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[H1] Putting maryland wine on the map.
[H3] Featured by Cosmopolitan, Wine Enthusiast, and VinePair, and named one of America’s top winery destinations in 2026.

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[H2] A DESTINATION
[H3] Old Westminster Winery is a Maryland winery and farm dining destination where terroir-driven wines, seasonal wood-fired food, and thoughtful hospitality come together to showcase the best of Maryland agriculture.
[H3] We kindly require reservations to visit the farm.

Plan your visit

[H1] Eat and drink from the land.
[H3] In the rolling hills of Carroll County, Maryland, Old Westminster Winery is a small family farm where guests can slow down, gather with friends, and enjoy the rhythm of the countryside. Come for thoughtful food, joyful wines, and a beautiful afternoon that feels far away from everyday life. Weekend reservations fill quickly, so save your table for your next escape.

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Siblings Ashli Johnson, Drew Baker, and Lisa Hinton founded Old Westminster Winery in 2010 with a shared vision: to steward the land, craft compelling Maryland wines, create meaningful jobs, and give back to the community. Our mission is simple: to cultivate genuine moments of joy through delicious experiences and celebrate the beauty of life together. Today, that vision continues with Chef Tae Strain, whose background spans acclaimed kitchens in Baltimore, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Together, we’re deepening our commitment to local ingredients, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the farmers, producers, and watermen who shape this region through a seasonal menu of wood-fired pizzas, small plates, garden snacks, and food made for joyful days on the farm.

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Old Westminster Winery welcomes guests for relaxed, reservation-based visits centered around Maryland wine, seasonal food, charming hospitality, and time together on the farm. Named by Eater DC as one of the “best wineries just a short drive from D.C.” and recognized by VinePair as an “American Winery of the Year” finalist, our family-run winery offers tastings, bottles with friends, meals from the wood-fired kitchen, and private gatherings in our cabanas, all set against the backdrop of our working vineyard and rolling countryside. Whether you’re planning a date, birthday, family afternoon, or weekend escape from Baltimore, Frederick, or Washington, D.C., we’d love to welcome you to the farm.

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[H2] VISIT US

Escape to Old Westminster Winery for a relaxed, reservation-based visit on our working farm in Carroll County, Maryland. Named American Winery of the Year Finalist, our family-run winery welcomes guests for terroir-driven Maryland wines, seasonal wood-fired food, private cabanas, and time together in the rolling countryside just south of Westminster. It’s an easy place to slow down, gather with friends, and make a beautiful afternoon feel like a true getaway.Reservations are kindly required to visit the farm. All visits include table service, with wine available by tasting, glass, bottle, and curated selections from our cellar. Bar-style tastings are not available.Reservations are released two months at a time. August 2026 and beyond will open on June 1, 2026.For groups larger than 12, please view our private gathering options. We’re a cashless venue and accept credit card payments only. Transportation services like Uber are limited in our area, so please plan accordingly.Wine Club Members enjoy complimentary reservations as part of their exclusive benefits. The reservation fee paid at booking will be fully credited back at checkout during your visit. No-show reservations are not eligible for a credit.

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Reservation FAQs

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[H2] ROOTED IN MARYLAND
Our menu is built for the simple pleasure of eating and drinking well on the farm. Led by Chef Tae Strain and his culinary team, our wood-fired kitchen celebrates Maryland’s seasons, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the farmers, cheesemakers, growers, watermen, and producers who shape this region. Expect seasonal small plates, garden snacks, local cheese, prosciutto, signature coffees, house-made sweets, and some of Maryland’s best wood-fired pizzas, from classic margherita and pepperoni with hot honey to mushroom white pizza, prosciutto and pesto, and BBQ chicken. Every dish is designed to pair beautifully with our terroir-driven Maryland wines, from sparkling Albariño and rosé to Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and expressive red blends. It’s relaxed winery dining with a local point of view, made for long afternoons around the table with family and friends.

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Join us on the farm for a glass of wine, wood-fired food, and relaxed hospitality in the heart of Maryland wine country.

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[H2] Private Events at Old Westminster Winery
Host your next private gathering at Old Westminster Winery, a family-run Maryland winery set on a working farm in the rolling hills of Carroll County. Our custom-designed Gathering Spaces offer a private setting for winery events, birthdays, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, family celebrations, and long-table meals with friends.Each event is centered around a thoughtfully curated wine and food experience, with terroir-driven Maryland wines, seasonal wood-fired food, signature dishes from our kitchen, and attentive table service from our hospitality team. The Gathering Space is designed for groups of 13 to 20 guests and offers the ease of a private dining experience with the warmth, beauty, and relaxed energy of the farm.Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, team celebration, pre-wedding gathering, or special meal with the people you love, Old Westminster offers a polished, turnkey private event experience in a beautiful countryside setting just south of Westminster and within reach of Baltimore, Frederick, and Washington, D.C.Please view our event package below to explore available spaces, menus, pricing, and next steps.

2026 events package

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private events FAQ's

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