About Cardwell Hill Cellars
Cardwell Hill Cellars grows its grapes at the foot of Cardwell Hill outside Philomath, where the first vineyard was planted in 1983. Dan and Nancy Chapel bought the property in January 2000 and have run it as a family winery for more than 25 years. Their Monet Vineyard covers about 22 acres of Pinot Noir in the Pommard and Dijon clones, and the Degas Vineyard, bought in 2002, adds Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris on a steep south-facing slope. The vineyards carry Salmon-Safe and LIVE sustainability certifications.
The tasting room is open every day from 11 am to 5:30 pm. Inside is a 14-foot oak bar in a room of about 1,000 square feet, and a wrap-around terrace looks out over the vines to the Coast Range foothills and Mary's Peak. You can also arrange a tour of the winery through their website.
Bring a picnic: the winery invites guests to eat on the terrace, and there is a separate picnic area and a bocce court on the grounds. The winery describes itself as pet friendly. Event news is posted on their website and social pages.
Lavender farms are farther away from this corner of the valley. JB Family Growers near Silverton, the nearest in our directory, is roughly 75 minutes north, so pair the two as part of a longer summer trip through the Willamette Valley.
What to do
- Taste estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris at the 14-foot oak bar
- Bring a picnic to the terrace with views of Mary's Peak
- Play bocce on the court by the picnic area
- Schedule a tour of the winery
- Bring your dog to this pet-friendly winery
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): daily 11 am–5:30 pm
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed (the winery describes itself as pet friendly)
Tips for your visit
- Pack a picnic for the terrace or the picnic area
- Come on a clear day for the view of Mary's Peak
- Check their social pages for event dates, since the website calendar may be empty
- Plan a designated driver before heading out
Pair it with a lavender farm
JB Family Growers-Lavender Farm & Flower Market · about 75 minutes away
JB Family Growers near Silverton is about 75 minutes north, so plan the pairing as part of a longer valley trip in the summer bloom.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring a picnic to Cardwell Hill Cellars?
Yes. Guests may picnic on the terrace, and there is a picnic area and bocce court.
When is the tasting room open?
Daily from 11 am to 5:30 pm, as posted in 2026.
Is it dog friendly?
Yes. The winery describes itself as pet friendly.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
