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Our public events are a great way to meet other wine lovers, get to know our assorted wines, and learn to discern among the different flavors and regions. During our seasonal outdoor tasting events, you can sample delicious wines as well as some of our cheeses and snacks. Occasionally, we also invite special guests or musicians to perform.
No experience is necessary to participate in our events and classes: we encourage you to bring your friends and family to join the fun!
Upcoming Events
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Outdoor Wine-Tasting Parties
Wine-Tasting is a blast in the beautiful outdoors!
Suggested donations to attend.
Through your patronage,
we help support
15 different local charity organizations.
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Varies
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Check back soon for this season's dates during May-Sept 2020! |
| Bordeaux & Brushes Wine & painting are the perfect combination!
Class begins with a basic Wine 101 as we sip and sample several delicious wines. Next, start on your artistic creation as you paint and whirl, sip & swirl the night away.
Registration: $30+ $13 materials fees
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6:30-8:30pm | March 26th
Now booking Private Classes: Company Parties, Bridal Showers, Birthday Celebrations, Girls Night Out, and Couples Parties. Call for dates & availability. |
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Wine & Dancing 101 Tuition Varies |
7:00-9:00pm |
Date TBD 7-9pm at Cannon Studios in Cedar Rapids. Theme:Sip, Swirl, & Salsa One-Hour of Wine Workshop and One-Hour Ballroom Dance Lesson Gather 10-20 friends and book your own private class! 319-841-2172 |
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Tapas, Vino, & Tango Savor five appetizer courses of delicious Spanish-inspired tapas--paired with complementing wines. Then move to the dance floor for a professional ballroom Tango lesson! Tuition: $42 + $19 materials fee |
7-9pm |
Gather 10-20 friends and book your own private class! 319-841-2172 |
Wine 101 Tuition: $30+ $12 materials fees |
Varies | Gather 10-40 friends and book your own private class! 319-841-2172 |
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Wine & Cheese-Pairing Workshop Sip through the mysteries of pairing wines with foods: popping corks and tasting wine samples with complementing cheeses. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a new sensory awareness and a greater confidence about wine & food pairings! Cost: $42 + $14 materials fees |
6:30-8:30pm |
January 18th 7-9pm at The Secret Cellar REGISTRATION CLOSED Gather 10-40 friends and call to book your own private workshop! |
| Wine & Arts & Crafts WORKSHOP A Glass of Wine included!
Location: |
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Class Dates TBA
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About the Owner
Shueyville, Iowa native Lauren Cannon graduated from the University of Iowa and relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona. She spent eight years working for Hyatt Resorts where she developed a great passion for hospitality, service, and wine. She pursued her wine studies through reading, tasting, and many trips to wine country.
In 2004, Lauren returned to her hometown and opened her dream business: The Secret Cellar. In addition to operating her wine shop and hosting fundraisers for local charities, she loves to design and teach wine education classes--pairing wine tasting with foods, dancing, golfing, and even painting!
Lauren completed the first Sommelier Course and Exam and is studying for the Certified Exam. She has earned a prized judging seat alongside celebrated winemakers and Master Sommeliers at the Mid-American Wine Competition. She also judges at the Iowa State Fair Professional Wine Competition, the Wisconsin State Fair Wine Competition, the International Cold-Climate Wine Competition, and she serves on Iowa's first VQA (Iowa Vintners Quality Alliance).
Owner Lauren Chalupsky-Cannon and
husband Mark at the grand opening of their Ballroom/Event Center in Cedar Rapids
Bordeaux & Brushes Class Success!
