Leave your hectic life behind and immerse yourself in the many cultural activities and outdoor offerings that await you throughout the year. From the stimulating to the sublime, Rappahannock County offers something just for you.
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Today -December 28, 2010
Sit & Knit/Crochet Every Tuesday bring a project, start a new project, ask questions, visit with old friends, make new friends. Rates: Free Hours: 6-8 pm www.knitwityarnshop.com Knitwityarnshop@verizon.net 540.987.8251 36 Main Street / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
Today -October 13, 2010
Cookery Workshop: Canning A hands-on "can along" workshop that will provide a full understanding of the basics of home canning to help you preserve the summer bounty. We'll go over safety tips and, although the focus will be on one or two recipes, we'll discuss other preparations and recipes for a particular vegetable or fruit. Everybody will can a jar from start to finish (and take it home). Topics (one topic per session) include: Peaches & Other Fruit; Tomatoes; Pickles (it's more than a cucumber); and Apples, Pears & Quince.
Dates: July 19, July 28, August 9, August 18, August 23, August 25, September 8, September 27, October 5, October 13 -- Also by appointment with a minimum of 4 students. Rates: $40/person. Reservation Required Hours: Approximately 2.5 hrs long http://www.laughingduckgardens.com/index_files/2010WS_Canning.htm Info@LaughingDuckGardens.com 540.675.3725 Washington, VA 22747
Festa Rappahannock Five wineries of Rappahannock County celebrate the launch of the Artisanal Wineries of Rappahannock wine trail at Festa Rappahannock. The afternoon features Viognier, Cabernet Franc wines and "slow" local foods including beef provided by Briarmead Farms, and chicken raised locally by Beatrix Farms, both of the Northern Valley Pastoral Guild, along with local produce, all creatively prepared by the chefs of The Marriott Ranch. Live musical entertainment will round out the day. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of the Rapidan. Wineries include Chester Gap Cellars, Gadino Cellars, Narmada Winery, Sharp Rock Vineyards, and Rappahannock Cellars. Virginia’s newest and most unique wine trail is a collection of artisanal, family-run wineries, just a short, scenic drive from one another in Rappahannock County, who have joined together to offer a premium wine tasting experience that is rooted in small lot, handcrafted wines. This is a boutique, casual wine-tasting trail, in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia. Rates: Online $18; At the gate $22 Hours: 11 am - 5 pm www.artwinerc.com winery@rcellars.com 540.635.9398 14437 Hume Road / Huntly, VA 22640 display map
August 1, 2010
Cookery Workshop: Easy & Stylish Summer Entertaining Peaches and tomatoes might be the epitome of summer fruit, both tasty in savory and sweet preparations. So, let’s use them and have some fun in preparing a menu that’s perfect for a small (up to 8) friends gathering and can be easily adapted for a larger occasion, since so many of the dishes can be fully prepared ahead.
The menu:
· Ginger peach lemonade (spirited and no-alcohol version)
· Savory tomato Tatin
· Perfect Rack of Lamb
· Garlicky wheat berry & Swiss chard salad
· Peach & cherry tomato salsa
· Peach & tomato sundaes (yes, we’ll make tomato sorbet)
Recipes provided. Rates: $75/ person. Advance Registration Required Hours: 3:30-7:30 pm http://www.laughingduckgardens.com/index_files/2010WS_SummerEntert.htm Info@LaughingDuckGardens.com 540.675.3725 Washington, VA 22747
August 7, 2010
Sultry Sounds of Mid-Summer Music at Gadino Cellars Erase the dog days of summer with the folk and classic rock sounds of Magick Kat (website). Music and wine - the perfect excuse to escape to the scenic Rappahannock countryside for the day. Rates: Tasting room fees apply Hours: 11:30am-6pm www.gadinocellars.com info@gadinocellars.com 540.987.9292 92 Schoolhouse Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
RLEP Biodiversity Initiative’s Butterfly Day Join the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s Biodiversity Initiative's Butterfly Day at the property of Bruce and Susan Jones. Joe Coleman, president of the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and a member of the North American Butterfly Association will talk about the importance of butterflies and how to identify common native species. Then you’ll take a walk with Joe, Bruce, and local Master Naturalists through the Joneses’ naturalized meadows to identify butterflies and learn about their habitat needs. Children and adults are invited, so bring a picnic lunch and make this a family event. To make reservations or for more information, call Jenny Fitzhugh at the phone number below or send us an email. Rates: Free, but reservations required Hours: 10:30 am - 2 pm www.RLEP.org biodiversity@RLEP.org 540.987.7260 601 Long Mountain Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
September 5, 2010
Gadino Cellars Sunset in the Vineyard The Tasting Room will be open late for this end of summer celebration. Enjoy the sunset over the vineyard and mountains from our deck or lawn while Robbie Limon entertains you with his eclectic music. Cheese and sausage baskets will be available to pair our wines, or bring your own picnic supper. Rates: Tasting room fees apply Hours: 11:30am - 8:30pm www.gadinocellars.com info@gadinocellars.com 540.987.9292 92 Schoolhouse Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
September 11, 2010
