Twisted Vines Vineyard is located just off Highway 701 and opens for daily business in late August.

Tracy and Dana Horne decided at the age of 22 to reclaim some farmland and follow an idea. After some prayer and a lot of hard work, their visionary idea became Twisted Vines Vineyard.

“The name just came to us as we threw out ideas. Vines look all twisty, so that’s what we named it,” said Dana. “We have 13 acres, which also includes our home, and we grow five different types of muscadine grapes, the sweetest of which is the Carlos grape.”

Muscadine grapes are native to the southeast and sandy soil. They can be used for drinks, jellies, savory dishes, desserts and just plain eating. With so many options for use, that’s why Twisted Vines offers a pick-your-own option for anyone who wants to come out and enjoy some time relaxing and picking.

The couple began their venture in 2002, ultimately opening to the public in 2019. Advertising predominately on Facebook Marketplace and by word-of-mouth, they drew people from all around.

Whether you are looking for a place to book a meeting, or just interested in having a place to run free, come the end of August, you will be able to visit Twisted Vines Vineyard, so pack your snacks.

“We have had families and individuals who have come back year after year since then, and while we have some picnic tables, and places to sit, vision came again,” said Horne. “So, we are adding a venue that we hope will be used for weddings, meetings and retreats, or just a shady spot to rest.”

That shady spot is a 4,600-square-foot facility with outdoor seating and views of the vineyard.

Inside, there is a kitchen for caterer’s prep, changing rooms, bathrooms and a large space with heating and air conditioning, a speaker system and more.

“Caterers, while they are not able to cook in the kitchen, are able to prepare and serve out of it,” said Dana. “The outside space here, I could see it being used to set up a buffet.” Surrounded by the clean rows of fresh market grapes, it is a beautiful and quiet space to host your special event.

“Tracy keeps the rows clean, particularly underneath,” said Dana. “We’ve received many compliments on the cleanliness of the area.”

Not far off are the ponds that have fish and turtles; there is a feeder, so come prepared.

Whether you are looking for a place to book a meeting, or just interested in having a place to run free, come the end of August, you will be able to visit Twisted Vines Vineyard, so pack your snacks.

The Hornes have also created Twisted Vines Vocational, a co-op program which works with high school students.

“Tracy and I are passionate about building hands-on skill sets for kids and working with students.”

The Hornes have become connected to so many people with the vineyard, and hope to continue those relationships with this space, and maybe more one day.