About this vendor
Next Chapter Winery is the definition of Rustic Elegance. Chandeliers, walls of barrels, flourishing vines, picturesque pond, a sparkling wall of wine bottles, and a foliage-enclosed driveway combine to create a venue like no other. With Jackie, the Next Chapter Winery Event Manager, start planning a unique wedding that reflects who you are as a couple and celebrates the love you have for each other. We welcome you to start the Next Chapter of your lives here. To explore the winery through video, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUB9jn1nkE&t=3s and https://vimeo.com/357432573.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Park
- Tented
- Trees
- Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and memorable wedding venue than Next Chapter Winery. The setting is absolutely stunning and provided the perfect backdrop for our photo...
s—not just for us, but for our guests as well. From the vineyard to the barrel room, every space felt intentional, intimate, and truly special.
Jackie was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. She was friendly, easygoing, and genuinely listened to our unique needs and vision. She went above and beyond for us—she even officiated our ceremony, which made the day feel even more personal and meaningful. Jackie and Jeff were both fantastic throughout the entire process, thoughtfully accommodating our requests (and even my mother’s!) to ensure everything came together seamlessly.
We planned our entire wedding in just seven weeks, and they made the process feel stress-free and manageable. Being able to bring in our own vendors was a huge bonus, and the recommendations they provided were perfectly aligned with our wedding style. Another major plus was how accommodating the venue is for any type of weather, which gave us great peace of mind.
Getting married in the vineyard was an unforgettable experience, and having our reception and dancing in the barrel room created such a cozy, romantic atmosphere with a beautiful backdrop. The kids were able to run around freely, which made the day enjoyable for everyone.
Next Chapter Winery also bartended our wedding, and their wines are absolutely delicious. They offered a full bar as well, so there was something for everyone.
To this day, our friends and family still talk about how special and unforgettable our wedding was. We are beyond grateful to Next Chapter Winery, Jackie, and Jeff for helping create memories we’ll cherish forever.
We visited a few times but knew the first time that this was our venue. The whole space is gorgeous, each building is beautiful and inviting, lots of parking and space for people t...
o be in; there are a few outdoor spaces in good weather, plenty of space inside the Barrel Room if it had gotten colder, and everything felt cozy and beautiful top to bottom. Jackie was the best; easy to reach, friendly, so so sweet and helpful through the whole process. We loved every minute!
We absolutely loved everything about our wedding at Next Chapter Winery! The venue is stunning—our guests are still talking about how gorgeous it was. Each space offered something ...
uniquely beautiful: the vineyard created the most breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony, the pavilion was the perfect romantic setting for our reception, and the barrel room made our dance feel warm, intimate, and unforgettable.
Another huge plus was how affordable the venue was. Being able to choose our own vendors was a game changer and saved us so much money without sacrificing quality.
Jackie and Jeff were incredibly easy to work with and made the entire planning process seamless. They are so personable and genuinely want the best for you on your wedding day. I wouldn’t change a single thing about our experience. Next Chapter Winery was truly the perfect venue for us.
Next Chapter Winery is truly a dream wedding venue! I got married there last weekend and it was everything I hoped for and more! Jackie and Jeff are both amazing and so incredibly ...
helpful; they made sure everything went smoothly and they did such an amazing job! I would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking, Jackie and Jeff take amazing care of the property and it shows all throughout the venue! I received so many compliments about what a beautiful venue the winery is and the pictures are gorgeous! I can’t recommend this venue enough!
Jackie and Jeff are AMAZING!! From the first venue walk through we knew we would love them! They both definitely make you feel welcome even after the event! We will for sure keep g...
oing there even after our wedding! Thank you two for helping make our day amazing! We love you guys ❤️we will be recommending you guys to all our friends!
Jackie and Jeff are TOP TIER hosts. We had our wedding and reception in the barrel room at the end of April 2025, and it was absolutely perfect! Not only does the whole property ...
offer amazing photo opportunities, there is a place for the Bridal Party to get ready, and the owners/hosts were involved every step of the way. They clearly have a passion for making your event as special as it can be!!
