Weekends in January
Mulled Wine and Fireside Weekends, at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery....... 11am - 6pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA  22639
Happy New Year! Warm yourself by the fire and enjoy a complimentry glass of
mulled wine at Philip Carter Winery! Available every weekend in January.
Also in January, receive 10% off all bottle purchases throughout the entire month!
While visiting the Winery, enjoy the work of Virginia artist, Kelly Walker.
For more information call (540) 364-1203 or visit www.pcwinery.com.

January 1 | Friday
New Year's Day Brunch, at Poplar Springs Manor House Restaurant

Manor House Restaurant..... 11am - 2:30pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Join The Manor House for an elegant three course brunch to ring in the New Year.
The menu features gourmet American cuisine with a French influence. Three courses
range from French Toast Casserole to Seared Lamb Loin and everything in between.
Champagne pairing is optional.   Cost: $52 p/person
For more information or to reserve your space, call (540) 788-4600 or toll free
(800) 490-7747, or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

January 9 | Saturday
Wine Tasting and Education Class 101, at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... open, 11am - 6pm; seminar, 1pm - 3pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA
Expand your wine tasting knowledge and enhance your palette with our wine tasting
and education classes! Hosted by the winemaker himself, this class will serve to
educate you on wine tasting techniques and general wine knowledge.
First of three installments. Free admission! For more information
call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

January 9 & 10 | Saturday & Sunday
Scrabble Tournament, at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
Our cozy patios and Tasting Room will be host to our January Scrabble tournament!
Bring your boards and dictionaries and get ready to Scrabble!
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

Barrel Oak Winery...... 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
This is our new wineter past time! Did you ever play that great card game "spoons"?
You pass cards around the table as fast as possible looking to create a perfect meld.
Once you get it you steal a spoon while (hopefully) the others don't notice! Once they
see what you've done, bedlam ensues because there's one fewer spoons than players
and Someone is always out!
While we play round robin, we'll and be serving our delicious spaghetti. The grand
winner gets a private 3 hours use of our wine loft with their guests on a wineter Sunday!
WOW! For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

January 16 | Saturday
Winemaking Seminar Class 102 at Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery..... open, 11am - 6pm; seminar, 1pm - 3pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA
Attend the second installment of our wine classes! Again hosted by the winemaker
himself, this class will delve int the science and art of winemaking. Free admission!
For more information call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

January 16 | Saturday
Open Mic Day, at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
We’ll have a keyboard for background, an audience, microphones, and words!
You bring your voice and do some entertaining!
For more information call (540) 364-6073 or visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

January 16 | Saturday
Wine Appreciation Seminar, at Vint Hill Craft Winery

Vint Hill Craft Winery..... 10am - 11am; Winery is open 11am - 6pm
7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill, VA 20187
Topic: Cold to Warm Climate Grape Growing Styles and How They Affect Winemaking
and Flavor Profiles
Starting on January 16th and about every other Saturday, thereafter, Vint Hill Craft Winery
will host seminars on topics ranging from "Cold to Warm Climate Grape Growing Styles"
to the "Nuances of Wine AVAs" to the "Legal Requirements for Wine Labeling and
Branding" and more. There's something here for everyone and at all levels of wine
knowledge and appreciation. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Cost is $30 per person (complimentary for our Vintners)
Use the contact form on our web site or call (703) 991-0191 to make your reservation.
www.vinthillcraftwinery.com

January 16 | Saturday
Astronomy Viewing Sessions

C.M. Crockett Park..... 7pm - 11pm
10066 Rogues Road, Midland, VA 22728
Get a great view of the constellations, planets, and stars at viewing sessions with the
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club during crystal-clear winter nights. No formal program
will be presented, however, the public is invited to bring your own telescope or observe
through one provided. Dress for the weather. Go to www. novac.com for program dates
and times. Click on “Observing sites”, then “Crockett Park”.
County residents: Free. Non-County residents: $6 per car
For more information call (540) 788-4867.

January 16 & 17 | Saturday & Sunday
Chili Days of January at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery, Linden...... Noon - 6pm
3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22643
Get out of the house and into the country and join us at the winery for “Chili Days of
January”. Enjoy some of our famous chili prepared by the Apple House caterers.
For $13.00 you get a bowl of chili, a glass of wine and bread.
Spice up your chili the way you like it using "fixings" provided.
There are no reservations are needed for this activity.
For more information call (540) 636-6777 or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.

Barrel Oak Winery...... 1pm; Winery is open 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Chatham Street is a duo that combines acoustic guitars, stellar vocals, and a wide
range of top-notch songs from a variety of genres to create an elegant and very
entertaining music listening experience. www.chathamstreetmusic.com
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

Barrel Oak Winery...... 1pm; Winery is open 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Sharon and her crew will be bottling all day. The BOWHouse White and Chocolate
Lab will be finished and many of our best customers and club members will be
volunteering to help out. You can join us and watch from the catwalk above as they
work their magic. Learn how the bottling is done at an artisinal Virginia winery!
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

Barrel Oak Winery...... 6pm; Winery is open 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
This is our movie night. Perfect for families and the kids. We'll have a couple of great
kid's movies in the wine loft starting at 6pm and for $5 each, spaghetti n s'mores for all!
Feel free to also bring a picnic and make yerself right at home. We'll be here till about
9:30pm. Will you? For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

January 23 | Friday
Philip Carter Winery ~ 2nd Year Anniversary Open House

Philip Carter Winery..... 11am - 6pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA
Live music and light food.  Bring the entire family and your canine friend. 
As January wanes, make the most of an afternoon with us as we celebrate our
2nd Year in Business and thank you for making Philip Carter the Favorite
Virginia Winery of 2009.
For more information call (540) 364-1203, or visit www.pcwinery.com.

