Our Story
Where Love, Family, and Legacy take root
Prairie Hill Vineyard is more than just a wedding venue—it’s a legacy of love, family, and a dream brought to life.
The History
Stockemer farm
Prairie hill Vineyard
The land that is now Prairie Hill Vineyard has been in our family since the early 1900s. It was originally a wedding gift to our ancestors, a hardworking German family, and for generations, it thrived as a dairy farm.
At the edge of the property, in a small farmhouse where he was born and raised, our father had his entire childhood rooted in the same land that would become Prairie Hill, the place where so many love stories begin.
Bringing California to Kansas
Years later, our family made the life-changing move from Northern California to Kansas to care for the farm once my grandmother was older and needed to slow down. Leaving behind the vineyards and rolling hills of Napa and Sonoma was difficult for our mother, but our father made her a promise—to bring a little piece of California to Kansas.
With tireless dedication, he planted vineyards and gardens, transforming the land into something truly special.
Our Mother’s Legacy
In 2010, our mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought hard for six years before passing in 2016. Today, she rests in her favorite spot by the roses and vineyard, watching the sunsets she loved.
Before she passed, she designed the logo for Prairie Hill Vineyard, a symbol of her vision and love that remains today.
Photo by Tim Davis Photography
A Place Where Love Stories Begin
What started as a family dream has become a place where love stories begin. The farm naturally drew friends and family who wanted to get married here, and over time, it blossomed into the beautiful venue it is today. Hundreds of couples have exchanged vows under our trees, beside the vineyard, and beneath the vast Kansas sky.
