all spectacular. We had so many people tell us it was their favorite venue and favorite wedding they’ve ever been to, and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you Jackie and Jeff for making our special day perfect!Also we’ve enjoyed just having a glass of wine on the patio at Next Chapter too. The patio and barn are also beautiful, sometimes they have live music and a food truck, and the wine is so delicious. Just such a great vibe all around.

Andrew Powers

02:27 25 Sep 23

Nice venue. Need to supply better benches outside and provide seating inside for guests. Too many older people had to stand and therefore left early.

Laura Jopp

18:54 10 Sep 23

I had my wedding at NCW in June 2023 and could not have imagined a better experience with the venue. Jackie made the planning process practically stress-free and was a joy to have around to help out on the wedding day. Multiple guests told me that we inspired them to have a winery wedding so I think that says a lot about the place! I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants to have a very personalized wedding with lots of support. Thank you so much NCW!!!

David Smahel

23:31 03 Sep 23

Brenda Kaliszewski

22:20 27 Aug 23

Victoria Sinell

21:24 22 Aug 23

We had our wedding reception at NCW and it was absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for a better day, venue, or venue owners to work with. Jackie and Jeff were amazing!

E B

02:35 21 Aug 23

We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday here. The wine was fabulous, and all the vodka drinks were amazing. Wonderful atmosphere with live music.

Emma Young

16:50 16 Aug 23

My husband and I got married in June this year. Jackie and Jeff were amazing at helping with everything and were very quick to respond to questions. They made the whole experience organized and stress free! I wouldn’t change a thing.

Becki Lundquist

18:48 07 Aug 23

NCW is STUNNING venue! We had our wedding there in March and it was absolutely perfect! Jackie and Jeff go above and beyond to make your day everything you dream of! They are so helpful with recommending local vendors for catering, etc. as well! They are a one stop shop!

Antonia Maat

19:42 02 Aug 23

Great wine and atmosphere. Wonderful people there. Can't believe it, but they keep getting better every year!Every year they donate grape vines to feed the orphaned fawns I rehabilitate to release back into the wild.

Becca Freeman

02:44 30 Jul 23

Enjoyed the wines at Next Chapter! They have a wine flight deal for 3 - 3oz pours for $13. They had live music and wood fire pizza which were both lovely! I very much enjoyed Hot Mess!

Kathryn Christianson

23:35 25 Jul 23

Getting married at Next Chapter was a no brainer for us! Do you love wine? Do you love a very elegant yet rustic feel? Do you love twinkly lights and a good time? GET MARRIED HERE! They have everything you could ever want in a venue and Jackie and Jeff were absolutely wonderful through the whole process making the whole day a breeze! I love all the positive energy and love filled memories we have from this wonderful place. Take it from a DIY Bride!

Andrew Lindberg

02:22 17 Jul 23

Beautiful wedding venue and great little winery

Tom Cousins

22:43 15 Jul 23

The winery part was fine, the food (Charcuterie) is quite lame!

Danielle Mueller

16:23 14 Jul 23

Kim Hanson

23:12 24 Jun 23

Mark Calderon

18:31 13 Jun 23

Had some simples . Tried the whiskey. Very nice place , worth the trip

Stacy Hanson

22:48 06 May 23

Very nice settings. Was busy but that's good.

Judi Baker

22:23 16 Apr 23

Fantastic!

Kelsea Peterson

21:18 15 Apr 23

I really liked it here. It's very cute and there are a lot of options to choose from. They have cocktail flights, wine flights of 2oz and 3 oz pours and vodka flights as well. We had wine passports to use as we had never been here before. The service was great too. I would definitely recommend checking this winery out. I will be back in this summer for sure.

Josie B

16:49 26 Feb 23

I love Next Chapter! The grounds are beautiful, there are a ton of great wines and cocktails to try, and the owners and staff are super friendly. I highly recommend them!

Melissa Nelson

21:35 19 Feb 23

Jennifer Bingham-May

17:48 12 Feb 23

M. G.

01:27 11 Feb 23

Love this winery, have been several times since it opened. I highly recommend going if you get a chance. The people are absolutely fabulous, as well as the patrons who attend. Lots of good memories to be made.

Leah Cormier

02:37 20 Jan 23

John Hortop

14:38 04 Dec 22

Awesome venue. Great entertainment event.

rhoarep (rhoarep)

07:39 24 Nov 22

Took my sister here for her birthday. They have a great selection of wines. Not only do they have wine but they also have hard liquor, beer and cider available.They do have some snacks as well to nibble on while you are doing your tastings. They also play host to food trucks during the warmer months. I would definitely recommend a visit here.