Absolutely AMAZING! Jackie and Jeff don't just provide a venue for your wedding, they treat you as family. Through the 1.5 year process Jackie answered our hundreds of questions ...
so attentively, and with a solution to how we could always make our dreams a reality. When setting up both Jackie and Jeff jumped right in to help without being asked. The property is truly a diamond in the rough! I lost count of how many of our guests asked how we found this amazing location. Thank you to everyone at Next Chapter Winery for an evening we will remember for the rest of our lives!
Jackie and Jeff and the whole Next Chapter crew were amazing to work with!! They were so good at recommending other vendors when we were struggling to find them, answering our que...
stions quickly and overall just going above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted! Not only are the crew great to work with, but Next Chapter Winery has so many wonderful places for you to take the most beautiful pictures as well! Plus, you’re able to have everything there from getting ready in the bridal suite to the ceremony, to the reception, all included in your package! Go with Next Chapter, you won’t regret it!
We are so happy that we chose Next Chapter as our wedding venue! Jackie and Jeff went above and beyond to make our day truly special. Every single guest of ours commented on how go...
rgeous their venue is and loved having so many photo options! Jackie was the immensely helpful with the planning process and is very organized. She was quick to respond to our (many) questions which put us as ease. We loved the fact that they are very flexible so you can make the wedding feel authentic to your style. We also heard from many of our other vendors about how much they love to do weddings at Next Chapter because of how great Jackie and Jeff are. The day of the wedding, everything was set up before we arrived and they helped coordinate with the vendors and the wedding party so everyone knew where they needed to be. I cannot thank them enough for making our big day as special as possible!
Next Chapter Winery was the perfect reception and ceremony venue for us. We had a wedding in June and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. There is a beautiful pond and vineyard a...
long with many other scenic settings. Things went exactly as planned. Jackie could not have been more helpful answering any questions we had. They were extremely accommodating and lenient. Unlike other venues we visited they really allow you to have the wedding that you want to have. They have very reasonable pricing as well, but it does not feel like you are missing anything and is a fantastic deal. If you are looking for the hidden gem where you can plan your perfect wedding we highly recommend Next Chapter Winery.
We truly could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding. Jackie made the planning process so easy and was quick to answer all our questions leading up to big day. She was ...
such a calming and joyful presence leading up to the wedding and on the day of, and Jeff was very helpful and great to work with as well. Everything from the getting ready spaces to the ceremony site to the table set up in the pavilion to the dance floor and the spots for the vendors in the barrel room to the wine and bar service was all spectacular. We had so many people tell us it was their favorite venue and favorite wedding they’ve ever been to, and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you Jackie and Jeff for making our special day perfect!
Next Chapter Winery is by far the best! Not only did we love the venue but our guests all commented on how beautiful it is! I have wanted to get married here from the first time I ...
went here (about 5 years before I met my, now, husband) to have drinks with friends! It was the only venue we looked at together! Jackie and Jeff are so helpful and put our minds at ease throughout the whole process including the day of the wedding. Thy are true masters of the planning process and day of the wedding. Everyone had a blast at our wedding including us. I cannot say enough good things about this place! Check it out . . . even if it’s just for an afternoon of drinks!
I cannot recommend Next Chapter Winery enough! This was the first and only venue we toured. Next Chapter Winery is beautiful and unique. We fell in love with the venue right away....
Jackie was absolutely amazing to work with. She went above and beyond to make us feel special on our wedding day!
**Bonus the also have fantastic wine!
I highly recommend Next Chapter Winery! Jackie and her husband, the proprietors, were so awesome to work with. Seriously, always quick responses and great communication. They were...
so helpful and accommodating too. The venue was beautiful! Our wedding was in the vineyard atrium and our reception in the pavilion. We wanted an open air option for best Covid precautions. We had awesome weather but with their remote controlled walls we were prepared for cooler weather if we needed it. So many of our guests said the venue was so beautiful. It was! We used the barrel room for the bar and also had tables for gifts and guestbook there. Such a fabulous space. The whole experience was awesome!
