Rustic Roots Winery

Rustic Roots Winery & Cidery is the farmgate winery of Harker's Organics, a family operation in Cawston that has been farming the Similkameen Valley for five generations and is now working on its sixth. Cawston proudly calls itself the Organic Farm Capital of Canada, and Rustic Roots embodies that heritage: the wines and ciders are crafted from certified organic fruit grown in a valley whose hot days, cool nights and steady winds create ideal conditions for chemical-free farming. Rather than focusing solely on grapes, Rustic Roots celebrates the full bounty of the family orchards, producing organic fruit wines and ciders that capture the tree fruits for which the Similkameen is famous. The result is a tasting experience genuinely different from the standard winery stop, and one deeply rooted in the agricultural story of the valley. Visitors will find the property at 2238 Highway 3 in Cawston, where the winery shares its home with a busy farm hub. The on-site Fruit Stand and Retail Market sells organic produce and preserves made with at least 95 percent certified organic ingredients, while the Barn Door Bistro serves food that showcases what the farm grows. Tastings of the fruit wines and ciders round out a visit, and a Wine & Cider Club plus an online store keep favourites flowing year-round. The family also offers bulk fruit and vegetable purchases, box delivery and catering for weddings and events. For travellers exploring the Similkameen wine route between Keremeos and the Okanagan, Rustic Roots makes a memorable stop that connects the glass directly to the land: a chance to taste organic farming heritage, stock up on farm-fresh produce and enjoy a meal in the heart of one of British Columbia's most distinctive farming communities.