the virginia wine detour
October 9-11
October 9-11
In partnership with Lightwell Survey Wines, bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar and the Monticello Wine Trail, The Virginia Wine Detour brings together some of Virginia’s most exciting winemakers and great food at the coolest mid-century modern motor lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Spend the full weekend with us or come for just one night. Join us Friday for a poolside cookout, wine tastings and music, come Saturday for an afternoon of wine followed by a four-course wine-pairing dinner on the lawn or stay for two nights and experience it all.
THE FULL WEEKEND INCLUDES:
Accommodations at Colony House
Welcome bubbles upon arrival
Custom Virginia Wine Detour swag bag
Friday Night Cookout + Pool Party presented by the Monticello Wine Trail featuring food from bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
Complimentary Virginia wine tastings featuring Lightwell Survey and wines from across the Monticello AVA
Live DJ sets featuring Tomas C of Magic City Discos
Four complimentary drink tickets per guest (two tickets per guest for single night option)
20% off bottles from a specially selected collection of Virginia wines
Complimentary breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning
Saturday afternoon wine tastings and winemaker events
Pre-dinner poolside reception with wine tastings, canapés and sparkling Virginia wine
Four-course wine-pairing dinner on the Colony House lawn featuring food from Chef Nate Sloan and bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
Participating winemakers include Kirsty Harmon from Blenheim Vineyards, Emily Hodson from Veritas and Flying Fox Vineyard, Sebastian Zutant from Lightwell Survey and Damien Blanchon from Afton Mountain Vineyards.
Check in, drop your bags and start the weekend with welcome bubbles before heading poolside.
5–8 pm | Friday Night Cookout + Pool Party
Presented by the Monticello Wine Trail with food from bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar, complimentary Virginia wine tastings, cocktails featuring Virginia vermouth and amaro producers and music from Tomas C of Magic City Discos.
Meet and mingle with participating winemakers, enjoy two complimentary drink tickets and receive 20% off selected bottles of Virginia wine.
Start the morning with coffee and a complimentary continental breakfast, then choose your own adventure.
Optional winemaker lunch at Dorothy & Frank’s featuring a Monticello Wine Trail winemaker. Additional cost.
Virginia winemaker conversations and additional tastings will take place during the afternoon.
4–6 pm | Poolside Wine Reception
Gather poolside for Virginia wine tastings, canapés and sparkling Virginia wine, cocktails featuring Virginia vermouth and amaro producers and music from Tomas C of Magic City Discos.
6–9 pm | Four-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner
A four-course dinner on the Colony House lawn featuring food from Chef Nate Sloan and bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar, paired with wines from Lightwell Survey and other featured Virginia producers.
Grab fresh coffee and breakfast and enjoy one last morning at Colony House before heading home
FULL WEEKEND | FRIDAY + SATURDAY
Two nights at Colony House + the complete Friday and Saturday experience.
Packages start at $635 for one guest / $735 for two guests
BOOK THE FULL EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY NIGHT
One night at Colony House + Friday’s cookout, wine tastings, cocktails, music and pool party.
Packages start at $299 for one guest / $349 for two guests
BOOK FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY
SATURDAY NIGHT
One night at Colony House + Saturday’s wine tastings, poolside reception and four-course wine-pairing dinner.
Packages start at $349 for one guest / $424 for two guests
BOOK SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY
Package prices vary by room type.
WANT TO MAKE IT A REAL PARTY?
Additional guests sharing your room can be added for $50 for Friday night, $75 for Saturday night or $100 for the full weekend.
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