We had our wedding at NCW over this past weekend 10.1 and Jeff and Jackie were absolutely amazing!!! They made us feel like we were long friends and were there for anything that we...
needed through the entire planning process. They were friendly to everyone and great conversation. Their venue is beautiful and I would 1000% recommend them to anyone getting married or just wanting a delicious glass of wine! Thank you so much it was amazing and we couldn’t have done it without you two! 💞
I could not have asked for a better wedding day! This venue is so beautiful! Jackie and Jeff are absolutely amazing to work with! Jackie is extremely welcoming, helpful and had us ...
so excited to have our wedding here! She answered all of our questions and made sure our day was perfect! Jeff and Jackie were also bartending that night which was so much fun! I will forever be recommending NCW to all my friends and family for all future events!
Jackie and Jeff were absolutely amazing! I will forever be recommending them for all events, especially weddings, to all my friends and family. All night our guests shared with us ...
what a beautiful venue we chose, and we were so happy to get to share this great find with them. They made us feel so comfortable and confident in our choices planning-wise, and they definitely helped make our vision come to life! Last minute problems were no issue to Jackie and Jeff as they rolled with the punches with us and even offered up super helpful solutions. Jackie truly connects with their couples that they have here, and we feel so lucky to have been one of them! Can't wait to stop back again soon!
I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. The venue is stunning. Jackie and Jeff treat you as family and help make the day run flawlessly!
This wedding venue is beautiful! Jeff and Jackie are amazing and truly help make your day as spectacular as possible!
We had our wedding here and loved it! It’s a perfect blend of rustic charm and simple natural beauty. There weren’t any hidden fees and pretty much everything is included in the ve...
nue cost. Jackie was AMAZING. She was extremely helpful and accommodating. She promptly answered our questions and even gave us great suggestions. She also helped me fold my napkins when my setup crew didn’t show up as planned. I’m forever grateful. The venue is dog-friendly and Jackie has two adorable dogs that would, if you are willing, partake as guests. Although, the venue has everything that you would potentially need, there are some quirks to keep in mind. We were told that we could get any alcohol as long as Jackie was made aware. Turns out, it wasn’t the case and we did have to make some slight adjustments. Also, the bar service does not include free water. They only provide bottled water for a fee, but Jackie was upfront regarding this. Even if you don’t have your wedding here, the winery is worth visiting. They have a quaint tasting room, a gorgeous patio, and the wine slushies are delicious!
My wife and I (yes, an LGBTQ couple!) got married at Next Chapter on New Years Eve (12/31/21). Jackie was amazing through it all, she truly made our day extra special with making s...
ure everything was taken care of. She and her husband bartended the whole night and were there til we left at about 2am. I cannot recommend this venue enough. It's quaint, rustic, beautiful during any season, and their wine is delicious. We are treated like family anytime we visit so you can only imagine how it feels having your wedding here. ❤️
Next Chapter Winery is such a beautiful space! They have amazing venues for all kinds of weather! They have the pavilion with walls that can be raised to have a great view of the v...
ineyard. Also the barrel room, has an awesome rustic feel to it!
The staff at NCW could not have been better! Jackie is such a doll! Answering all of our questions and making sure the day was just perfect! Jeff was a great bartender, very helpful and super funny!
All in all this is an amazing venue! Will be recommending this space to anyone who asks!
This venue is gorgeous! Jackie is a dream to work with. She made everything so welcoming and had us excited to be having our wedding there! Jackie is quick to reply to all emails a...
nd really helpful with ideas and I could not have asked for a better person to work with! I wish the rest of the staff had the same positive attitude on the actual wedding day. I had several complaints from wedding guests that the other bar staff were not as friendly and kind to them. However, I will not let a few people (maybe having a bad day) ruin the review that the venue and Jackie deserve!
Next Chapter Winery is an AMAZING venue!! Jackie, Jeff and the rest of the NCW team did a great job of making sure that my husband and I felt comfortable and happy prior to, during...
and after our wedding day. I cannot say enough good things about Jackie, her professionalism and her obvious care of each couple. As my husband would say "You can tell that she loves love!" We received so many complements from guests about the venue and how absolutely beautiful it is. Thank you, Jackie, for helping make this an unforgettable day!
I can’t praise this venue or Jackie enough. She’s so much fun, so easy to work with, so friendly, always answered my questions in a timely manner, & so helpful. She really made the...
wedding planning easier with how quick she answered questions & how willing to help & give advice. The venue itself is gorgeous & I just can’t recommend this venue enough.
As both a bride who just tied the knot at Next Chapter Winery, and a (very) regular patron, I cannot say enough great things about this place. The staff are some of the most caring...
