HARDWICK WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Maple Morning: Breakfast with Santa at Hardwick Winery
A festive brunch at Hardwick Vineyard & Winery featuring a Maple Barn breakfast buffet, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday vendors, live music, and seasonal drinks—an essential guide for planning the family outing.
Maple Morning: Breakfast with Santa at Hardwick Winery.
Hardwick Winery converts its cozy tasting room and Maple Barn into a holiday gathering place—serving a comfort-driven brunch of pancakes, bacon and French toast while Santa and Mrs. Claus circulate for photos, local vendors set up stalls, and seasonal drinks round out the celebration. The event is described as fun for all ages and designed to bring families and pets together in a festive, intimate setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Maple Barn Breakfast Buffet
A hearty holiday spread centers the morning: buttermilk and chocolate-chip pancakes, fresh scrambled eggs, maple bacon and sausage, twice-baked potato casserole, maple-baked French toast, porridge, fruit cocktail and beverage bars for coffee, hot cocoa and juice.
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Guests can have their photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event—an organized, on-site photo opportunity that complements the brunch and keeps the occasion family-focused.
Vendors, Music and Seasonal Drinks
Local holiday vendors and live music create a market-like holiday atmosphere while the winery pours holiday wine and offers breakfast beverages, making the morning more than a meal—it’s a small seasonal celebration.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
The event unfolds as a communal holiday brunch: arriving parties are seated for the Maple Barn buffet, attendees help themselves to breakfast favorites and beverage bars, families line up for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the room hums with vendor browsing and live holiday music—an intimate, all-ages celebration at the winery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your tickets and your party (the operator asks that all tickets for a single party be purchased together). Guests are encouraged to bring family members, children and pets as noted by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes—seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Can my entire party be seated together?
To ensure your entire party is seated together, purchase all tickets for the party at the same time.
Are pets allowed?
Yes—the event description explicitly invites 'fur pets' to attend.
What’s on the menu?
The buffet includes buttermilk and chocolate-chip pancakes, fresh scrambled eggs, maple bacon and sausage, twice-baked potato casserole, maple-baked French toast, Lucy’s porridge, fruit cocktail, and beverage bars for coffee, hot cocoa and juice.
Will Santa be there for photos?
Yes—attendees can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event.
Are there vendors and live music?
Yes—local holiday vendors and holiday live music are part of the event, alongside holiday wine and breakfast beverages.