Flag Hill Distillery & Winery — Attraction in Lee

Christa, Maddie, and their entire team are amazing to work with! If there was ever a team that was doing exactly what they are meant to do, it is them! Throughout our entire wedding planning experience and wedding day, they made us feel comfortable as well as made the process so easy and non-stressful. Christa and Maddie were extremely easy to get in contact with whenever we needed anything and went out of their way to check in with us. We got married during all of the COVID-19 restrictions and they kept us informed about everything that they could and could not do throughout the process as well as went above and beyond to make our guests feel safe and comfortable.

The venue itself is gorgeous, has a nice open flow and rustic look, and provides many places for amazing photos. You get married overlooking the vineyards rain or shine. One of the big things we were concerned with was the weather as we got married in October in New England and there were many venues that we saw where the backup location was not as good or required a room change over. At Flag Hill, their rain location was just as pretty as the non-rain location and you were still able to overlook the vineyards as you get married. It did rain on our wedding day, and the team was able to change over the venue in minutes and we still got an amazing view and photos both during and after the ceremony.

In addition to the view, set up, and amazing staff, Flag Hill also has amazing food and drinks. As a winery & distillery, their cocktails and drinks were on point! Their chef is fantastic and there was nothing that we ate that we did not like. We had been to a few weddings where the wedding food was, eh, or not that good due to the large quantities it was being produced in. That was not the case at Flag Hill! All of our guest raved about the food and drinks (fantastic and friendly bartending staff as well) throughout the entire night. The chef and team did a great job of serving everyone quickly and making sure that all the food was cooked perfectly! They were also able to accommodate all of the dietary restrictions our guests had. In general, they were very flexible with our requests.

We could not have envisioned a better place to...

We cannot praise Christa & the Flag Hill team enough - Stop your venue search right now if you want guests to still be talking about how gorgeous and fun your wedding was weeks later. Aside from the obviously stunning hidden gem venue (a beautiful tent in a private vineyard) Christa and team are an absolute dream to work with. Vibes are immaculate - They are professional, reliable, responsive, and organized, yet handle everything with a manner of poise and hospitality which truly takes the stress out of wedding planning. They have a way of making you feel like you’re the only wedding they work on - from the planning process, down through the day-of. They knew exactly how to execute our vision - from the gorgeous decoration and satellite bar setup, to the day-of flow (including their time management and direction so everyone knew where they needed to be and when). One thing that sets them apart is they are experienced professionals in the wedding business - even when something went off-book on the Big Day (because it will! who doesn’t have the perpetually late cousins, or the crazy aunt who decides to go rogue and use the bathroom right as the wedding procession begins…) Christa and team had all-hands on deck addressing any unexpected side situations that were out of our control, so we didn’t need to worry about a thing. Flag Hill’s priority was allowing us to relax and be in the moment enjoying our special day.

Also worth noting our entire wedding party had unsolicited rave reviews about Christa & team – Christ was "The MVP". From the ease and direction during the rehearsal, to helping us with everything we needed on the wedding day - including ensuring the bridal suite was stocked with fresh champagne and that our entire party's drink orders and bites were waiting for us all immediately following the ceremony. Christa truly gave us the VIP treatment as a bridal party. Many folks in our party even said it was the most enjoyable wedding they’ve been in simply because Christa and team were so awesome.

We couldn't have asked for a smoother day from start to finish. We had the time of our lives as did all of our family and friends. So thrilled with our decision to work...

We wanted to write this sooner, but we struggled with what to say without crossing in to overkill; Seriously, Flag Hill has been amazing to us. Brian and Maddie are owners of a business, but they are people first. With all the complications and heartache brought on by COVID-19, they remained focused on our feelings and truly cared about how much we were struggling with having to cancel our wedding. Even though they obviously had to contend with maintaining a business and taking care to look out for their employees, they still never lost sight of what their customers were going through. We ended up having a small ceremony with six guests on our originally planned date and decided to move the ceremony with friends and family to next year. All I can say is that they were more than just hospitable; they actually covered the cost of our officiant for the “mini-mony”, provided us with some food and bubbly for a toast. Honestly, they made something we had mixed emotions about into something special. We are still in awe of their empathy & support.

What to say about Christa; she is amazing. Right off the bat, we felt a non-forced connection with her. She was down to earth, committed to working with us, but never overbearing. We had gone to some venues when looking around and the person we spoke with was just way to fake for us. Christa is a genuine and caring human being. She was as heartbroken as we were when we made the final decision to move the wedding to next year. We went right down to the wire, and she was right there with us.

Truly all the staff is so nice and welcoming. Nicole always had a smile when we walked in on random visits to enjoy a tasting, or to purchase some more spirits. She remembered us from the first time we visited. It was like seeing an old friend every time we stopped in.

We could not imagine having our ceremony anywhere else, and we are excited to celebrate our day with these wonderful and amazing people. As a matter of fact, I believe we just might be over due for a tasting of their delicious wines and spirits ;-).

With sincere thanks and...