, sweet, and down to earth people - they really treat you like family! The space is gorgeous, they are extremely accommodating and helpful, and the wine is fantastic. I'm a wedding photographer, so I am EXTREMELY picky and I wouldn't have dreamed of having my wedding anywhere else - I am so thankful I trusted Jackie and her team with my big day!
Would give more stars if possible! Jackie is the Wonder Woman of wedding planning - Her & her staff made our evening go seamlessly, even during these times of COVID.
I would 100...
% recommend Next Chapter to anyone asking.
When my husband and I were initially looking for a wedding venue last August, we immediately fell in love with all the beautiful spaces this venue offers—from the vines, to the bar...
rel room, and now the gorgeous new pavilion. But what really sold us on Next Chapter was the exceptional service we got from Jackie and her staff. She went above and beyond on the day to make everything amazing for us and comfortable for our guests. Our guests could not stop raving about the beautiful space as well as the delicious wine! We highly recommend this wedding venue to anyone. You will receive an amazing amount of support from the staff to make your day perfect and the scenery is unbeatable.
Our wedding was originally scheduled for June 27, 2020, but was decided to push it to the end of the summer early in the pandemic. Jackie was incredibly supportive and accommodatin...
g throughout the entire process. When it became clear we would not be able to hold a large ceremony on our new date of August 1, Jackie was again really helpful in helping us find a new date for 2021 and in planning our small wedding. She and her staff provided appetizers and drinks to our 25 guests and allowed us to use the brand new pavilion space. Everything was beautiful, and we really couldn't be happier with how supportive NCW and Jackie were through our moves and small ceremony! Next Chapter is a great place for a wedding or for apps and wine!! I would 100% recommend them, and we can't wait for our big wedding next year!
Edit after hosting our larger reception on June 5, 2021:
Jackie and the entire team at Next Chapter Winery made our wedding day(s) absolutely perfect. Due to the pandemic, we had a small, intimate wedding last August and held our larger vow renewal and reception this summer. Jackie helped me through the rescheduling process (three times!), and her calm demeanor, support, and professionalism prevented me from losing my cool at any point during the process.
In addition to the amazing staff, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. We held our original ceremony out in the vineyard, and our vow renewal was held in the venue's barrel room due to the heat. Both locations are idyllic. The new pavilion that they built over the past year or two was a gorgeous place to hold our dinner. We received so many compliments! The wine is so amazing, and many of the wines have fun, wedding-themed names that our guests really enjoyed! I would recommend NCW to anyone and everyone!!!
My husband and I could have not picked a better venue for our wedding day! Jackie, the event coordinator, was so easy to work with and made the daunting process of wedding planning...
so much easier. We got so many compliments about how beautiful the ceremony and reception space was. This venue is affordable, flexible with the vendors, and provides GREAT tasting wine to top it off! Could not recommend a place more!
My husband and I got married at Next Chapter Winery this past September - and if I could give them ten stars I would! Jackie the manager was SO sweet and SO easy to work with. She ...
was more than accommodating for any of our requests, timely responds to emails, and is always welcoming whenever we wanted to drop by! Our day went perfectly - I didn't have a day or coordinator or wedding planner and I feel like Jackie stepped in to help throughout the day to help things flow as well as they did. Our guests loved the ambiance of the winery and barrel room and how it was a larger venue but felt intimate during ceremony, dinner, and reception due to the great set-up. Our pictures turned out amazing with the winery as the backdrop - and the guests loved the wine as well! We look forward to spending many anniversaries and other occasions re-visiting Next Chapter Winery!
We had our ceremony and reception at Next Chapter. Jackie was an absolute blast to work with and made the entire process so easy. During the whole planning process she was always w...
illing to answer any questions we had whether it was phone, email or a visit on the weekend. The week of our wedding Jackie and her staff made sure that we had nothing to worry about. We received so many compliments on the venue, staff and wine throughout the day and still today. We cannot thank Jackie, the staff and Next Chapter enough for helping make our day so special. It is a a place that we continue to frequent and recommend to others!