January 23 | Saturday
Cooking Workshop - Healthy Luscious Lady

Cheesecake Farms..... Noon - 2pm
Sumerduck, VA
Get healthier in 2010.  Become a luscious lady! 
It's easier than you think and doesn't require hard work, dieting, surgery, make up 
or expensive creams. And the best part is that like wine, the older you get the more
luscious you are! For more information call (540) 439-2188,
e-mail: CheesecakeFarms@aol.com, or visit www.cheesecakefarms.com.

January 23 | Saturday
Food & Wine Pairings, at Three Fox Vineyards

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane ..... 11am - 5pm
10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA
We’ll be offering seasonal food pairings to go with our handcrafted wines.
Come learn how to bring out the best flavors in food and wine by making the
right pairings! For more information call (540) 364-6073 or
visit www.threefoxvineyards.com.

Barrel Oak Winery...... Begins at 2pm; Winery is open from 11am - 6pm
3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA
Pamela Juelharte playing with Pam and Terry Donaldson. An ecclectic mix of
Pamela's originals and classic covers from artists including Linda Ronstadt,
Emmylou Harris, The Eagles, and others. Check out Pamela's music at
www.pamelajuelharte.com.
For more information call (540) 364-6402, or visit www.barreloakwinery.com.

January 29 | Friday
Friday Night Flights & Live Music, at Poplar Springs

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa..... 6pm - 8pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova
Every Friday join us in the lounge or on the garden terrace (weather pending) for live
performances from amazing local musicians.  No fee to attend. Dress is casual. 
Open to the public.  Sample feature wine flights and delight in the light fare menu!
For more information, call (540) 788-4600, e-mail: thespa@poplarspringsinn.com,
or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

January 30 | Saturday
Wine Tasting and Education Class 103, Philip Carter Winery vs. California

Philip Carter Winery..... open, 11am - 6pm; seminar, 1pm - 3pm
4366 Stillhouse Road, Hume, VA
Attend the third installment of our wine classes! Hosted by the winemaker himself,
this class will demonstrate different styles of wines and winemaking, specifically
with Philip Carter (Virginia) and California. $25 per person. Free admission for
VIP Club members, sign up now! For more information call (540) 364-1203,
or visit www.pcwinery.com.

January 30 | Saturday
Winemaker's Dinner at Marriott Ranch with Sharon & Brian

Marriott Ranch..... 7pm
5305 Marriott Lane, Hume, VA 22639
This is a lovely evening of wonderful food paired with Barrel Oak Winery's wines.
Sharon and Brian will share this very intimate evening with you and about 25 others
as they tell stories of our wine and how they came to live our dream together. The price
is $99 per person and Marriott Ranch has lovely rooms available so that you can make
a weekend of it. This is a unique, rare and very special evening of gourmet food,
interesting people, and peaceful getaway to the Rappahannock countryside.  $
For reservations or more information, call (540) 364-2627, or visit www.marriottranch.com.

January 30 | Saturday
Valentine's Pottery Workshop

Marshall Community Center..... 10am - 11am
4133-A Rectortown Road, Marshall, VA 20115
Ages 5 and up. Candy dishes, coffee mugs and picture frames are just a few of
the many items available to paint. Give your loved one a personalized gift or keep
it as your own. Projects will be ready for pickup one week after the workshop. $
For more information call (540) 364-3886.

January 30 | Saturday
Wine Appreciation Seminar, at Vint Hill Craft Winery

Vint Hill Craft Winery..... 10am - 11am; Winery is open 11am - 6pm
7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill, VA 20187
Topic: Taste and Understand Acid Additions In the Same Wine Varietals
Starting on January 16th and about every other Saturday, thereafter, Vint Hill Craft Winery
will host seminars on topics ranging from "Cold to Warm Climate Grape Growing Styles"
to the "Nuances of Wine AVAs" to the "Legal Requirements for Wine Labeling and
Branding" and more. There's something here for everyone and at all levels of wine
knowledge and appreciation. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Cost is $30 per person (complimentary for our Vintners)
Use the contact form on our web site or call (703) 991-0191 to make your reservation.
www.vinthillcraftwinery.com

January 30 | Saturday
Cardio Health Day Retreat at Poplar Springs Inn Spa

Poplar Springs Inn Spa ..... 1pm - 6pm
9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, VA 20139
Hosted by Commonwealth Preventive Medicine Institute
Cardiologist:  Dr. Christopher Leet, MD, FACC
Lifestyle Therapist:  Virginia Inglese, M.A., R.D., M.C.S.W.
Nutritionist:  Aren Dodge, B.S., R.D., C.D.E.
Exercise Physiologist:  Ruth Gordon, B.A., A.C.E.
Jump start your resolution for a more vital, energetic, passionate & healthy 2010!
A Certified Professionals Event

Cost: $300 registration fee includes snacks, gourmet Mediterranean lunch and
a copy of "Heart-Beats: A Palpitatious Guide to Dying Young at a Very Late Age"
To Register: call (703) 881-8911, or visit www.cwpmi.com
For more information or to reserve your space, call (540) 788-4600 or toll free
(800) 490-7747, or visit www.poplarspringsinn.com.

January 30 & 31 | Saturday & Sunday
The Ravishing Red Days of Winter, at Fox Meadow Winery

Fox Meadow Winery, Linden...... Noon - 6pm
3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22643
Join us at the winery for vertical wine tastings in the wine cellar. In addition to tasting
the 2008 Cabernet Franc wine still in the barrels, we will be conducting vertical tastings
of our past 2005, 2006 & 2007 award winning Cabernet Franc estate wines.
For more information call (540) 636-6777 or visit www.foxmeadowwinery.com.