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Brittany NiemeyerAugust 21, 2025

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@lovingstonwinery Few things are better than an October morning ✨✨✨ #vawinemonth @vawine

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@lovingstonwinery Few things are better than an October morning ✨✨✨ #vawinemonth @vawine

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FOUR markets remain! Come join us today and stock up on beef cuts, fresh baked goods and pottery!

Crestvue Farm has a new hot sauce, only available at the Nelson County farmers markets!

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FOUR markets remain! Come join us today and stock up on beef cuts, fresh baked goods and pottery! Crestvue Farm has a new hot sauce, only available at the Nelson County farmers markets!

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October in Virginia means one thing… Wine Month! 🍷🍇🍁 Whether you’re popping in for the day or settling in for a cozy weekend escape, Nelson County is pouring on the charm 🍷🔥🍂🥂Sip your way through award-winning wineries, soak up the mountain views painted in fall color, and join in the autumn festivals that make this season unforgettable. The Blue Ridge is calling—come celebrate the magic of Virginia Wine Month with us! 🍷🍂🥂🍁

Visit nelsoncounty.com to find one-of-a-kind lodging options a list of our wineries and a calendar of events 🥳 #vawinemonth #winecountry #autumn

@hilltopmeadery
@veritaswinery
@cardinalpoint
@lovingstonwinery
@aftonmtnvineyards
@valleyroadwines
@flyingfoxwines
@mountainandvinewine
@12ridges
@chivineyard
@brentmanorvineyards

@vawine
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October in Virginia means one thing… Wine Month! 🍷🍇🍁 Whether you’re popping in for the day or settling in for a cozy weekend escape, Nelson County is pouring on the charm 🍷🔥🍂🥂Sip your way through award-winning wineries, soak up the mountain views painted in fall color, and join in the autumn festivals that make this season unforgettable. The Blue Ridge is calling—come celebrate the magic of Virginia Wine Month with us! 🍷🍂🥂🍁 Visit nelsoncounty.com to find one-of-a-kind lodging options a list of our wineries and a calendar of events 🥳 #vawinemonth #winecountry #autumn @hilltopmeadery
@veritaswinery
@cardinalpoint
@lovingstonwinery
@aftonmtnvineyards
@valleyroadwines
@flyingfoxwines
@mountainandvinewine
@12ridges
@chivineyard
@brentmanorvineyards @vawine
@nelson151
@nelson29cbt

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Dark Skies event on OCTOBER 4 @cardinalpoint ✨🍷✨🍷✨🍷

International Observe the Moon Night with DSBK at Cardinal Point Winery. 6PM to 10PM. We invite you to the “Dark Skies, Bright Kids” event to Celebrate International Moon Day. Members of the public are invited to join us for International Observe the Moon Night. Telescope observing, Moon-inspired art, Moon-themed music and more! Free event. 540-456-8400. 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920.

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Dark Skies event on OCTOBER 4 @cardinalpoint ✨🍷✨🍷✨🍷 International Observe the Moon Night with DSBK at Cardinal Point Winery. 6PM to 10PM. We invite you to the “Dark Skies, Bright Kids” event to Celebrate International Moon Day. Members of the public are invited to join us for International Observe the Moon Night. Telescope observing, Moon-inspired art, Moon-themed music and more! Free event. 540-456-8400. 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920.

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Virginia Wine Month Spotlight: Women of the Monticello AVA
The future of wine is here, and it’s powered by women!

@forbes celebrates the incredible women shaping Virginia’s wine story, including pioneers right here in the Monticello AVA. From Emily Hodson at Veritas Vineyards leading research on sustainable grape growing to Sharon, Shannon, and Caitlin Horton at Horton Vineyards continuing a multigenerational legacy, these women are redefining what’s possible in the vineyard, cellar, and beyond.

Their work proves that great wine has no gender, only passion, perseverance, and place.

