Groups & private events.

Whether you are gathering eight friends or hosting a celebration for fifty, we would be delighted to welcome your party to the reserve.

Guests seated at dinner tables on the lawn at Rhinory for the 2026 Gala, under string lights and patio heaters after dark
Two guests laughing with glasses of rosé at a Rhinory tasting

Large group tastings,for 8 guests or more.

One of our knowledgeable Wine Educators will guide your group through a global wine adventure. The tasting features a selection of both Texas and South African wines, highlighting the unique characteristics of each region. Discover new favorites and explore the diverse flavors of Rhinory while hearing about our commitment to rhino conservation. During your tasting, you may catch sight of Blake, and you’ll hear about the plight of rhinos in the wild.

Good to know.

  • A credit card on file is required to reserve your table
  • Your party is served on one check
  • A 20% gratuity is added to large group tastings
  • The whole group enjoys the same tasting menu

Conservation Circle members.

  • Members receive their complimentary items
  • Member pricing on tastings, on one check under the member’s account
  • A 20% gratuity is added
  • The whole group enjoys the same tasting menu

Walk-in groups are welcome when space allows, and the same group policies apply. We always recommend a reservation.

Two regions, one table.

Every group tasting is led by a Wine Educator and poured from both halves of the Rhinory cellar. Texas fruit alongside South African benchmarks, and the story of how one winery came to fund rhino conservation on two continents.

Special events,for 20 guests or more.

Reserve one of three signature settings for your celebration, each yours for two hours, with a guided tasting for every guest.

The Grove: a silver rhino sculpture on a rust-steel plinth among picnic tables on the gravel under live oaks

The Grove

Outdoors on the reserve, under the oaks. Club Rhino is our indoor rain backup.

Ask about this setting

Event pricing,by setting and time.

Room and facility fees.
PeriodMain Tasting Roomroom feeClub Rhinoroom feeThe Grovefacility fee
Peak day, off-peak hoursFriday – Sunday · 10 am – Noon or 4 – 6 pm$1,500$1,500$500
Peak day, peak hoursFriday – Sunday · Noon – 4 pm$4,500$4,500$2,500
Off-peakMonday – Thursday · 11 AM – 5:30 PM$500$500$250

All settings are reserved in two-hour periods.

Tasting fee per person.

Choose one for your party.

Reserve Tasting

$50/ person

Sommelier led

Signature Tasting

$30/ person

Guided by a Wine Educator

Bottle service

A minimum purchase of one bottle of wine per three guests. A party of 30 requires 10 bottles.

Deposit

The rental fee and a credit card on file are required to hold your date and time. The rental fee is non-refundable, and the guest count and cancellation terms below apply to your tasting.

Gratuity

A 20% gratuity is applied. Should you wish to adjust it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Guest countand cancellation.

For every group reservation.

72 hours to cancel

Plans change, and we appreciate you letting us know. Please give us a call at least 72 hours before your reservation so we may offer your table to other waiting guests.

72 hours to adjust

You may adjust your guest count up to 72 hours before your reservation. Your count is final after that, and your party is charged for the full confirmed number even if some guests are unable to join.

Late cancellation, 50%

For no-shows or cancellations within the 72-hour window, a fee of 50% of the Signature Tasting per person, plus a 20% gratuity, will be applied.

We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to hosting you.

Tell us aboutyour gathering.

Leave us your guest count and a note about what you have in mind, and our team will come back to you with dates and details.

Prefer to talk it through? Call us at 830-992-9526 or write to [email protected].

13112 E US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Open daily, 11 AM – 5:30 PM

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