Lenz Barrel Tree Lighting 2026: December 6 Wine Tour & Transportation

The Lenz Barrel Tree Lighting is Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 4–6pm, with the lighting at 5:30pm. The event takes place at Lenz Winery, 38355 Route 25, Peconic, NY 11958, and includes live holiday music by Emy McB. All times are local New York time. See the official event calendar and winery address before setting out.

For friends planning a December day on the North Fork, the lighting gives the outing a useful centerpiece. Arrange an earlier tasting or lunch, leave time to arrive for the event, and decide how everyone will get home.

If you are coordinating the ride, request a December 6 transportation quote with your pickup address, group size and preferred return time.

Start with the Lenz Barrel Tree Lighting schedule

The special-event listing runs from 4pm to 6pm, with the barrel tree lighting at 5:30pm. Plan around that published event schedule when arranging your arrival and departure.

Think about which part of the evening matters most to your group. If everyone wants to be there for the lighting, an earlier restaurant booking or tasting should leave room to reach Lenz and gather before 5:30pm. Share that priority when discussing your route instead of asking for a series of tightly spaced stops.

Check the current event page again close to the date, and pass along any changes that affect your transportation plan. Keep the itinerary in one shared message so guests are working from the same information.

Event entry and vehicle appointments are separate

Lenz lists no reservation requirement for the tree-lighting event. Its regular visitor policy also says limos and buses are welcome by appointment only. If you plan to arrive in a hired vehicle, contact the winery ahead of time and explain the vehicle type and group size.

For a tasting, reservations are preferred for parties up to six and required for seven or more. Online table reservations accommodate parties of up to 12; larger groups should contact the winery directly. These details appear in the Lenz visitor policy.

Tell Lenz whether you are coming just for the lighting or also requesting a tasting. That lets the winery address the right arrangements. A transportation reservation does not reserve a tasting table or establish permission for the vehicle to arrive.

Once those details are confirmed, share them with your transportation provider. Include the winery contact’s instructions, especially anything about where the vehicle should drop off, wait or return.

Build an afternoon with room to enjoy it

An earlier tasting followed by the lighting is a straightforward starting point. A lunch reservation followed by Lenz is another option, especially if some guests prefer a meal to an additional winery visit.

Choose the earlier stop around its actual reservation time and your pickup location. Avoid building the day around a list of wineries before checking that each can receive your party and vehicle. The North Fork wine-tour planning guide offers broader ideas, but your December 6 itinerary should follow the appointments you can confirm.

If you want dinner afterward, reserve it separately and include that stop in the transport request. The return time for a lighting-only outing will differ from one with dinner. Make the choice before requesting the final quote so everyone understands what the trip includes.

Lenz does not allow outside food under its general visitor policy. Arrange food plans accordingly rather than assuming the group can bring a meal to the winery.

Choose a vehicle around your guests and route

North Fork Luxury Transporters provides private North Fork wine-tour transportation. Start with the full passenger count and itinerary, then discuss which vehicle suits the outing and the venues’ access requirements.

You can browse the fleet for an overview. Share any mobility needs, luggage or other items that affect seating and boarding. Exact vehicle selection should be confirmed for your group and date.

If friends are meeting from different homes or hotels, compare one gathering point with several pickups. Supply all requested return addresses as well. Agree on one group contact to communicate changes and confirm the meeting point for the journey home.

Copy this December 6 organizer checklist

Use this as a message to collect the details before you book:

• Our event: Lenz Barrel Tree Lighting, Sunday, December 6, 2026.

• Our event timing: 4–6pm; lighting at 5:30pm.

• Our guests: Final passenger count and individual travel needs.

• Our pickup: Exact address or addresses and one contact number.

• Our earlier plans: Confirmed tasting or lunch, including time and location.

• Our Lenz arrangements: Tasting reservation if needed and vehicle appointment instructions.

• Our return: After the event or after a separately booked dinner, with all drop-off addresses.

• Our meeting point: Where the group will meet the driver for departure.

Keep tasting charges, meals and transportation clear in your planning. Confirm each venue arrangement directly, then use the completed itinerary to request the vehicle service you need.

Planning December 6 with friends or family? Send your pickup address, guest count and preferred return time for a private transportation quote, or call North Fork Luxury Transporters at (631) 375-5353.