Beneduce Vineyards hosts corporate gatherings, quarterly meetings, birthday parties and other private celebrations for 10 to 150 guests per space, and up to 250 across the property. The winery is a 77-acre family farm in Pittstown, in Alexandria Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, where the wine is grown and made on site. It does not host weddings and does not offer event planning.
Seminars and company events
The Loft, overlooking the winery, takes 10 to 20 people and has a roll-down projector screen, which makes it the room for a small meeting or an offsite session. Larger teams can book the Crush Pad or the Oasis greenhouse for a gathering of up to 100 or 150. Private events run up to four hours and include staff service, setup and an etched wine glass for each guest; a cheese and salumi board or a five-wine tasting can be added. Events take place during normal opening hours on weekdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends; other times are possible for an extra fee.
Rooms and capacities
The Oasis is a greenhouse planted with fig, palm and citrus trees, open all year, for 20 to 150 guests; one side can be booked for a smaller group, and the full space from 100 guests. The Crush Pad is a covered outdoor area with communal tables and heaters for 50 to 100 guests. The Stone Patio seats 50 to 75 around a stone fire pit, and the North and South Shaded Patios, on the lawn under large umbrellas, seat up to 60. The Loft takes 10 to 20. The patios can also be reserved privately during the winery's Saturday and Sunday music events.
Catering
There is no restaurant on site. Private events can use one of the winery's approved caterers: The Pattenburg House, QCrew BBQ Catering Co., Nourish to Heal and Marinelli's Italian Restaurant, each booked directly. Groups can also bring food prepared in advance, without heating equipment, and handle its setup and cleanup. Outside alcohol is not allowed, in line with New Jersey law, and a minimum wine purchase per guest applies. Only house music is played; outside speakers and live entertainment are not permitted, and decorations on fixtures or plants need approval.
History and setting
The Beneduce family came from Italy in the early 1900s and settled in Madison, New Jersey, where they grew roses for New York City markets. Their greenhouses became Great Swamp Greenhouses, which the family still runs. Mike Beneduce, owner and winemaker, planted the first vines on a hillside at the top of the family farm in 2009. The family are fourth-generation farmers, and the tasting room shares its space with the winemaking facilities. Live music runs on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons in season.
Getting there
The address is 1 Jeremiah Lane, Pittstown, NJ 08867. The winery is rural and warns that Uber and Lyft are unreliable in the area, so groups should arrange their own transport. The property closes in January.
