Dinner at Inn at Little Washington When our trip to Antarctica was cancelled we made a list of places we might go, looking for something on that mental list of dreams that newly available time and money might finally fulfill. Number one on that list was The Inn at Little Washington. I remember reading about…
Who decided that….
Who decided that… Exploring the idiocies of things we take for granted Let’s look at the viability of a business concept. I did this for years and wonder what I would have said if presented with this set of parameters. The business provides a service, but the beneficiary of said service is not the payer….
Wine and Deer
In 2000 there were around 2,000 wineries in the US, 850 of which were in California. By 2020 that number had grown to over 11,000, with 5,000 in California alone. Every state in the US has at least one winery and many have burgeoning wine regions. Virginia is a good example. Rising demand for wine…
Wine and Wineries
I like visiting wineries, and not just for the wine. Wineries have become popular destinations for things other than their obvious product; including for their scenery, amenities, entertainment and as an event venue. In my local area they also function as a gathering spot and even as a focal point for the art scene. And…
Dinner at The Farmhouse at Veritas
The evening began with Wine Hour, a selection of Veritas Wines and some light snacks. Seating was in the gathering area in front of the fire or on the glassed in porch. We found a spot at the corner of the porch where we could watch the sun set over the mountains. As it approached…
Virginia
Here was the plan- leave home 9 ish in the morning. Do some hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Shenandoah National Park. Arrive at the Farmhouse at Veritas after check in time but before pre-dinner Wine time at 5. Priorities folks. Veritas is a winery not far off the Blue Ridge Parkway about 40…
Explorer Barb 