Wild Flowers
and Wine Tasting Tour Harpers Ferry
What better way to experience
spring than walking in fields of wildflowers?
 In April and
early May, we hike through vineyards of Tarara Winery and along the
Potomac, a plant migration route near Lucketts, Virginia. John DeMary,
naturalist and wildflower expert, guides you as he identifies and teaches you
to identify early spring flora and fauna along the riverbank and trails. After
the walk, enjoy Tarara's award winning
wines in the privacy of their stunning outdoor pavilion. Linen tablecloths and
their Reserve Wine glass set the stage for comprehensive wine education. You
will sample several premium wines, then choose your wine of choice from your
samples for a full glass of wine, enjoyed with cheese and crackers. Also
included is a brief tour of the wine making cave.
In later May and June, we walk through a forest of
wildflowers on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains 16 miles west of
Middleburg, VA in the Thompson Wildlife Management Area. The location of our
trail head 2,000 feet above sea level allows for an exciting floral diversity
of Showy Orchis, Trillium, Lady Slippers and other spring wildflowers late into
June. The hike ends in style with a wine tasting at the
Naked Mountain Winery. Seven wines will be tasted including
two Chardonnay's, a Raptor Red, Rose, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and
Chardonnay/Reisling. Naked Mountain wines were served at the White House during
the George H.W. Bush Administration and the Clinton Administration.
Participants will receive a wildflower identification
checklist and information about historical medicinal use of plants. Birds and
other wildlife will also be identified on the tours. The level of difficulty is
non strenuous to moderate, and beginners are welcome.
Dates: April 17th, Saturday and April 25th, Sunday
groups of 20 or more, based on availability.
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PRICING / DETAILS -
Wildflowers & Wine |
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Cost: |
Pricing |
Price includes: hiking guide and
transportation |
Suggested age: 21 |
Trip length:3.5 hrs |
Season:
April 17th Saturday & April 25th
Sunday |
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Adult |
$64.00 |
Departure Times:1pm-4:30pm |
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Youth
(Ages 10-20) |
$57.00 |
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Based on Group of 15 or more |
Bring: Hiking shoes/boots, sack lunch (if
lunch time), water and day/fanny pack |
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Add 5% tax + $2 user fee |
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Wildflowers & Wine
Reservations |
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At this time,
please call 301-695-5177 or
888-i go play to make a reservation |
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Dress &
Directions:
Wear comfortable hiking clothes and sturdy hiking shoes.
Tarara Directions:
Tarara
Winery
13648 Tarara Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
From Leesburg, VA
From the
intersection of Route 7 and Route 15, follow Route 15 North approximately 10
miles to the Village of Lucketts. Take a right onto Route 662. Follow Route 662
for 3 miles to Tarara Winery entrance on the left. Follow our signs upon
entering Tarara. Park on the grass next to the blacktop parking lot
Alternate Route from Leesburg,
VA
From the intersection of Route 7 and Route 15, follow 15 North
approximately 4 miles to Limeston School Rd./Route 661. Turn right on 661 and
follow to the end (3 miles). Turn right onto Spinks Ferry Road/Route 657.
Follow Route 657 2 miles to Lost Corner Rd/Route 662. Turn left onto Route 662.
Follow Route 662 1 mile to Tarara Winery entrance on the right. Follow our
signs upon entering Tarara. Park on the grass next to the blacktop parking
lot
From Point of Rocks, MD
Take Route
15 South for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Route 658. At the stop sign
turn left onto Route 662. Follow Route 662 for 1 mile to Tarara Winery entrance
on the left. Follow our signs upon entering Tarara. Park on the grass next to
the blacktop parking lot.
Thompson Wildlife Management Area
Directions:
2 1/2 miles down Leeds Manor Road at the Wildlife Management
Parking Area on the right. After the hike you will drive another 2 1/2 miles
south on Leeds Manor Road to Naked Mountain Winery on the left. 2747 Leeds
Manor Road/Route 688 Markham, Va 22643
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