13th Annual Taste of Rappahannock Since long before "eating local" became trendy, the annual Taste of Rappahannock has showcased local foods and wines at a dinner and social event to benefit the children of Rappahannock County. Held at historic Belle Meade School along scenic Route 231, tables are set exquisitely with fresh flowers and greenery from local gardens, and both silent and live auctions are featured. The evening is sponsored by Headwaters Foundation to support programs dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for children in the county. Rates: $150 per person; sponsorships available Hours: 6 - 10 pm www.headwatersfdn.org director@headwatersfdn.org 540.987.3322 Sperryville, VA 22740
Thornton Hill Hounds Point to Point Enjoy a full day of timber, hurdle, and flat racing, as well as our hound race, at one of Virginia's most beautiful and challenging racecourses in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Call or email for info on premium reserved parking. Rates: General Admission $20, Reserved Parking from $100 Hours: First Race at 12:30 pm www. info@thorntonhillraces.com 540.987.8338 Route 522 South of Sperryville / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
September 18, 2010
Extending the Harvest and Cold Weather Seed Starting With various forms of cold frames, low tunnels, wind barriers, and right plant selection and planting timing, you can keep greens and other hardy vegetables producing for harvest until mid December, and then get a jump start on spring!
Learn about soil, sowing and transplanting times, varieties and types of cold-worthy plants — and more. Rates: $125.00 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm www.artemisiasgarden.com artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com 540.987.3306 37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
September 25, 2010
The Herbal Dyepot Using plants, wildflowers, nuts, berries, roots, and vegetables from the garden, students will learn how to coax vibrant, organic, lasting, harmonious colors from Mother Nature.
Traditional techniques covered include shibori, kuzaki-zome and hapa-zome (i.e., tie-dye, grass and leaf-dyeing and plant pounding) to achieve sophisticated designs on silk or wool. Rates: $125.00 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm www.artemisiasgarden.com artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com 540.987.3306 37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
September 25 - September 26, 2010
2nd Annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour Weekend tour-goers will experience personally what the "Buy Fresh/Buy Local" movement is all about during the 2nd Annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour Weekend. More than 20 Rappahannock farms, orchards, and wineries - as well as farm-to-table student programs and environmental organizations - will participate in this self-guided, countywide, family-friendly farm tour. Tour-goers can pick up tour maps, buy local products, and listen to presentations at the "All Things Rappahannock" farmers market at The Link in Sperryville, which also will serve as the starting point for the tour. Rates: $5 per person farmtour.visitrappahannockva.com info@visitrappahannockva.com 540.675.5330 12018 Lee Highway / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
October 1 - October 25, 2010
2nd Annual Little Washington Miniature Painting Exhibition This second annual National Miniatures Competition and Exhibition hosted by the Ice House Gallery features miniature artworks from all across the United States competing for prizes and honors. This year's judge is Nancy Still, esteemed miniaturist and owner of Mini Art Supply in Maryland. Last year's show drew 70 nationally known miniaturists with 183 artworks on display and for sale. A reception to meet the artists will be held on October 2, 3-6 pm. Rates: Free Hours: 10 am-6 pm daily www.icehousegallery.com sha45rps@starpower.net 540.675.3039 291-B Main Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
October 2, 2010
Planning For Your New Kitchen Garden This gardening workshop will teach you everything you need to know to design and build a successful kitchen garden now and plant it in the spring. Fall and winter is the best time to methodically establish your garden patch. Rates: $125.00 Hours: 10 am to 4 pm www.artemisiasgarden.com artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com 540.987.3306 37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
October 9, 2010
Columbus Day Celebration at Gadino Cellars Join us for the 518th anniversary of the celebration of Columbus Day featuring the music of Robbie Limon (www.robbielimonband.com). There is a lot of excitement in the air as harvest and fermentations of 2010 wines will be under way. Cheese and sausage plates are available to pair with our wines or bring your own picnic. Rates: Tasting room fees apply Hours: 11:30am-6pm www.gadinocellars.com info@gadinocellars.com 540.987.9292 92 Schoolhouse Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
October 16 - October 17, 2010
House Tour 2010 and Dried Flower Sale For the 53rd year in a row, this annual fund-raiser, sponsored by the Trinity Episcopal Church Women of the Parish, but supported by all in the church and many in the wider Rappahannock community, is the sole event the women use to raise money for their charities. Monies realized from this event go mostly to local needs, but also are sent farther afield in Virginia, the nation, and the world.