Next Chapter Winery was the best venue my husband and I could have ever picked. They gave us free range to do what we wanted which was the absolute best! We got to choose our own c...
aterer, decorate how we want, and they gave us so many drink options. We had around 200 guests and there was more than enough room for all of them. There were two ceremony options which was wonderful. Jackie was a great resource and someone we could depend on! Highly highly recommend!
This venue was absolutely stunning! We had an amazing day at the winery and relaxing. Jacky took care of everything we needed. It was so special to have a go-cart ride for the brid...
e and mother of the bride to the ceremony. Such a beautiful place ran by beautiful people! Thank you for making our special day perfect!
Very friendly and helpful and a cute, intimate setting.
We had our wedding in September, which was the perfect time in the vineyards. This is such a beautiful venue that is getting even better. The event manager, Jackie, was so easy to ...
work with, organized, and always willing to help whenever I had a question or request. The staff that worked at the bar and around the venue to help set up and tear down were all so friendly and helpful. With the complete package, we had the whole venue all day before for decorating and hosting the rehearsal dinner. The bridal suite was quaint and cute. The event tent was already beautifully lit for an outdoor meal. I absolutely loved every experience I had with this venue and the manager, I would recommend to every bride wanting a beautiful vineyard wedding to check this place out, also the wine is amazing!
Great place for a wedding. Staff are friendly and helpful, the grounds are perfect, and we had a blast.
Beautiful wedding venue, indoor and out. Great service, wonderful wine and easy to work with manager.
This is such an awesome place and venue, I don't even know where to begin. The setting is picturesque regardless of the season or the weather. The amenities are unlike any other an...
d the owners and staff are all so helpful. The wine is amazing as is the Barrel Room, which is used for events and receptions. The walls are lined with barrels holding a variety of wines that will be bottled in the future! These are just a few of the many great things that combine to ensure your wedding is something to be cherished forever.
When it comes to selecting a venue for your special day, Next Chapter Winery is hands down the simple choice!
I love this winery. Not only is it one of the most beautiful places but the owners and the workers are absolutely wonderful. so glad I hot to get married here. ❤❤
The venue is beautiful and very spacious with multiple ceremony site options and it was the perfect venue for our wedding, even on a rainy day. Jackie was extremely helpful and is...
such a sweetheart! Hardly any decor is really needed inside or outside. Wine is great! Perfect for pictures and wonderful memories.
We had our wedding reception in August at this beautiful location and we couldn't be happier! Jackie was so helpful answering any questions we had very quickly and made wedding pla...
nning very smooth! We visited the winery a few times in the wedding planning process and always felt so welcomed by staff and loved all their wines. This venue is so unique and different for a wedding, allowing you to bring any kind of decorations/center pieces which we loved! The staff did an amazing job and were so friendly and fun. We highly recommend this venue for any special occasion. Thank you to Jackie and Next Chapter Winery staff for making our day so special and providing us with a great time!
We had the BEST experience planning with Jackie and Next Chapter. The communication, the laid-back atmosphere, the friendliness of everyone there, and more, all combined for a wond...
erful wedding reception. We received so many compliments. We held our Groom's Supper there too and that worked out perfectly. If I could, I'd give them 100 stars!
Next Chapter Winery is where my husband and I spent our first Valentine’s Day and was at the top of our venue list when we got engaged. Jackie, Chuck, and Amanda were so wonderful ...
to work with and they made everything run so smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing. It ended up raining so our ceremony got moved inside. A little disappointing, but it turned out absolutely beautiful. I could not recommend Next Chapter Winery enough. We received so many compliments from our family and friends and fun was had by all!
Next Chapter Winery was absolutely amazing and the best venue we could've ever imagined for our wedding! Jackie was terrific to work with and made everything easy and relaxing to p...
lan! On the day before and of our wedding, all of the staff working were wonderful! I would highly recommend this venue!
Next Chapter is beautiful. Extremely well priced. I couldn't find a better price for a wedding venue. The staff are super accommodating, kind, and responsive. I was in very good h...
ands. I would highly, highly recommend having your wedding at Next Chapter Winery. You will not be disappointed!
We wish we could give this winery more stars then 5! What an amazing venue to have a low key reception!
I held my bridal shower here--what a lovely location! Great wine, perfect friendly atmosphere, and wonderful hosts. Thank you!
Contact
16945 320th Street, New Prague, MN
Next Chapter Winery