Learn About Wine History At Spring Wine Festival And Sunset Tour At Mount Vernon

Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour At Mount Vernon
Each year, Mount Vernon hosts its most popular event of the year known as Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. At this festival, you can sample wines from Virginia's finest wineries while enjoying delicious food, live music, and spectacular views at the estate. The festival celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar and appearances by Martha Washington and other people from Washington’s world. You just have to bring a blanket, relax on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River, and sample wines made in Virginia. During tours of the Mansion, you can visit the cellar where Washington stored his wine and learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s endeavors with wine. All proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation and restoration of Mount Vernon and its educational programs. This year, the festival was held from 17 to 19 May. The following wineries participated in this year's festival.
  • Barboursville Vineyards Barboursville, VA
  • Chateau Morrisette Meadows of Dan, VA
  • DuCard Vineyards Madison, VA
  • DelFosse Vineyards & Winery Faber, VA
  • Early Mountain Madison, VA
  • Effingham Manor Nokesville, VA
  • Gray Ghost Vineyards Amissville, VA
  • Horton Vineyards Gordonsville, VA
  • Jefferson Vineyards Charlottesville, VA
  • Lake Anna Winery Spotsylvania, VA
  • Miracle Valley Vineyard Delaplane, VA
  • Narmada Winery Amissville, VA
  • Pearmund Cellars Broad Run, VA
  • Philip Carter Winery of Virginia Hume, VA
  • Rockbridge Vineyards Raphine, VA
  • Rosemont Vineyards La Crosse, VA
  • Three Fox Vineyards Delaplane, VA
  • Veritas Winery Afton, VA
  • Walsh Family Wine Purcellville, VA
  • Williamsburg Winery Williamsburg, VA
There was also live music at the festival. Sonyx performed on Friday, Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders on Saturday and David Bach Consort on Sunday. Private, reserved tables that seat twelve were also available at the festival. These tables included a fruit, cheese, and meat platter, a dessert platter, three bottles of house wine, and VIP table service.VIP table service was available for $1100-$1200.
VIP Tables at Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
Historic interpreters conducted special tours of the Mansion throughout the evening. The interpreters discussed Washington’s attempts at creating a vineyard and highlighted various wine-related items inside the Mansion, including the basement’s brick vaults where Washington stored his wine. To accompany the wine tasting, Fruit & Cheese Boxes were available by advance purchase for $31.79. A variety of hot and cold food and desserts including baguettes, gourmet sandwiches, and specialty sweets were also available on site from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Designated drivers received free Coca-Cola soft drinks.

Properties in Mount Vernon

Private nature preserve views from new back deck set this home apart.

8701 Gateshead Rd

Ready for immediate occupancy. No HOA. .36 acre lot in a desirable Mount Vernon neighborhood. This front hall colonial has a formal living and dining areas with large foyer. Main level kitchen flows into great room with wood burning fireplace. Hard wood floors in living and dining areas and stairwell. Second level has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Main bedroom has en suite bathroom. Ample parking with two car carport provides side access to home. Hot tub conveys. Walk out basement is freshly carpeted and painted. Basement has bonus room and utility room. Appliances are newer and roof is seven years young. Spacious home with good floor plan and nice flow. [Mount Vernon Manor - $860,000]

Completely renovated .

4311 Southwood Dr

Brand new windows ,bathrooms and kitchen remodeled and fully permitted basement. Located right behind George Washington's historic land, This property is a gem you won't want to overlook. It features a spacious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home spanning over 4,000 sq. ft. The renovated open-concept kitchen boasts of new hardwood flooring, modern cabinets, SMART appliances, an induction oven, and LED lighting. The home shows distinctive woodwork, custom cabinetry, and modern paint finishes. The elegant dining room and library are adorned by modern and elegant finishing. Unwind by the cozy fireplace with a book from the library. The second floor's primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet. It also has a large en-suite bathroom with a huge shower. With 3 more bedrooms on the second floor followed by two additional bathrooms, do not be concerned about the idea of not having enough room for hosting guests for the night. Washer dryer on the second floor for convenience in doing laundry. This house provides ample space with closets, storage above the two car garage, and has a unique and spacious walk up basement with LVT flooring. This home also comes fully equipped with a bedroom on the first floor with a walk in closet and full bathroom which is a rarity to find in this neighborhood. Relish the outdoors with the professionally designed landscape, complete with rock divides and mature plantings. Whether you're grilling on the upper deck or savoring the evening in the lush green backyard, the ambiance is perfect. 8 miles to DC and Arlington. Landscaping and driveway is being worked on. [Southwood - $1,269,999]

