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Tasting Room / Wine Shop Hours
By reservation only
Plan your visit
Tastings: Indoor or patio tasting; seated patio table for up to six if requested.
Reservations and groups: Reservation required; specify longer seated patio visit when reserving.
Food: Charcuterie may be available onsite; advance order via local provider recommended to guarantee.
Dogs: Pet-dog access in the tasting room, patio and grounds has not been confirmed; contact the winery before visiting with a dog.
The reservation-only policy is undated. Confirm fall slots, larger parties and weather arrangements.
Confirm availability and conditions for your visit date directly with the venue.
About Hugging Tree Winery
Why it stands out
Hugging Tree Winery is a boutique Similkameen Valley estate run by the Makepeace family. After decades of community service and many moves, Walter and Cristine Makepeace settled on a 60-acre property in 2005, and the family gradually turned it into a winery rooted in land, vines, and connection.
What to expect on a visit
The winery's story is personal and farm-based, with family members involved in winemaking, viticulture, farming, and operations. Hugging Tree uses organic practices in the vineyard and keeps the experience tied to the rugged Similkameen landscape, family hospitality, and small-production wines.
Tour planning notes
Hugging Tree is best for Similkameen routes where guests are open to a more rural, landscape-driven day. It is a strong fit for people who like family estate wineries, mountain-valley scenery, and a quieter pace than the busy lakefront Okanagan corridors.