Maurissa Panning

21:07 22 Nov 22

Such a wonderful, family run business. Great wine, great atmosphere, phenomenal service!

Kaitlyn Busse

05:13 06 Nov 22

Such a fun winery! Had such a fun time for my first time, definitely will be coming back again.

Candy “Candace” Peterson

19:28 05 Nov 22

WOW what a great venue, absolutely beautiful!!!!

G S

16:08 21 Oct 22

We had our wedding at Next Chapter in August and it was perfect. Jackie was so helpful in making sure we had what we needed, recommending great vendors and being so excited for us and this big event for our lives. I wish Jackie was my best friend! Jeff was also really helpful and even bartended for us.I have love Next Chapter wines for many years and their delightful wedding themed names added an extra layer of delight to celebrating at Next Chapter (although the Father of the Bride drank mostly sippin’ solo, his new favorite!).What a beautiful venue, great leadership and a joyful place for any celebration. Thank you!

Chris Wisness

14:21 18 Oct 22

What a beautiful place to have a wedding! Jackie and Jeff are awesome! They jumped in and helped all throughout the night. They are two of the most caring people my wife and I have ever met. We are so honored to have been married there. Everything went perfect. Jackie helped us plan the whole night and guided us throughout the entire planning of our wedding. The wedding expos she had there were a big help too. We can’t express enough how grateful we are of them. We cannot wait to go back and see them, they’re both so much fun to be around. They truly became our friends by the end.

Jonathan Beulke

20:06 22 Sep 22

Next Chapter Winery is a great place for any special occasion, or just a relaxing afternoon at the vineyard! It's a perfect place to bring co workers, employees, family, & friends to hang out and have some great wine.

Rebekah Hollinger

15:02 06 Sep 22

My husband and I got married at Next Chapter Winery last month and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out! Jackie was absolutely amazing with communication and she even offered completely last minute to play violin during our ceremony. Jackie and Jeff bartended for our wedding all night and did a fabulous job! They went above and beyond to make our day even more special. If you are looking for a venue to get married at we highly recommend the Next Chapter Winery!!

john maday

13:04 05 Sep 22

Nice place, staff. Pleasant atmosphere.

Keith White

19:31 03 Sep 22

Thoroughly enjoy Next Chapter Winery! The wines are quite good, and the grounds and facilities are top-notch. Can't wait to go back again!

kenny kukacka

05:14 28 Aug 22

Mark Spatenka

00:08 27 Aug 22

Kathy Davidson

03:55 22 Aug 22

Went to a Wedding here today and the service and scenery and wines were amazing , My only complaint was they had big ruts in the lot for wedding parking and I twisted my ankle (a few others said they almost did as well) and was disappointed that in their emergency kit there was not an ACE bandage for my sprained ankle which I think would have helped it not be so painful now after 8 hours of injury. I was not able to leave to get one as my hubby was in the wedding party. They offered Ice tho in a washcloth for me to help keep it iced.

Lori Streed

16:34 20 Aug 22

Beautiful wedding venue! Our daughter was married here and despite some weather glitches, Jackie and Jeff helped to make it a day for her to remember. ❤️

Hlitawci Xiong

15:05 11 Aug 22

We had our wedding here and loved it! It’s a perfect blend of rustic charm and simple natural beauty. There weren’t any hidden fees and pretty much everything is included in the venue cost. Jackie was AMAZING. She was extremely helpful and accommodating. She promptly answered our questions and even gave us great suggestions. She also helped me fold my napkins when my setup crew didn’t show up as planned. I’m forever grateful. The venue is dog-friendly and Jackie has two adorable dogs that would, if you are willing, partake as guests. Although, the venue has everything that you would potentially need, there are some quirks to keep in mind. We were told that we could get any alcohol as long as Jackie was made aware. Turns out, it wasn’t the case and we did have to make some slight adjustments. Also, the bar service does not include free water. They only provide bottled water for a fee, but Jackie was upfront regarding this. Even if you don’t have your wedding here, the winery is worth visiting. They have a quaint tasting room, a gorgeous patio, and the wine slushies are delicious!

Lulle Photo and Film

18:59 01 Aug 22

Next chapter winery is SUCH an incredible wedding venue. The owners are amazing and we had so much fun photographing a wedding there. Our crashed and got stuck in a tree on the property, and the owners connected us with someone local who could help us retrieve it (we all survived). Seriously we couldn't recommend the venue more - the people are incredible, the venue is STUNNING and the wine??? Word on the street is, it's also really good 🙂

Julie Westermayer

19:42 30 Jul 22

Evelyn Hoover

12:50 28 Jul 22

Beautiful patio. Great food truck options regularly. Lots of fun including bingo. Their Frontenac Gris is fantastic wine.

