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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February 4, 2012
Smithsonian at Little Washington Jean-Philipe Rameau: Pieces de clavecin en concerts. The Smithsonian Chamber Players: Marc Destrube, violin; Paolo Pandolfo, viola da gambe; Kenneth Slowik, harpsichord. Rates: $25 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
February 5, 2012
Football/Superbowl Party We're gearing up for the big game with our own round of flag football on the lawn in front of our tasting room deck. Come be a spectator or player while we all wait for the big game.
Yes, we will have the big screen on all day in the party room.
Yes, we'll have munchies available.
Yes, you are also welcome to bring your own picnic and munchies. Rates: free - just pay for what you consume Hours: 2pm ... ? www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
February 11, 2012
Wine & Food Pairing Bring your sweetheart to enjoy your favorite Narmada Winery wines paired perfectly with light fare, followed by a tour of the winery.
Reservations Required by February 5th.
Rates: $25 per person/$20 per person for Maharaja Wine Club Members Hours: 2pm & 4pm seatings www.narmadawinery.com trista@narmadawinery.com 540.937.8215 43 Narmada Lane / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
February 12, 2012
Sunday Seminar Series — Valentine Chocolate Pairing Seminar Discover the ultimate combination of wine and chocolate in this fun, informal tasting event. Explore the ways different wines can enhance the flavor of a variety of chocolates and learn some tips for tasting and pairing chocolate and wine. Rates: $15 enhanced tasting fee Hours: 3-4pm www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day Dinner Have a romantic evening at the Blue Rock; join us on Valentine’s Day for a beautiful and sumptuous tasting menu prepared by Chef Devin Bozkaya and his delightful staff.
Arrive at 6 pm to enjoy a complimentary cocktail and some h'ors d'oeuvres; dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 pm.
Call (540) 987-3388 for reservations, or book online through OpenTable.com (search: Blue Rock Inn).
Substitutions for dietary restrictions are available with advance notice. Please inquire when making your reservations. Rates: $75 per person Hours: H'ors d'ouevres at 6 pm, dinner promptly at 6:30 pm www.thebluerockinn.com info@thebluerockinn.com 540.987.3388 12567 Lee Highway / Washington, VA 22747 display map
February 17 - February 19, 2012
Valentines Couples Massage Weekend Give your Valentine something truly special!
Master therapist Elizabeth Lee will guide couples in learning specific techniques for helping one another. Weekends are designed to introduce couples to healing touch, building rapport and massage technique. Elizabeth Lee is a Bio-holistic Practitioner and has been practicing and teaching for over 35 years. She uses multiple disciplines in her classes including reflexology, shiatsu, cranial-sacral work, postural balancing, neuromuscular release and kinesiology. She also incorporates her skills as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist to help re-pattern for greater well-being.
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your space. Enrollment limited to 4 couples. For questions and to register, contact Elizabeth at 540-987-1002 or by email. For information about on-site accommodations in our lovely period rooms at Engham House, visit our website. Rates: see website or call bioholistic.com/winterschedule.php elee@bioholistic.com 540-987-1002 31 Main Street / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
February 25, 2012
Mike Flaherty's Dixieland Direct Jazz Band Traditional New Orleans Dixieland Music. The Dixieland Direct Quartet comprises Henning Hoehne, clarinet and alto sax; Bob Boguslaw, piano; Mike Flaherty, drums; Dallas Smith, bass. They have been playing together for almost two decades. Based in Washington, D.C., the band tours extensively both in this country and abroad. Rates: $25 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com www. TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
February 25 - February 26, 2012
Gray Ghost's Venison Chili Weekend! Warm your insides on a cold winter day! Enjoy hearty venison chili with crackers and a glass of wine of your choice! Reservations recommended. Rates: $15 plus tax Hours: 12 - 4 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
March 3, 2012
Smithsonian at Little Washington Sonatas and Trios of Haydn and Mozart. The Smithsonian Chamber Players: Ian Swensen, violin; Loretta O'Sullivan, violoncello; Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano. Rates: $25 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
