Lavender Crest Winery

Lavender Crest Winery in Colona, Illinois serves as a winery, event venue, and cafe all in one location, making it one of the more versatile spots in Henry County. Colona sits along the Rock River just west of Milan in the Quad Cities metro area, giving Lavender Crest easy access to a large regional population. With a 3.9-star rating from 28 reviews, it has a genuine track record with local customers. The multi-use setup means you can drop in for a coffee and a glass of wine or book the whole space for a wedding reception.

Lavender Crest functions as a working winery where you can taste and purchase wines made on-site, with a selection that typically spans dry, semi-sweet, and sweet profiles. The cafe side of the operation means light food and beverages are available, creating a more casual hangout atmosphere than a traditional tasting room. As a licensed event venue, the property can host weddings, bridal showers, corporate functions, and birthday parties, with on-site wine service built into the package. The combination of all three offerings under one roof is genuinely useful for event planners who want to simplify vendor logistics.

Lavender Crest Winery is located in Colona and primarily serves the broader Quad Cities area, which includes Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, and Silvis on the Illinois side. It's also accessible from Davenport and Bettendorf across the river in Iowa. Henry County residents from Kewanee and Geneseo are within easy driving distance as well.