This custom-built home, situated on a large half-acre corner lot, offers true one-level living and has undergone extensive remodeling throughout.

4312 Ferry Landing Rd

The main level opens into a living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counters, and tons of storage. An updated half bath and finished laundry/mudroom area are conveniently located adjacent to the rear yard and covered portico, leading to the oversized two-car garage and driveway. Main level includes a separate dining room, four spacious bedrooms including an en-suite primary bedroom, and an additional hall full bath. High-end plantation shutters across the front of the house provide privacy while allowing plenty of natural light. Full-size lower level, with walk-out steps, offers a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace and built-ins. Second kitchenette area, built-in bar, fifth bedroom, and remodeled bathroom. Don't miss the unbelievable amount of storage and the huge hidden-away workshop. Outdoor spaces are designed for entertaining, featuring a large patio area, fenced-in yard, in-ground sprinkler system, custom-built shed with electricity, and extensive mature landscaping and hardscaping. [Mount Vernon Grove - $949,900]

Greetings! Hi! I'm 8403 Boud Brook Lane.

8403 Bound Brook Ln

You can call me BeeBee for short! I am located within the only historic zip codes 22308 and 22309 belonging to the George Washington Estate, The Mount Vernon! I am happy to meet you! You came to the right home; you will love me and my neighborhood; they made my owners feel at home right away upon moving in. As for me, I made a lot of children happy. I made them beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. I used to have a pink treehouse and play area in the backyard. The little girls loved it, and the boys loved the pond with little koi's that they named. My owners dressed me with lots of improvements! I love how they added a Trex flooring deck, making it maintenance-free. It has 42 inches of railings, making it code-compliant. In the kitchen, I have newly installed stainless steel appliances. Furthermore, my glass tile backsplash is made of Elida Ceramica. Recently, carpeting has been installed in the upper bedrooms, and hardwood flooring downstairs, too. I have large bedrooms. The designs of the chandelier and other lighting fixtures are contemporary, Light fixtures in the deck are ready for your party celebrations. With a 75-inch TV mounted, you are really ready to party. I have fresh paint and new bathrooms also. I have large upper bedrooms and others in the basement. Even the electrical panel is new, and I am equipped with 220 power volts for an electric car or your new Tesla. Did I already tell you that I have a driveway for three cars? But wait, I also have a boat parking at the back! Nobody can beat that! My two fireplaces will keep you cozy during cold winter nights! And if you see my front yard during spring, you will love all my flowers! I have a wall of pink Camella, yellow daffodils, bursting colors of red, white, pink tulips, and purple Irises! You should see the blooms of my Royal Empress; it is a sight to behold! Shopping is within a mile, schools are within walking distance, and Mt Vernon Hospital is within 5 miles. Everything is conveniently located. Welcome home! You will love me, too, the way my previous owners did! [Riverside Estates - $779,000]

Open House May 4th & 5th 11-2 pm.

8637-D Beekman Pl #37d

Exceptional condo in Alexandria near Fort Belvoir, offering proximity to shops, dining, and grocery stores all within walking distance. This recently updated unit features a family room with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, complemented by a private deck with additional storage. The kitchen, remodeled in 2021, includes white cabinets, granite countertops, a marble backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. It also features a breakfast bar and an eat-in area. The primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, and the bathroom, also updated in 2021, features a spacious tiled shower, marble corner shelves, and updated lighting and vanity. Washer and dryer in unit. One assigned parking pass, and two guest passes available upon move-in. [Clusters At Woodlawn - $225,000]

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