Read the full story in Forbes and join us in raising a glass to the women building the next chapter of Virginia wine 🥂

📷 @gettyimages @hortonwine @tothe4thdesign @veritaswinery @forbes

#VirginiaWineMonth #MonticelloWineTrail #VAWine #WomenInWine #Forbes #CharlottesvilleWine #VeritasVineyards #HortonVineyards #MonticelloAVA

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Virginia Wine Month Spotlight: Women of the Monticello AVA
The future of wine is here, and it’s powered by women! @forbes celebrates the incredible women shaping Virginia’s wine story, including pioneers right here in the Monticello AVA. From Emily Hodson at Veritas Vineyards leading research on sustainable grape growing to Sharon, Shannon, and Caitlin Horton at Horton Vineyards continuing a multigenerational legacy, these women are redefining what’s possible in the vineyard, cellar, and beyond. Their work proves that great wine has no gender, only passion, perseverance, and place. Read the full story in Forbes and join us in raising a glass to the women building the next chapter of Virginia wine 🥂 📷 @gettyimages @hortonwine @tothe4thdesign @veritaswinery @forbes #VirginiaWineMonth #MonticelloWineTrail #VAWine #WomenInWine #Forbes #CharlottesvilleWine #VeritasVineyards #HortonVineyards #MonticelloAVA

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We’re taking a moment to pause, breathe, and fully embrace the magic of fall in Virginia. 🍂 Instead of rushing through the season, we’re savoring every moment—leaf peeping, cabin getaways, bonfires and s’mores, live music and flannels, Virginia Wine Month, craft cocktails, ciders and whiskeys made from the bounty of our orchards and gardens. 🍷🔥✨

October is Virginia Wine Month, and with the full harvest moon rising on Monday, October 6, we’re reminded of the beauty and abundance this season brings. 🌕 Thank you for an unforgettable summer—now here’s to the golden gifts of autumn. 🍁 Savor the season 🍂🔥🍁🍷🍂🔥🍁🍷🍂

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We’re taking a moment to pause, breathe, and fully embrace the magic of fall in Virginia. 🍂 Instead of rushing through the season, we’re savoring every moment—leaf peeping, cabin getaways, bonfires and s’mores, live music and flannels, Virginia Wine Month, craft cocktails, ciders and whiskeys made from the bounty of our orchards and gardens. 🍷🔥✨ October is Virginia Wine Month, and with the full harvest moon rising on Monday, October 6, we’re reminded of the beauty and abundance this season brings. 🌕 Thank you for an unforgettable summer—now here’s to the golden gifts of autumn. 🍁 Savor the season 🍂🔥🍁🍷🍂🔥🍁🍷🍂

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We are excited to bring back the ever so popular Blue Ridge Tunnel Accessibility Day again this fall on Wednesday October 15. This event fills very quick so do not wait to register. Registrations open at 9am on Tuesday, 9/30.
This fall, we will have 4 carts running 5 group timeslots each.
Carts 1 and 2 will carry groups of 4-5 passengers.
Carts 3 and 4 will carry groups of 1-3 passengers.
Rides are approximately 35-40 min long departing from the Eastern Trailhead, traveling up the east trail and through the tunnel before turning around outside of the western portal to return to the eastern trailhead.
Timeslots are scheduled each 40 minutes beginning at 9am and running until just before 1pm.

How to register:
Online: www.nelsoncountyrecreation.com (Please log in to create your account if you do not have one already created before 9am on Tuesday 9/30.
Phone: (434)263-7130

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@coolesthikeva
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We are excited to bring back the ever so popular Blue Ridge Tunnel Accessibility Day again this fall on Wednesday October 15. This event fills very quick so do not wait to register. Registrations open at 9am on Tuesday, 9/30.
This fall, we will have 4 carts running 5 group timeslots each.
Carts 1 and 2 will carry groups of 4-5 passengers.
Carts 3 and 4 will carry groups of 1-3 passengers.
Rides are approximately 35-40 min long departing from the Eastern Trailhead, traveling up the east trail and through the tunnel before turning around outside of the western portal to return to the eastern trailhead.
Timeslots are scheduled each 40 minutes beginning at 9am and running until just before 1pm. How to register:
Online: www.nelsoncountyrecreation.com (Please log in to create your account if you do not have one already created before 9am on Tuesday 9/30.
Phone: (434)263-7130

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@lovingstonfarmersmarket
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Come see us tomorrow from 3-6pm! Our vendors are bringing locally raised pork and beef cuts, green beans, zucchini, winter squash, peppers, tomatoes, fresh baked cookies, biscotti, and more!

Nelson SPCA will be set up with adoptable cuties and information on how you can get involved!

Our cooking demo starts around 3:30pm, we’re highlighting Deer Creek Farm this month with beef sliders!

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