Policies & FAQs
Carlos Creek Policies
At Carlos Creek, we pride ourselves on providing a great experience for ALL our guests. we ask that you understand and respect our policies. The more you can respect these wishes, the less our staff has to intervene and the better enjoyment for all guests during your visit.
General Policies
- Seating is first come, first served. Reservations are not accepted.
- For groups of over 15, please contact Logan Winters-Helmbrecht, Tap Room Manager: logan@22northmen.com
- Parties involving gifts or cake require prior permission.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed, except for infant/toddler food. On-site kitchen, non-alcoholic beverages, and kid-friendly snacks are available. Infant formula/food warming is not provided.
- No party decorations or balloons are allowed.
- Garden chess and bean bag games are available. Children must be supervised. Chess pieces and bean bags are not weapons.
- Do not pick grapes or apples; they are sprayed and potentially unsafe.
- Do not allow children to pick or throw apples; it is considered property destruction.
- The Grand Hall, Creekside Room, and Creekside Deck are for private event rentals only. Unauthorized access is prohibited. Future Grand Hall event attendees are not allowed to bring guests for previews.
- Rowdy or disorderly behavior is prohibited.
- Underage drinking will be reported to law enforcement.
- Intolerant behavior based on race, creed, religion, sex, or sexual orientation is prohibited.
- Carlos Creek reserves the right to terminate service, request departure, or contact law enforcement for policy violations.
Families with Children
Children must be supervised. Consider the length of your visit. Buildings and grounds are not play areas. Focus is on wine and beer tasting for guests 21+. Enforce the following:
- Children are not allowed to stand or sit at bars.
- Do not place babies on bars.
- Children should not run, climb, or damage furniture.
- Clean up after children, especially after snacks.
- Consider leaving children at home or keeping visits brief.
The Bredeson Family, staff, and guests appreciate your cooperation.
Dog Policy
Dogs are allowed outdoors only, not in buildings. Leashes are required. Clean up after pets. Do not leave pets in cars. No barking allowed. Consider leaving dogs at home if they bark excessively.
Parking Policy
No parking on the grass. Winery/brewery guests use the South lot. Wedding/event guests use the north fenced lots. The lot between the Grand Hall and Winery is for handicapped and pick-up only (20-minute limit).
Cannabis Policy
Consumption of marijuana or THC products is prohibited. Carlos Creek prioritizes a safe, family-friendly environment and avoids unintended interactions between THC and alcohol. Policies will be reviewed as guidelines evolve.
Smoking Policy
The property is smoke-free. This includes cigarettes, cigars, vapes, and cannabis.
Professional Photography
Non-wedding professional photography is permitted Sunday-Thursday during regular hours. Appointments must be made in advance: kasey@carloscreekwinery.com.
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If we don’t cover it in our FAQs, drop us a line!
We have delicious pizza, pretzels + dips, and other seasonal items (such as soup in the winter) at Stoke Wood-Fired Pizza Kitchen. Our MN Nice Deli in the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room has grab and go items such as cheese and crackers, pre-made salads, and other snacks. Our Sizzle Food Truck (open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) has rotating offerings including handcrafted burgers and homemade chips, beignets, and other items depending on the week!
We host events in the Grand Hall, Creekside Room, on the Creekside Deck and in the Brewery Loft as well. All of these locations have different capacities and rental fees. The Grand Hall building was built in 2000 as a horse stable and indoor riding arena. In 2009 we started using the building for weddings. Since then it has undergone multiple renovations, with the latest one in Winter/Spring 2021.
Yes! You can bring beverages and food purchased on our property amongst both buildings, out on Jack’s Public House or anywhere else you are seated on the property. No outside food or beverages are allowed, except for infant/toddler food.
#1 – Come in for a tour! (not necessary, but recommended).
#2 – Sign the contract.
#3 – pay $2000 non-refundable down payment.
The Bold North Trail is 3 miles of groomed trail that runs through beautiful vineyard and forest. Open during the winter months, there are well-maintained cross-country ski and snowshoe trails here that are free to access during our hours of operation. Individuals are welcome to bring their own equipment, but we also rent snowshoes in our brewery for $5.
Please respect the trail and keep it looking good for the next person. No littering and no dogs. If you are snowshoeing, please stay off the groomed cross country ski tracks.
Stay tuned to our social media pages for seasonal updates on the trail.
To access the trail: park in the gravel parking lot closest to the brewery and head up the hill following the marked trail back into the woods.
Yes! We are all part of the Carlos Creek fam. We consist of the Grand Hall, Carlos Creek Winery, 22 Northmen Brewing Company, and Stoke & Sizzle.
Yes. All the wine you see here is made in our Production Building at the top of the hill. We use the cold hardy grapes we grow on property and we supplement with grapes from other vineyards across Minnesota. Grapes that cannot be grown here are purchased from Lodi Valley in California ex. Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, etc.
Our wine is featured at many liquor stores in the region! They may not carry all our wines and they do not carry wines that are exclusive to Carlos Creek Winery. If your liquor store does not have the wine you’d like to have available, just ask them to call our Wholesale rep OR order online.
All beer produced currently stays on property. We enjoy creating a unique and ever-changing beer menu that is not reliant on meeting wholesale demands. We offer a selection of off-sale cans in our taproom to take home with you!
Absolutely! To provide a safe and fun experience for all customers, it is our policy to have your children seated at the tables with you at all times, for their safety as well as respect for others’ experience.
Please fill out the ‘donation request’ form found here: https://www. carloscreek.com/donation-request/
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