A winery visit can give a Mohican getaway a slower afternoon or an evening out. Start close to Loudonville with Ugly Bunny, then explore Sunny Slope and the surrounding countryside. This guide brings together nine options across the Mohican area and nearby Holmes, Wayne, and Richland counties, with the farther stops better suited to a separate day trip.
Ugly Bunny Winery: Start Here
Ugly Bunny is our first recommendation for a winery visit during a Mohican stay. Located just outside Loudonville on State Route 39, it offers vineyard views and several places to settle in, including the tasting room, patio, and grassy outdoor area.
Its handcrafted wines range from dry to sweet, and the winery also makes its own beer. That variety makes it an appealing option for friends with different tastes. Food is available, too, so you can give yourself time to linger over a meal and a glass of wine.
Choose a pleasant day for the outdoor setting, or check the events calendar if you would like entertainment with your visit. For a first winery outing in Mohican, this is where we would begin.
Sunny Slope Winery: Small-Batch Wine and a Country Store
Next on our list is Sunny Slope in Big Prairie. The winery is part of a general store tradition that stretches back to 1927, while the winemaking operation began in 2017. Together, they give visitors a reason to stop beyond the tasting glass.
Explore the small-batch wines, then browse the deli offerings or order a sandwich. Sunny Slope also schedules live music, so check its event calendar when choosing an evening to visit. With both Sunny Slope and Ugly Bunny on State Route 39, they are natural places to consider together when planning this part of your getaway.
French Ridge Vineyards & Winery: Vineyard Views Near Killbuck
French Ridge deserves a place on the list if your ideal winery visit includes looking out over rows of vines. Its setting on a ridge near Killbuck offers countryside views, a deck for tasting, and an indoor space to settle in. Make this a destination when you have time to enjoy the drive and the landscape at the other end.
Wishmaker House: Wine and Dinner in Bellville
For an outing toward Bellville, consider Wishmaker House. This winery, restaurant, and bed-and-breakfast occupies a restored 1890s home and makes wine on site. Its indoor dining and patio make it a wine stop that can easily become your dinner plan. It is a useful choice for couples who want to build an evening around one destination.
Lincoln Way Vineyards: Wine, Food Trucks, and Music Near Wooster
Lincoln Way Vineyards is worth a look when you want some activity with your winery outing. The Wooster-area vineyard schedules live music and food trucks, giving you a reason to plan around a particular evening. Browse its calendar before choosing your date so the food and entertainment match the kind of night you have in mind.
Blue Barn Winery: A Restored Barn in Wayne County
Blue Barn offers another option to research for a trip toward Wooster. Its restored historic barn and landscaped grounds give the property a rural setting, while its wines are made on the farm using California-grown grapes.
The winery’s website currently lists it as temporarily closed except by appointment. Contact Blue Barn directly before planning a visit.
1285 Winery at The Blueberry Patch: A Farm Outing Near Mansfield
At The Blueberry Patch in Mansfield, 1285 Winery combines a winery and restaurant with a working blueberry farm setting. It is an appealing possibility for travelers exploring the Mansfield side of the region. Check what is happening at the farm during your visit; seasonal activities and picking opportunities depend on the time of year.
Cypress Hill Winery: A Downtown Mansfield Option
For a different backdrop, visit Cypress Hill Winery at Hudson & Essex in Mansfield’s Carrousel District. This boutique winery offers a downtown setting for a tasting. Pair it with time exploring Mansfield, or look at the dining options at Hudson & Essex when planning a longer evening out.
Doughty Glen Winery: Extend Your Trip into Amish Country
If your plans take you farther into Holmes County, add Doughty Glen to your research. Located at Guggisberg Swiss Inn in the Millersburg area, it offers another place to pause during an Amish Country outing. Treat it as a separate excursion from your main Mohican plans, with enough time to enjoy the surrounding area.
Plan Your Winery Outing
Start with one or two wineries in the same direction and leave room to enjoy them. Ugly Bunny and Sunny Slope make a sensible starting point close to Loudonville; Bellville, Mansfield, Wooster, and the rest of Holmes County offer other directions to explore. Check current hours, food availability, and event schedules before leaving, and arrange your transportation before tasting.
Sources
- Ugly Bunny Winery — wines, food, and visitor information
- Sunny Slope Winery — history, wines, and events
- French Ridge Vineyards & Winery — vineyard and visitor information
- Wishmaker House — winery, restaurant, and property information
- Lincoln Way Vineyards — wines, food trucks, and music
- Blue Barn Winery — property information and appointment notice
- 1285 Winery at The Blueberry Patch — winery information
- Cypress Hill Winery at Hudson & Essex — winery information
- Doughty Glen Winery — official winery website
- Guggisberg Swiss Inn — Doughty Glen Winery information