Thornton Hill Point to Point Races Enjoy steeplechase racing in Rappahannock County. A full day of timber, hurdle and flat races fill the card at one of Virginia's most beautiful race courses, perfect for entertaining and tailgating. For more information and reserved parking, call 540.987.8338. General Admission parking also available. Hours: 12:30-5:30 pm www.thorntonhillraces.com info@thorntonhillraces.com 540.987.8338 Route 522 / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
March 4, 2012
Sunday Seminar Series — Wine 101 Head out winery hopping with a bit more confidence than the next guy. Carl, the winemaker at Little Washington Winery, will lead you through a discussion of what to look for to tell what wine you are tasting and how to taste it. He'll show you how to pair the best wine with whatever you are having for dinner. The session will end with a blind tasting! Be fore-warned the mere mention of wine with Carl could subject you to long exhaustive monologues, expose you to extremely hot air and delay you indefinitely. Rates: $15 enhanced tasting fee Hours: 3-4pm www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
March 18, 2012
Sunday Seminar Series — WineGeek Just how good are you? Come put your wine geekdom to the test with a blind tasting of five wines paired with five foods. Guess the varietal correctly on all five wines and the class is free. Rates: $15 enhanced tasting Hours: 3-4pm www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
March 24 - March 25, 2012
Gray Ghost's Annual Barrel Tasting! Enjoy a fun AND educational wine tasting experience! It is the ONLY weekend Gray Ghost opens barrels for wine tasting. Sample Cabernets, Merlot and Chardonnay from the barrel in the underground barrel room. Taste developing wines and experience blending! This is the only opportunity to reserve futures of the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. Admission includes Gray Ghost signature logo glass and light hors d'oeuvres. No reservations necessary. Rates: $15 per person Hours: 11 am - 4 pm; winery open until 5 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
March 25, 2012
Sunday Seminar Series — Bordeaux Jamm Session Carl will lead a comprehensive tasting with five Bordeaux wines in a slightly more structured, relaxed, sit down manner. This 1.5 hour session is ambitious, I know, but it will be a great round table kind of discussion. Rates: $25 enhanced tasting fee Hours: 3-4:30pm www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
March 31, 2012
Bill Harris, jazz piano "Those Other Guys" -- Bill Harris will play music of American composers...those other guys, Arlen, Kern, Berlin, and more. Rates: $25 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
April 6 - April 8, 2012
Old Dominion Hunt Race Weekend The Main Event is the Race Meet at Ben Venue Farm, Saturday, April 7.
A pre-race party will be held at 6 pm, Friday, April 6, at Leeds Manor, Hume.
A Hunter Pace Competition is scheduled for 2 pm, Sunday, April 8 at Ben Venue/ODH race course.
Some events listed above involve admission fee's and advanced registration or RSVP.
Please see our website for more details and directions. Rates: Please visit our website for fee's and advanced parking purchases Hours: 4/6--6 pm, 4/7--noon, 4/8--2 pm www.old-dominion-hounds.org galejohnson@sagafarm.us 540.635.4564 Ben Venue, VA 22627
April 7, 2012
Easter Egg Hunt Bring the kids and a picnic out to Little Washington Winery and enjoy an afternoon of fun. The Easter Bunny will be here and he has hidden tons of eggs ... eggs for little kids, eggs for big kids and even eggs for adults all over our farm! Rates: Free Hours: 1pm www.littlewashingtonwinery.com www. donna@littlewashingtonwinery.com 540.987.8265 72 Christmas Tree Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
April 14, 2012
Ben "Cooter" Jones and Band "Cooter's Existential Dilemma" -- it's an evening of songs, stories, lame excuses and old jokes from Rappahannock's own Ben Jones, with the ever-popular Cooter's Garage Band. Rates: $20 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
April 21, 2012
34th Annual Fodderstack 10K Classic One of the annual rites of spring in Rappahannock County, the Fodderstack 10K is a point-to-point race that begins at the north end of the quaint village of Flint Hill on Route 522 and winds along Fodderstack Road through some of the most beautiful countryside in Virginia, ending at the Courthouse in "Little" Washington. Everyone is invited to participate — and everyone does!
