Peaks of Otter Winery  and Orchards

Calendar of Events for 2009

 

 

Open noon to 5,  weekends January  – March, noon to 5 daily,  April through December, and other times by chance, special events or appt.

 

February 13-14-15
Happy Valentines Day  at Peaks of Otter Winery
Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us and taste. Free                                                             Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

March 14-15-16-17 Saint Patrick’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our winery wearing green and receive an extra discount on wines. We call it the “Luck of the Irish”. Free Noon-5p.m.  Also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.                                                              Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

March 28-29– April 4-5,11-12,18-19
Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our farm and enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way. Picnic under a blossoming tree. Taste our wines, visit our farm animals and get advance tickets for The Horse and Hound Wine Festival  www.BedfordWine.com  Free Noon-5p.m. Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.                                                                                                          Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

May 9-10
Peaks of Otter Winery invites you to Mother's Day Weekend
Follow the back roads along the picturesque Blue Ridge for a taste of grandma’s fruit wine. Free Noon-5p.m.. . Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.  
Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

May 23-24-25

Memorial Day Weekend at Peaks of Otter Winery
Start your summer at Peaks of Otter Winery with a glass of wine while gazing at the mountains and enjoying the valleys. Remember all those that sacrificed for us to be free.. Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.  Info: 540-586-3707
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

June 6
Celebrating D-day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Because of the great sacrifices that was made on June 6, 1944, we would like to encourage everyone to visit The National D-day Memorial. Bedford lost more men per captor than any other place. After your visit, you can then visit Peaks of Otter Winery, present your receipt and receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

June 20-21
Father’s Day Celebration at Peaks of Otter Winery
Dazzle Dad with tastes of our many   fruit wines. Free Noon-5p.m.  Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.  Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

July 3-4-5 Red, White and You at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and stop by the our winery for some of our “Chili Dawg”, apple-pepper wine. We accept D-Day dollars. Free Noon-5p.m. Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.                                                     Info: 540-586-3707                                                                                                            E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

July 11  

The 5th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival

Enjoy wine from eight of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing.  Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old.  The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford Va 24523 with spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views. Part of the proceeds will go to Commonwealth Search and Rescue, The Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue, Inc and the Bedford Humane Society. 11am-6pm  Tasters $15--Gen. Adm. $10--Children & Dogs $5

www.BedfordWine.com for more info.   Info: 540-586-3707.                                                                                                             E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

July 25-26, August 1-2,8-9,15-16,22-23
A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Sample peaches, nectarines and apples that we make into wine. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while walking out through the orchards and vineyard. Families will enjoy our farm animals. Free noon -5p.m. . . Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.   

Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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August 15

10 a.m. to 3 p.m

Plan on joining us for the 2009 Bedford County Family Farm Tour, a FREE family-oriented event.  In celebration of agriculture past and present, this year’s tour will highlight agriculture practices.

You will enjoy food samples and informative demonstrations.  You are invited to bring a picnic lunch and a camera, but please leave your pets at home.  Lunch and locally produced foods will be available for purchase.  Farm Tour 2009 is sponsored by Bedford County, Bedford Agriculture Council, Poplar Forest, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Bedford Tourism, and Area Businesses. More info will be available at a later date.

For more information on the Bedford County Family Farm Tour, go to www.bedfordfarmtour.org or call the Bedford Extension Office at 540-586-7675.

 

August 29-30 September 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27                                                                                               An Apple A Day Open House At Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling our many varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Johnny Appleseed knew that "an apple a day would keep the doctor away”, long before medical science discovered that three apples a day helped with stomach, colon and other medical problems. Take your children to see the farm animals. Free. noon -5p.m . Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.  Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

October 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25,31-Nov.1-7-8, 14-15
Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample apples and fresh cider, along with our Fruit Of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm animals. Free noon -5p.m. . . Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.   Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

November 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the Harvest at Peaks of Otter Winery
The sweetest cider, the most succulent apples, the jars of preserves, jams and jellies, the warmth of wine and conversation are here to share. Free Noon-5p.m. . Also, Picnic and Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.  .                                                            Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

 

Nov 21-22, 28-29-Dec 5-6-,12-13,19-20                                                                                                       Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Free Noon-5p.m.       Visit the Christmas lights at the Elks National Home in "The Christmas Capital of Virginia"                                                                                                                             Info: 540-586-3707.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.