About Shady Creek Winery
The Schwartz family relaunched Shady Creek in 2019 on a 20-acre property outside Michigan City, with a new building that holds the tasting room, a restaurant, fireplaces and covered porches. The winery makes more than 30 wines from grapes sourced in California's Russian River Valley, Lodi and Sierra Foothills, and from Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula and Lake Michigan Shore, including Pinot Grigio grown in Baroda. Four of its wines won awards at the Indy International competition in 2019.
Food is a big part of a visit. You order at the bar, and the kitchen cooks seasonal dishes from local ingredients, with a brunch menu as well. Seating spreads across indoor tables, patios and a creekside lawn. Reservations are strongly encouraged for indoor tables and can be made through their website; outdoor seats are first come, first served.
The calendar mixes live music on weekends with ticketed events such as charcuterie workshops, trivia nights and fondue dinners. Guests of all ages are welcome, though the setting is aimed at adults, and anyone who looks 40 or younger is asked for ID. Leashed dogs are allowed in the outdoor spaces. Parties larger than 14 and tour buses should email the winery ahead.
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs near La Porte is about 15 minutes east. In summer, pick lavender in the morning and come here for a late lunch on the patio.
What to do
- Taste wines made from California and Michigan grapes
- Have lunch or brunch on the creekside patio
- Book a fondue dinner or charcuterie workshop
- Catch live music on a weekend afternoon
- Sit by the fireplace on a cold day
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026, Central Time): Mon–Sat 11–8, Sun 11–6
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed, outdoor areas only
- Reservations
- Recommended for indoor tables; outdoor seating walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Outside food and drink are not allowed
- Bring ID; staff card anyone who looks 40 or younger
- Groups over 14 should email the winery before coming
- Plan a designated driver before you go
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs · about 15 minutes away
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs near La Porte is about 15 minutes away; pick lavender in the morning and lunch on the patio here.
Getting there
Questions
Can children come to Shady Creek Winery?
Yes, guests of all ages are welcome, but you must be 21 to drink.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces only.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly encouraged for indoor tables; outdoor tables are first come, first served.
Can I bring my own food?
No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed; the winery has a full menu.
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
