History - The Winery at Spring Hill

Our History

Our Story

Our story begins in the spring of 1953 when the farm was purchased by Tom White, who owned and operated orchards in Chardon, Windsor, and then Geneva, Ohio. In later years he ceased operations in two locations and expanded production at Spring Hill, in Harpersfield Township. The name Spring Hill, came from the numerous natural springs on the 200 acre farm.

Recent News

2024 News

Read about all the exciting news and things that are happening in 2024 at The Winery at Spring Hill!

January 9, 2024

Cider Fest

September 16th – 17th – join us for our annual Cider Festival; Hard Cider, Wine, Food & Music. FREE ADMISSION!

August 14, 2023

Polka Fest

August 12, 2023 – Join us for our first annual Polk Fest, with music all day long!
FREE ADMISSION!

August 3, 2023

Awards

We are proud to announce that we just received three honors at the 2023 New York International Cider Competition! We received a SILVER MEDAL

March 24, 2023

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve! Come join the celebration at the Winery at Spring Hill on New Year’s Eve. Help us ring in 2023! Join us on

November 16, 2022

New Partner

In the beginning… When we started planning the winery in January of 2008, we had four partners. We worked together making plans for how the

November 10, 2022

1953

Tom White, grandfather of the Swank Family, purchased farm.

1980

Swank Family moves to Ohio, built first ever building.

1984

Tom Swank returns to farm after graduating OSU.

1985

Building addition and expansion.

1990

Cindy Swank returns to buisiness.

2007

Chamber of Commerce dinner where future partners met.

2008

Planning and renovation on winery begin.

2009

Winery opens its doors.

2016

Hard cider production begins.

2021

12 year anniversary of the winery.

2021

Vitner's Tasting Room opened on 3/7/2021, our 12th anniversary.

2022

New cider logo, outdoor signage, cider labels and Covered Bridge wine labels.

1953

Tom White, grandfather of the Swank Family, purchased farm.

1980

Swank Family moves to Ohio, bult first ever building.

1984

Tom Swank returns to farm after graduating OSU.

1985

Building addition and expansion.

1990

Cindy Swank returns to buisiness.

2007

Chamber of Commerce dinner where future partners met.

2008

Planning and renovation on winery begin.

2009

Winery opens its doors.

2016

Hard cider production begins.

2021

12 year anniversary of the winery.

2021

Vitner's Tasting Room opened on 3/7/2021, our 12th anniversary

2022

New cider logo, outdoor signage, cider labels and Covered Bridge wine labels.

1953

Tom White, grandfather of the Swank Family, purchased farm.

1980

Swank Family moves to Ohio, bult first ever building.

1984

Tom Swank returns to farm after graduating OSU.

1985

Building addition and expansion.

1990

Cindy Swank returns to buisiness.

2007

Chamber of Commerce dinner where future partners met.

2008

Planning and renovation on winery begin.

2009

Winery opens its doors.

2016

Hard cider production begins.

2021

12 year anniversary of the winery.

2021

Vitner's Tasting Room opened on 3/7/2021, our 12th anniversary

2022

New cider logo, outdoor signage, cider labels and Covered Bridge wine labels.

Meet our Spring Hill wine family...

Since our beginning, Tom has expanded our wine list to include over 25 wines, dessert wines, and our newest product, hard ciders. We have also expanded to doing some wholesaling of wines and hard ciders.

Richard helps in all aspects of the business. He is a 34 year veteran of the health care industry with entrepreneurial expertise as owner of two retail pharmacies, corporate planning, and community service.