7 Reasons to Experience Bluemont this Spring
There’s no better time to discover your inner farmer than spring when the orchards are blooming, the baby animals are frolicking and the rose’ is flowing at our family farm! Whether you join us for a tranquil stay on the mountainside or to experience one of our seasonal events, spring is a beautiful time to experience Bluemont!
2.) Sip on the "Hatch" Spring Release at Henway Hard Cider
In celebration of Great Country Farms' Peep Program, Henway Hard Cider has released their first vintage of “Hatch” Hard Cider! This spring release is brewed with a tea blend of raspberry leaves, orange peel and green tea and is the perfect springtime sipper.
Pro Tip: Purchase online tickets to Great Country Farms and pick up your wristband first for 10% off wine and cider purchases!
4.) Sip on the springtime favorite “Fluster Cluck” at Dirt Farm Brewing
After U-Pick has ended at Great Country Farms, the Dirt Farm Brewing team ensures all fruit goes to the freezer and not to waste. Varying year to year based on harvest, the gleaning project results in this annual springtime favorite. It's a one-off, one-of-a-kind with 100% estate-grown fruit… a true Fluster Cluck! ABV 6.2%
This year's one-off seasonal is created with a mix of peaches, tart cherries, strawberries, Norton, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Concord grape pressings, packing a refreshing, fruit-forward punch
Pro Tip: Book a stay in the Brewer’s Cottage for up to 4 guests and walk over to the DFB tasting room. Need to work on site for an hour on your weekday getaway? This cottage has great internet.
1.) Au Natural Spring Wine Series Release at Bluemont Vineyard
Shed your inhibitions and dive into Bluemont Vineyard's newest wine series this spring: Au Naturel. Crisp and clean, these wines are stripped down to the bare essentials of craft winemaking and harken back to a simpler time. Free from sulfites and preservatives and meant to be shared with those you love, Naturally! Wine series includes Piquette Blanc, Piquette Rosé and Nu Rouge.
Pro Tip: The Piquette Rosé makes its debut at our Mother’s Day Chef’s Table!
3.) Visit the Baby Animals at Great Country Farms
The chicks are peeping, the baby goats are ready for a cuddle and more baby animals will soon be arriving. ! Visit Great Country Farms this spring for a chance to meet and greet (and cuddle!) our baby animals.
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5.) Learning Day Farm Field Trip
Take advantage of the last few weeks and months of asynchronous learning days and take your family on a farm field trip to Great Country Farms where you will immerse yourselves into the education and day to day activities of a working family farm!
Pro Tip: Purchase online tickets to Great Country Farms and save as online tickets are less expensive than buying at the gate.
6.) Enjoy the Bloom of the Mountainside
The peach tree blossoms will be in full bloom the in mid-April and we know you don’t want to miss this spring photo op! Gleefully wander around the blossoms and be sure to stop by our newest activation, The Bloom Bar, serving up rose’, Sangria and Spring ciders from Henway which is open April 10th!
Pro tip: Book professional photograph sessions in the bloom with preferred vendors; Bakerture Photography or Kathy Lee Photography.
7.) The Cottages at Bluemont
Psssst have you heard about our newest property, The Cottages at Bluemont? This spring why just visit Bluemont, when you could truly experience Bluemont with an overnight stay in the Loudoun Valley! Choose from a studio, two-bedroom or three-bedroom cottage, with a variety of locations throughout the Bluemont property.
This year we’ve jumped in on the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival in partnership with Amazon, and are participating in the 2021 Petal Porch Parade. You don’t want to miss out on the bloomin’ décor at The Stone Cottage at Bluemont!
Pro Tip: Book a stay online and add on complimentary passes to Great Country Farms ($12-$14 value per ticket!).