June 2008

June 6-8
Helga Johnson Jewelry Workshop:  Please join us at The Meeting Place for a weekend of design and instruction for a lovely piece of jewelry for a treasured daughter, friend, or yourself.  You will learn about color and design, along with beading techniques to enable you to design and create your own pieces of jewelry.   434-361-2380

June 7
From Aretha to Ziggy - Dance Party benefit for Rural Nelson at the Hamner Theater at 8 pm.
434 361 1999

June 13-15
Jeannine Barton Regan Watercolor Workshop:  Please join us at The Meeting Place for Jeannine's fantastic workshop.  Methods of painting with transparent watercolor will be explored using washes, glazes, wet in wet, dry brush, color mixing and manipulation.   434-361-2380

June 14
Concert Series at Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery. Live music at the winery- Cashmere Jungle Lords. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and  enjoy the view. Discounted admission if you bring non-perishable food items for our local food bank. May cancel if inclement weather, please call. 4- 8 pm. Fee. 540-456-8400

June 14
Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets, watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd. Vineyard picnic dinners available. 7 -11 pm. Fee includes wine glass and live music.  540-456-8000

June 14
In the Cabaret  at the Hamner Theater- TigerLily Nelson County favorites - A soulful equation of 1 part bass and 3-part harmony Doors/Bar/Food 6:30pm Music 7:30 pm . 434-361-1999 for reservations.

June 15
Father's Day at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. Treat Dad to wine tasting and some complimentary cheeses selected to pair with our wines. Dad gets a free Cardinal Point wine glass to take home! 11 am - 5:30 pm. No fee. 540-456-8400

June 15  
Father's Day Winemaker's Brunch at Veritas Winery. Treat your father, yourself or other loved ones to a gourmet brunch stating with champagne cocktail the five courses paired with Veritas wine. 12- 3 pm. Fee. 540-456-8000 ext. 107.

June 15
Father's Day BBQ at DelFosse Winery from 11-3. 434-263-6100

June 20
Friday's on the Patio from 5-8 pm at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100
 
June 21  
All About Fruit Day. Every year Edible Landscaping hosts an "open house" at their nursery in Nelson County. Natural beauty surrounds the orchard and greenhouses. Tours, lectures and guest speakers, all about EDIBLE landscaping for your home. Propagation, pest control, pruning, etc. 9-5 pm Bring a picnic lunch. 434-361-9134

June 25
Lovely Lavendar Day at Pharsalia from 10 am - 3 pm. Check the website for class schedule. Annie Baggett of Sunshine Lavendar Farm will share her knowledge about growing, caring for and using lavendar.Check the website for class schedule. 434-277-5231

June 28
Summer Wine Dinner at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

June 28, 29
16th Annual Nelson County Summer Festival. A showcase of Nelson County wines and culture for residents and visitors alike. Actives include music, agricultural displays and demonstrations, children's area and a variety of food and crafts vendors. Wine tasting is available for an additional fee. Fee. 11 - 6 p.m. 434-263-7015