May 2012
May
Oak Ridge Estate House Tours Open to the Public Tuesday through Thursday each week with the first tour of the day starting at 10 a.m. and will continue to offer them every hour on the hour with the last tour of the day beginning at 3 p.m. Advance notice for large groups appreciated. Please call (434) 263 – 8676 for further details. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington,VA, 22922. http://www.oakridgeestate.com/pages/visitorinfo.htm
May 3
Farm in a Pot-Growing Edibles in Containers workshop with Susan B. Viemeister at Pharsalia. 10AM to 1:30PM.Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities and bring your favorite clippers and gloves. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
May 5
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative Opens for season at 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford, 22958. Every Saturday from May through October 8:oo AM – 12 noon, under the big white tent, a producer-only market featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meats & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more. 434-244-2399 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com
May 5
Nelson Downriver at Lower Tye River, So. Powell’s Island Rd., Arringtion, VA The 8 mile race on the lower Tye River is suitable for experienced canoe and kayah paddlers. Enjoy a picnic/social after the race. (Course subject to change due to water level). 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Fee includes picnic/social. Sponsored by Nelson Area Paddlers and Nelson County Parks and Recreation. 434-277-8023 www.nelsoncountyva.org
May 5-6
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
May 6
Spring Food and Wine Pairing at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations required.
May 9
Designing and Planting Colorful Summer Containers workshop at Pharsalia with Susan B. Viemeister 10AM to 1:30PM.Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities and bring your favorite clippers and gloves. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
May 10
Seasonal Flower Arranging and Tastings workshop at Pharsalia with Meg Laughon .Fee includes all food and flowers. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
May 13
Mother’s Day at Cardinal Point – Cardinal Point Vineyards and Winery 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, 22920. Moms get free tastings and some hors d’oeuvres chosen to pair with our wines and includes a Cardinal Point wine glass for Mom. 11:oo AM – 5:30 PM 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com
May 13
Mother’s Day Winemaker’s Brunch at Veritas Vineyard and Winery 12 Noon. Celebrate your mother by joining us for a four-course, wine-paired brunch in Saddleback Hall.Fee. Reservations required. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com
May 15
Fun with Flowers and Peonies workshop at Pharsalia with Foxie Morgan 10AM to 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Bring at least two containers to arrange in, a box for transporting arrangements, and your favorite clippers and gloves. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
May 19
Down By the Riverside presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts. Fee. 2PM. A beautiful Nelson County private farm along the Rockfish River is the setting for a gourmet picnic with surprises in store. Limited to 50 guests. Rain Date: May 20,2012. 434-325-8292.
May 19
Tins For Tunes Concert Series and Food Drive at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery, 9423 Batesville Road, Afton 22920. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Live music event to collect non-perishable items for our local food bank. Admission is free with 5 non-perishable food items. If you forget to bring your cans, we will charge a fee at the door. 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com
May 25- 27
Montebello Spring Trail Ride at Montebello, VA 24464. Beautiful trails wind through Blue Ridge Mountain scenery. Primitive camping available with facilities in the fire station. Benefit event for the fire and rescue in a rural community. Fee includes campsite and 5 meals. 540-377-5712
May 26-27
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
May 26 & 27
“Wine into Summer at Wintergreen Winery” at Wintergreen Winery – 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958. Kick off the relaxing days of summer with wine, music, riverside picnics and fun for all! Family-friendly scenic setting. Light picnic fare available. Fee includes wine glass, tasting and live music. 10 AM – 6 PM each day. 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com
May 27
French Crepe Day at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required but we would prefer to know if you plan to attend.