Ralph & Bonnie Fetter

01:19 20 Jul 22

Finally opened a bottle of your Velvet Vines American Syrah purchased several years ago. It is fantastic. Should have purchased more.

Sue Jones

20:58 16 Jul 22

Nice tasting room. Air conditioned. Very large patio area. Good selection of cocktails. Staff friendly for the most part. Wines were good. Cocktails very good!

Kathy Cziok

00:33 15 Jul 22

Fun

Andrew Stoick

14:59 14 Jul 22

I just got married to my amazing wife, Hayley, and we had the best experience ever! Jackie and Jeff are two of the most kind, caring individuals you will ever meet. They made the whole process much easier and less stressful. The venue itself is perfect. We are so happy that we chose Next Chapter Winery and highly recommend to anyone else looking for a venue!

Bailey Newman

09:42 14 Jul 22

Beautiful place to host a wedding! Thank you for an amazing experience here!

Preston Munson

03:43 14 Jul 22

I just went to Next Chapter Winery for a wedding and it was such a beautiful place. I loved the scenery and the building where reception was, was so nice.

Katelyn Perkins

03:30 14 Jul 22

Andi Stoick

23:44 13 Jul 22

Thank you Jackie and Jeff for helping to make the wedding day truly special for Andrew and Hayley! We are most grateful. The venue is absolutely beautiful!

Karl Anderson

19:05 13 Jul 22

JASON SCHERMAN

18:51 13 Jul 22

The venue was very clean, spacious and welcoming. Jeff, Jackie and the staff were accommodating, ensuring we had a great time.

Hayley Anderson

17:46 13 Jul 22

We just had our wedding here this past weekend, and we had the BEST experience we could have ever imagined. Jackie, her husband, and staff went about and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met. There were a few guests who unfortunately were disrespectful, and it left both my husband and I very disappointed. However, Jackie and her husband made sure to put us about any other situation. They were professional, kind, and just wanted to make sure our day was perfect. I can not recommend them enough!!!! They truly care about people, and I am so glad we chose to get married here.

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16:19 13 Jul 22

This venue was so beautiful! The owners were so helpful and kind to our wedding party, and really cared about our experience as well.

Aleks Park

17:42 09 Jul 22

Mark Selly

16:26 27 Jun 22

We had a great time at a wedding there. Great staff and facility.

Debbie Glowicki

22:12 26 Jun 22

Kelly W

23:14 18 Jun 22

I cannot say enough about how amazing NCW is to work with for events. We have visited their location for drinks and we have always received great service. We recently hosted our wedding celebration there and it was perfect! The team was so kind and helpful on our big day. Jackie was so helpful and sweet during our planning and preparation. They made sure everything was taken care of and that we had what we needed for our celebration. The communication was quick and every question was addressed. I highly recommend NCW!

Kathie Smestad

17:34 13 Jun 22

What a great Sunday Afternoon visiting the Winery. The patio was very comfortable and the wine was so good. Will come again thats for sure!

Nicholas Popehn

00:30 11 Jun 22

Great first visit, good decent wines, and it seems they have food trucks in many nights! We’ll be back!

Ashley Dietz

16:48 06 Jun 22

We had our wedding at Next Chapter Winery, and it was the BEST decision ever! We rented both the pavilion and barrel room with 200 guests. Jackie and Jeff the managers were fantastic to work with! There was never a line for drinks, they helped our vendors, requests were flawlessly met and they are extremely kind! Not only is it a great venue their wine is AWESOME! A great place full of events like bingo nights during the week and food trucks for a night out with friends and family. I feel this review is so full of positive content, but it is all genuinely true! We just adore this winery! Please make it a stop if you're in the area or in Minnesota in general!

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Very wonderful friendly service and superb tasting wine And I was a great atmosphere

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20:34 02 Apr 22

barbara kangas

23:31 28 Mar 22

Very quaint and comfortable venue. Food was fair. Wine prices were comparable. Wine was good.

Steve Coggins

03:08 19 Feb 22

Fantastic winery. Live music, great wine and wonderful ambiance.

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Spicy Romance Book Club at Next Chapter winery

Jul 27, 6:00pm

Next Chapter Winery

A fun group of ladies decided to create a Spicy Romance Book Club at Next Chapter Winery!

Our July book will be Not So Prince Charming by Lauren Landish, and we'll be meeting on July 27th at 1PM.

Cheers to wine and romance!

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