Cedar Creek: A one-stop shop for relaxation and libation

In operation for more than a decade, Cedar Creek has quickly become one of the county's not-so-secret gems that attracts folks from throughout the region, staking its claim as the state's only winery, brewery and distillery — all in one location.

The Elsner family started Cedar Creek Winery in 2010, and have been adding to the facility ever since. A brewery operation — Cedar Creek Brewery — was added in 2015, followed a year later by Cedar Creek Distillery.

Each operation has its own independent building and its own owner, though all are part of the Elsner clan — including parents Larry and Donell, who own the winery, son Bryce Elsner, who owns the brewery, and daughter Alyssa Sims, who owns the distillery.

A large performance stage was added to the grounds a few years ago, and soon after, Drink at the Creek was born — a concert series that takes place nearly every weekend from late spring to early autumn.

Cedar Creek also recently added a full kitchen to its facilities, allowing visitors to get their fill of food and drink.

For more information, visit https://cedarcreekwine.com/ or find Cedar Creek at 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)