Rates: see website Hours: Registration opens at 7:30 am; Race starts at 9 am www.fodderstack10K.com 540.675.3670 / 540.675.5330 Route 641 / Flint Hill, VA display map
April 21 - April 22, 2012
Arts and Crafts Fair Local Rappahannock artists and artisans who are also members of the church offer their best works for sale in the Parish Hall. Hours: Sat 11 am-5 pm, auction starts at 6 pm; Sun 12-5 pm trinwash.org/Events.shtm contactus@trinwash.org 540.675.3716 379 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
April 22, 2012
Molasses Creek "Traditional Music" - Band members Gary Mitchell, Fiddler Dave Tweedie, Marcy Brenner, Lou Castro and Gerald Hampton play fiddle, banjo, guitars and mandolin -- award winners from "A Prairie Home Companion." Rates: $20 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 3 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
May 5, 2012
Gray Ghost's Ranger Reserve Blending Class Back by popular demand! Join winemaker Al Kellert as he leads a class on the fine nuances of blended wines. Participants will taste each component in the Ranger Reserve blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot) and then experience the final blend. Limited seating. Advance ticket purchase required. Ticket price includes class, and box lunch along with a glass of wine. Rates: $50 per person Hours: 10 am-12 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
May 6, 2012
Audrey Andrist Classical Piano Recital - Music of Schubert, Beethoven, Schumann, and the short contemporary work, "After Dark", by Andrew MacDonald. Rates: $25 per adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 3 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
May 13, 2012
Mother's Day at Gray Ghost! She spoils you all year, today is the day to lavish mom with fun! Celebrate Mother's Day at Gray Ghost with free tastings for mom and her guests, live music and winery tours! Bring a picnic or treat mom to a gourmet box lunch at the winery. Call ahead for lunch reservations. Hours: 11 am-5 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
May 19, 2012
Remington Ryde "The Best Bluegrass from Pennsylvania" - Ryan Frankhouser, guitar and lead vocals; Billy Lee Cox, banjo; Dan Stewart, mandolin; Wally Yoder, bass. Together over 10 years, the group describes its performances as "good traditional bluegrass along with some comedy completing the show." Rates: $20 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
June 2, 2012
Laurence Juber, Acoustic Guitarist Named one of the top acoustic guitar players of all time by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, "LJ" creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. Rates: $25 for adults, $10 under 18 Hours: 8 pm Theatre-Washington-VA.com TheatreVA@aol.com 540.675.1253 291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
Gray Ghost's Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Held in the foyer of the barrel room, this candlelit, black-tie optional evening features past vintages of Gray Ghost's Cabernet Sauvignons. The evening includes heavy gourmet hors d'oeuvres and discussion. Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets go on sale March 31, 2012. Rates: $95 per person plus tax Hours: 7:30 - 10 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
June 22 - July 22, 2012
4th Annual Castleton Festival Scenic Rappahannock County celebrates the arts in 2012 with The Castleton Festival; featuring talented young artists from around the world performing operas and symphonic concerts under the artistic direction of Maestro Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel, set at their own Castleton Farms, a spot of unparalleled beauty. Rates: check website Hours: check website www.castletonfestival.org 866.974.0767 / 540.937.4969 663 Castleton View Road / Castleton, VA 22716 display map
July 4, 2012
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Rappahannock County celebrates the 4th of July in a big way with an afternoon and evening family event, culminating in fireworks set against the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and countryside. Live music, food, public safety demonstrations, antique cars, local non-profit displays, moon bounces, face-painting, and more. Proceeds benefit the Sperryville Fire Department, which hosts the event. Rates: General admission- $20 per vehicle; tailgate - $30 per vehicle Hours: Gates open at 1 pm www.sperryvillefire.com 540.987.8124 4137 Sperryville Pike / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
July 7 - July 8, 2012
Gray Ghost's 18th Anniversary Festival! Join Gray Ghost as we celebrate 18 years of wine-making excellence! Festivities include wine tasting, winery tours, vineyard tours, live jazz music, Civil War camp, firing of a replica Civil War cannon, local vendors, and a silent barrel auction. Bring a picnic or buy a barbecue lunch. Barbecue lunch is additional $10 and benefits the Culpeper Food Closet. Please call for lunch reservations. Rates: $10 per person Hours: 11 am-5 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
August 11 - August 12, 2012
