Haynes Homestead & the honey lounge meadery

As many of you already know, Richard and I really enjoy getting out to visit our Iowa winery partners any chance we can get.  We also keep our eyes open for new flavors or products that we can bring back to try at The Wijn House. This past Saturday, thanks to our awesome staff holding down the fort, Richard and I hit the road to visit someone new — The Honey Lounge Meadery in Winterset! 🍯🍷
Owned by the wonderful Megan and Josh of Haynes Homestead in St. Charles, this cozy, vibey spot just celebrated their 1-year anniversary in downtown Winterset — and trust us, it’s buzzing with charm (and honey).
They’re crafting traditional meads that are naturally sweet, slightly fizzy, and full of flavor. We sampled their OG “Queen” along with some fabulous variations like:
👑 Pink Queen – strawberry
👑 Razzle Queen – raspberry
👑 Vanilla Queen – vanilla
Even cooler? They raise their own bees, grow their own flowers, and pour love into every bottle. And now for the REALLY sweet news…
🍯 Megan is coming to The Wijn House!
📅 Saturday, July 26th
🕓 Free tasting of four meads during Ridiculous Days!
Come shop, sip, and say hi to Megan — we can’t wait to share her delicious creations with you!