Meadow Vista Honey Wines
Highlights:
East Kelowna's only honey winery — producing award-winning meads and honey wines from 150 on-site beehives
Guided bee tours through the farm gardens — educational, entertaining, and completely unique on the East Kelowna route
Self-guided farm walk with educational signage — children's activity sheets with a prize at the end
Farm-to-table Bistro — paninis, flatbreads, and charcuterie boards sourced from the estate garden and neighbouring orchards
Fireside experience — guided honey wine tasting followed by mulled mead, s'mores, and fire pit socialising
VIP Guided Wine and Food Pairing Experience with lunch — one of the most highly rated curated experiences on the route
Raw and infused honey tasting available — including local fruit and herb-infused varieties
Bee-inspired gift shop — beeswax candles, natural spa products, teas, and artisan honey products
$10 tasting fee — reduced to $5 with any wine purchase, no reservation needed for groups of six or fewer
Family and dog friendly — mocktails and hot chocolate available for non-drinkers and under-19s
Seasonal Bistro menu — reopening April 1, 2026
The Vibe
Meadow Vista Honey Wines is the kind of stop that nobody sees coming and everybody talks about afterward. Tucked away on June Springs Road among the orchards of East Kelowna, the modern artisan farm is home to 150 hives of honeybees, garden beds bursting with flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and a team of passionate eco-foodies who genuinely believe that protecting the honeybee and making extraordinary wine are two sides of the same coin. The tasting room is described by guests as earthy yet modern — warm, buzzing with energy, and unlike anything else on the East Kelowna route. Hosts like Diana have developed near-legendary status in guest reviews for their infectious enthusiasm, genuine knowledge, and ability to make everyone in the room feel like they've stumbled into the best afternoon of their trip.
The Experience
A Meadow Vista visit is best understood not as a winery stop but as a full farm experience — and the range of curated experiences on offer reflects that beautifully. The guided bee tour takes guests through the farm gardens, introducing them to the 150 working hives and explaining the role of the bees in producing the estate's honey wines — educational, interactive, and consistently rated as one of the highlights of an East Kelowna day trip. The standard tasting covers the full range of honey wines with generous pours and detailed explanations, while the VIP Guided Wine and Food Pairing Experience with lunch is a longer, more immersive journey through the estate's portfolio that guests describe as one of the finest curated winery experiences in the valley. Winter visits are rewarded with the beloved Fireside Warm-Up experience — guided mead tasting, mulled honey wine, s'mores around a crackling fire, and the kind of cosy afternoon that makes Okanagan wine country magical in every season.
The Wine
Meadow Vista produces what they describe as "nature in a glass" — honey wines and meads crafted from locally sourced raw and infused honey, blended with seasonal fruits, herbs, and flowers drawn from the estate garden and neighbouring orchards. These are not sweet, cloying dessert wines — the portfolio is intentionally light, clean, and dry, designed for wine lovers who may never have considered mead as a serious option. The flagship Cloud Horse has developed a devoted following for its delicate floral character and surprisingly food-friendly profile, while the Bliss Honey Wine is the perennial crowd favourite — fresh, aromatic, and completely addictive. The raw and infused honey tasting offered alongside the wine flight adds an additional layer of appreciation for how the estate's beekeeping heritage translates directly into every bottle.
Good to Know
Best for: Families, curious first-timers, foodies, nature lovers, anyone looking for a genuinely unique and educational experience that goes beyond conventional wine tasting
Don't miss: The guided bee tour and the Bliss Honey Wine — and the Fireside Warm-Up experience if visiting in the cooler months
Signature wines: Cloud Horse Honey Wine, Bliss Honey Wine, Mulled Mead, Mabon Seasonal Release
Tasting fee: $10 per person — reduced to $5 with any wine purchase
Reservations: Not required for groups of six or fewer for standard tastings — VIP and guided experiences require advance booking
Bistro: Reopening April 1, 2026 — confirm seasonal menu availability before visiting
Heads up: GPS recommended — the farm is tucked away on June Springs Road and easy to miss without directions
