Visit the Winery
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is located at 500 Burrowing Owl Place (off Black Sage Road),
about halfway between Oliver and Osoyoos. (See map page)
Wine Shop Hours
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Wine Tasting
Make a reservation for a 20-minute wine-tasting appointment here:
Reserve Now
- Wine tastings are $5 per person to taste 5 current vintage wines, with proceeds going to support the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC.
- Tastings by appointment are preferred.
Cookbook – NEW!
Click here for information about our new and exciting Cookbook by Jennifer Schell Lirag! We can’t wait for you to see it.
Take a Virtual Tour!
Have you never been to Burrowing Owl Estate Winery before? Click here for a Virtual Tour of our facilities!
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
There are eight EV (electric vehicle) charging stations at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: four (4) of these are for Tesla vehicles, while the remaining four (4) use the universal (Sun Country) nozzle. All eight (8) charging stations are for our visitors and staff. At present, there is no charge for this service.
The Sonora Room Restaurant
The Sonora Room Restaurant offers a second-to-none wine-country culinary experience. Click here for restaurant hours and to make a reservation. Click here for current menus.
The Guest House – Accommodation
Information about the Guest House is available here. Rates are posted here. Call now to book your getaway at 250-498-0620 ext 1, or email to
Children & Teens
Alcohol cannot be served to minors (under 19 years of age in British Columbia), and a picture ID will be required of anyone requesting alcohol who appears to be under the age of 25 (BC Liquor Laws).
Please note that children 16 years and under are not permitted for overnight accommodation at the Guest House.
Dogs
For the enjoyment of all of our guests, our policy regarding dogs is as follows:
- Certified Medical Service Dogs and Guide Dogs are always welcome anywhere on our property. Please ensure your dog wears a service vest while on-site so our staff and other guests can provide you and your dog with compassionate, uninterrupted assistance and support. Please carry your dog’s GDSDA certification with you for overnight accommodation.
- All dogs are permitted in the Wine Shop if they are on a leash, well-behaved, and do not disrupt the enjoyment of the other guests. Water bowls are available.
- Due to our licensing with Interior Health, dogs other than Certified Medical Service Dogs and Guide Dogs are not permitted in the Sonora Room Restaurant, including the outdoor licensed patio.
- Dogs other than Certified Medical Service Dogs and Guide Dogs are not permitted inside the Guest House for overnight accommodation or visits. This includes small dogs that fit into handheld carriers.
Guided Tour & Tasting Options
Click here for our semi-private tour and tasting options this summer.
Accessibility
Our facility has wheelchair access everywhere on our property, except for the Bell Tower. Our guest house has an elevator for in-house guests, ramps to the pool deck, wide hallways and door frames, an accessible suite in the Guest House with wider door frames and grab bars, and an elevator that can be accessed for those wishing to take a cellar tour. Please let us know if there is anything our staff can do to make mobility on our grounds as easy as possible.
We are proud to be certified by the Rick Hansen Foundation. Our Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) can be found on the RHFAC Registry website.
The Right Amount
As wine producers, we care about our consumers and believe it is important to provide them with the information to make informed personal choices about wine consumption. Learn what the correct amount is for you at www.therightamount.ca.
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