Owl Creek Vineyard

First commercial vineyard in the Shawnee Hills AVA (1980), winery since 1995, also making Apple Knocker hard ciders and sangrias.

On the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail · checked October 1, 2026 on the winery’s own website

Town
Cobden, Illinois
Address
1600 Cobden School, Cobden, IL 62920
Phone
(618) 893-2557
Tasting
Self-guided flights of wine, sangria and cider (can be mixed); price not listed
Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
Hours
Summer: Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-7pm, Mon 12pm-5pm; closed Tue-Thu
Also
food · dog-friendly · picnic · live music · brewery/cidery

Visit without driving, stay nearby

The trail lists three tour and transport services (Lux Limousine, Shawnee Shuttle, Wrightway Transportation). Buses, limos and shuttles are welcome but must follow state liquor law and the trail's bus policy: no alcohol carried onto winery property, and no intoxicated guests. The trail suggests checking that your provider is still allowed on the trail before booking. For trains, the trail's trip page links to the Amtrak Carbondale station. Wineries are spread across rural roads, so walking between them is not suggested anywhere on the site.

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Sources

Details change. Confirm hours and fees with Owl Creek Vineyard before you go. Own this winery and see an error? Email hey@americawinetrails.com.