Congaree and Penn offers private dining among the grapevines for parties of up to 30 guests featuring family style field to fork fare.

Menu Offerings

Availability

Daytime
start time between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
reservations are granted up to three hours

Evening
start time between 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
reservations are granted up to three hours

GUEST COUNT

Up to 30 guests
While a minimum number of guests is not required. the food & beverage minimum must be met.

Venue Fee

$250
Venue access is granted for up to three hours. An additional food & beverage minimum is required.

Food & Beverage Minimum

$1,000*

The additional costs of sales tax & 20% gratuity will also apply. *During the month of December, the food & beverage minimum is $1,500.

Outside food & beverages are not permitted.

Make a Reservation

Reservations are available on a 365 day rolling basis and require a deposit of $500. This deposit will be applied toward the total balance (the venue fee, food, beverages, sales tax, gratuity, and any add on services). Reservations must be made at least 16 days in advance.

FAQ and policies are noted below

  • People dining at long tables inside a rustic open-air pavilion in a vineyard with grapevines, trees, and string lights, during sunset.
  • A person is pouring red wine from a bottle into a wine glass on an outdoor patio or deck.
  • Three women standing and talking at an outdoor gathering, with a vineyard and wooden lattice structure in the background. One woman is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and patterned dress, another in sunglasses with a checkered shirt, and the third in a red dress holding a glass of champagne. A table with chairs and glasses is visible in the foreground.
  • Person in apron holding a white rectangular plate of grilled vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, and peppers, at an outdoor gathering.
  • People dining at a rustic outdoor structure with string lights, surrounded by lush vineyard rows during late afternoon or early evening.
  • Two whole chickens are roasting on a spit over an open fire inside a metal grill.
  • A woman with blonde hair and a headband leans in to a dog at a dinner table outdoors during daytime. The dog has long, wavy fur and looks up at her affectionately. The setting features glasses of wine, water, and a rustic wooden table.
  • Nighttime outdoor gathering under a pavilion with string lights, people sitting at a long table, enjoying a dinner party.
  • A cheese and charcuterie board with various cheeses, nuts, crackers, and spreads on a wooden table, with a person holding a glass of red wine and another person spreading cheese, outdoors with sunlight and flowers.
  • A brown and white dog standing on a gravel floor near a row of people seated at a long table outdoors, with some people cooking in the background.
  • People enjoying a meal outdoors, sitting at a wooden table with food and drinks, surrounded by greenery and a wooden lattice.

 FAQ & policies

  • Family style service is offered for seated reservations among the grapevines for up to 30 guests. The menu offerings are designed to be passed and shared among guests. Imagine you are hosting a dinner party at your home – one menu is offered (with accommodations for guests with dietary restrictions) and guests help themselves to what they would like. Individually plated service is not offered among the grapevines.

  • While we do not require a minimum number of guests, we do require that the food & beverage minimum is met.

  • Yes, the venue fee is $250.

  • Reservations among the grapevines are allotted up to three hours of service.

    The host of the reservation is permitted one hour prior to the reservation start time to access the location for decorating.

  • While we do not offer menu tastings, we are happy to provide recommendations.

  • Guest count and menu selections are due 14 days prior to the reservation. Final payment must be received at least 10 days prior to the reservation.

  • If you would like to pair your dining reservation with an agritourism excursion (like a wagon ride), you can make the indication when you confirm the reservation. Please note that agritourism excursions will depart at the beginning or at the end of your reservation. We cannot accommodate agritourism excursions in the middle the reservation. Agritourism excursions must be requested, reserved, and paid for in advance. Payments are nonrefundable. In the event of inclement weather, a gift card with the value of the agritourism excursion will be provided. The gift card will be kept on file at the farm and will be available to pick up. Gift cards will not be mailed.

  • Yes! Farm passes are complimentary for guests who have booked a party among the grapevines. Your guests are welcome to enjoy the farm grounds as they please.

  • While reservations among the grapevines are not specifically geared toward children, they are welcome. We do kindly request that children are always supervised and mindful and respectful of other guests. Please do note that children’s menus are not offered for reservations among the grapevines.

  • Yes! Well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

  • Outside food & beverages are not permitted. We offer a thoughtfully curated wine list, local beer, and our own cider. Our desserts are delightful – we also offer custom cakes.

  • Guests will be seated at three 10' X 3' farm tables.

    Congaree and Penn provides small bud vases of flora that is usually gathered from the farm (these cannot be customized). If preferred, clients are welcome to provide their own small floral arrangements and / or votives. Candles must be contained to prevent wax from dripping on tables. Balloons, glitter, confetti, and large decorations are not permitted.

    The host of the reservation is permitted one hour prior to the reservation start time to access the location for decorating.

  • The paid deposit is nonrefundable. Reservations cannot be rescheduled after 31 days prior to the reservation date. Date changes must be requested at least 31 days in advance and will require a rescheduling fee of $100. 

    Cancellations made at least 31 days prior to the reservation will receive a gift card credit for the amount of the deposit less a $100 cancellation fee. Gift cards will be available to pick up at the farm. The physical gift card will not be mailed, but the gift card number will be emailed for your reference. Cancellations made after 31 days prior to the reservation time will forfeit the deposit and all paid fees.

    Congaree and Penn highly recommends that clients purchase personal event insurance to cover the cost of their investment in the event of the need for cancellation.

  • The pergola among the grapevines is covered and protected. The pergola is also equipped with roller shades on each long side. Reservations are rain or shine!

  • We encourage guests to dress accordingly for the weather. Overhead fans and heaters are available, but please keep in mind that you will be dining in an open air outdoor setting. While Congaree and Penn makes great effort to control insects (flies, mosquitos, ants, etc.), guests must acknowledge that insects are an inherent part of the outdoors in Florida. Guests are encouraged to ensure their own comfort by wearing insect repellant, especially during warmer months.

  • Candid, unplanned photos are always welcome. If you are appointing a photographer to document your party, we do require a separate photography reservation and photography fee of $150. Regardless of whether a photographer is being paid for photos or not, a reservation and site fee are required.

More questions?

We’re happy to help. Please email hello@congareeandpenn.com or schedule a phone call.