Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health

Name: Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health
Start: 2025-10-12T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Walker Homestead Iowa City

Schedule

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Walker Homestead Iowa City | Iowa City, IA

🍷✨ Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health ✨🍷
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at Walker Homestead for Uncorking Hope: a special open hours fall wine release celebration designed to raise awareness and funds for NAMI Johnson County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Guests will enjoy an uplifting evening of connection, nature, music, and wine — highlighted by the debut of “Hope,” a special-label wine created exclusively for this cause.
Proceeds from the event and Hope wine sales will directly support NAMI’s mission to provide education, advocacy, and support for mental health in our community.
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4 - 7 pm
Timeline
4:00 PM – Doors open; Inspiration Walk begins (4–5:30)
4:00–7:00 PM – Food & bar open for ordering; live music; kids’ Halloween-themed activities
6:29 PM – Sunset over the vineyard
7:00 PM – Event concludes
Main Activities
🌸 One-Mile Inspiration Walk – $25: Stroll a scenic loop through the vineyard, chestnut trees, and gardens, pausing at “inspiration stations” to reflect on uplifting affirmations. The walk begins and ends with a glass of wine — a perfect way to connect with nature, community, and hope.
🎶 Live Music: Enjoy a lively performance by HomeBrewed, setting the tone for an evening of joy and togetherness.
🔥 Fire Pit Gatherings: Unwind with wine or cider around cozy fire pits as the sun sets over the farm.
📝Message of Hope Station: Write a supportive note for someone else to discover later — spreading kindness and creating a ripple of hope.
🎃 Kids’ Activities: Halloween-themed fun for children throughout the evening. Donations welcome at the door.
🌱 Plant Sale & Pot Painting: Get creative with pot painting and take home a piece of hope with a seasonal plant.
📸 Sunset Photo-Ops: Capture the beauty of the vineyard at golden hour.
👻 Costume Contest: Celebrate the season in style! Guests of all ages are encouraged to join in on the festive fun.
🍽️ Food & Drinks Available: Menu items available for purchase.
🔗 Reservations Recommended: If you’d like to stay for dinner and music, reserve a table in advance!
Follow the following Table Reservation link: tinyurl.com/WHTableReservation
or email [email protected]
or call 319-351-4791
✨ Together, we’ll raise a glass to hope, healing, and community.
RSVP and claim your walk ticket here: namijc.org/get-involved/uncorkinghope/inspiration-walk/