Lake Shore Public Schools

Pioneer Trail Wine Bus

Pioneer Wine Trail takes us down to the Irish Hills. Chateau Aeronautique Winery was founded in a hangar on a grass runway north of Jackson, Michigan (called the 'Airpark'). They built a beautiful tasting room overlooking the runway in 2009 and made wine in the hangar for 9 years. Having outgrown the hangar, in 2017 They moved the winemaking operation to a new 8,000 square foot facility on 26 acres in the Irish Hills. Located in a 1870s Schoolhouse, Cherry Creek Cellars takes pride in crafting Michigan-made wine, cider, and beer for everyone! The core of Cherry Creek will always be quality, hand crafted Michigan products in a picturesque vineyard setting. You can find your (own) place among the lakes at The Winery North of 12. Come experience their unique tasting experience. Our spacious tasting room sits on 5 acres and has two large patios. One features a beautiful view of private South Lake and the other faces west towards a large farm field that frames some of the best sunsets in the Irish Hills. Stick around for awhile and you are very likely to see some of the areas wildlife. Sandhill Cranes, Deer, Turkey, Osprey, King birds, etc. are frequent visitors.

Trip Includes: 

• Round trip motor coach transportation to the Irish Hills
• Lunch and Wine Tasting at Aeronautique Winery Irish Hills
• Wine Tasting at The Winery North of 12
• Wine Tasting at Cherry Creek Cellars

Itinerary: 

• 9:30 AM Depart | 6:30 PM Return St. Paul of Tarsus, Clinton Twp 
• 10:00 AM Depart | 6:00 PM Return St. Margaret's, St. Clair Shores 
• 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM – Wine Tasting at Cherry Creek Cellars 
• 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM – Wine Tasting & Lunch at Aeronautique Winery Irish Hills (indicate lunch choice during reservation)
• 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM – Wine Tasting The Winery North of 12

Reservation Information:

• Please indicate during reservation if you are traveling with a companion(s) and wish to sit together
• Deadline for reservations is April 4, 2024
• Must be 21 years or older