Every weekend through September, we will make delicious fresh sangria! We will change the recipe every weekend, repeating some favorites. Each weekend delicious, cold sangria will be served in quart mason jars for just $15 each. As always, we also have amazing wine and mead cocktails for you to try.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Join Director Doug Coleman for a road trip tour to learn about Reverend Robert Rose’s accomplishments and role of Nelson County’s future, in and around the community of Roseland. (Rose’s Land). Bring money for lunch at Lovingston Café. Register in advance.
Each fall over 30,000 raptors migrate through Rockfish Gap, and we count them all! Come join us as we witness this great migration! Peak migration occurs in the final two weeks of September. During this time we can get 50-100 visitors on the weekends who come to enjoy the raptor show of as many as […]
Every weekend through September, we will make delicious fresh sangria! We will change the recipe every weekend, repeating some favorites. Each weekend delicious, cold sangria will be served in quart mason jars for just $15 each. As always, we also have amazing wine and mead cocktails for you to try.
Enjoy your Labor Day in style at 12 Ridges Vineyard! We have music, food, and great wines all weekend! Live music September 3 Spencer Hatcher, September 4 Patrick Ryan, September 5 Theocles. Family friendly and leashed pets welcome.
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
An awesome evening with food, drinks, and live music by 635!
Come out to the mill and see the water wheel in action and take home some stone ground goodness. You'll be able to buy our signature Virginia grown flour and meal along with goods from several other artisan producers. The market includes vendors selling artisan crafts, farm produce and wood-fired pizza. This is an outdoor […]
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
Metallic jackets. Bubblegum pink. Velour tracksuits. Y2K was a decade like none other. We will be playing 00's music all day long, have specialty cocktails at the Distillery, plus there will be prizes for the best dressed, so pull out your flip phones and call your friends and get on down to Bold Rock
Live music by Drew Dodson. 12 farm fresh hard ciders are available on draft along with a rotating selection of barrel aged ciders. Full food menu is available including chili cheese nachos, all beef Vienna hot dogs, pretzels and more. Take in the Blue Ridge views at the Cider Hall!
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Join Kathie Driscoll for a 2 hour garden tour at Quarry Gardens in Schuyler. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at their pavilion and explore their trails. Rated easy. Bring water, lunch and walking shoes. Payment includes entrance fee and is due at time of registration. Register in advance.
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
The first day of Oktoberfest will be recognized with German centric vendors and the release of our Oktoberfest lager.
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
The Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch has begun its 47th season of monitoring the fall hawk migration! We’ll be monitoring the migration through the end of November, and we welcome visitors at any time. Come join us as we witness this great migration and enjoy a fun day of family events. Here you’ll be able to […]
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Explore a few Shenandoah Valley sinkhole ponds found along the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Augusta and Rockingham Counties. These sinkhole ponds comprise one of Virginia’s most unusual ecosystems, some of which support the globally rare Virginia sneezeweed. Bring plenty of food and water. The hike is rated as moderate. Register in advance.
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
The free admission day is designed to encourage discovery and visitation of the country’s variety of national parks. With at least one in every state, national parks are accessible places to visit to refresh body, mind and spirit.
White elephant, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and more!
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
Things are getting Spooky at the Barrel House! Our Imperial Pumpkin Ale and variants will be available for purchase. Smokehouse BBQ and American pub-fare from the Smokin’ Barrel restaurant. This year the event has FREE ADMISSION! Additional fees will apply if you wish to participate in pumpkin chunkin', axe throwing, or hay rides. Live music […]
“The Mountain People” DVD will be shown. The six Backroads books by Lynn and “The Mountain People” will be available for purchase.
We will have a live DJ, a disco ball to dance the night away under, a photo booth, cocktail specials, a food truck on site, and more! Purchase tickets in advance.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Each fall over 30,000 raptors migrate through Rockfish Gap, and we count them all! Come join us as we witness this great migration! Peak migration occurs in the final two weeks of September. During this time we can get 50-100 visitors on the weekends who come to enjoy the raptor show of as many as […]
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
Our retail location will open in October. The pumpkin patch will be open Thursday and Friday 3 PM to 7 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Come visit us to pick your own pumpkins, gourds, and specialty pumpkins!
Start your day with our 5K Trail Run/Walk and continue the fun at our Open House! Registration for the race is required. Same day registration is available but register in advance for a t-shirt! Registration is not required for the free Open House! Food truck, vendors, tack sale, a self-guided tour of Castle Rock Farm […]
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
Fresh apples, homemade apple butter, live music, food vendors, corn maze, crafters and pick your own pumpkins.
Enjoy cold beer and hot pretzels while listening to the Cville Band. Participate in fun contests for all ages. Join us for a day filled with beer, wine, food, music, and fun activities!
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!