David and Beth Ponce, residents of Carbondale since 1985 founded Monte Alegre Farm in 1987. Originally a horse training and breeding operation the farm grew its own hay and row crops but had three very old vines. Those vines were determined to be...
We take pride in the fact that all of our fine wines are produced from fruit grown directly at our vineyard. The newest addition to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, our winery is located on the highest point in Williamson County and surrounded by the...
Hogg Hollow Winery is Pope County's first winery, surrounded by the scenic hills of the Shawnee National Forest and centered in the Shawnee Hills AVA. We are located just off Highway 145 near Glendale, between Dixon Springs and Eddyville. While...
After years of work, this historic former hotel is again a focal point in DuQuoin. The St. Nicholas Brewing Company opened its doors in August 2014 as a microbrewery and restaurant. All the beer is brewed in house for you to pair with your favorite...