2nd Annual Hazzard Homecoming Ben "Cooter" Jones and Miss Alma present the 2nd Annual Hazzard Homecoming back in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Sperryville, home of the original "Cooter’s Place." Featuring personal appearances by your favorite "Dukes of Hazzard" stars and dozens of "General Lees." Also featuring bluegrass and country music by Cooter’s Garage Band and County Music legends to be announced. Rates: Advance tickets: $15 for both days / $10 for single day, + $2 handling -- At the gate: $20 both days or $15 for single day -- *Kids 10 and under, Senior's 65 and over and Military w/ ID come for free Hours: check website www.cootersplace.com 615.872.8358 Rt 522 / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
September 8, 2012
15th Annual Taste of Rappahannock The annual "Taste" showcases local foods and wines at a dinner and social event held at historic Belle Meade School with the Blue Ridge Mountains backdrop along scenic Route 231. Tables are set exquisitely, decorated by local designers and both silent and exciting live auctions are featured. The evening is sponsored by Headwaters Foundation, dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for Rappahannock County children. Rates: $150 per person; sponsorships available Hours: 6 pm www.headwatersfdn.org director@headwatersfdn.org 540.987.3322 Sperryville, VA 22740
September 29 - September 30, 2012
4th Annual Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Civil War Heritage Days This year’s Farm Tour is joined by Rappahannock County’s Civil War Sesquicentennial Heritage Days celebration. Nearly 20 Rappahannock farms, orchards, and wineries—as well as farm-to-table student programs and environmental organizations—will participate in the tour. Heritage Day events will include encampments, firing demonstrations and other events. Visitors can buy Farm Tour tickets, get Civil War Heritage Days information, and buy local products at the "All Things Rappahannock" market at The SchoolHouse in Sperryville. Rates: $5 per person, age 16 and older Hours: 9 am-5 pm farmtour.visitrappahannockva.com info@visitrappahannockva.com 540.675.5330 12018 Lee Highway / Sperryville, VA 22740 display map
October 20 - October 21, 2012
55th Annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale This annual fundraising event, sponsored by the Trinity Episcopal Church Women of the Parish, raises money for local, national and international charities. 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. Don't forget to check out the beautiful dried flower arrangements for sale in the Parish Hall!
Rates: $30 for block ticket of three houses and tea at Middleton Inn or $10 per house; $5 tea only (2 - 5pm both days) Hours: 11 am-5 pm Sa; 1-5pm Su www.trinwash.org 540.675.3716 379 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747 display map
November 3 - November 4, 2012
8th Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour This two-day, fall getaway event takes advantage of the beautiful autumn colors in scenic Rappahannock County to set the stage for showcasing the works of more than 50 professional artists. Many of the artists will display and sell their work at their private home studios, which are scattered throughout the hills and dales of the county. The tour begins at the Fire Hall in Washington, VA and is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. Rates: $10 donation per person Hours: see website www.raac.org 540.675.3193 10 Firehouse Lane / Washington, VA 22747 display map
November 10, 2012
Gray Ghost's Gala Release Party! Celebrate the release of Gray Ghost's exquisite Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from the incredible 2009 vintage year! This is the only time Gray Ghost opens the Reserve Cabernet! The evening's festivities include live music by the Seth Kibel Jazz Trio, open wine bar, and buffet dinner. Advance ticket purchase required. Rates: TBD Hours: 7:30 - 10:30 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
November 23, 2012
Gray Ghost's Holiday Kick Off! Kick off the holiday shopping season in style at Gray Ghost Vineyards! Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and browse new gifts for the holidays. Live music by Valerie von Fange from 3:30-5:30 pm. Extended hours to accommodate your schedule and to entertain out-of-town guests! Rates: Free! Hours: 11 am-6 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
December 1 - December 2, 2012
Gray Ghost's Holiday Open House! See the world's largest cork Christmas display containing over 81,000 corks, complete with a Christmas tree, sleigh and reindeer, Santa's chair and candelabra! Enjoy a vast array of holiday foods and wine! Collect the 18th in a series of limited edition holiday glasses! Guess the corks on the new cork decoration! Admission includes wine tasting, food, and collectible holiday glass. Rates: $15 per person Hours: 11 am - 4 pm; winery open until 5 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
December 9, 2012
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. Rates: Free! Hours: 1-4 pm www.grayghostvineyards.com 540.937.4869 14706 Lee Highway / Amissville, VA 20106 display map
