An anniversary is a quiet kind of milestone. It marks the years you’ve built together, and we think it deserves a setting that feels as considered as the occasion itself. We’re Christian Klay Winery, a family-run vineyard about an hour south of Pittsburgh in Chalk Hill, and we love hosting couples who want to mark the day somewhere the wine is actually grown, not just poured. If you’d rather trade noise for a slower, more meaningful afternoon, we’d be glad to have you.
Why an Anniversary Feels Right on a Working Vineyard
Anniversaries reward places with a little history, and ours runs deep. Sharon and Dr. John Klay planted their first vines here in 1986, and nearly 40 years on, this is still a family-run estate. That kind of continuity tends to resonate with couples marking their own years together. Here’s how we’d help bring your celebration to life.
Room That Fits Your Celebration, Big or Small
Whether you’re gathering a handful of close friends or hosting the whole extended family, we’ve got a space that matches the mood. Our milestone celebrations range from relaxed get-togethers at the pondside pavilion to more polished evenings inside our restored 1880s barn, which welcomes up to 200 guests. A tenth anniversary dinner for a dozen and a fortieth for a hundred loved ones can both find their right corner here, the same way our private events team handles gatherings of every size. Just tell us your number and the feeling you’re after, and we’ll point you to the space that fits.
Wine Grown on the Very Land You’re Standing On
There’s something fitting about toasting your years together with wine made from the ground beneath your feet. We grow about 85 percent of our grapes right here on the property, which is rare in a state where many wineries truck in juice from elsewhere. It means your guests taste the true essence of Chalk Hill in every glass. Our range gives every couple a way to celebrate their own way, from a sparkling pour for the toast to a dry red over dinner, and we offer tastings daily in our tasting room, so the afternoon can build slowly around good glasses and good company.
A Sunset Backdrop Worth Framing
Anniversaries end up in albums, and the view here earns its place there. We sit at Pennsylvania’s highest vineyard, looking out over three states at once: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, all folding together across the ridge. Watching the sun set over that sweep while you raise a glass needs no staging from us. The photos simply happen, and they’ll still hold up years down the road.
Make a Take-Home Gift Out of the Day
If you’d like your guests to leave with something more than a good memory, we can help there too. We create custom wine labels for your event, so you can send everyone home with a personalized 375ml split, a little “Taste of the Laurel Highlands” that keeps the day going long after the last toast.
Leave the Running of It to Us
The point of an anniversary is to enjoy the people, not manage the logistics, so we carry that part for you. When you book your celebration with us, you get an event coordinator, tables and chairs, staff and a bartender for beverage service, and full setup and teardown once the last glass is cleared. You show up, you celebrate, and we’ll handle the rest of the evening.
Conclusion
An anniversary among the vines has a way of slowing time down, which is exactly what a day like this calls for. We’d love to help you plan something that honors how far you’ve come together. Give us a call at 724.439.3424 or email infoklayllc@gmail.com to talk through your celebration, and you can request custom pricing through the form on our Pricing page. One thing to keep in mind: we run tours by appointment with 48-hour notice, and we hold dates once a deposit is in, so it helps to reach out early.
FAQs
How many guests can our anniversary party include?
It depends on the space you choose. Intimate gatherings suit the pond pavilion, while our restored 1880s barn welcomes up to 200 guests for larger celebrations. Share your headcount and we’ll recommend the right fit.
Can we send guests home with something special?
Yes. We create custom wine labels and personalized 375ml splits, so your guests can take home a keepsake from the day.
What do you handle for us when we book?
Your booking includes an event coordinator, tables and chairs, staff and a bartender for beverage service, and full setup and teardown, so you can focus entirely on your guests.
Where are you, and how far is the drive from Pittsburgh?
We’re at 412 Fayette Springs Road, Chalk Hill, PA 15421, about an hour from Pittsburgh, in the Laurel Highlands.