Open-Air Firepit & S'mores at Grinder’s Switch Winery (Centerville, TN)

On a cool afternoon in Centerville, Tennessee, the Open Air Firepit & S'mores experience at Grinder’s Switch Winery offers an easy, social way to slow down. Located on the winery's grounds in rural Hickman County, this reservation reserves a private rock firepit and a ring of hand-built Adirondack chairs for up to eight people, with afternoon access from noon to close. For $25 the rental includes a S’mores kit—graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate, marshmallows and roasting sticks—and firewood; add-ons include extra S’mores kits ($10), a small charcuterie board ($35), a large charcuterie board ($55) and a Savory S’mores Box ($30).

The scene is straightforward: friends or family gathered around an open flame or, if you prefer, seated at one of two propane fire tables under a gazebo or covered deck. The property sits among gently rolling pasture and oak-hickory woodland typical of this part of Tennessee; on clear afternoons you’ll notice songbirds, the occasional white-tailed deer, and late light that makes the smoke from the fire pit glow. The winery keeps rules simple and sensible: no meat cooked over the pit (hotdogs are allowed), no burning trash, no climbing on the firepit, and only three logs burning at once. Alcohol service requires ID—patrons must be 21 or older to order wine.

This offering is seasonal: firepit reservations are available from September through May, and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Payment is due at reservation; cancellations made at least 48 hours ahead receive refunds, otherwise no refund. Private afternoons here are intimate and low-fuss; the site’s hand-built seating and the option of propane tables make it accessible whether you want a crackling wood fire or a cleaner alternative.

Why book it? This is less about wine education and more about the ritual of being outdoors with a small group—roasting, laughing, sharing cheese plates and sticky fingers. It’s also an economical way to celebrate a birthday, small reunion, or a slow Sunday afternoon without the pressure of a full event. Photographers and social-media storytellers will like the light and texture—smoke, glowing embers, weathered Adirondacks, and a simple spread that photographs well.

Practical notes: parties of up to eight, plan for cooler evenings with layers, bring a camera and a sense of ease. The experience connects you to a local gathering place—an uncomplicated, convivial stop in Centerville that reads as classic Tennessee hospitality. Book online to secure an afternoon—payment is due upon reservation and cancellations need at least 48 hours’ notice for a refund. Children are welcome but count toward the eight-person limit; supervise them around the fire. If a real-wood flame isn’t for you, reserve the propane tables under the covered deck for a private feel without smoke today.