This year's three houses represent three centuries of domestic architecture, but they also show the changes that time has wrought on their appearances. In fact, each one of them now shows only one chapter in their lives as family residences and businesses, in the stories of their owners and their stewards, and in the ongoing use and adaptation of old resources for new needs.
Maps of the tour can be picked up at Trinity Episcopal Church in Little Washington on the days of the tour.
Tea will be served both days from 2-5pm at the nearby Middleton Inn, an award-winning B&B.
Don't forget to check out the beautiful dried flower arrangements for sale in the Parish Hall!
Rates: $10 per house or $20 for all 3 + tea at The Middleton Inn Hours: 11am - 5pm Sat; 1-5pm Sun www.trinwash.org 540.675.3716 379 Gay Street / Washington, VA display map
November 6 - November 7, 2010
6th Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour Tour begins at the Fire Hall in Washington, VA. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, this event draws hundreds from surrounding areas to tour the studios and galleries of Rappahannock County. Rates: admission charge www.RAAC.org 540.675.3193 10 Firehouse Lane / Washington, VA display map
November 6, 2010
Gray Ghost Gala Release Party! Celebrate the release of Gray Ghost's Gold medal-winning 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon! This black-tie optional evening includes live music by the Seth Kibel Jazz trio, open wine bar and buffet dinner. This is the only time Gray Ghost opens the Reserve Cabernet! Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets go on sale September 4, 2010 Rates: TBD Hours: 7:30-10:30 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
November 13 - November 14, 2010
Military Appreciation Days at Gadino Cellars To honor our military members for Veteran's Day, a special discount on wine purchases will be given to customers with a valid military ID card. We salute and thank you for your service to our country! Rates: Tasting room fees apply Hours: 11:30-6pm (Sat.) & 11:30-5pm (Sun.) www.gadinocellars.com info@gadinocellars.com 540.987.9292 92 Schoolhouse Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
November 13, 2010
Gray Ghost's Civil War Authors Day Join Gray Ghost as local authors and historians bring the Civil War to life! Authors will be discussing, selling and signing books throughout the day. Join us in the Ranger Room for brief vignettes from various authors. Visit the website frequently for the list of authors attending and books they will have for sale. Rates: Free! Hours: 11 am - 5 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
November 25, 2010
The 3nd Annual Lucy Grace Race Taking steps to benefit the National SIDS Foundation and the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. In beautiful Rappahannock County, Virginia, the Lucy Grace 5K Race begins
and ends on Main Street in Sperryville. This year there is a Kids Fun Run at 9 am and the Main Race at 10 am. Parking is at The Link (12018 Lee Hwy Sperryville).
Register on November 26 at The Link from 8-8:45 am.
Pre-registration is $25 by mail or credit card, if mailed no later than November 20th. Late registration is $30 from November 21st to the 26th; drop off at 47A Main Street Sperryville or bring it in person on race day.
See website for details. www.lucygrace5krace.com 540.987.3117 12018 Lee Highway / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
December 5, 2010
Christmas in "Little" Washington In a setting reminiscent of Currier & Ives, the historic Town of Washington welcomes the holiday season with its annual Christmas in "Little" Washington Festival & Holiday Parade. The event features an artisan's market, with local artists and craftsmen, specialty food and wine vendors, displaying their wares — perfect for holiday shopping! Rates: No charge for parade Hours: 10 am-4 pm 540.675.3288 Washington, VA
December 11, 2010
Gadino Cellars' Holiday Madness Escape Skip the crowds at the mall and scout out great holiday wines for giving and entertaining. Enhance your escape with a glass of wine to warm up the day. Holiday ornaments and wine-related gift items are available for last minute shopping. Rates: Tasting room fees apply Hours: 11:30am - 6pm www.gadinocellars.com info@gadinocellars.com 540.987.9292 92 Schoolhouse Road / Washington, VA 22747 display map
December 12, 2010
Santa Claus Visits Gray Ghost Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa. Free gift for each child. Cameras are encouraged. Free. Rates: Free! Hours: 1 pm- 4 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
