Our friends at The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership (JTHG) have some pretty amazing events and projects going on this year. From Gettysburg to Monticello, the JTHG is full of local culture, wineries, old towns, breath taking views and the amazing rich history of this region.
The first event that is quickly approaching would be the [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Fauquier County, Greene County, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, Piedmont Regions, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on May 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
I have to tell you something….something horrible. Are you ready? DuCard Vineyards‘ Sunday Valentine Brunch is completely sold out. If you don’t have a space reserved, then this is horrifying news.
But don’t fret! DuCard will be having a party for the release of their new Cabernet Franc based dry rosé wine on Saturday afternoon, February [...]
Filed under: Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Madison County, Wineries on February 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
It’s time for the Montpelier Hunt Races, and we at the Piedmont Virginian are very excited! Once again, we have the honor of sponsoring the Tailgate Competition at the races this year and we hope to see all of you there! Be sure to seek us out and say hello! We love meeting and mingling [...]
Filed under: Culpeper County, Events, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Madison County, Orange County, Wineries on November 4th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
It’s Girls Night Out at DuCard Vineyards tomorrow (Friday) evening from 5pm-9pm! Bring yourself and your girlfriends (or if you’re a gentleman reader, send your better half!) to enjoy some wine and conversation along with light refreshments, a tour of the vineyard (at 6:30), free chair massages from 7pm-8pm (oh yeah!) and who knows what else!
DuCard Vineyards is [...]
Filed under: Events, Madison County, Wineries on September 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
There’s no better way to start your weekend than at the Grand Opening of Virginia’s newest winery, DuCard Vineyards. This Saturday (Aug 7), DuCard Vineyards will celebrate the unveiling of their new tasting room. There will be special events, music, as well as an official ribbon cutting at 4pm.
A little history before you visit Virginia’s Newest [...]
Filed under: Events, Local Products, Madison County, Wineries on August 3rd, 2010 | 1 Comment »
It’s been an impressive last few years for the wine industry in Virginia as it earned a lengthy list of accolades in both the domestic and international arenas for its growing prominence in wine competitions. Now it seems that more wineries are ready to test their mettle.
When you’re back to reality after a long Fourth [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Local Products, Madison County, News, Wineries on July 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
Tucker Hill’s work lives on after his death. On two consecutive weekends in May, the Etlan-based artist, well known in the Rappahannock County arts community, will be honored.The Firnew Farm Artists’ Circle’s Mother’s Day show is, in the words of its founder Trish Crowe, “dedicated to the light and creative spirit of Tucker Hill.”The [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Farms and Farmers, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Madison County, News, Piedmont Regions, Rappahannock County, Shops and Boutiques on May 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
So much wonderful news to get your food juices going. If you can take time from holiday shopping, wrapping, and cooking, there are no shortage of events. Here’s one to get you started:
This Saturday, December 5 (11A-4P) the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum unveils its newest interactive exhibit (”In the Kitchen: Life on the Family Farm”) showing [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Loudoun County, Madison County, News, Rappahannock County, Wineries on December 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
On November 6, 2009, The Garden Club of Virginia will hold its 51st Annual Conservation Forum at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business in Charlottesville. Open to the public (with a $16 registration fee, students are free), the forum addresses the critical issues facing Virginia’s community and environment today: sustainability, land use, urban [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Fauquier County, Gardening, Greene County, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, News, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on October 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
Thomas Jefferson would continue to be surprised by the progress from his early viticulture attempts! His grape enterprise has become a footnote to history as Virginia wines continue to receive national and international attention in so many award-winning categories.
At this year’s Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society annual Monticello Cup Wine Competition, our region was recognized [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Madison County, Nelson County, News, Orange County, Wineries on July 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
