Nelson County
datebook
8:30 AM Stoney Creek Golf Course -The 1st annual Almost Home Golf Tournament to raise funds for Nelson County’s ASPCA. Sponsorships also available. 434-361-2522
sat-sun june 20-21 Amherst-Nelson Summer Solstice Wine and Farm Festival Sponsored by 8 Nelson County wineries and Amherst Estate Vineyard. 10 am - 5 pm. Wine tastings, arts and crafts, seminars, festival foods, entertainment and a Fun Area for all ages. Amherst Estate Vineyard’s Hanson Pavilion, 1351 North Amherst Highway 434-946-5168
saturday june 20 2009 Festival of Wine and Food Wine tastings from Virginia’s very best wineries – Barboursville, Cardinal Point, DelFosse, Democracy, Horton, Kluge, Montdomaine, Mountfair, Veritas and Villa Appalaccia. Enjoy wine, jazz, light fare and the cool mountain air. Proceeds support Wintergreen Performing Arts. The Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort. Noon - 5:30pm. $ 434-325-8292 Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op featuring music by Worm Patterson & All Problems Solved, sponsored by Drs. Rice, Rice & Associates & RoseWood Village. The market is located in Nellysford and is open from 8 am to noon. 434-244-2399 Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30 to 12:30 at the Walton’s Mountain Museum with fresh local food, crafts, baked goods and more, each Saturday through October. New vendors are welcome! Support local producers, meet neighbors, and have a cup of coffee at Nelson’s newest market. 434-831-2825 Oakland Nelson County Museum of History Oakland Nelson County Museum of History presents a program about Hurricane Camille’s impact on the schools - children’s essay, teachers, students. 1:30 pm
sunday june 21 Father’s Day at Cardinal Point Winery Treat Dad to a tasting and some complimentary cheeses selected to go with our wines. Dad gets a free Cardinal Point wine glass to take home! 11am - 5:30 pm. 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920 540-456-8400
monday june 22 Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School at Rock Spring United Methodist Church in Faber, VA June 22-26. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Ages 3 years old to 8th grade. 1655 Rock Spring Rd., Faber, VA. 434-263-8516
wednesday june 24 Weigh Less! Live More! This is a six month health counseling group program with a focus on weight loss. Imagine the possibility of feeling better in your body, with more energy and less weight. You will learn to eat in a way that nurtures your unique bio-individuality and allows you to loose weight with out depriving youself. We will meet 2 times a month. You are eligible for a larger group meeting once a month. Fee includes books, cd’s, dvd’s, food samples, items to nuture youself. 6:30 pm. 417 Lakeland Lane, Faber VA 22938 434-326-5519
saturday june 27 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. $3 members, $5 resort guests, $6 non-members. Please register by 9:30AM 434-325-8169 Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op Opening Day Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op featuring music by Warmed Over Boys, sponsored by Nelson County Farm Bureau and Tuckahoe Antique Mall. The market is located in Nellysford and is open from 8 am to noon. 434-244-2399 Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30 to 12:30 at the Walton’s Mountain Museum with fresh local food, crafts, baked goods and more, each Saturday through October. New vendors are welcome! Support local producers, meet neighbors, and have a cup of coffee at Nelson’s newest market. 434-831-2825 Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.
Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily at 11:30am Original Brews, Full service restaurant, extensive menu (children’s menu too), full bar and delightful wine list. Smokefree environment.
UPCOMING MUSIC Check our website for the entire June listing of DBBC music
MARK GRAHAM TRIO June 3 IRISH SESSION NIGHT June 10 JAN SMITH TRIO June 14 6 DAY BENDER June 19 NICHOLSON June 26 BROTHERS JAZZ NIGHTS 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
7pm 7pm 6pm 9pm 9pm
IRISH SESSION NIGHTS 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
FROM THE CHEF It’s not quite breakfast and it’s not quite lunch! We are now open for BRUNCH on SUNDAYS AT 11AM! Delightful beverages accompany delectable brunch specials LIGHT YOUR FIRE on MONDAYS!
FROM THE BREWER APPLE BLOSSOM WHEAT ALE INFUSED WITH NATURAL APPLE GOODNESS TYE PORTER AMERICAN STYLE ROBUST PORTER
Starting at 4pm, Check out our crazy wings offerings paired with
Later June releases
“BEER O’ DAY”
ALE OF FERGUS VI ENGLISH STYLE BEST BITTER
BUN BURSTING BURGER NIGHT & BANANA SPLIT DAZE Don’t just dream about what your
BELGIAN-STYLE STRONG GOLD STRONG GOLD ALE
burger could be. Every Tuesday night, the culinary staff creates new burger creations. Finish it off with a $5 Banana Split! Don’t miss our JAZZ NIGHTS 1st & 3rd Wednesday. With retro cocktails and snazzy foods
FROM THE VINE VIN With PICNICS
Experience our extensive list of wines. Enjoy what you are tasting, then ask about purchasing our retail wines to go
DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY at crossroads Rt 151 & Rt 664 – Nelson County 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967 dbbrewingcompany.com 434.361.1001 N 37° 52.275 W 078° 55.126 ELEVATION 835 FT.
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